Christopher Gearhart wants to knock down the “us versus them” barriers on campus. Along with his policing duties, the University Police Department corporal helps foster a relationship between his unit and the community it serves by stopping over at Thurston Hall at least once a each week to mingle with students as part of the […]
Students facing drug charges from the city court might see their cases dismissed if they complete community service, after the opening of a neighborhood-focused courtroom in January. The D.C. Superior Court will designate a community court for the Second District – which includes Foggy Bottom – offering an alternative channel to settle low-level, non-violent criminal […]
Forgot to ask the girl you spent an hour talking up at that Ivory Tower party for her number? Two former Stanford University students created a GW-exclusive website to potentially reconnect you with that Saturday night flame by having students electronically check into the parties and clubs they visit to find other guests and their […]
The number of students transported to GW Hospital for alcohol-related cases this semester reached a new high, a top administrator said Wednesday. Ninety-six students were transported to the hospital for intoxication from the start of the academic year to Oct. 20, Assistant Dean of Students Tara Pereira said – a jump from 68 students last […]
More students are using the 4-RIDE shuttle service after the University automated the program allowing students to request rides online and receive arrival notifications. The number of students requesting 4-RIDEs from Sept. 5 to Oct. 5 jumped to about 5,430 calls, up from about 4,430 calls during that time last year. The total number of […]
Students might have to shell out a little more cash for cabs soon because of a new D.C. ruling. The D.C. Taxicab Commission will scrap its $19 fare cap after proposing a slew of minor changes to taxi operations, including rules for giving out receipts and a potential snow emergency flat rate. Instead of maxing […]