November 9, 2006

Fashion recycles itself every 15 to 20 years, and what was once old becomes new again – that’s why you can’t walk down a street today without spotting a pair of leggings. Art is not as cyclical, but some of the artists featured in the Hirshhorn’s latest exhibit, “The Uncertainty of Objects and Ideas,” are […]

A debate erupted on blogs last week in response to a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council proposing a prohibition on the education of Iranian students in the field of nuclear physics at any foreign university. The proposal focuses on thwarting Iran’s nuclear program and suggests banning technical or financial assistance that could […]

Six students have been walking across the country since June to raise awareness about genocide and stopped at GW Sunday to hold a forum. The group, part of Journey for Humanity, marched from Los Angeles to the District to draw particular attention to the crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan. “Walking is symbolic of […]

Froggy Bottom Pub 2142 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. There are a few things you should know about Froggy Bottom Pub if you’re under 21. Don’t be alarmed if your waitress is crying – the Vietnamese lady who runs the place is known to get sassy sometimes. If you’re asked to move tables, you might get a […]

In September, a video game called “Quest for Bush” was released by the Global Islamic Media Front, an organization with ties to al-Qaeda. In the first-person shooter game, also titled “Night of Bush Capturing,” players move through a variety of levels before a final showdown with a character that looks like President Bush. The game […]

I am a bad American, or at least a bad GW student. Tuesday night, when I should have been at home glued to my television in hopes of finding out who will be shaping the free world for the foreseeable future, I went to 9:30 Club to check out the sold-out Broken Social Scene show. […]

At this year’s College Music Journal Music Marathon, I decided to take a cue from CMJ’s name and keep a journal of my four days at the festival. Wednesday: bus ride, Tom’s Diner and Steve Earle So there I was, wandering through Prospect Park, Brooklyn, trying to figure out just what I was going to […]

A new report suggests the United States could lose its position as the most popular destination for international students to other countries, affecting U.S. competitiveness and cultural diplomacy. The report, titled “Students on the Move: The Future of International Students in the United States,” was released by the American Council on Education in late October. […]

After both the men’s and women’s teams saw the second round of the NCAA tournament, coaches try to manage expectations. Perspiring after another intense preseason practice, GW women’s basketball head coach Joe McKeown reflected on the success of the teams he coached in the 1990s. In the same instant, he recalled what he had seen […]

At a very early age, South African-born singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela seemingly stumbled upon his own unique musical calling. As a child, almost as if by accident, Mahlasela began beating against pots and pans, as if in search of some semblance of rhythm. “I played with objects as toys when I was young,” he said. “I […]