April 27, 1998

“Your Choice, Your Voice, Your SA” was the motto of this year’s Student Association, as Kuyomars “Q” Golparvar won the presidency on issues of change, diversity and advocacy. As the year draws to a close, Golparvar said he believes the SA has become the voice of the students. “I know the people who elected me […]

In my four years at GW, I have held many different roles on campus, from being a member of the Thurston Hall Council to the Student Association. After four years of service in various capacities, I can honestly say I have loved all of it. I have no regrets. How many people do you know […]

The Africana Studies program has stumbled over problems from canceled classes to lack of student enrollment during its four years at GW. But with the hiring of a new director last week, interested students said they hope the program will receive a needed forward push. “Because the program did not have a director, it was […]

It’s getting awfully crowded around here. Last night, I looked up from the computer and saw the office filled with trainees, chattering away about their new jobs, their plans for next year. “Lee, do you get the feeling this isn’t our office anymore?” I asked. “Yes,” she agreed ruefully. “It’s time for us to go.” […]

The Black People’s Union and Asian Student Alliance will hold a Rally Against Racism Monday to denounce fake advertisements in a recent edition of the campus satirical newspaper Protest THIS! “Various student organizations have contacted me offended with the remarks made in the paper,” said Kuyomars “Q” Golparvar, Student Association president. BPU members were angered […]

We first met while hanging out in front of Thurston that first week of school. Though we didn’t become best friends until years later, I value your friendship immensely and remind myself it’s better late than never. Who could ask for a better playmate? We could be found wandering around campus at 1 a.m., me […]

Festival of the Arts program unites GW groups In an exotic ballet of traditional Afro-Brazilian martial arts, the Capoeira Angola Club ushered in the first-ever Festival of the Arts program on the Quad Saturday. The Festival of the Arts, organized by Student Activities Center student assistant Jenna Harju, was an attempt to present all of […]

I’ve never really been a big advocate of GW. But I’m not one of those angst-ridden students who hates that I ended up here instead of Georgetown. I transferred here as a sophomore from the tiny college Westminster. Maybe that’s why I don’t hate GW. I’ve actually experienced something else, and I know that, though […]

GW faculty members must demand changes in minority hiring after a report revealed the University has problems retaining minority and female faculty, said Bernice R. Sandler, senior scholar in residence for the National Association for Women in Education. Sandler was the keynote speaker Wednesday at “Voicing Your Thoughts to Shape Future Initiatives” at the GW […]

First and foremost, I’d like to thank God, for giving me the courage, strength and will to go on. Second, I’d like to thank my mother for her guidance and encouragement. Thank you so much for keeping me on the right track Mommy. Grandma you are my rock, the solid foundation on which I stand. […]