October 4, 2007

Wedding Crashing Any wedding with an open bar I’ve always heard people say that when you turn a certain age, weddings become the new bar or bat mitzvahs. When you’re the token Christian at age 13, the Jewish ceremony is pretty awesome – you get to memorize new dance crazes (the booty dance, electric slide, […]

At a time when lyrics brim with romantic clich?s and theatrical complaints, State Radio dares to ask questions instead. This Boston-based trio creates music fueled by activism. Whether prompting questions about humanitarian crises or America’s international policies, their lyrics send an unmistakable message: be aware and get involved. And unlike most, they lead by example. […]

The University canceled a Red Cross blood drive at Smith Center early Monday afternoon due to the presence of several birds in the arena. Glynnis Hope Langley, a Red Cross nurse, said Food and Drug Administration regulations prohibit donated blood from coming into contact with livestock. “For the safety of blood, we have to make […]

If you have $5 Gaurav Mazumdar, one of India’s greatest sitar players, will play a free show at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage on Tuesday, Oct. 9. Collaborating with Western musicians, including Daniel Hope, Phillip Glass and Kenny Werner, his composition “East-meets-West” received a Grammy nomination. Check out the Kennedy Center’s website at www.kennedy-center.org for […]

Last Thursday saw the end of Rilo Kiley’s sold-out two-night performance at 9:30 Club. Kiley, who is of relative indie fame having recently been covered in an issue of the fashionable Nylon Magazine, is fronted by two child stars: Jenny Lewis (“Troop Beverly Hills” and “Foxfire”) and Blake Sennett (“Boy Meets World,” “Salute Your Shorts”). […]

A look at the obstacles to construction plans on square 54 photo illustration by Ryder Haske and Andrew Nacin A panoramic view of Square 54, a vacant lot that formerly housed the GW Hospital. Zoning approval for construction is in its final stages. Construction on the Square 54 lot can begin in about two weeks […]

Student Association President Nicole Capp said Tuesday night at the Marvin Center that she wants the University’s Board of Trustees to examine the student activity fee at their meeting later this month. Capp, a junior, told the SA Senate she would request the board form an ad-hoc committee to look into the fee that funds […]

Now that it’s getting a bit colder, many will be heading indoors, checking out movies, sporting events, and of course, fluid related ping-pong competitions. Instead, or perhaps in the meantime, October is jam packed with bands that are sure to.well. jam. Paolo Nutini will be disguising pop music as “thoughtful singer/songwriter tunes” Thursday at 9:30 […]

Since its re-chartering in 2000, Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity with approximately 40 members, has grown to become GW’s largest service fraternity. Jonah Olken-Dann, Alpha Phi Omega’s membership director, said GW’s location provides the organization with plenty of projects around the city. “There are tons of opportunities for community service here (in D.C.),” […]

Ingrid Michaelson is one of a growing number of singer/songwriters quickly gaining popularity with the help of MySpace. The self-proclaimed indie/pop/folk rocker is currently on tour promoting her sophomore album “Boys And Girls,” a compilation of sweet, poppy and introspective tunes. If you like artists such as Regina Spektor, Corinne Bailey Rae or Rachael Yamagata, […]