Volume 96, Issue 2
Stories from the May 17, 1999 issue of the GW Hatchet.
“We have Tutu’s connections to thank for the weather.”-Jill Kasle, University Marshal, as sunny skies shined on the Ellipse and a cool breeze blew Sunday. “We have (Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Arthur) Levitt’s connections to thank for the weather and Tutu’s connections to thank for the stock market.”-Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, GW president “We have […]
Big George and a larger-than-life chili pepper schmoozed with administrators, recent graduates and their friends and families at Saturday night’s Monumental Celebration at Union Station. Other attractions included a tarot card reader, Professor Zero, a balloon artist, a man carrying a dog puppet and a booth where attendees could get temporary tattoos. While some attending […]
Last Monday, we reviewed the first two years of events that are unique to the GW class of 1999. Now, we reminisce about the summer of `97 to today. (See p. 10 for the same two years of sports highlights.) June, 1997: “Crossfire” returns to the Marvin Center for the sixth time. Fueled by the […]
Senator departs from SA Undergraduate Sen. Cathy Resler (CSAS) left the Student Association Senate last week amid controversy surrounding her election and appointment. The struggle began in late April with an e-mail from Jennifer E. McCarthy, coordinator of Student Organizations, to former SA President Carrie Potter. According to the e-mail, Resler did not meet the […]
GW celebrated the groundbreaking of the new School of Media and Public Affairs building Wednesday at the corner of H and 21st streets. Board of Trustees Chair John Zeglis said at the party the SMPA building will serve as home to the leaders in communication technology. Zeglis, who is also president of AT&T, said GW […]
Not many people have seen the kinds of things Archbishop Desmond Tutu has seen. The Nobel Peace Prize winner fought hard to end apartheid in South Africa and now commits himself to healing his native country. His speech at Commencement Sunday chronicled his struggle for freedom and reminded people that everyone must be treated equally. […]
When a fraternity gets caught violating the University’s alcohol policy, there can be hell to pay. Suspensions, fines and withdrawal of University recognition can result if a fraternity holds unregistered parties and uses common-source containers, like kegs. When the School of Business and Public Management held its leadership retreat this spring, it violated those rules […]
“Why did you choose GW?” It seems like I have been asked that question hundreds of times in the three years I’ve been at this institution of higher learning. And I usually rattle off some wisecrack answer such as “because I didn’t get into Northwestern.” I never have been completely sure why I chose this […]
In the 18th century, “sentimental” still meant “having to do with the human feelings.” It was an almost neutral adjective. But as the 19th century progressed, “sentimentality” took on an increasingly pejorative meaning that could be paraphrased as “inclined toward emotional sloppiness and shallow artifacts.” Those who pressed flowers between the leaves of their books, […]
In the first two years of the class of 1999 experience, women’s sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics ruled the Foggy Bottom scene. In the next two years, the men redeemed themselves with some of the greatest basketball and baseball seasons in GW history. Fueled by the brilliance of `99 graduates Yegor Mescheriakov, […]