Volume 104, Issue 16
Stories from the October 11, 2007 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
For an escape from campus and a low – pressure family meal, try some of these top D.C. breakfast restaurants. The locations may be a little farther than some of the on-campus options, but the menu selections will be well worth the trip. Whether it’s an authentic cup of tea or a plate of pecan […]
If you have $5 ¡Viva Méxíco! Former Presidente de M`éxíco Vicente Fox will speak at Borders Books & Music (18 & L St. N.W.) on Thursday, Oct 11 at 12:30p.m. to talk about and sign copies of his new book, “Revolution of Hope.” Fox will talk about his experience as a Mexican president, his relationships […]
So you want to take the parents out for a night on the town, eh? Unless you’re comfortable taking them out to your typical weekend clubs and bars, you may have to do a bit of research to find some, um, appropriate venues to take them to where you can still have a good time […]
UK superband Radiohead released their new album “In Rainbows” yesterday exclusively through their web site as a download-only version. In a rare move, the band decided to let their fans decide how much they wanted to pay for the new, highly-anticipated album, while also giving the option to buy a delux box-set with album art […]
The Tours Bike the Sites Tour starts at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Segs in the City starts at 1913 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. “I’ve Got a Secret” walking tour starts at 1200 Independence Ave SW, Smithsonia Metro stop Duck Tour starts at 701 First St. NW Union Station Spy Tour starts at 701 First St. NW […]
More than 300 students united to celebrate the end of one of Ramadan’s fast days Wednesday night at the sixth annual GW Community Iftar. This year’s Iftar had the highest turnout since the event began in 2002, possibly spurred by the discovery of more than 100 controversial posters Monday. Almost all the seats in the […]
Friday, October 12 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Parent Check In Foggy Bottom Campus: Marvin Center Ballroom Mount Vernon Campus: Academic Building 115 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Massage Therapy Enjoy a 15 minute massage to relieve the stresses of the weekend Marvin Center 3rd floor 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Dessert, Coffee and Music […]
Rep. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) emphasized the need for the Republican Party to start looking at “generational issues” in a speech to about 40 students Tuesday night at the School of Media and Public Affairs. In the speech – hosted by the College Republicans – Putnam discussed the importance of understanding the issues young people consider […]
Last weekend’s Potomac Relays marked the start of the season for the GW men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. Despite uninspiring results, the team remains optimistic about the future. The young teams took last of four and third of five in the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively. The meet, which consisted of just relays […]
The GW College Democrats, an award-winning chapter, received about $1,000 less than its Republican counterpart in this year’s Student Association allocation process. In an unusually short three-hour sprint through the SA’s quarter-million dollar allocation process, about 200 organizations received funding. “We’re dismayed,” said junior Cory Struble, communications director for the CDs. “The finance committee has […]