All-female dorm to house males
One of the newly designated all-female housing options, 2109 F Street, has four permanent male D.C. residents living in the residence hall.
Religion at GW, through the eyes of the devout
Between internships, classes and friends, some GW students are balancing one more commitment - faith. Interactive »
Visitors double for Eckles Library
Visitors to Eckles Library have more than doubled since 2004 and students interviewed said they are increasingly drawn to the Mount Vernon library because of the smaller crowds and community feel.
Administrators say winter is worst in recent history
With another storm slated to drop another 10 to 20 inches on the already crippled city, two long-serving administrators said this winter season has been the worst they can recall.
GW has most Peace Corps volunteers of mid-sized schools
For the second consecutive year and third time in four years, GW has more graduates in the Peace Corps than any other medium-sized university, the organization announced Thursday.
Staff Editorial: There's snow place like GW
As the District recovers from the devastation of Snowpocalypse, we expect students to look back on this storm with fond memories.
Kyle Boyer: SA leaders shouldn't lose touch with students
Each February, GW endures one of its most recognizable traditions - the Student Association elections.
Josh Thompson: The district's bag tax: a small price to pay
Although no one enjoys a new tax, the newly implemented D.C. bag tax is a minor inconvenience when compared to the larger problem it is fighting.
Yogin Kothari: Inconsistency with a side of promise
The GW men's basketball team is currently 12-10 overall and 2-7 in the Atlantic 10 Conference: good enough for 12th place. Up to this point, it has been a season full of inconsistencies.
Lapses lead to loss for men's basketball
Men's basketball head coach Karl Hobbs has been quick to point out that he has continually gotten 40 minutes of effort from the Colonials this season, but there has still been a problem with getting 40 minutes of execution.
Fans brave weather for basketball, free cookies
With snowfall shutting down most of the District over the weekend, the GW men's basketball game against Duquesne Saturday afternoon became one of the few outlets for GW students and Washingtonians suffering from cabin fever.
Herman Carrillo: Creative writing as artful commentary
English professor Herman Carrillo tries to impart a more unconventional ability to the students in his creative writing class: how to dream.
Joe Dymond: More than geography - a teacher, a mentor
Geography professor Joe Dymond walks into the room wearing brown corduroys, a horizontally striped sweater and a watch on his left wrist. He quickly pulls down the projection screen, apologizes to the class for being four minutes late and immediately delves into a 100-slide lecture.
There may be snow on the ground but spring break is right around the corner. Not sure what to do? We've put together five options for a vacation, all at different price levels to suit any budget.
Cruise
Why worry about all the details for spring break - how to get there, where to stay, where to eat - when you can have it all provided for you?
Ski Resort
Scoff at the idea of tanning? Prefer doing something rather than sitting around? Then a ski vacation might be more your pace.
Staying Home
For those who use spring break as a chance to go home, there are still lots of things to do, even if they are initially overlooked.
Canada
If you're willing to venture north of the border in early spring, you'll find there is much to be done in the largest country in the Americas (where, wonderfully enough, the drinking age is just 18).
Europe
While it is a pricey trip, adventuring in Europe is a prospect that even the seasoned world traveler cannot turn down.
Of Montreal: Anything but ordinary
The scene at Of Montreal's Thursday show at the 9:30 Club: extras dressed as priests and prepubescent boys roamed the stage, lead singer Kevin Barnes crucified himself and group members sported neon costumes.
"Authors Out Loud" launch speaks volumes
Author Myla Goldberg provided an inside look at her writing Thursday during the launch of "Authors Out Loud," a literary series cosponsored by GW held at the D.C. Jewish Community Center.
