Records closed: UPD reports are closed for public inspection
Despite its unbridled jurisdiction on GW owned, operated and leased land, and its ability to arrest and carry weapons, the University Police Department's records remain under lock and key.
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EMeRG calls hit record high
The number of students brought to the hospital by EMeRG has hit an all-time high this academic year, and there are still two months left in the semester.
School of Business rank not altered by e-mail
Business Week ranked GW's undergraduate business school 51 out of 96 schools in 2008. The jump - two-notches higher than last year's rank - was not significant enough that magazine officials considered it tainted by a suggestive e-mail sent by the school to its seniors last year.
Scalpers near Smith Center: 'We just do this for fun'
As hail fell outside Smith Center Saturday evening, two inconspicuous men in black coats began their sales pitch.
Society will intiate new members
GW's pseudo-secret society, The Order of the Hippo, will reconvene for its 12th Annual Initiation Dinner in April at the Law School, according to documents provided to The Hatchet.
Oscar winners film on campus
Early Saturday morning, the area outside the World Bank was home to production for the film "State of Play," a political thriller being filmed in the District.
University joins organization to promote sustainability
Last week the University joined the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education in an effort to continue promoting sustainability on its campuses.
CVS allows gift card purchases on GWorld
Five local CVS stores and the Watergate Safeway permit students to buy gift cards using GWorld, employees at the stores said. But such purchases are in clear violation of GWorld policy.
More Blackboard classes offered
With the emergence of GW's "hybrid" courses - taught half in the classroom, half on Blackboard - students can now go to class by logging onto Blackboard in their bedrooms.
The son of Polish immigrants
Junior Kevin Kozlowski did not know English until he started elementary school. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native, who is vying for the Student Association presidency in this week's runoff election, is the son of Polish immigrants.
The man behind the mustache
Vishal Aswani does not mind being known for his mustache, his passion for engineering or his love for sports, but he will not be branded as an aspiring Washington politician, the Student Association presidential runoff candidate said.
GW community recognizes outstanding female leaders
Web Extra Students, professors and administrators used theater, dance and spoken word performances to celebrate the achievements of GW women at the first annual Phenomenal Women Awards Ceremony.
Area fraternity loses suit filed after being kicked off campus
Web Extra A judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a George Mason University fraternity late last month that argued the fraternity was unconstitutionally kicked off campus.
GW hosts hunger summit
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Israeli photojournalist shows the human face of his nation's violent news
Web Extra A renowned Israeli photojournalist and director of the Sderot Media Center in Israel spoke at the GW Hillel Friday night during Shabbat dinner to raise awareness about the ongoing violence in Israel's Negev region and to present a human face to the news.
Snapshot: Big Fall
Hurricane-force winds blew down a large tree located on the northwest corner of 21st and G streets late Saturday afternoon, halting all traffic and knocking a street lamp into the University Police Department headquarters.
Greek Brief: Chi Omega will return to GW after 40 years of absence
The Panhellenic Association announced Friday that the Chi Omega sorority will return to GW after a 40-year hiatus, beginning in fall 2008.
GW Brief: Students accept plea bargains on marijuana charges
Five students arrested on marijuana charges last month accepted plea bargains at a status hearing Friday.
GW Brief: University offers free tickets to GW game at Nationals Park
The University will give out 200 free student tickets to see the GW men's baseball team play the inaugural game in the brand-new Nationals Park.
