November 10, 2008

Everybody makes mistakes. That’s why Brian Schepis became part of the Student Judicial Advisors, a group of students who serve as pseudo-lawyers for students who find themselves facing Student Judicial Services. “It kills me to hear stories of people losing their housing or being suspended because they didn’t properly present their case to the University […]

Ten GW alumni won seats in the 111th U.S. Congress in Tuesday’s election, including nine out of ten incumbents who held on to their seats. Matt Lindsay, director of GW alumni communications, said University President Steven Knapp is preparing to send congratulatory letters to the winners. He said he is impressed by the strong presence […]

This was it. With just 30 seconds left in their final home game against St. Bonaventure, the GW men’s soccer team had one last chance to even the 2-1 score line. A draw would put them in the A-10 tournament. A loss, and the season was over. Even goalkeeper Matt Scheer sprinted forward, looking for […]

Brittany Myers does not frequent tanning salons. But the freshman, who will soon return home for Thanksgiving break, said she is worried about being “the pale one” among her group of friends. It’s enough to get her to overlook safety concerns and lie down for a few bronzing sessions before heading home for the holidays. […]

Men’s water polo GW’s men’s water polo team (11-20) finished a disappointing season with four wins in five matches this weekend, earning them fifth place in the CWPA Southern Division Championship. Senior Nick Eddy ended his collegiate career by scoring four goals in the team’s 9-8 win over Mercyhurst Sunday in Princeton, N.J. The Colonials […]

Tired of all politics courses at GW being taught from the American perspective, one Venezuelan professor took it upon himself to create a course about Latin American politics from an entirely different viewpoint. This spring, professor Robert Carmona-Borjas, a political refugee and Latin American political analyst, will offer students a chance to study Latin American […]

Saturday’s men’s basketball exhibition game against Division II West Georgia was just that – an exhibition. It was an exhibition of a team hustling, playing together and exerting its will on the opposition. But it was also an exhibition of a successful Division I program beating up on a smaller, weaker and less-skilled group, the […]

Residents of The Dakota are often bewildered to step outside their residence hall in the morning and into a crowd of former heroin addicts. The group on the corner of 21st and F streets mainly includes clients of Partners in Drug Abuse Rehabilitation and Counseling, a methadone clinic located next to The Dakota in 2112 […]

Orange flames flickered and the aroma of Indian spices filled the air in the Marvin Center Continental Ballroom Saturday night as GW students from all backgrounds sang and danced along to Bollywood beats and hip-hop fusion at the annual Diwali. The Indian Student Association hosted its annual celebration of the Indian Festival of Lights in […]

For GW’s volleyball team, short has meant sweet this season. The Colonials have won 10 of their past 12 matches, most in four games or fewer. They held a six-match and three-match winning streak separated from each other by only one game. But when the matches go to five games, things are different. This weekend […]