Volume 100, Issue 19
Stories from the October 13, 2003 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
A World War II memorial being built on the National Mall has sparked protest from groups claiming that it takes up valuable space. The National Coalition to Save Our Mall, which wants to preserve the Mall’s open space, has led the fight against construction of the memorial. Judy Feldman, president of coalition, said the memorial, […]
We are pleased that the Student Activities Center withdrew its policy of mandating student organizations submit a list of members as part of the registration process. A senior vice president even said these lists posed dangerous consequences to student privacy and are nearly impossible to keep updated. While retracting the policy is a positive step […]
The GW men’s soccer team turned up the heat too late against Duquesne Sunday, as the Dukes defeated the Colonials on GW’s home turf, 4-3. The loss followed a 3-1 win against St. Bonaventure at the Mount Vernon Athletic Complex on Friday. Leading 2-1 at halftime Saturday, the Dukes (8-1-2, 3-0-1 Atlantic 10) scored two […]
The Joint Committee of Faculty and Students is a group of 14 students, eight members of the faculty and nine members of the University administration. As a study group, we have been reviewing the proposed alternative academic calendar. Our research, drawn from written reports and meetings with different members of the administration, has helped us […]
University officials said they believe a customer service initiative launched last semester has been effective so far in combating student complaints. GW began its program – which introduced Colonial Mail and the online housing lottery, among other initiatives – to ease student frustration with everyday tasks. “The perception is always that GW has not been […]
The GW golf team finished in 11th place at 19 over par at the Yale University Golf Club this past weekend. The tournament, originally supposed to be 54 holes, was cut short to 36 after rain fell on Connecticut for most of Sunday afternoon. Pennsylvania State University finished on top with a score of four […]
For a lot of students it’s a no-brainer. College and alcohol are like peanut butter and jelly – one just isn’t the same without the other. The question is not whether to drink, but how much, and sometimes the answer can have serious health consequences. The GW Center for Alcohol and Drug Education claims that […]
The GW men’s and women’s cross country teams ran at the Maryland Invitational in College Park Saturday, marking the height of mid-season competition with fifth and fourth place finishes, respectively. The host Terrapins won the men’s race, while American claimed the women’s race. GW junior Trina Bolton assumed the Colonials’ lead in front of freshman […]
Whether it’s the pressure of academia, the workplace or just a serious bout of homesickness that’s weighing you down, there’s a place on campus where you can go to satisfy your hunger, quench your thirst and fulfill that need we all have to relax in the company of friends. To quote the “Cheers” theme song, […]