Volume 96, Issue 13
Stories from the September 16, 1999 issue of the GW Hatchet.
Runners open season At the Navy Invitational last weekend, the GW men’s cross country team finished third overall behind American and Maryland and ahead of the University of Richmond. Navy was disqualified. On the women’s side, GW placed fourth behind Navy, American, and Richmond. -David Holt
In a poll of 500 college women, more than half of respondents said they knew at least two classmates with an eating disorder. In a second poll, of 490 college health officials, 70 percent called eating disorders “common” on their campuses. source: People magazine, April 12, 1999
An NBA-sanctioned charity game, which was set to take place Saturday at the Smith center, was canceled Tuesday because of low ticket sales. The All-Star Classic in the Capital was scheduled to feature a variety of NBA star players such as Chris Webber and Marcus Camby. Only 37 of the $20 and $30 tickets had […]
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The GW men’s soccer team lost to George Mason University 2-1 Wednesday in a hard-fought defensive match played at George Mason Stadium. After the scoreless first half, GW’s sophomore forward and leading goal-scorer Jason Holloway started the scoring, giving the Colonials a 1-0 lead in the 51st minute. The goal came off assists from freshman […]
Editor’s note: The last names of the subjects of this story have been omitted to protect their privacy. Suzi spent the second half of her sophomore year in what she calls a “self-created prison,” trapping herself behind the bars of her depression and her desire to control what she ate. Her food consumption dropped drastically. […]
Dr. William Pinney, coordinator of training and staff psychologist specializing in eating disorders at the GW Counseling Center, said the Center offers a three-pronged support system for those suffering from eating disorders: – ongoing, short-term private counseling sessions (10-session limit) – group counseling sessions – personal development program in which patients can access the counseling […]
September 14, 1999Thurston Hall Piano Lounge7 p.m. The authors of the D.C. Diary are always looking out for the poignant and fun, the moments that make life worth living while everyone else is off triple-checking their resumes and interning at the Department of the Interior. So we knew we struck Diary gold when we ran […]
Originally Published 09/16/99 Need a break from school work? Head to the Freer Gallery of Art. It’s the perfect place to relax and take in some fabulous exhibits. The museum is small but packed with a variety of artwork, which can provide a good dose of culture in a couple of hours, depending how long […]
University officials are monitoring weather conditions and their possible effect on campus as Hurricane Floyd is predicted to bring strong winds and rain to the D.C. area. The category three storm, which already hit the Southeast, may cancel classes or close the University Thursday, depending on its impact to the city as it moves north, […]