Volume 105, Issue 12
Stories from the September 25, 2008 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
A sea of colors and a flood of cheers engulfed University Yard Tuesday evening, as more than 300 women united with their sororities for the first time. Although different colored shirts divided the sororities, the crowd was united in celebration as they mingled with their new sisters only minutes after receiving bids. “I am really […]
GW men’s soccer player Luke Wildy’s first visit to the United States coincided with a few other firsts: his first class at GW, his first team practice and his first Atlantic 10 award. The British player is one of many foreign students who have been recruited to play for GW. Athletes representing the Colonials come […]
Slightly more than $1 million in donations has been secured so far for renovations to the Smith Center, project director Dan Rocha said Tuesday. Fundraising began earlier this year after the University announced in February that the Charles E. Smith and Robert H. Smith families, along with Robert and Arlene Kogod, had donated $10 million […]
Liquor and drug violations on campus more than doubled between calendar years 2006 and 2007, according to University Police Department statistics released this week. Liquor law violations rose from 502 in 2006 to 1090 in 2007. Drug law violations also rose, from 69 in 2006 to 159 in 2007. UPD Chief Dolores Stafford said this […]
The District’s music scene includes much more than big shows at the Verizon Center. Here are some of the more colorful places to take in a concert. Video: Rock and Roll Hotel 9:30 Club Where: 815 V St., N.W. Getting there: Take the Green Line north to U Street and walk a block. The good: […]
Upcoming Games Men’s soccer: Saturday, Sept. 27 at Mount St. Mary’s, 1 p.m. Women’s Soccer: Friday, Sept. 26 vs. Fordham, 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 at La Salle, 1 p.m. Men’s Water Polo: Saturday, Sept. 27 vs. Bucknell, 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 vs. Princeton 12 p.m. Volleyball: Friday, Sept. 26, at Duquesne, 7 p.m. […]
Whether it’s been hours since your last meal or your evening activities have made your stomach grumble, D.C. is chock-full of places to grab some late-night grub. The Diner Location: 2453 18th St., N.W. Hours: 24 hours Price Range: Most entrees are less than $15 Why we love it: Not only is it open 24 […]
Destruction 9/13/08 – Alumni House – 10:36 a.m. – case closed Dirt and mud was found on the front door of the University President Steven Knapp’s residence at 1925 F St. Officers suspect that someone threw the dirt at the door. No subjects or witnesses 9/17/08 – International House – 2:07 a.m. – case open […]
It may not be New York, but D.C. offers its share of nightlife, from clubs to dive bars. So get off campus and celebrate being 21 in the District. All the bars and clubs below are organized by the closest Metro stop. Dupont Circle The Brickskeller Dining House & Down Home Saloon 1523 22nd St., […]
With his biblically inspired message of conservation, alumnus J. Matthew Sleeth does not seem like the typical environmentalist. But the 1984 graduate of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences and author of the introduction to the first-ever “Green Bible” encourages people to change their lifestyles and fulfill the biblical ideal of protecting the earth. […]