December 7, 2000

Student Association President David Burt, in attendance at the SA Senate meeting Tuesday, said senator attendance was poor and called for senators to give their proxy, come to meetings or resign. Burt watched as senators were forced to table all motions because of the lack of a quorum to pass bylaws. Only 16 of the […]

Students hoping to cram a semester’s worth of course work into the reading period may have to battle the clock next week because GW’s calendar only offers a two-day hiatus before the beginning of exam period. GW’s academic calendar, which is planned several years in advance, lists next Monday as the last day of classes […]

(U-WIRE) EAST LANSING, Mich. – As a critic of the media, you might think the word objectivity dominates my vocabulary. For so many of my colleagues and readers, that word represents integrity, the pillar of ethical journalism, often their only consideration when critically analyzing the news. It is abhorrent for a media member to be […]

I recently met up with a friend at J Street to grab a quick bite to eat after class. The usual 12:15 p.m. lunch crowd was at a steady roar, and the line at Chik-Fil-A had just about reached Starbucks. While waiting in line, we discussed what we would be choosing from the menu selections. […]

This fall, the traditional reading period that separates the end of classes from the onset of final exams seems much shorter. Actually, the time allotted by the University for reading days has not changed from last year. What has changed is where they fall during the week. The University should ensure that students receive ample […]

J Street managers say they are not aware of students’ complaints regarding rude behavior by staff members. Perhaps students are complaining more to their friends than to managers, but the more important problems are the lack of quality service at GW’s main dining facilities and the apparent ignorance of supervisors. Something must change. Either dining […]

After hundreds of hours of meetings, negotiations and hearings, the Foggy Bottom community and the mayor’s Office of Planning have not been able to agree with GW on the terms of its proposed campus plan. GW claims to have met every concern. It would be closer to the truth to say that GW still does […]

GW today, transformed from a modest school to a world-class university, is visibly better than it was when it moved to Foggy Bottom 88 years ago. We have succeeded in creating a first-rank academic community in the D.C., with emphases on both the academic and the community. GW does not go about its business covertly. […]

Originally Published 12/07/00 It seems a testament to our nation’s symbolism as a melting pot of cultures that the capital city would have a wide variety of first-class ethnic restaurants. A plethora of excellent Thai, Ethiopian, Vietnamese, Salvadorean restaurants can be found throughout the city. But those of us looking for a bite of Mexican […]