Fire erupts in Schenley Hall
Saturday, May 5, 2:16 a.m. An air conditioner erupted in flames in a second floor room of Schenley Hall at about 9:30 p.m. Friday leaving no injuries, a D.C. Fire Department spokesperson said.
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J Street workers request better working conditions
Friday, May 2, 4:07 p.m. A large group of J Street employees signed a petition against Sodexo this March, alleging they have been subject to daily harassment, unfair working conditions and mass layoffs.
University plans major overhaul of CI
Friday, May 2, 4:07 p.m. The University plans to dramatically change Colonial Inauguration in the coming years, beginning this summer with the elimination of a costly laser light show and several other luxuries, a top administrator said Thursday.
Court orders University to release names of downloaders
Friday, May 2, 4:07 p.m. A federal court ordered the University Monday to release the names of 19 anonymous students who are being sued by the recording industry for illegal music downloading.
Capital Funk energizes crowd at first showcase
Thursday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. An energized crowed packed into Lisner Auditorium Friday night to see the first showcase of GW's hip-hop dance team, Capital Funk.
New dining options announced
Friday, May 2, 4:07 p.m. University officials announced Thursday that there will be several changes to J Street dining next fall.
GW Cancer Institute honors doctors, cancer survirors
Monday, March 5, 1:38 a.m. The GW Cancer Institute drew in big names and a large crowd for its Fifth Annual Gala at the National Building Museum Saturday night.
Kogan rally highlights Sean Bell, campus media
Web Update Tuesday, April 29, 4:15 p.m. A rally in Kogan Plaza Monday to support the black victim of a New York police shooting became an expression of discontent over campus media coverage and the treatment of black organizations at GW.
GW Hillel celebrates 20th anniversary
Sunday, May 4, 10:03 p.m. GW Hillel raised half a million dollars in a campaign to renovate its aging building, officials said at the Jewish organization's 20th anniversary Wednesday.
University lacks formal mental health policy
In response to Virginia Tech, University President Steven Knapp formed a taskforce to thoroughly review campus safety and security, which found that University officials were not properly communicating about mentally ill and potentially violent students.
SA reflects on a year of progress
Student Association President Nicole Capp and Executive Vice President Brand Kroeger's tenure ends Thursday, when President-elect Vishal Aswani and Executive Vice President-elect Kyle Boyer are sworn into office.
Taxi drivers fight meter switch
D.C. taxi drivers are still fighting to keep the existing zone fare system, despite an announcement last week from Mayor Adrian Fenty mandating they install time-and-distance meters by May 1.
Officials question 'elite' student report
Some top administrators are second-guessing the validity of a report released this month regarding the decline of "elite" freshmen attending GW.
Parents grill leader on school closure
The Chancellor of D.C. Public Schools visited Stevens Elementary School Wednesday night to relieve concerns over the impending closure of the 140-year-old Foggy Bottom school.
Ritter rocks Mount Vernon Campus
Impending rain and a change in venue did not stop musician Josh Ritter from performing next to the fountain at the Mount Vernon Campus Saturday night.
Urban music hits campus
G-D'Urban, a new student organization whose goal is to diversify music at the University and create a record label for GW students, had its first showcase Thursday night in the Marvin Center.
City approves construction of District's first environmentally friendly hotel
The first luxury, eco-friendly hotel in the District received preliminary approval from the D.C. Zoning Commission to construct in Foggy Bottom.
Journalists honor Murrow's legacy
Friends, family and colleagues of renowned journalist Edward R. Murrow remembered the broadcast pioneer and lamented the state of reporting today at the Jack Morton Auditorium Thursday.
Metro mulls system changes
The Metro may add another rail line to alleviate rapidly increasing ridership, which officials attribute to rising gas prices and environmental concerns.
Graduate business students help clean up D.C. school
Web Extra University students from the master's of business administration program rolled up their sleeves early Saturday morning to help cleanup Jefferson Junior High School in Southeast D.C.
SMPA creates new five-year program
Web Extra A new dual-degree program at the School of Media and Public Affairs will allow undergraduates to save thousands of dollars and attain a master's degree at a faster pace.
Students, organizations and staff members win honors at Excellence Awards
Web Extra Multicultural student groups won the most awards at the 23rd annual Student Activities Center Excellence Awards Wednesday night at Lisner Auditorium.
Snapshot: Football Follies
GW basketball players play a game of football Friday afternoon in University Yard.
SEAS dean to lead Hong Kong university
After unexpectedly resigning in November, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Dean Timothy Tong will leave this spring to become the next president of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Greek Brief: Pi Kappa Alpha raises thousands for firefighter foundation
Food, games, dancing and skits marked fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha's fourth annual Fireman's Challenge competition this week between sororities, which raised $9,000 for the D.C. Firefighter's Burn Foundation.
