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Ex-counselor facing drug charges

by Alex ByersEditor in Chief

A former counselor at GW who is facing drug and firearms charges also sold cocaine to a student he met through his position, prosecutors allege.

Study: Administrators earn top dollar

by Sarah ScireSenior News Editor

The University employs five of the nearly 300 administrators nationwide who make more than $500,000 per year, according to a survey conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Staffers face long commute to Virginia

by Lauren FrenchAssistant News Editor

After spending three years working in Foggy Bottom, Lorraine Lambert isn't sure she loves her new GW workplace in rural Virginia.

Candidates spar at debate

by Alli Hoff
Hatchet Reporter

Student Association candidates detailed their designs on how to improve the University and defended their records at the third annual Hatchet-SA Debate Monday night.

Ousted ROTC student praised

by Lauren FrenchAssistant News Editor

Though freshman Todd Belok is upset and worried about his future, he cannot help but smile when talking about the support he has received after his dismissal under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.'

Renewing Gelman

by Becky Reeves
Hatchet Reporter

Gelman Library administrators say the aging building is ill-equipped to accommodate the crowds and the University is not prioritizing funding for improvements.

SA candidate pool increases by more than 80 percent

by Alli HoffHatchet Staff Writer

Fifty-six students are vying for positions in the Student Association elections, 81 percent more than competed last year.

University considering advising system

by Rachel Barker
Hatchet Reporter

Figuring out whether that history class fulfills a requirement or exploring a potential second major may become easier if an online advising system that the University is considering comes to fruition.

Townhouse Row leases to expire

by Caroline CoppelContributing Arts Editor

Some fraternities and sororities on Townhouse Row might soon find themselves without a house. The current set of leases is set to expire at the end of the spring 2010 semester, and each occupant must reapply next semester with the University to renew their lease.

$1,000 worth of items stolen from Academic Center

by Gabrielle BluestoneMetro News Editor

Items valued at nearly $1,000 were stolen from a University staff member's office in the Academic Center last Tuesday, according to a police report.

Applicant SAT scores rise despite drop in merit aid

by Rachel Barker
Hatchet Staff Writer

The SAT scores of high school applicants to GW rose 10 points this year, despite the fact that less money is being allocated to attract "elite" applicants with merit scholarships.

Survey: Students half satisfied with Sodexo food quality and service

by Lauren FrenchAssistant News Editor

A recent survey conducted by GW's dining service commission found that students are only half satisfied with Sodexo's dining venues on campus.

SA Candidates

Student Association elections will take place Feb. 25 and 26. Below is a list of all candidates in the race.

College Republicans protest economic stimulus bill

by Gabriella Schwarz
Hatchet Staff Writer

Much like their party's representatives on Capitol Hill, partisan political groups on campus are taking on different messages regarding the government's response to the financial crisis.

GW celebrates namesake's birthday

by Eric ThibaultHatchet Staff Writer

University President Steven Knapp kicked off George Washington's 277th birthday celebration Sunday night with three loud chants of "Whoo-zah! Whoo-zah! Whoo-zah!"

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