Thumbs Sideways: Not anonymous, but still entertaining
Social networks are both a curse and a gift. The groups Texts from Last Night- FoggyBottom and Overheard at GW have been available on Facebook, giving GW students the ability to share their drunken exploits and stories of public eavesdropping with others over Facebook. We think that the groups could promote a negative image of GW, and students will potentially regret tying their name to posts on the group’s pages (there is no anonymous option). On the other hand, “(617) What do you say we get hot flat and crowded tonight?” is pretty hilarious.

Thumbs Up: A nickel for the Earth
Do you hate having to pay that extra 5 cents when you don’t bring a bag to the grocery store or CVS? So do we. Nonetheless, this new law is a good move for D.C. The tax is more representative of the environmental cost of the plastic used in plastic bags. People may grumble, but they will remember to bring a bag with them next time. And for those who don’t, we will have more funds to clean up Anacostia River and a little left over for retailers. This is a small step in the right direction for the health of the planet.

Thumbs Sideways: All-female housing fiasco
When the University decided that Strong Hall would be reserved for sororities, a number of students were distraught. Especially for many religious women, the option of an all-female residence hall was a necessity in order to attend GW. GW Housing Programs demonstrated a disconnect with students’ needs by making the decision without immediately providing an alternative. It is good that they listened to the outcry from Strong Hall residents, and have now designated 2109 F Street and Mount Vernon’s Merriweather Hall as all-female, but it’s still disconcerting that the delay wasn’t avoided in the first place.

Thumbs Up: FoBoGro is all go
Finally, after months of a debate that should have never happened, FoBoGro has gotten the green light. The business, which is going to replace Foggy Bottom Grocery, was supposed to open sometime in November. However, after opposition by the West End Citizens Association’s secretary Barbara Kahlow, the establishment’s opening was delayed. Owner Kris Hart now hopes to have FoBoGro open sometime next month. We look forward to being the first in line for a sandwich.

Thumbs Up: Women’s basketball wins
We know it may seem weird to congratulate a team with a record of 5-14, 2-4 Atlantic 10, but you have to consider what these women are up against. With no upperclassmen, and just eight players due to injuries, we are proud that the team was able to pull off two straight wins in a down year. Good job, ladies!

Thumbs Down: Preponderous prices
It’s no secret that the GW Bookstore is generally more expensive than shopping online, or, well, pretty much anywhere else. With the beginning of every semester, we are reminded just how overpriced textbooks from our on-campus retailer are. Students are savvy textbook consumers, and the University should find ways to reduce prices of textbooks, or risk losing business. But worse than GW losing some money, students are being robbed of a convenient outlet for all of their textbook needs.

Peace Sign: Don’t fear the reefer
Last week, D.C. Councilmember David Catania, I-At Large, introduced a bill that could lead to five medical marijuana dispensaries opening in the District. We were going to say something about the marijuana but… somebody put on some Phish, and we… uh… forgot… dude.

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