Help from the outside
As the Student Association candidates begin to launch their campaigns, they can now turn to a consultant with some experience managing them.
News
Smith Center gets $10 million
The $10-million donation Smith Center recently received from a D.C.-area family steeped in philanthropy could help solve some of the athletic department's biggest problems and solidify the University as a key player in the athletic recruiting world.
Fastbreak space won't house store
The former DJ's Fastbreak location will no longer house a student-run spirit-gear store when renovations are complete, members of the Student Association executive said.
Lawmakers tackle textbook prices
Both local and national lawmakers are proposing new plans to control the cost of textbooks in response to rising concern from parents and students about the affordability of higher education supplies.
Six ounces of marijuana found
Four students were arrested Thursday for the intent to distribute more than six ounces of marijuana found in Fulbright Hall, according to University Police Department and city police reports.
Students hold marriage rallies
Two student groups, Allied in Pride and the Young America's Foundation, chose Valentine's Day to hold separate rallies voicing their respective opinions on the institution of marriage.
Drivers protest switch to meters
D.C. taxi drivers launched a strike last Thursday as part of an ongoing protest of Mayor Adrian Fenty's decision to switch from zones to metered cab fares.
WOW Café and Wingery begins serving alcohol
WOW Café and Wingery began selling alcohol this week after restaurant management and school administrators agreed on several methods to control underage drinking in the restaurant located in GW's student center.
Focus on donors could boost aid
The University hopes to boost financial aid significantly by reaching out to potential donors and emphasizing its commitment to affordability.
GW Brief: Business student will spend spring break volunteering in Bangkok
Many students will spend their spring breaks sipping drinks on a beachfront, but School of Business senior Michael Marangell will spend his vacation volunteering with orphans in Bangkok.
GW Brief: Financial Times and U.S. News give School of Business high ranks
GW's School of Business graduate and undergraduate programs received high rankings from various national publications including the Financial Times and U.S. News and World Report.
