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WEB UPDATE: On walking tour, Knapp talks about future

Posted Sunday, August 12, 11:00 p.m. University President Steven Knapp has been on the job for less than two weeks but this small number has little bearing on his lofty aspirations for GW.

WEB UPDATE: OK Go to headline Fall Fest

Posted Thursday, August 23, 2:43 p.m. Grammy-award winning band OK Go will perform at Fall Fest on Sept. 8 in University Yard. The outdoor concert will also feature singer-songwriter Derek James and student band Bottles/Cans, which consists of GW undergraduates Kevin Eskowitz, Zach Pentel and Brendan Polmer.

WEB UPDATE: Three Safeways to accept GWorld

Posted Monday, August 20, 4:33 p.m. Three Safeway grocery stores in Northwest D.C. will accept Colonial Cash within the next two weeks, University officials said Monday. One of the locations is in the Watergate complex, and two are in Georgetown - one nearby the Mount Vernon campus on McArthur Boulevard.

WEB UPDATE: Trachtenberg takes educational headhunting job

Posted Thursday, August 16, 11:45 a.m. After more than two decades as a university administrator, Stephen Joel Trachtenberg is joining the private sector to help other institutions find qualified presidents, administrators and professors. GW's former president accepted a job last week as a top executive at Korn/Ferry International, one of the nation's largest headhunting firms.

WEB UPDATE: GW at 54th in U.S. News rankings

Posted Friday, August 17, 12:59 a.m. U.S. News and World Report ranked GW 54th in its annual listing of the nation's top 100 undergraduate programs, a rank on par with the University's decade-long, near-50 showing on the list.

WEB UPDATE: Thorpe guilty of disorderly conduct, acquitted of sexual harassment, report states

Posted Friday, August 17, 12:59 a.m. Student Judicial Services found last year's Student Association President Lamar Thorpe guilty of disorderly conduct for "lewd and indecent behavior," and not guilty of sexual harassment and alcohol charges, according to SJS documents given to The Hatchet.

WEB UPDATE: Student leaders allegedly sexually abused sophomore, report says

Posted Sunday, July 29, 2:30 p.m. Last year's Student Association President Lamar Thorpe and current SA Finance Chair Richard Fowler allegedly sexually abused a female sophomore, according to a witness' account and a University Police report obtained by The Hatchet.

Cheney's pacemaker recharged at GW Hospital

Posted Sunday, July 29, 2:30 p.m. Surgeons at GW Hospital successfully replaced the battery and generator in Vice President Dick Cheney's implanted defibrillator, a device used to monitor his heart rhythms, said Megan McGinn, the vice president's deputy press secretary.

WEB UPDATE: President-elect Knapp to live in Alumni House

Updated Wednesday, July 11, 11:56 p.m. Incoming University President Steven Knapp will live in Alumni House following a restoration of the 158 year-old building, according to a University press release.

Colonial Cash, J Street to change

Drastic changes to the Colonial Cash system that require students to spend predetermined amounts at GW eateries will allow the University to finance sweeping changes to J Street.

WEB UPDATE: London Journal: Hoping for business as usual

Posted Monday, July 2, 6:30 p.m. LONDON - Thursday was a day of celebration. My classmates and I had just completed our finals for the Boston University summer program and were ready to go out and rejoice in our new-found freedom.

WEB UPDATE: Loading dock fire prompts International House evacuation

Posted Saturday, June 23, 6:30 p.m. A burning trashcan outside International House prompted the evacuation of residents late Saturday afternoon.

Drugs in the Dorms

University officials said this spring that drug distribution violations rose during this past academic year. The Hatchet continues its two-part series into how drugs are handled on campus.

SASS looks at department's efficiency

A self-study by Student and Academic Support Services showed that more than half of the department's employees consider resigning each month and more than a quarter consider quitting each week.

Faith Forum: Faith and values at Lisner

Democratic presidential candidates John Edwards, Sen. Hillary Clinton (N.Y.), and Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) stand with the Rev. Jim Wallis and CNN's Soledad O'Brien at a faith, values, and poverty forum at Lisner Auditorium June 4.

Inside our pages: From the editor's desk

At least once every few weeks, I get an e-mail from an alumnus that goes something like this: Jake, My name is (insert name here). I was a student (sometime in the past eight years). I was wondering if you could remove this article from GWHatchet.com. It has my name in it and (I can't get a job/my company is embarrassed/I just don't want my name associated with doing something that stupid).

Admissions acceptance rate drops

Even before incoming students enter the University, they are setting records for GW. The University accepted a record-low 36 percent of those who applied for undergraduate admission, a statistic administrators say highlights the high caliber of this year's incoming class.

How to GW

How to... find an internship, change your housing assignment, declare (and switch) your major, get involved with Greek life, get involved with the Student Association, find a quiet place to study, get the classes you really want, start a student group, join a club sports team.

Notable and quotable

Aspiring politicians at GW have big shoes to fill once they become alumni of the University. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, former First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis and 14 current members of Congress are among those who have graduated from GW and call Foggy Bottom their old stomping ground.

Trachtenberg, not Knapp, speaking at CI

Steven Knapp does not assume GW's presidency until Aug. 1, but the former John Hopkins administratior is staying out of the limelight until then. He will not address freshmen at the Colonial Inauguration and instead, University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg will give the presidential greeting to freshmen and their families.

GW Dictionary

Like every school and organization, GW has plenty of slang terms and phrases that make little sense outside of Foggy Bottom. Let this companion to Webster's English dictionary serve as your guide to avigating the bizarre world of Thrustin', The Vern and much more.

Year in Review: 2006 - 2007

Foley Page scandal comes to GW campus, Freshman ships marijuana through GW Package Services, Alito judges moot court competition, Keynote Speech Controversy, Four-by-Four Plan decision postponed by faculty

The Best of the Crime Log

The Hatchet publishes a crime log from the University Police Department each Thursday in the newspaper's metro section. Below is the best of the log from the last academic year. Disorderly Conduct 2/11/07 - Thurston Hall - 2:58 a.m. - case closed A University Police Department officer requested to see a student's GWorld card in Thurston Hall.

The dangers of drinking at CI

It is not uncommon for incoming freshmen to drink during their first nights as college students in Foggy Bottom, but many students do not seem clear on the consequences of their actions at Colonial Inauguration. Technically, the penalties for drinking at CI and during the academic year are the same, but the University can, and has in the past, expelled CI participants on the spot.

House and Home ... a guide to freshman residence halls

On-campus residence life is often crucial in defining a student's college experience. As you prepare to move in to your freshman year residence hall, be aware of aspects such as a building's location, social atmosphere, proximity to food and the importance of having a private bathroom when packing for the journey ahead.

'Feather' Phil Grosser, 22, a "character"

Known to many as "Feather Phill," Phillip Grosser, 22, had a distinct presence on campus, both spiritually and visually. Many of Grosser's close friends remember him as someone passionate about celebrating and sharing his Christian faith. But even those who did not know Grosser personally could identify him by the feather-adorned hat, a graduation gift, he wore daily.

Colonial Central to open in August

Colonial Central, a space that is being branded as a one-stop location for student services, will open in August. The space, which is an empty room that formerly housed the District Market, was previewed for University employees and media June 14. The center aims to alleviate the University bureaucracy by co-locating offices and integrating the jobs of different parts of student services, said Lou Katz, executive vice president and treasurer.

Eddie Bieber, 96, was a campus icon

Eddie Bieber, whose shirtless appearance outside The Schenley residence hall earned him the nickname 'Old Man Schenley', died May 31 at GW Hospital. He was 96. Bieber spent nearly one month in the hospital due to complications from a hip injury before his death.

Anna Orthwein, 19, was vibrant

Anna Orthwein, who friends described as beautiful and intensely outgoing, died June 4 at Shady Grove Hospital due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. She was 19 years old. A native of Gaithersburg, Md., she transferred to GW from the University of San Francisco at the end of her freshman year.

Committee to review University Writing classes

The University Writing Program faculty responded last month to concerns about consistency among its introductory course curricula and subject matter by creating a committee to review each section's syllabus and assignments. "The faculty serving on this committee will be able to mentor faculty from across the program to continue to develop even stronger and better syllabi and assignments," wrote Carol Hayes, director of First-Year Writing, in an e-mail to The Hatchet.

The Council on American Politics names two new members

Washington communications experts Michael Deaver and Howard Paster were appointed to GW's Council on American Politics, an organization housed in the Graduate School of Political Management. As new members of the council, Deaver and Paster will help establish the school's master's program in strategic public relations.

TONIC grand opening sees heavier customer traffic than expected

TONIC restaurant opened May 29 after several months of delays but has recorded heavier initial customer traffic than expected, Manager Kenny Bush said. "It's been surprisingly busy. We got off to a much better start than expected," he said of the 21st Street restaurant.

Campus Calendar: Colonial Inauguration Info

CI 2007 Dates: CI One, June 20-22. CI Two, June 25-27. CI Three, June 29-July 1. CI Four, July 5-7. CI Five, July 9-11.

Snapshot: Making memories

Colonial Cabinet members film their introduction video for the incoming freshman Class of 2011 outside the 2109 F Street residence hall in mid-June.

The Hatchet's CI Guide

Visit the GW Hatchet online for our exclusive Guide to Colonial Inauguration. The year in review, our GW dictionary, how to GW (find an internship, get the classes you really want...), the Hatchet's guide to art classes, decorating your dorm room, the dangers of drinking at CI, a guide to frosh residence halls, changes at J Street, and more.