September 7, 2000

Students experienced log-in delays, trouble changing passwords and problems creating e-mail accounts on GW’s new e-mail system during the first two weeks of classes because of unexpected technical difficulties and problems caused by student users, GW e-mail officials said. I’ve switched my password like five times, junior Lisa Canarick said. I can get into Telnet, […]

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GW’s Sigma Nu chapter must raise its cumulative GPA by next semester in order to host alcoholic events in its house under a policy passed by the fraternity’s national organization last month.The fraternity’s 59th Grand Chapter, a governing body that meets every two years, passed a policy mandating all Sigma Nu chapters hold cumulative GPAs […]

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The Rainforest Action Network, a group dedicated to fighting corporate interests detrimental to the environment and human rights, is rallying support at GW. Founded in 1985, the California-based organization recently turned its attention to Citigroup, the amalgamation of Citibank and Salomon, Smith, Barney, now North America’s largest financial institution. RAN members said Citibank funds environmentally […]

GW Dining Services has come under scrutiny lately as students adjusting to new schedules brave long lines for sandwiches and coffee. Although J Street officials said they continue to evaluate GW’s food service, some food service professionals said there is more that can be done to maximize efficiency and, ultimately, customer satisfaction. Several professionals in […]

Although most transfer students were offered on campus housing this year, some that did not said they are having a hard time finding a place to stay. Sara McPherson, a sophomore transfer student, said she has to stay with a family friend in Maryland until she can find an apartment closer to campus. McPherson, who […]

Does GW’s administration have something to hide? In light of the lack of interaction between students and administrators, this is a valid question. Some administrators are reclusive and secretive, sending the wrong message to students. University administrators too often treat students as the enemy, a waste of time, a nuisance. Every GW student deserves access […]

The Gelman Library is locked down – students who forget their GWorld cards are denied access to the library. Security is a valid concern for the library, but reasonable solutions – rather than a strict crackdown – must be instituted for dealing with students without a GWorld card. Gelman employees are beginning to resemble the […]

Internet access has spread to a quarter of the U.S. population seven times faster than electricity did and five times faster than the telephone did, according to the most recent Digital Decade Survey conducted by technology retailer Best Buy. The survey reveals how technology use among college students has changed in the past ten years. […]