More than 1,000 people celebrated the Red Sox's World Series victory early Thursday morning in a gathering that saw at least one student arrested. While many celebrated peacefully, some students upended newspaper boxes, taunted police officers and made small fires near Kogan Plaza.
With the presidential election only days away, some students are still waiting for their absentee ballots.
A former Student Association official has returned $379 for an Aug. 11 dinner originally paid for with student money. The dinner, which took place at the upscale Georgetown restaurant Sequoia, led senators to criticize SA President Omar Woodard's spending as excessive.
Some students have expressed concern over the availability and cost of testing for sexually transmitted diseases at Student Health Services. GW's chapter of the Student Global AIDS Campaign is investigating the fees charged at SHS for sexually transmitted disease and HIV testing.
Companies and student groups came together Wednesday in Kogan Plaza for the first ever Eco-fashion Extravaganza, an effort to elevate fashion and environmental awareness. GW hosted the event as part of GreenFest 2004, which took place all day Wednesday in Kogan Plaza.
Students now have the opportunity to have their original research published in Inquiry, the University's new student-run research journal. Co-founder Alison Matela, who graduated last year, said she was interested in starting the project after serving as a student representative on a retention committee.
Unbeknownst to most students and faculty, GW administrators have simulated 10 emergency situations over the last two years to test the University's ability to respond to disasters. Starting in early 2003, GW began a series of exercises based on actual events that could occur in Foggy Bottom, the District or elsewhere in the country.
Students now have the opportunity to have their original research published in Inquiry, the University's new student-run research journal. Co-founder Alison Matela, who graduated last year, said she was interested in starting the project after serving as a student representative on a retention committee.
Student groups and law professors debated the war in Iraq and other major issues in the election at a Town Hall meeting Monday night. The debate, sponsored by the Student Association and Black Law Student Association, attracted about 130 students to the Law School's fourth floor.
Students try out for "Colonial Idol"
Ten GW singers strutted their stuff at the Mount Vernon Pub Wednesday night, hoping to win a chance to sing the national anthem at GW's kickoff to the basketball season. "Colonial Idol," which was inspired from the hit television show "American Idol," gave nine female and one male performer the stage to sing an a cappella song of their choice in front of 50 spectators.
Senate approves bill to raise VPFA stipend The Student Association Senate passed a bill Tuesday to increase the Vice President for Financial Affairs' pay. The bill to increase the stipend for the VPFA, which SA President Omar Woodard sponsored, raised the stipend from $1,500 to $2,000.
Multicultural Greek Council expands The Multicultural Greek Council expanded this year to include two historically black fraternities and a South Asian sorority. The council is the governing body for GW's eleven cultural and service-oriented Greek-letter organizations.
Thursday Youth04 promotion 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Capitol Grounds, 21st Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Get a free pastry and beverage while checking out an organization that seeks to encourage youth participation in the election. Colonial Invasion Block Party 6:30 to 8:30 p.
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