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Tonic bar opens for business with 10 beers on tap

Tonic restaurant began serving alcohol Thursday, after winning a yearlong battle for their liquor license.

WOW Wingery to offer alcohol in several weeks

The city approved a liquor license for WOW Café and Wingery last Wednesday, and administrators and restaurant staff said they will be offering alcohol in about three weeks. Located on the fifth floor of Marvin Center, WOW specializes in chicken wings and grilled food.

The Hoya fights for independence

The Georgetown student newspaper is battling against its administration to become independent, and recent university actions are setting the stage for a trademark dispute over the paper's name.

Knapp promotes University overseas

LONDON - University President Steven Knapp met GW students for high tea in England last week, but his second trip overseas as GW's leader was more than just scones and Earl Grey.

SA seeks Metro fare discounts

Members of the Student Association are lobbying the city for a discount to recently-hiked Metro prices.

Door-to-door for Obama

The intense attitude of Obama supporters contributed to the Democratic presidential candidate's victory in the Iowa caucus.

University professors settle contract

The part-time faculty union finalized a contract with GW this month that will raise professor salaries and increase job security for part-time professors.

UMBC hires GW research leader

GW's chief research officer Elliot Hirshman will leave his position in July to become provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

GW F.E.E.D. to become student organization

GW F.E.E.D., an initiative started in the fall dedicated to feeding D.C.'s homeless, is becoming an official student organization this semester.

Living in Bhutto's wake

For many Americans, the assassination of Benazir Bhutto only highlighted the instability of another country in the Middle East. But for GW's Pakistani students, the situation hit much closer to home.

Snapshot: Like a first lady

Members of the GW dance team, the First Ladies, perform a hip-hop routine after the women's basketball game at the Smith Center Sunday night.

GW Brief: Univ. to work with Battleground Poll through 2009 election

With the presidential primary season in full swing and Election Day growing closer, GW extended its partnership with a bi-partisan national opinion and voter intention poll.

GW Brief: Brady Gallery to receive about 150 Andy Warhol photographs

The Luther W. Brady Art Gallery will soon receive a gift of about 150 original Andy Warhol photographs to add to its collection.