Bhangra blasts off
The South Asian Society hosted a variety of cultural events this weekend in conjunction with the annual Bhangra Blowout dance competition.
Campus News
JUST JAMMING
Guitarist Tim Kiser jumps into the air during DFL's performance at the Battle of the Bands in the Hippodrome Thursday night. Groups were competing to perform at Spring Fling Saturday. Bands Exit Clov and The Sunday Mail won the contest.
Worm hinders class registration
Students are expected to be able to register Monday morning after a crippling computer worm forced the shut-down of several GW Web sites last week.
Art department to make cuts
A recent internal review of the University's art department calls to phase out visual communications and printmaking, while strengthening photography and new forms of media.
Faculty Senate discusses tenure policies
A resolution advocating the need for more thorough faculty evaluations of tenure candidates received unanimous support from the Faculty Senate at its meeting Friday.
Student 4-RIDE use declines
University Police officials will not request a funding increase for 4-RIDE because of a decrease in service use. The decision not to seek an increase for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1, was based on "flat numbers," UPD Chief Dolores Stafford said.
University invests in grad life
GW is working to create an Office of Grad Life to serve graduate students' non-academic needs. The office, which is in its initial stages, will sponsor social events to create a cohesive environment for graduate students. A Web site, which was launched earlier this semester, also addresses graduate students' questions about various aspects of campus life.
SA Senate to evaluate student rights
A group of Student Association senators met this weekend to take the first steps in ensuring that student rights are a top University priority.
University seeks spam mail feedback
The University is collecting feedback from GW community members in response to a growing concern about spam mail.
Student writes Greek life book
A GW law student is compiling a book of short stories about Greek-letter life, set for print in late 2004 or early 2005.
SMPA selects new interim director
Steven Livingston, professor of political communication and international affairs, will serve as the School of Media and Public Affairs' interim director next year, officials said.
Campus Calendar
Events for 4/12-4/14 2004
GW in brief
Kerry to launch campus campaign, Banzhaf spurs Oreo change
Gospel X-plosion
Students celebrate during the Gospel X-Plosion event on Friday. [Wildart]
Muslims look for home
Student Association President-elect Omar Woodard said he plans to put together a committee to explore the possibility of creating a Muslim student center on campus.
Corrections
The article "Rice expected to sign" (April 8, p. 17) stated that Maureece Rice has had "character issues." The Hatchet has no knowledge of any such issues with Rice's character. The instances cited were unconfirmed reports from other news outlets and did not demonstrate any issues with Rice's character. The Hatchet regrets the use of the term "character issues."
