February 26, 2009

Softball The Colonials picked up their first wins of the season Tuesday, sweeping UMBC 2-0, 10-7 in a home double-header. Junior Amanda Gabriel threw a five-hit shutout in the first game. Women’s lacrosse GW ran their season-opening losing streak to three Wednesday at American, falling by a 12-6 margin. Senior Katherine Simpson and juniors Mia […]

Other neighborhoods are often the choice for students looking to move off campus. Below are some options for those interested in making the switch. Georgetown The lowdown: Although Georgetown does not have its own Metro stop, the proximity to upscale restaurants, shops and the waterfront makes this area one of D.C.’s most desirable neighborhoods. If […]

“Where are all the black people?” asked sophomore Sally Nuamah. “How does this relate to me?” Nuamah was referring to the subject matter of her class on U.S. Diplomacy. But it’s a question she and other black students ask frequently – sometimes in class, but often just walking around a campus they say can feel […]

Compared with the presidential candidate pool, the executive vice presidential line-up seems almost minuscule, but it contains two promising candidates. Both sophomore Jason Lifton and junior Louis Laverone would be capable EVPs. Still, out of the two, Lifton is the stronger candidate. Lifton is the current vice president of community affairs, and actually has some […]

Deciding to move off-campus is the easy part. How to do it can be a bit trickier. Finding a place is a good start. GW offers an off-campus online housing service where students can browse properties in the area. The site also offers a guide to living off-campus, useful links and community information. But students […]

Planning to live on campus next year? Keep these important dates in mind. February 23-27: Rising second-year students complete housing application electronically through iHousing. Rising second-year student housing options: 2109 F Street, Cole, FSK, Fulbright, Guthridge, JBKO, Building JJ, Mitchell, Munson, Schenley, Strong, West End. March 2-6: Rising third- and fourth-year students complete housing application […]

This weekend The Hatchet’s editorial board spent 10 hours interviewing both the presidential and executive-vice presidential candidates for the Student Association. Unlike last year’s slim pickings, this year’s batch of candidates is surprisingly strong for the most part. Still we can only have one SA president – thankfully – and this year, The Hatchet endorses […]

Rising juniors and seniors deciding on housing have the option to move out of the residence halls, and Foggy Bottom has many options for students looking to live close to or on-campus. Apartment sizes and prices vary, but most buildings offer studio, one- and two- bedroom apartments. <strongThe Statesman, 2020 F St., NWThis on-campus building […]

There are a variety of residence halls on campus, from newer buildings with rooms that house five or six people together to smaller ones more appropriate for students who prefer privacy. Here’s a quick guide to what’s on campus. Ivory TowerComprised almost entirely of two-bedroom quads, Ivory Tower accommodates about 730 students. Quads also include […]

I set out to get the 258 signatures formerly required to become a Student Association presidential candidate. I failed. Here is what I learned in the process. If you are a big follower of SA drama, or if you have taken a peek at The Hatchet over the past month, you may know of the […]