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Developers hope to construct Marriott near E Street

Developers hope to begin construction this June on a Courtyard Marriott to replace the Colonial Parking garage near 20th and E streets, but they are having a hard time persuading Foggy Bottom residents to support the proposed hotel's design. Representatives from Marriott and the Colonial Parking garage, presented plans last week to demolish the parking garage and build the hotel in its place.

Battle for Washington: Will it ever happen again?

GW and Georgetown University's nationally ranked men's basketball teams could restart a rivalry that ended more than 20 years ago if D.C. City Councilmember Jack Evans can get both schools to agree to participate in an annual Ward 2 championship game.

Former No. 2 ranked player now coaching GW chess team

Members of the GW chess team can now say they have something in common with world champion Bobby Fischer: they both have had the same coach. Chess Grand Master Lubomir Kavalek joined the GW chess team this month as its coach.

GW gives a look inside Potomac House, plans two other dorms

As construction of GW's newest residence hall, the Potomac House on F Street, progresses smoothly, GW administrators are making plans for the erection of two other dorms over the next decade. The construction of the Potomac House, a 379-bed freshman dorm, has been on schedule since its December 2004 groundbreaking, and the building is set to open this fall.

LeDroit Park: a D.C. oasis

On an uncharacteristically warm Thursday afternoon last week, LeDroit Park resident David Corry could be found outside tending to his garden. Corry, who has lived in LeDroit Park for the last 30 years, said it's the serenity of the area that has kept him there for so long; and he hopes it can stay that way.

Experts warn that iPods are particularly dangerous

A new lawsuit and medical experts are making noise over the health risks posed to users of portable music players such as Apple's iPod, which can play music loud enough to lead to hearing loss. Hearing specialists around the country, including at GW, said young adults are not careful enough when using potentially deafening portable music players.

Georgetown hosts conference

Georgetown Students for Justice in Palestine hosted the fifth annual Palestine Solidarity Movement Conference this past weekend, drawing about 600 people from across the country to the school's campus. Contributing members and organizations support the end of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, obtaining equality under the law for Palestinians living in Israel and gaining the right of return for Palestinian refugees.

JEC nominees pass out of Rules Committee

The Joint Elections Committee came one step closer to being complete after a meeting Friday night in the Marvin Center. The Student Association Senate Rules Committee confirmed all three of the nominees to the JEC that SA President Audai Shakour put to the committee.

WEB EXTRA: GW cosponsoring local gameshow

University officials announced this month that GW will be co-sponsoring "It's Academic," a television quiz show for high school students and the longest running quiz show on the small screen. Originally broadcast in 1961, "It's Academic" provides a forum for students from 81 area high schools to compete in a fast-paced quiz show featuring questions on topics ranging from current events to literature to world history.

GW Briefs

GW a leader in Peace Corps students GW is the fifth largest producer of Peace Corps volunteers for medium-sized schools, the Peace Corps and the University announced earlier this month. There are currently 49 GW graduates serving abroad in the service organization.

Calendar

Tuesday Conversations, Cookies and Condoms Stop by for a discussion concerning available methods of contraception, sex, relationships and more. 9 to 10 p.m. Thurston TV Lounge Sponsored by Student Health Services Wednesday Revolution on Broadway This revue will examine social issues in 20th century musicals.