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Celebrating Earth Day

Knapp signs commitment for green-friendly policies

University President Steven Knapp added GW to a growing list of colleges committed to combating global warming during the University's first official celebration of Earth Day.

UPD chief supports arming campus officers

University Police Department Chief Dolores Stafford recommended in a national safety report she co-authored that college police officers should carry firearms.

University plans major overhaul of GWorld

The University is planning to drastically change GWorld technology for the first time in the campus card's 10-year history, a senior administrator said this week.

Students utilize SASS funds

When organizations run out of their allotted Student Association funds and are desperate for resources, they have one last place to look for the money they need: Rice Hall.

Honors enrollment down

The University Honors Program has failed to meet its enrollment goals for the past few years, even after launching a revamped curriculum this fall, according to a Faculty Senate report.

Republican senator says Dems can win in 2008

Web Extra Sen. Chuck Hagel (Neb.) said Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama can win the November election "by any measure."

CCAS advising may change

A committee to revise academic advising in the University's largest school will release a series of recommendations in the next few weeks on how to overhaul the system.

SEAS students win showcase

Engineering students took home cash prizes at a showcase Wednesday for outstanding research and development projects, in front of a packed crowd of professionals from laboratories and engineering companies.

Hawking pushes for increased study of outer space

Acclaimed physicist Stephen Hawking called for renewed interest in the study of outer space and science, in a speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of NASA at the Jack Morton Auditorium on Monday.

First crime museum to open

D.C. is a city known for its world-class museums, where one can learn about everything from natural history to modern art. Now, District patrons can also educate themselves about crime.

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Snapshot: Business Boarding

Sophomore Anthony Acosta shows off some tricks Wednesday on his skateboard next to the School of Business at Duquès Hall.

SA Note: Metro offical interested in reduced student fare

GW students are one step closer to riding the Metro at a reduced rate, with Metro's chairman expressing interest last week in giving Metro discounts to local university students.

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