September 13, 2004

So you’ve read the Da Vinci Code …what’s next? Trendy readers across the country are picking up the latest story by Mitch Albom. In the wake of the success of his first novel, “Tuesdays with Morrie,” Albom’s latest novel mirrors the first in its deep sentiment, moral implications and comforting tone. “The Five People You […]

Considering the GW men’s soccer team spent over half of Saturday night’s game against Radford University down a man, a 1-1 tie was not a bad result. Junior Trevor Martin was forced to leave the game at the 42:46 mark after referees assessed him his second yellow card of the night. Since two yellow cards […]

At 31, Robert Contee is the youngest commander in the Metropolitan Police Department. After 11 years on the force, including stints as a sergeant and lieutenant, Contee heads up police efforts in one of the most unique parts of Washington. “Second District is unique in the sense that the issues are a little different,” said […]

Journalist Marvin Kalb criticized Republicans’ use of September 11 for political gain at a conference on understanding the events and the consequences of the national tragedy. “The way it is used, and not the extent it is used, is disturbing,” Kalb said. In particular, Kalb described the use of clips from the HBO documentary “Nine […]

Three years after Zeta Beta Tau dissolved its failed GW colony, the national fraternity is taking steps to return to campus. ZBT, however, has upset University officials by ignoring the Student Activities Center and Interfraternity Council’s regulations governing reconstitution on campus. Further angering University officials, ZBT announced its intention to return to campus regardless of […]

Streakers may face punishment from Indiana University (U-WIRE) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – A week after eight freshmen were arrested near Indiana University’s Bill Armstrong Stadium for public indecency, the Office of Student Ethics will examine the case and decide whether to pursue the incident as possible hazing. Six of the eight students arrested were freshmen on […]

Focus on GW Stephen Joel Trachtenberg: Looks like you have a few questions to answer. I’m not all that interested in whether or not Riggs allowed some international fascists to launder money. What I’d like to know is why you feel the need to serve on that board of directors in the first place. The […]

Amber clouds hovered over University Yard Saturday night as the GW community united to commemorate the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11. Three years after students awoke to terrorists crashing planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, they gathered on the Quad for a vigil organized by sophomore Stan Dai […]

With the presidential election just 10 weeks away, Democratic and Republican student groups are turning out in droves to support their candidates. Last Thursday night, more than 350 students attended the GW College Republicans kick-off event at T.G.I. Fridays’. “We’ve always been quoted as being a minority here, but we are really active and I […]

GW alumnus Janet Perkins echoed the opinion shared by many people at the Adams Morgan Festival Sunday afternoon. “This is the best that D.C. has to offer,” she said. Known for a day of cultural diversity and vibrant energy, the event showcased foods and entertainment, staying true to the neighborhood’s reputation. Offering everything from Greek […]