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Slide Show: Pope Benedict visits D.C.

Hundreds protest Darfur

Park police arrest one GW student

Among a throng of protesters, one GW student was arrested outside the White House Sunday as he and other demonstrators gathered to protest the genocide in Darfur.

In advising, questions of how to achieve success

A culture of confusion and inconsistency, but small department advising works

Students, administrators and advisers all agree there are problems with the Columbian College's advising system, but opinions differ on how, and if, the issues can be resolved.

District prepares for pope's visit

Benedict XVI will say Mass for 45,000 at new stadium

Catholic groups on campus and throughout the District are preparing to celebrate this week's arrival of their revered religious leader, the pope.

Hobbs named in coaching search

The post-Final Four coaching carousel is spinning and some think GW's head men's basketball coach is aboard, waiting to be plucked.

Black Student Union celebrates 40 years

Members of the Black Student Union celebrated the organization's 40th anniversary Friday night in Marvin Center, reflecting on the group's historic role as a voice for black students at GW.

Multicultural Greek Council urges recognition

The Multicultural Greek Council is working with the University to gain more credibility among administrators and other Greek-letter communities on campus.

Order of the Hippo inducts 12th class of new members

Students, alumni and administrators donned gowns, tuxedos and gold hippo pins Friday night in celebration of a pseudo-secret society's 12th annual induction dinner, which was held at the Law School.

Students vie for Bhangra title

Fifteen years ago a small group of GW students gathered in a campus dining hall to celebrate Indian dance. That annual event occurred again on Saturday night, but now with several thousand attendees and celebrities at DAR Constitution Hall.

Bus options abound

Starting May 30, Megabus, a subsidiary of Coach USA, will become the second company to open a route between downtown D.C. and New York's Penn Station that can cost riders as little as $1.

University holds first Relay for Life in Smith Center

About 500 GW students and community members camped out in Smith Center Saturday night as part of a walk-a-thon that generated about $60,000 for cancer research.

NPR host brings radio feel to Lisner

Ira Glass, who began his radio career at National Public Radio when he was 19, hosts "This American Life," and now a television spin off on the Showtime Network under the same name.

Students cut hair, raise money for kids with cancer

Web Extra Piles of hair and newly shaven heads filled Kogan Plaza as Buzzing 4 Change celebrated five years of contributions to kids with cancer Sunday afternoon.

Business school offers class on creating a virtual world

Web Extra This summer, the School of Business is offering a class that will teach students how to create an online, virtual world where characters can talk, do business and make money.

GW Brief: Former GW Law professor naimed chairman of the FTC

Former GW Law School professor William E. Kovacic took over as chairman of the Federal Trade Commission earlier this month following his appointment by President George W. Bush.

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