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Nader defends candidacy at Elliott School

by Molly CurtisHatchet Reporter

Friday, Feb. 29, 12:50 p.m. Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader justified his fifth-straight bid for the presidency by saying he will bring attention to issues not considered by major party candidates, during his campaign's first rally held Thursday at the Elliott School.

Aswani, Kozlowski to run-off for presidency; Boyer wins EVP

by Emily CahnCampus News Editor

Friday, Feb. 29, 2:15 a.m. The Student Association presidential race will continue a runoff election between SA Sen. Vishal Aswani (SEAS-U) and SA Sen. Kevin Kozlowski (U-at-Large), while the race for SA executive vice president concluded with sophomore Kyle Boyer defeating the two other EVP candidates.

Clinton rallies supporters after struggling in the primaries

by Jennifer EastonWeb Editor

Momentum was a buzzword during Sen. Hillary Clinton's (D-N.Y.) presidential campaign fundraiser at Lisner Auditorium Monday evening.

U.S. Mint rejects D.C. quarter

by Robert LeeSenior Staff Writer

The U.S. Mint rejected designs for a commemorative D.C. quarter Wednesday afternoon because they included the phrase "Taxation Without Representation."

Senior tapped for Clinton conference

by Nick ProfetaHatchet Staff Writer

Ryan Evans, a senior in the Elliott School of Internation Affairs, will represent GW at the first annual Clinton Global Initiative at Tulane University in New Orleans next month.

Ralph Nader to hold rally at Elliott School

by Eric RoperEditor in Chief

Presidential candidate Ralph Nader will hold his first campaign rally with a new vice presidential running mate at an event in the Elliott School of International Affairs Thursday.

Students pay tribute to hate-crime victim

by Elise KignerSenior Staff Writer

More than 50 people huddled around the Civil War memorial in Dupont Circle Monday to pay tribute to Lawrence King, a gay California teen who was allegedly murdered because of his sexual preference.

Dancing robots on show in Virginia

by Husna KazmirHatchet Staff Writer

ASHBURN, Va. - Robots that dance, play musical instruments and walk up stairs may appear to be characters in a science-fiction novel, but they're real.

Alumnus wins Oscar for "The Golden Compass"

by Alexa MillingerSenior News Editor

GW alumni often receive recognition for their post-graduate political accomplishments, but alumnus Bill Westenhofer received a different type of recognition last Sunday.

Journalism museum slated for spring opening

by Justine KarpHatchet Reporter

For the journalism museum's staff and visitors, the First Amendment etched in the marble is a testament to why the press still matters in an era of steep decline in circulation and staff cuts.

Elections kick off in the cold

by Emily CahnCampus News Editor

H Street buzzed with activity Wednesday morning as candidates and their supporters handed out material in hopes of winning the support of students in the Student Association elections.

Congressmen spar at Jack Morton

by Husna KazmirHatchet Staff Writer

Web Extra Eight Republican and Democratic Congressmen, including two GW alumni, focused on energy policy, education and globalization during a debate at the Jack Morton Auditorium Monday night.

Crime Log

by Amy D'OnofrioAssistant News Editor

Snapshot: Career Crunch

Greek Brief: Theta Delta Chi members sit on couches to support cancer

by Alyssa Vincent-HillHatchet Reporter

The Theta Delta Chi fraternity raised money for cancer research without even getting up from the couch.

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