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Seven GW students admit to hanging controversial posters

Breaking News Tuesday, Oct. 9 9:35 p.m. A group of seven GW students sent an e-mail to The Hatchet late Tuesday night admitting to hanging hundreds of controversial posters around campus early Monday morning. The students - Adam Kokesh, freshman Yong Kwon, senior Brian Tierney, freshman Ned Goodwin, Maxine Nwigwe, Lara Masri and Amal Rammah - said their motives were misinterpreted.

After meeting, mixed views on anti-Muslim posters

Breaking News Tuesday, Oct. 9 2:45 a.m. More than 100 people - including GW students, administrators and local media - converged on the Hippodrome at Marvin Center Monday night to express outrage over an anti-Muslim poster hung around campus early Monday morning.

Anti-Muslim posters cause stir, administrative response

Breaking News Monday, Oct. 8 3:36 p.m. University officials are investigating several hundred posters hung around campus this morning attacking the Muslim community.

Bulk of SA money headed to graduate organizations

New GSEHD organization slated to receive $15,000

The Student Association is expected to disburse over $250,000 among about 200 student organizations Tuesday, but three graduate student organizations are slated to receive about 40 percent of that money.

Former GW student fights drug charges

A former student convicted of drug charges lost an appeal in D.C. Superior Court, after stating that the evidence used in his case was found in an unconstitutional search by UPD officers.

Fines imposed for vomiting on Vern Express

Administrators were forced this fall to begin charging fees for students who vomit on the Mount Vernon shuttle, saying each incident costs hundreds of dollars to resolve.

Prospective GW blood donors lack required nutrients

Thirty-five percent of GW students who try to donate are not able due to iron deficiency.

GW sells tickets for Colonials Weekend headliner to public

For the first time in several years, the University is offering tickets for the Colonials Weekend headline act to the general public.

Presidential candidates speak at Mayflower

Republican presidential candidates gathered in downtown D.C. Friday morning to praise tax cuts, limited government and conservative financial policies.

Students begin to flock to Lisner events

Students last week wrapped around Lisner Auditorium to buy tickets for upcoming shows - a rare sight on 21st Street.

D.C. rescinds approval to sell land

The D.C. City Council voted unanimously to withdraw its approval of a bill to sell public land in the West End area to a private developer.

Dance professor wins citywide award

GW Assistant professor of dance, Dana Tai Soon, was given the D.C. Metro Dance Award for outstanding overall large production last month.

University works to reduce emissions

A new initiative has GW working hard to not follow in the footstep of the District's large carbon footprint.

Software lawsuit returns to court after mediation

A lawsuit filed against the University for breach of contract will return to the courts after the parties failed to reach an agreement in mediation, the plaintiff's attorney said last week.

AIDS walk raises $6 million

Six thousand people helped raise more than $1 million for the Whitman-Walker Clinic in the 21st annual AIDS Walk Washington Saturday morning.

Student Assocation increases co-sponsorship fund

The Student Association will set aside more than $170,000 for co-sponsorships - the most the SA has ever set aside for the fund.

Thousands celebrate fourth annual Green Festival

Web ExtraThirty-five thousand locals gathered at the Washington Convention Center this weekend to celebrate the fourth annual Green Festival.

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Snapshot: Dancing diva

Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez preforms at Verizon Center Friday night. Lopez is touring with her husband Marc Anthony and will release her new album "Brave" on Tuesday.

GW Brief: Amnesty International students protest in conditions in Burma

GW's chapter of Amnesty International is hoping to bring Burma closer to home. On Friday the student organization participated in the National Campus Day of Action for Burma.

GW Brief: Elliott School creates Institute for International Economic Policy

The Elliott School announced the creation of a new Institute for International Economic Policy Wednesday. The Institute will explore issues related to globalization.

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