January 24, 2002

CNN political commentator Bill Press talked tax cuts and pick-up lines with about 100 students Wednesday night in the Hippodrome to promote and sign copies of his new book, “Spin This.” The book is based on the once popular CNN program “The Spin Room” and covers people’s creative perspective or “spin” on issues like politics, […]

Hatchet Reviews Movies AMC Union Station AMC Courthouse Plaza Cineplex Odeon Dupont Circle Cineplex Odeon Foundry Cineplex Odeon Inner Circle Cineplex Odeon Uptown Lowes Pentagon City 6 Music 9:30 Club Black Cat Theater Kennedy Center AMC Union Station 50 Massachusetts Ave. N.E. (703) 998-4262 Black Hawk Down (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:45, 3:25, 4:00, 6:40, 7:20, 10:00, […]

I lost my dog. It was a Saturday afternoon during vacation and I decided to go on a stroll through Central Park in Manhattan with my dad. It was a pleasant way to while away the hours bonding with my father. As we sauntered through the greenery, careful to avoid stubbing our toes on syringes […]

I read with interest The Hatchet’s story on the increase in number of applicants for next year’s freshman class, as I am one of the more than 10,000 applicants (“GW applicants increase,” Oct. 25). While some might be, I am not surprised by this phenomenon for what I think are two very important reasons. The […]

Posted 12:30 a.m. Jan. 27 — The game was supposed to be a confidence booster for the Colonials, but instead Saturday afternoon marked the pinnacle of frustration for men’s basketball this season. Rhode Island, the worst team by record, handed GW its fourth-consecutive loss, using the Colonials to gain some of its own confidence. Coming […]

There has been a lot said about dissension between the ever-expanding GW presence and the Foggy Bottom residential community. The personalities and greater issues aside, there is at least one practical action that could make the situation a lot better. The biggest complaint of residents against the student population comes down to one of noise. […]

Making the switch back to living on campus after the winter break is not just difficult for students, it is hard on their stomachs. Mom, I mean, J Street is what’s for dinner! Changing from a kitchen at home open around the clock to J Street that only serves food on fixed hours is causing […]

Frederick Douglass House Wednesday, Jan. 23 9 a.m. My English professor a couple of semesters ago told us to visit former slave Frederick Douglass’ house as an extra credit assignment. Because it was extra credit – not to mention it’s in Anacostia, on 1411 W St. – I never bothered to go. But I heard […]