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Zoning code may hinder University growth, officials say

The University will need to make more use of its former hospital site and off-campus locations in order to accommodate its planned development projects over the next decade, officials said Friday.

A free ride for a few

Nine D.C. public high school seniors won this year's Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarships, worth more than $45,000 per year.

Student vows to continue legal battle against GW

A GW student who unsuccessfully sued President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg over health code violations in his dorm room said he plans to continue with his case even though it was dismissed.

SPJ names The Hatchet best in region

For the second straight year, The Hatchet took home the best non-daily newspaper award for the mid-Atlantic region at the Society of Proffesional Journalists' regional conference. The award puts The Hatchet in contention to repeat as the nation's best non-daily paper.

Quigley's, two academic halls to get renovations

Like Joan Rivers, GW has gotten some facelifts over the years. It's now preparing for its next one. Renovations to the Hall of Government, Monroe Hall and Quigley's, a vacant GW-owned building on the corner of 21st and G streets, are slated to begin in the next two years, as the University continues its efforts to furnish the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses with state-of-the-art facilities.

Banks brings game to Quad

Thousands of students came out on a sunny Saturday to Spring Fling, which featured an oxygen bar, sky diving simulation and a headline performance from rapper Lloyd Banks on University Yard Saturday.

Perkins loans may be cut

GW is urging students to contact their congressional representatives and express their support for the federal Perkins Loan program, which President Bush scheduled for elimination in his 2006 budget. More than 2,141 GW students receiving $3.8 million in Perkins Loans as part of their financial aid packages could be affected by the move.

Shakour transitions into SA president's office

After a prolonged election marked by legal battles, Student Association President-elect Audai Shakour is making preparations for his transition into office. Shakour, who beat Ben Traverse (CCAS-U) in a run-off election two weeks ago, said plans for his administration next year are progressing steadily.

Ropes course aims to increase spirit

Students and faculty can now put their teamwork skills to the test on a low ropes course inaugurated last week at the Mount Vernon Campus. Tim Miller, director of Student Activities Center, and Jeremiah Davis, director of GW Trails, came up with the idea for a ropes course on campus after a staff retreat to Virginia.

Women leaders speak at MVC conference

The 2005 Women's Leadership Conference celebrated female entrepreneurship and ingenuity Friday at the Mount Vernon Campus. The event, titled "Thinking Globally, Leading Locally," hosted seven women from around the country who have assumed prominent leadership roles in their communities.

Fox News chairman assails media bias

Fox News chairman and CEO Roger Ailes said his network is committed to presenting all perspectives on the news and accused other networks of being one-sided at the Kalb Report Thursday night. "The American people felt they weren't getting the whole story on some issues," Ailes said, citing his reason for creating the network.

Calendar

Monday Discussion about the American multiracial experience 7 to 9 p.m. Mt. Vernon Campus Sponsored by R.E.A.L. Conversations and Re:Mix Showing of "The Guantanamobile Project" Documentary about the history of Guantanamo Bay 7:30 to 9:30 pm Marvin Center Third Floor Amphitheatre Sponsored by GW Amnesty International Tuesday Oxfam Hunger Banquet Banquet to promote awareness of the world's unequal distribution of wealth and resources 7 to 9 p.

GW Briefs

Monumental early-bird tickets on sale until April 15 Seniors have until April 15 to buy reduced-priced tickets to GW's annual graduation bash, Monumental Celebration. Early-bird tickets for the 2005 Commencement party are $49 for graduating seniors and $55 for everyone else.

Corrections

The article "SMPA considers Kalb" (April 7, p. 1) incorrectly stated that the head of the School of Media and Public Affairs is a dean. That person carries the title of director. Additionally, professor Al May should have been referred to as a former interim director, not former director.

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