Volume 99, Issue 26
Stories from the October 28, 2002 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
Posted 5:36 p.m. Oct. 28 by Rati Bishnoi U-WIRE (DC BUREAU) (U-WIRE) WASHINGTON–If the anti-IMF/World Bank movement could have a personified nemesis, Michael Moore very well might be it. Moore is one of the strongest advocates of the international trade movement and its bed fellow globalization, perhaps because for years he has spearheaded the institution […]
More than 500 members of the Greek-letter community competed in Greek Week festivities last week, pitting the 11 recognized fraternities and eight sororities against each other in athletic and dramatic competitions. Phi Sigma Sigma and Sigma Phi Epsilon won the category of overall best sorority and fraternity, respectively. Kappa Sigma member senior Jon Roberts won […]
The air temperature has turned from hot and humid to crisp and cool. Thoughts of apple cider and pumpkins come to mind. Besides being cut into jack-o-laterns, pumpkins also have several culinary uses like eating the seeds or making soup, tortellini, pie, ice cream and cookies. These cookies are a great way to celebrate fall, […]
Tens of thousands of protesters, including more than 100 GW undergraduates, law students and professors, peacefully gathered on a soggy, muddy National Mall Saturday to voice their opposition to a possible U.S. war with Iraq. The demonstration, organized chiefly by International Act Now to Stop War and Racism, a coalition of anti-war groups, drew nearly […]
Beneath the beauty and serenity of the White House, the monuments and the Potomac River there is an imminent darkness. Here remain tales of history that are usually left out of brochures and walking tours. Among the government figures and residents are countless ghosts that call Washington, D.C. their home. Inside the White House, Abigail […]
Student Association senators are investigating alleged finance violations by SA President Phil Robinson that could be grounds for impeachment. Robinson said he is “perplexed” by the Senate’s actions concerning a $200 expenditure, for which a form lacked proper signatures. The May Expenditure Authorization Form was for a dinner at the University Club with Presidential Administrative […]
Traveling back to the United States from Holland is not rare for GW alum Vincent Cacialano, but this month his trip to the States was not just to visit his family in Norfolk, Va. On Oct. 13 the improvisational dancer arrived at GW to spend a week teaching classes in the Theater and Dance Department […]
Thousands of GW students made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, painted houses, played with children and worked with the elderly Friday and Saturday as part of A Night to Give Back and Make a Difference Day. A Night to Give Back Despite a lack of celebrity guests and large door prizes at this year’s “A […]
10:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 21st and G streets “Coffee, doughnuts, bagels! Fall sale today!” A United Church member, with a green felt hat atop his gray head, lures passers-by to the brownstone church across from the GW Law School. It’s that time of year again, characterized by a brisk autumn breeze and items spilling […]
Former Vice President Al Gore called for a “national defense public health act” at GW Thursday in his third major policy speech since September. The 2000 Democratic presidential candidate said the nation is vulnerable to biological attack if it goes to war with Iraq and “the United States demands a new response.” Gore, who spoke […]