Crime Log
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Indian venue opens at J Street for trial period
A new venue in J Street will serve up curry and naan, after students voiced concerns about a lack of variety in the Marvin Center-based eatery.
University reduces emissions by 3 percent
The University reduced its net carbon emissions by nearly 3 percent over one year, making headway in its long-term goal of carbon neutrality.
University Police Department to move over the summer
The umbrella office that houses the University Police Department will begin to move its headquarters to the Academic Center this summer.
MCAT may see curriculum overhaul
The association that oversees medical schools and colleges released preliminary recommendations to overhaul the Medical College Admission Test.
Playing with history
History will repeat itself in Lisner Downstage this week as the 14th Grade Players depict the legendary 1977 Nixon interviews.
Becky Reeves: A rocky road worth traveling
Becky Reeves talks about her determination to join the GW Hatchet and the people who helped her feel at home in the townhouse.
GWTV relaunches brand
With an ambitious staff and a fresh new website, GWTV hopes to widen the scope of its broadcasts by covering more off-campus news.
Hadley Malcolm: Meandering my way in
Hadley Malcolm how her time in Copenhagen brought her closer to the Hatchet, and how lucky she was to have gotten to help out at 2140 G St.
Women's rugby set to travel to Sweet 16
The Colonials are one of 16 teams in the USA Rugby Division II playoffs in San Diego, Calif. leaving only four victories between them and the championship.
Designs for library, fire station presented to local residents
The developer for the West End Library and Engine 1 fire station discussed design plans for the two properties Monday night at a West End Library Friends meeting.
University to promote technologies at summer conference
GW researchers and administrators will participate in a conference called TechStorm this June to push inventions created through University research to entrepreneurs.
Golfer's win streak sets record
Andres Pumariega is leaving his mark on the Colonials' record book as the only golfer to win three straight individual tournaments.
Professor and her students design healthcare clinic in Haiti
Three generations of interior design students have plans for a sustainable healthcare clinic in Haiti, revealed by interior design professor Nadia Volchansky.
Avenue apartments more expensive than other Foggy Bottom options
Apartments at The Avenue are hundreds of dollars more expensive than other area housing options, with an average rent of $3,400 per month excluding utilities.
Staff Editorial: Responding to a campus tragedy
As the family of a student who took his own life in City Hall is notified of its loved one's death, we find any discussion of what's next to be trite compared to the loss the GW community feels as a whole.
Logan Dobson: Campus leaders, unemployed graduates
It's odd to try to encapsulate your entire life in one page. No matter how big you make the margins, how small you make the font, or how creative you are in spacing, you're going to need to make some tough choices
Andrew Clark: What Tax Day really means for GW students
As GW seniors begin to obsess over jobs, Tax Day should serve as a daunting reminder of what we're getting ourselves into.
Letter to the Editor
A response to to the column by Doug Cohen, "Can't live with summer housing" (March 28, pg. 4)
Sigma Alpha Epsilon formally returns
The University restored its recognition of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, a fraternity that has been operating as an unrecognized chapter at GW since the mid 1990s.
Student dies in City Hall
A male student was found dead in City Hall Wednesday afternoon, in what Metropolitan Police Department officers are classifying as a suicide.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigates UPD rodent issue
An investigation into a rodent infestation in the Woodhull House is ongoing, an official from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration said.
Student files suit over suspension
A freshman filed a lawsuit against the University Friday, alleging unfair disciplinary hearings wrongfully found him guilty of sexual assault, and led to an unfair suspension from school.
Student Association Senate overhauls financial process
The Senate Finance Committee will be required to distribute 85 percent of the SA's funding to student organizations during initial allocations starting this fall.
Beer to be served at Spring Fling
Program Board received the go-ahead to serve alcohol at this year's Spring Fling 2011.
Fasolini pleads guilty in child porn case
A former part-time Italian language professor pled guilty to one count of possession of child pornography Wednesday morning.
Obama reveals deficit reduction plan
President Barack Obama rebuked Republican budget proposals Wednesday in a speech at Jack Morton Auditorium, calling for both tax hikes on the wealthy and spending cuts.
University announces more Commencement speakers
Representatives from NASA, local educators and business moguls will join New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on stage for the University's Commencement ceremonies in May.
