Julie Bindelglass wins Student Association presidency
Sophomore Julie Bindelglass was elected Student Association president with 51.87 percent of the vote, narrowly defeating sophomore Nick Polk.
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Runoff proceeds without Boyer
The Student Court ruled on Tuesday to uphold the Joint Election Committee's decision to disqualify presidential candidate Kyle Boyer from the Student Association runoff election.
Emanuel to deliver Commencement address
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel will be the keynote speaker at this year's Commencement ceremony on the National Mall, University officials confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
Obama to speak at Lisner Friday
President Barack Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder will speak Friday in Lisner Auditorium at Holder's Installation Ceremony, representatives from the University and Department of Justice said Wednesday afternoon.
Ex-employee on trial for drugs, guns
The trial of a former GW counselor facing drug and gun charges this week was peppered with colorful testimony, much of which detailed an extensive history of drug abuse and allegations that he dealt drugs from his apartment adjacent to campus.
Spoon to headline Fountain Fling
Indie rock band Spoon will headline Program Board's first-ever Fountain Fling concert event on the Mount Vernon Campus late next month.
Student sues GW for readmittance
A former student, who was expelled last year for possession of LSD and other drugs, is suing the University for $500,000 and asking a federal court to force GW to readmit him, according to court documents.
Greek-letter groups optimistic for fundraising despite recession
A poor economic climate and looming financial concerns have negatively impacted Greek-letter organizations' philanthropy efforts, but students are optimistic.
Electrician causes major fuel spill
About 500 gallons of heating oil spilled from tanks underneath University Yard over spring break when an electrician forgot to turn off a pump, a University spokesperson said Tuesday.
Vern weekend promotes pride in satellite campus
GW students and community members will celebrate life on the Mount Vernon Campus this weekend during the second-annual Rock the Vern Weekend.
SA more reluctant to fund profitable student events
With just a month of rehearsals remaining before their biannual concert, the GW Pitches a cappella group faces funding problems that may put one of their most anticipated events in jeopardy.
Media execs debate future of news
Though the event was billed as "Journalism in Crisis," the four media executives who appeared at Monday night's taping of the GW-sponsored Kalb Report program said they see plenty of opportunities for their organizations.
Student witness chases robber, recovers cell phone
A young thief pushed a GW student to the ground and stole her cell phone Tuesday afternoon, but the item was returned by another student who chased the suspect into the Metro, according to the University Police Department.
Hillel looks to boost fundraising
Facing a 22 percent decrease in donations from last year, GW Hillel launched its third annual Chai campaign last week to raise funds from parents and alumni as the extra expenses of the upcoming Passover holiday loom.
English department hosts renowned Jewish author
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon's reading in the Jack Morton Auditorium Monday night included pieces ranging from his thoughts on President Obama's election to his own son's circumcision.
New Hillel group promotes female bonding
The Sisterhood at GW Hillel is a new student group where female undergraduate and graduate students at the University come together to celebrate their Jewish heritage through social events.
From Baldwin to Boyer: A brief history of SA controversies
Presidential candidate Kyle Boyer was two votes shy of winning the Student Association presidential seat this year and has since been disqualified from the runoff election in dispute over the fair market value of a borrowed car. The ordeal will likely be remembered as one of the SA's greatest electoral controversies, but there have been many others throughout the years.
College Republicans host Sen. Sam Brownback
Serving his last term in the Senate, the conservative 2008 presidential candidate is preparing for the next Kansas gubernatorial race, and religion is the foundation of his platform.
Snapshot: Bada Boom
A sculling boat holding a dummy was blown up on the Potomac River Wednesday afternoon during the taping of the pilot episode for the new CBS Paramount show "Washington Field."
