May 3, 2001

I never could have guessed that the group of 14 strangers gathering at The Hatchet’s summer retreat in Ocean City, Md., could become family. But somewhere along the road, I think we did. Coming into this year, I had just two goals for The GW Hatchet: Of course, we were going to get the paper […]

GW freshman Matt Hane was named men’s tennis Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year last week. Hane, who played No. 1 singles for the Colonials, posted a 12-5 regular season record and also took A-10 All-Conference honors. Hane posted a 9-9 record in doubles play with teammate Kinzie Wright. GW finished the season fourth in […]

By Alex Kingsbury U-WIRE Washington Bureau May 7, 2001 The south lawn of the White House was transformed into a pint-sized field of dreams Sunday, as President Bush welcomed tee-ballers to the mansion for a day of heroes, hot dogs and hardball. Bush welcomed two tee-ball teams from the Washington, D.C., area to “the people’s […]

Luo Yan has seen her career peak before. After becoming one of China’s leading actresses, she left unsatisfied and came to the United States with only $60 in her pocket to try once again to make it in the film industry. By the looks of things, she is almost there. Yan’s latest project, in which […]

Liquor law violations and aggravated assaults at GW increased in 2000 while other crime rates remained steady, according to crime statistics released by University Police last week. The rates are still well below peak numbers in the mid-1990s, according to the statistics, which are required by federal law. The statistics include crime in all GW […]

At one point in Pavilion of Women, the film’s star Madame Wu says, “I feel like a frog living in a well only seeing a small portion of the sky.” The figurative sky opens a little too much in this movie, which is great for Wu but a bit vexing for the audience. It is […]

GW’s SirValiant Brown announced Tuesday night he will forgo his final two years of college eligibility and enter the National Basketball Association Draft held June 27. “I made my decision, I’m going pro,” Brown said. “I’ve got the talent, the skills and the heart to play at the next level.” The sophomore guard said he […]

Where: 1823 M St NW Getting in: carded at the door Prices: pretty pricey Food: maybe in the Champagne Room Dancing: only the strippers Pluses: scantily clad women Minuses: horny men The endless lines of eager men, the blackened windows, the big yellow awning and the burly bouncers instill a sense of wonder every time […]

University officials decided Tuesday to “call a time out” in their attempt to bring the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity to campus next spring, said Mike Gargano, assistant vice president for Student and Academic Support Services. The Interfraternity President’s Council followed suit Tuesday night, rejecting Zeta Beta Tau for the second time this school year. Zeta […]

I’ve had a crush on my teaching assistant since the first day of classes this semester. We’ve always flirted a little, and now that classes are over I’ve had a desire to call him and pursue something. He isn’t that much older than I am and I can’t think of any reasons why I shouldn’t […]