June 20, 2004

Four years of challenging classes, endless opportunities and great times are what students preparing to come to college usually think of. Parents, on the other hand, have one other thing in mind: “How much will it cost?” GW has sought to give parents some peace of mind by adopting a fixed tuition payment plan. The […]

When freshmen begin class in September, they will encounter a barrage of acronyms, nicknames and new words that refer to establishments and services in GW and the District. It may take new students weeks or even months to acclimate to the vernacular they will use during their years at GW. In anticipation that freshmen will […]

Located in one of the nation’s most vibrant cities, GW offers its students many unique opportunities. But this locale also presents a unique set of problems: how to protect more than 20,000 students from nearly constant threats of crime and terrorism. University officials said they are continually looking for new ways to ensure the safety […]

GW may not have a football team, but it has plenty of other varsity sports to watch. Here is a basic run down of all the teams, which each compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, women’s lacrosse, rowing, softball, squash, swimming and diving, tennis and volleyball. With so many […]

Although certain D.C. hot spots will remain off-limits until your 21st birthday, that doesn’t mean your nightlife should suffer. Arts and entertainment culture is a major part of life in D.C., and there is a place to suit virtually every age and interest. So start your planning early by getting acquainted with the following crowds […]

You’ve decided to go to school in the District. So put on a “GW Football: Undefeated” T-shirt to complement the new pair of Diesel Jeans, and listen up. There are a few things to learn before you become a transplanted sports fan going to school at GW. First off, get ready to be bombarded by […]

Whether you’re an on-stage star or just an avid spectator, the campus arts scene may have exactly what you’re looking for. From classical to cultural, poetic to pop, here is the low-down on some of GW’s largest arts-related student organizations. 14th Grade Players Averaging about three shows a semester, this theatrical company is geared toward […]

Freshmen should not be surprised to see heavy promotion of the University Counseling Center during Colonial Inauguration. After five students died last year -two by suicide – GW is stepping up its efforts to raise mental health awareness on campus. “Students will say, ‘That’s not me, it won’t happen to me,’ but they need to […]

According to the card tucked in his wallet, Joshua Stevens* is a 22-year-old living at 301 Woods Way in White Plains, N.Y. In reality, the GW junior is a native of Pennsylvania, has never been to White Plains and, most importantly, was born nearly two years after the date printed on his driver license. Stevens […]

Before returning to D.C. for the summer, I rediscovered my high school yearbook while cleaning my room. Perusing various signatures, my history teacher and mentor etched a credo that particularly stuck in my head. He wrote, “Will – four years tuition is too much money to waste on beer and anonymity.” Over your four years […]