Volume 106, Issue 4
Stories from the August 27, 2009 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
A GW student was walking down Pennsylvania Avenue near 23rd Street one June night when it happened. A group of about 10 juveniles surrounded her, shoved her to the ground, sprayed pepper spray in her face, grabbed her bag and fled. It was a terrifying scenario that would replay itself several times around campus throughout […]
After a hot and sweaty summer, there is nothing more refreshing than new classes and well, let’s be honest, new love interests. I love sitting in class or at work and studiously checking out the prospects for a new year, imagining what they would do to me in bed instead of picturing economic principles. There […]
This year’s incoming class has more students, higher SAT scores and better class ranks, administrators said this week, calling the improvements indicative of the University’s growing appeal to high school students. Senior Vice President for Student and Academic Support Services Robert Chernak said an increase in the median SAT score and class rank for the […]
More than 480 new outlets were installed on the fourth and fifth floors of the Gelman Library this summer, University Librarian Jack Siggins said Monday. The outlets were installed along the rows of study carrels on the two floors, said Ann Brown, a librarian in Gelman. The demand for outlets has risen quickly with many […]
Everyone knows D.C. is the seat of power in American government and that the city is full of historical sights. But there is a side to D.C. that is unofficial – a side of the city with vigor that makes it a top destination for visitors, but also charismatic for residents. Check out some of […]
The University’s head fundraiser resigned from her position Wednesday, leaving GW with an interim head of its Development and Alumni Relations departments as it ramps up efforts to fund several expensive projects. University President Steven Knapp, who said fundraising and alumni relations were some of his top priorities when he took office in 2007, announced […]
Saturday G-Dub First Night Take time to unwind after move-in with old and new friends with free food and fun. Marvin Center 3rd and 5th floors | 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday Freshman Convocation Join University President Steven Knapp as he officially welcomes the class of 2013. Smith Center | 4 p.m. Movie on […]
It’s a new year, with a new dorm, new freshmen and all those new clothes you spent your summer buying. And now that it’s a new semester, you don’t want to be caught walking down H Street in last year’s trends – so take in a few tips for fall and be at the top […]
So you’ve finally arrived in the District – but, you still need something to do during that precious free time away from class. Fortunately, D.C. has ample opportunities for you to get your music fix. The list we’ve compiled is just a fraction of the music events happening in and around the nation’s capital over […]