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Student prepares to fight RIAA

As a full-time college student with two jobs, 'Sherry' is individually butting heads with an entertainment industry giant.

Dean to leave his post in August

Roger Whitaker, the founding dean of GW's College of Professional Studies, announced that after serving seven years as CPS dean, he would step down on Aug. 1.

News release misstated intended use of profit

Administrators said in interviews this week that GW's presidential house, currently on the market for $4 million, would fund a renovation to Alumni House.

Students work for Republican candidates - coast to coast

One intern works for McCain through an New Hampshire blizzard

Many GW students have earned their political efficacy stripes volunteering for presidential campaigns, though few can say they were a personal driver of a Republican presidential candidate.

University officials listen to student concerns

Students voice concern at town hall

Students voiced their frustration on topics such as academic advising and communication with administrators during a town hall meeting Tuesday night in Jack Morton Auditorium.

University hopes to aid middle class

Two Ivy League schools recently altered their financial aid goals to benefit more middle-class families, and GW administrators said they are looking at ways to keep up with the changing marketplace.

Obituary: Codebreaker, alumnus dies at 96

Samuel Snyder was a code-breaker in World War II, a pioneer in the computer world and someone the National Security Agency considers an integral figure in the modern computing industry's development.

SA sets agenda for spring

Members of the Student Association executive met with the University's executive vice president and treasurer on Wednesday to propose changes to mandatory spending and student fund carry-overs at GW's main eatery.

More study space to come

The Student Association announced students will have the opportunity to study longer at Marvin Center and use meeting space at the State Plaza Hotel for free this semester.

After GW, Trachtenberg is still busy

With a blog for The Chronicle of Higher Education and an appointment to an American Bar Association committee, former University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg will keep a busy schedule this spring.

Crime Log

Snapshot: Simon Says

Third grade students play Simon Says in Kogan Plaza Wednesday morning after watching "The Mystery of King Tut" in Lisner Auditorium.

Greek Brief: Average GPA of GW Greeks lower than student body

The mean grade point average among GW's Greek-letter community is slightly lower than that of the general student body, according to a Greek Life and Student Activities Center joint report.

SA Note: Joint Elections Committee sets tentative dates for SA and MCGB elections

The student election oversight board set the last two days in February for contests in the Student Association, Program Board and Marvin Center Governing Board.

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