Volume 97, Issue 53
Stories from the March 15, 2001 issue of the GW Hatchet.
They Might Be Giants’ singer-guitarist John Flansburgh is happy to know that the parking lot across from Thurston Hall still exists. “I used to work nights there,” Flansburgh said in an interview with The Hatchet. “I learned to play guitar right in that booth.” Flansburgh spent about a year at GW, living in the closet […]
GW women’s baskeball head coach Joe McKeown, on the ultimate goals of his program: “The big picture is what our players are doing when they leave here. Have you prepared them for anything other than being a good basketball player? I think that’s where we’ve been successful.”
Stripped down to its roots, punk rock is about raw expression of emotion, about equality between musician and listener. Boston-based punk band the Dropkick Murphys, carries punk’s 30-year tradition, trumpeting ideals of unity and support for the underground scene. Al Barr, lead singer for the prominent punk outfit, recently spoke with The Hatchet about the […]
The Student Association Student Court dismissed an appeal by former SA presidential candidates Dan Loren and Bob Simon Tuesday night after deciding that the Joint Elections Committee did not act negligently handling evidence against President-elect Roger Kapoor. The decision paves the way for Kapoor’s certification as the new SA president Friday, Kapoor said. “The court […]
It is difficult to compare Me You Them to any films out now, or anything else that has come down the Hollywood pipeline lately. For one thing, the movie was probably produced for less than the price of a breakfast for the cast of Titanic. The closest thing to a special effect is a bus […]
About eight percent more students applied to GW this year than last year, but the quality of applicants has remained about the same, said Director of Admissions Kathryn Napper. While GW has not yet sent acceptance letters for prospective members of the class of 2005, Napper said she plans to follow February board of trustees […]
My girlfriend is very traditional when it comes to intimacy. I want to try new and different things, positions and place, but she says it makes her self-conscience and uncomfortable. How do I help her overcome that? -Seeking spice It’s going to take baby steps. There are many reasons why some people tend to be […]
By Jane Smith U-WIRE Washington Bureau March 27, 2001 What happens to rock legends when their days of playing to gigantic stadium crowds have passed them by? Sunday evening at Washington DC’s Nightclub 9:30 answered this question as Jeff Beck and band members proved their resilient vigor and mastery of rock. The concert marked the […]
Dinner plates are being cleared as children are laughing and shouting at Martha’s Table. “Where’s my tutor?” a child asks impatiently. Once the tutors arrive, the eager faces brighten and determination to finish homework sets in. Martha’s Table, a GW Neighbors Project site, is a non-profit organization in the Shaw neighborhood of Northwest D.C. The […]
By Alex Kingsbury U-WIRE Washington Bureau March 27, 2001 As colleges and universities across the country expand their computer networks and connectivity throughout nearly every facet of campus life, the convenience of the computer age grows. Also emerging with that convenience is the danger that hackers and computer viruses pose to the security and integrity […]