Volume 100, Issue 36
Stories from the January 20, 2004 issue of the GW Hatchet.
Tuesday Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to speak and discuss new book, “Madam Secretary: A Memoir” 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Discussion 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Book Signing 1957 E Street room 213 Words of Choice A theater piece about pro-choice women and their lives 8 to 11 p.m. Marvin Center Amphitheater, third […]
“It’s got balls. It’s got defense. That’s a sport to me,” said junior Gabi Gillett. If such criteria truly define a sport, then beer pong has become a more legitimate sport than cheerleading on college campuses nationwide. “It’s not a game of science and strategy. It’s a game of shooting. You can’t play when you’re […]
Last semester The Hatchet argued that while Colonial Cash has opened up an unprecedented number of new dining options, it is seriously endangering the dining institutions on which students have come to rely. Now the administration is stating that it is looking into independent alternatives to Aramark for the Ivory Towers dining facility, set to […]
At 6:30 in the morning, Wood (last name withheld) is standing in the cold outside Western Presbyterian Church, talking with his friends and selling cigarettes – two for a quarter – as he waits for the doors of Miriam’s Kitchen to open. Normally the dining room would be open for business now, but things are […]
In October, French Ambassador Jean-David Levitte participated in the Elliott School Ambassador’s Forum with a lecture on French-American relations. In an excellent speech, the ambassador reminded the audience of France and America’s history of standing together in conflicts ranging from our respective revolutions to world wars. The ambassador explained how this special relationship ensures that […]
Question: I’ve been dating a guy for more than a year and I’m starting to get bored. I’d feel bad if I broke up with him just for being dull, especially since I didn’t used to feel this way. Is there a way to renew my interest in him, or should I not even bother? […]
Early in Islamic history, Ali ibn Abi Talib fought against the Kharijites, a breakaway extremist group and possible founder of Islamic extremism, and created the slogan “La hukma illa li-llahi” – “There is no rulership except that of God.” Ali ibn Abi Talib was supposed to have said “Khata kalam murhak yurad bihi batil,” or […]
The GW gymnastics team posted its best season-opening score ever at the Smith Center Sunday with a 192.500 total. But it was still not enough to topple No. 20 University of North Carolina, who won the GW Invitational for the second straight year with a team score of 194.800. The Colonials finished second out of […]
Meiwah 1200 New Hampshire Ave. (202) 833-2888 www.meiwahrestaurant.com Meiwah’s hard to miss. As you walk to The Aston, the Chinese letters in neon lights are hard to ignore, but try your best. D.C. is known for its lack of good Chinese food, and places like Meiwah are the reason why. From the food to the […]
The Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave. S.E. 2 p.m. Nov. 12 Living in D.C. has many advantages – the museums, the White House, the history on every corner. It’s easy to impress visitors with a tour of the city, and there’s always something to do on a Friday night. And the District has a […]