March 4, 2004

The University launched an investigation Monday into softball coach Shaunte’ Fremin after players accused her of mental and physical abuse and possible NCAA violations. Several players said in interviews with The Hatchet that Fremin repeatedly coerced them into playing with serious injuries, lying to trainers and doctors, and practicing beyond NCAA weekly limits. Speaking on […]

The Bush strategy is already working. During last Thursday’s CNN debate, Sens. John Kerry and John Edwards both got drilled on the issue of gay marriage. While they both handled their positions well, in a shameful moment, Kerry tried to protest the subject, claiming that we should instead focus on economic issues. Sadly, the pitiful […]

When Shaunte’ Fremin was hired as GW’s head softball coach in August, players said they were optimistic. They lost 36 of 39 games in their first season as a varsity team last year and their head coach left to take another job. But Fremin, with an impressive resume as a player at Louisiana State University […]

A few weeks ago I attended a ceremony held in the GW Office of Undergraduate Admissions during which the 20,000th application for the Class of 2008 was opened. While I cannot deny the smile that crept across my face as University President Steven Joel Trachtenberg opened the envelope, I now reflect on and consider what […]

Disorderly Conduct 2/25 – Marvin Center – 2:49 p.m. – case closed A male student brought food into Provisions market and proceeded to use the microwave. After being told he couldn’t use the machine, the student became belligerent and cursed at an Aramark employee. Referred to Student Judicial Services 2/25 – Off Campus – 6:45 […]

A recently refurbished production of George Balanchine’s “Jewels” has the ballet world all atwitter. Originally a trio of dances performed on a sparse set washed in green, red and white to suggest diadems of emeralds, rubies and diamonds, the piece now lives up to its title. Atmospherically, that is. “Jewels” has always been a gem […]

Bad conduct I must say that, for the most part, I do agree with Jeff Nelson’s response to the actions of the Colonials fans at last Saturday’s game against Richmond. Although taunting the other team more than supporting your own is something that will never go away, I do feel ashamed about our – and […]

“A character is highlighted, forged and defined, to some degree, by going through an ordeal. It’s in ordeals and moments of stress, it’s how an individual reacts.” –Viggo Mortensen It’s a relevant starting point – an ordeal that forges and defines the figure who survives it. Transgressing the boundaries of any single subject or moment […]

A recently refurbished production of George Balanchine’s “Jewels” has the ballet world all atwitter. Originally a trio of dances performed on a sparse set washed in green, red and white to suggest diadems of emeralds, rubies and diamonds, the piece now lives up to its title. Atmospherically, that is. “Jewels” has always been a gem […]

Pro-life activist Missy Smith shared her personal experiences with abortion Tuesday evening in the Marvin Cener. Smith spoke at a panel discussion hosted by Colonials for Life, a pro-life student organization on campus. She said society exerts pressure on women to have abortions, and few women fully understand the effect abortion will have on them. […]