Volume 96, Issue 37
Stories from the January 27, 2000 issue of the GW Hatchet.
A blaze that broke out at Seton Hall University last week in West Orange, N.J., bears a close resemblance to a fire that ripped through the fifth floor of Thurston Hall April 19, 1979. The SHU fire resulted in three fatalities and 63 injuries Jan. 19 in Boland Hall, a six-story dormitory that housed 640 […]
OK everyone, get out your planners (or for the more advanced or wealthier student, your PalmPilot). It’s time to pencil in a date to attend an activity at Lisner Auditorium or the Dimock Gallery or one of the performances of the Department of Theatre and Dance. One of the best parts about living in Washington, […]
Not even a foot of snow that forced GW and much of the metropolitan area to shut down for two days could stop Tuesday nights at Mister Days. It was very busy, said Carol Shivener, the day manager at the bar between 18th and 19th streets, who stayed after her regular shift. Shivener said the […]
University officials say GW is compliant with D.C. fire codes and regulations, after last week’s tragic residence-hall fire, which claimed the lives of three students and injured 63 at Seton Hall University. GW plans to review fire safety procedures with students and staff, according to a University press release. GW parents contacted University offices for […]
Former Student Association members returned fireworks they ordered while still part of the SA, but cancellation fees remain unpaid, a Zambelli Fireworks Internationale official said. George Zambelli, the president of Zambelli Internationale, said he mistakenly told former SA President Phil Meisner and current Joint Committee of Faculty and Students Co-Chair Cat Sadler that they would […]
The GW College Democrats and College Republicans will have representatives in New Hampshire this week to support their respective U.S. presidential campaigns. The two groups will provide buses to New Hampshire, which is considered one of the most important states in the presidential primary process. Bus trips remain an important part of the work being […]
Denzel Washington’s incredible portrayal of Rubin Hurricane Carter has been the talk of movie reviewers everywhere. While Washington’s performance is absolutely amazing, The Hurricane packs a much bigger punch. This true story of a young black boxer who is framed for murder should do more than just evoke a few tears from its audience – […]
It seems it took a state of emergency for GW to finally realize that classes should be canceled on days that we have inclement weather. Most of us will probably have forgotten last week’s 3-5 inch snowfall by now, but I still remember thinking about whether the unknown road conditions were worth braving in order […]
The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity says its members are on a journey of brotherhood. The national organization quotes famous men and anonymous sources who say things like wise is the person who fortifies his life with friendship. Sigma Phi Epsilon is one of five fraternities to join GW’s community in the last six years. Its […]
The fire that killed three students and injured 63 others in a Seton Hall University dormitory Jan. 19 may seem like a distant tragedy, but the lessons from the terrible episode should reverberate through Foggy Bottom. When a fire alarm sounds, GW students must follow proper procedure. Given the possible consequences of ignoring a fire […]