Today’s Editorial Cartoon
Jay Dreyer/Hatchet cartoonist
September 23, 2002
Volume 99, Issue 16
Stories from the September 23, 2002 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
MC to replace post office
Marvin Center officials will replace the ground floor post office next semester, possibly with a convenience store or beauty supply store, Marvin Center Governing Board members said last week. Officials began discussing replacing the facility with an option more attractive to students last spring, Director of Auxiliary Services Nancy Haaga said. Haaga called the post […]
Cherry Red Production
“Welcome to Cherry Red, Washington’s only production company dedicated to Jesus.” Sometimes the narrator introducing the show says “smut” instead of “Jesus.” After flashing an ID to get into the play, often staged in a bar, company members hand the audience garbage bags to protect themselves from fluids that may fly during the performance. Sound […]
Letter: Excercise, not lawyers
“Professor sues McDonald’s” (Sept. 16, p. 11) is off the mark in the way it charges McDonald’s with responsibility for overweight children. It ignores the reality of lazy, modern mobility. Kids no longer walk or hike – why should they? Their families own three automobiles and sidewalks and crossings have been made hazardous by increased […]
Partying Hoya-style: Colonials invade Georgetown festivities
Georgetown University Friday, Sept. 13 11:58 p.m. There wasn’t any wine or cheese. That is what I expected – wine and cheese. There was a cigar, only one, and I don’t even think the guy puffing it was a Republican. I went to a Georgetown party and I survived. My roommate’s best friend goes to […]
Women rowers gain experience
The GW women’s crew team kicked off its season at the annual Head of the Potomac Regatta on a sunny Saturday at Thompson Boat Center. Other area colleges and club crews from the metropolitan area joined the Colonials in this women’s-only endurance regatta. The three-mile race began near Fletcher’s Cove, at a pile of rocks […]
Tofu vs. Turkey
Beef, it’s what for dinner – well not for everybody. Soy-based tofu is replacing pork as the other white meat. It is appearing more and more on supermarket shelves and dinner plates across America. According to a July survey by Time magazine, 10 million Americans consider themselves to be practicing vegetarians and an additional 20 […]
Post Office in Marvin Center to be replaced
Marvin Center officials will replace the ground floor post office next semester, possibly with a convenience store or beauty supply store, Marvin Center Governing Board members said last week. Officials began discussing replacing the facility with an option more attractive to students last spring, Director of Auxiliary Services Nancy Haaga said. Haaga called the post […]
Around D.C.
Wednesday, Sept. 25 5 p.m. – “Demonstration Against the World Bank: Stop Bankrolling Dirty Technology,” sponsored by Essential Action. World Bank headquarters, 1818 H St. N.W. 7 p.m. – “End Corporate Rule: Global Struggles Against the IMF and World Bank” opening meeting. Conference registration required, or $5 for opening meeting only. Sponsored by Jubilee USA […]
Students protest IMF policies
Student demonstrators said they intend to educate the campus and peacefully protest globalization next to thousands of protesters at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank this weekend. Despite police concerns about possible violence associated with protests, the University will remain open for the IMF and World Bank meetings Sept. 28 and 29. Officials estimate […]