For recently engaged seniors Hannah Cary and Eli Aghassi, the Mount Vernon Campus is a place for lovers. And it all started in the mailroom. The pair first met about three weeks into their freshman year – when they discovered they had neighboring mailboxes – and have been dating ever since. Though they no longer […]
Are you aching for a break from snow and school, but haven’t had time to plan anything past your next all-nighter? Don’t fret, there’s still time to plan an awesome spring break. And, conveniently for GW, a branch of STA Travel – the largest student travel agency in the world – is located right in […]
“I got a car when I was sixteen.” Shelbi Chenowith, senior “I got a tree swing last year. I wanted it when I was five, and I never got it.” Rebecca Hadad, freshman “When I was five, I got a Barbie Dream House, and my sister and cousins destroyed it during Christmas dinner. It was […]
When it was time for his interview, a young man anxiously entered Anne Scammon’s office. Formally dressed, he answered a series of questions – all while nervously rocking back in his chair. Big mistake. Fortunately this was a mock interview designed to help students improve their performance. Anne Scammon is not an intimidating boss, but […]
Many GW students want to hold an elected position in the federal government. Although many will not actually make it that far, here is a list of those who are currently living out the dream. Rep. Jason Altmire, D-Penn., received a master’s degree in health administration from GW in 1998. He represents the 4th District […]
With your parents here, there isn’t a lot of time to hit up frat parties. Here are some ideas for nights out that will leave you hangover-free at brunch the next morning. Politics & Prose5015 Connecticut Ave., N.W. This well-known establishment has a large variety of books, a comfortable atmosphere and D.C. spirit (just take […]
Here are some fun D.C. activities that are perfectly suited for a younger sibling — or just your kid at heart. The Washington Monument: One of the best views of D.C. is said to be from the top of the 555-foot Washington Monument. Free tickets are can be picked up at the monument (though you […]
Judging by the number of students who attended a lecture on how to become a screenwriter Friday, GW students aspire to be more than just senators. Speaker Jason Filardi, a Hollywood screenwriter and 1993 graduate, has worked on such movies as “Bringing Down the House” and the upcoming “Seventeen Again.” The former English major said […]
All that rising senior and Class Council president John Estrada wanted to do this summer was intern for Anderson Cooper. But when his resume alone didn’t get him a call back from the silver-haired anchor, he turned to Plan B: his network. When Estrada helped out the GW Alumni Association with their “How Do I […]
Maybe you just finalized your schedule and realized that you have agreed to travel from the Elliott School to 2020 K St. in 10 minutes. Or maybe you are sick of the gym but would still like to stay fit. The solution to these dilemmas is the same: hop on a bicycle. Here is some […]