September 17, 1998

Anthony Williams, a relatively new face in D.C. politics, received 50 percent of the vote in the Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night, emerging from a pack of local politicians who hoped to replace retiring Mayor Marion Barry (D). As supporters celebrated around him, the former D.C. chief financial officer, who moved to the city in […]

The U.S. Naval Academy handed the GW women’s soccer team a 3-1 loss in Annapolis, Md., Monday night. The defeat was the fifth straight to open the season for the Colonial women, while Navy (3-1) won its third straight match. The scoring began after GW fouled senior forward Shannon Filbin in the 38th minute. Navy […]

Details of GW’s pilot Community Host Initiative still are being ironed out, but as the program gets on its feet, some campus residents and employees question its necessity and effectiveness. Administrators, however, said the program will enhance community and integrate academics into residence hall life. “Obviously there wasn’t a need for it,” said Richard Bryson, […]

The GW men’s basketball schedule for the 1998-’99 season was released Wednesday: November Wed. 4 vs. One World Basketball* 7:30 p.m.Fri. 6 vs. Court Authority* 7:30 p.m..Fri. 13 vs. George Mason 7:30 p.m..Tue. 17 at Illinois 8 p.m..Sun. 29 at UNC-Charlotte 7:05 p.m.. December Wed. 2 at American 7:30 p.m.. at BB&T Classic (MCI Center)Sun. […]

Students who live in the Columbia Plaza apartment complex said they are concerned about security after a student’s apartment in the five-building complex was burglarized Sept. 5. Junior Julie Wenger said she locked the door but did not lock the deadbolt to her apartment in the “A” building of the complex on 23rd and E […]

Growing up, comedian Richard Jeni was the “court jester.” His kingdom was Brooklyn, N.Y., and his older friends made up his royal court. Years later, after winning numerous awards for his comedy, Jeni describes himself as “Seinfeld with an edge.” “I don’t do props, I don’t do impressions,” Jeni said in a phone interview. “I […]

Damian McKenna has been down this road before – tattooed with candidate stickers, armed with palmcards, flashing a smile from ear to ear. He stood outside the West End branch of the D.C. public library Tuesday, shaking hands with potential voters, urging them to vote for D.C. mayoral candidate Jack Evans (D). Just a few […]

Intimate. Innovative. Intriguing. Inexpensive. International. Inspiring. They all describe the multi-faceted performances featured in The IN Series at GW’s Mount Vernon campus. The IN Series opens its 17th season Friday, with Neruda, A Portrait of a Poet. Showcasing the Nobel Prize winner’s life and work, the evening includes bilingual poetry, music and dance performed by […]

The sound of music is filling the air as GW’s two a cappella groups prepare for their fall concert. “The more singing around the school, the better,” said Katherine Fischkoff, co-director of the Pitches, the all-women’s group. “We don’t sing classical, jazzy stuff,” Fischkoff said. “We sing contemporary fun songs that you hear on the […]

Originally Published 09/17/98 Bar: Fox and Hounds Lounge Where: 1537 17th St. N.W. Crowd: Most bargoers are in their late twenties and thirties Getting in: ID required Prices: Average Food: Typical bar food is available Dancing: None Pick-ups: A few Pluses: An outdoor patio – great for warm nights Minuses: It’s hard to get a […]