University officials are considering the elimination of telephones in residence hall rooms in response to decreased demand and the widespread use of cell phones. GW is following in the steps of colleges across the country that are contemplating silencing dorm phones that in many cases go practically unused by students.
Contrary to popular belief, GW undergraduates have the statistical upper hand when applying to the University's Law School. Of the undergraduate schools of students that applied to the law program for the 2004-05 academic year, GW had an acceptance rate of 21 percent, compared to 16 percent for other schools.
Freshman Amy Fishman is preparing to have doctors at GW Hospital insert needles into both of her arms to donate bone marrow, in an effort to save a stranger's life. After holding a bone marrow registration drive last semester, Fishman's tissue type matched up to someone else's in a bone marrow registry.
A recent settlement between the city and seven people who claim they were wrongfully arrested during a 2002 World Bank protest may bode well for several students taking similar action against District departments. Last week, seven people who were arrested at the protest reached a settlement with the city, reportedly getting between $7,000 and $10,000 each.
Next fall's final exams will conclude on Dec. 21, a day earlier than in past years. The University made the change in response to concerns from students, families and faculty, according to an e-mail distributed to students last week. Dec. 22 has typically been the last day of final exams before winter break.
President Bush and some federal lawmakers have proposed additional plans for funding the cash-strapped Pell Grant program in the wake of tighter eligibility requirements set to take effect next school year. The program, which offers the main form of federal aid for underprivileged students, is running a $4.
The Washington Post and The Washington Times may need to look out - there's a new daily newspaper on the block. On Feb. 1, the Washington Examiner, a 60-page, free tabloid publication, began distribution throughout the metropolitan area. It relies solely on advertising for profit and is being placed in 1,400 newspaper stands throughout the city.
Penn State roomates try to auction dorm window for ad space (U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - If a man is able to sell his forehead as advertising space for $37,000, roommates Darren Braun and Shane Goodman thought they could easily sell their dorm room window as well.
Alumni and students can try out to work for Trump Alumni and students over 21 with ordinary jobs have the chance this week to try out for something a little more exciting: competing for the chance to work for Donald Trump on national television. "The Apprentice," the popular NBC reality show featuring the New York real estate mogul, is holding an exclusive closed casting call at the Alumni House Feb.
Tuesday Writing resumes and cover letters 4 to 5 p.m. Marvin Center Room 301 Sponsored by the Career Center Black History Month Celebration Civil rights activist Dick Gregory will give keynote address 6 p.m. Marvin Center Grand Ballroom Sponsored by the Black Student Union Wednesday Darfur Lecture Guest speaker Jerry Fowler, head of the Holocaust Museum's Committee on Conscience, will discuss his experience in Darfur, Sudan 6 to 7 p.
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