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Campus shuts doors for protest

GW’s decision to close campus during International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings later this month drew heated protests from students crying foul on a decision they said violates leases and restricts their free speech. Familiar chants of “Who’s university? Our university!” heard during protests of similar meetings in D.C. two years ago rose from […]

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Students react to campus closing

Posted 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7- A coalition of student protesters attracted national media to Kogan Plaza today, protesting GW’s decision to shut down its Foggy Bottom campus during International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings later this month. The University cancelled classes and is closing all Foggy Bottom campus buildings, including residence halls, Sept. […]

Cell phones facilitate campus, city life of GW students

Ten years ago, the sight of someone talking on a cell phone would prompt curiosity and awe. Prominent businessmen and doctors seemed to be the only ones with the financial means and use for them. But in 2001, cell phones are becoming ubiquitous. Although these miraculous gadgets evoke scorn when they disrupt a class, a […]

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Cosby’s godmother defends knowledge of case

GW basketball player Attila Cosby’s godmother testified in his defense Tuesday that she did not act improperly by looking through records of alleged sexual assault victims obtained from Metropolitan Police. Cosby is scheduled to testify when the case continues Thursday. Geneva Couser, Attila Cosby’s godmother and a 27-year MPD veteran, said she reviewed MPD index […]