September 14, 2009

Volume 106, Issue 9

Stories from the September 14, 2009 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.

Community remembers 9/11 attacks

Hundreds of students, staff and alumni gathered Friday evening in University Yard for a candlelit vigil and memorial in honor of those who died in the 9/11 attacks. The vigil began with an opening prayer from Father Greg Shaffer of the Newman Catholic Student Center, which was followed by the lighting of nine candles on […]

University plans Mount Vernon overhaul

University officials are in the process of drafting a new Mount Vernon campus plan that could expand the amount of academic space there by more than 125,000 square feet, administrators said last week. At least two-thirds of Mount Vernon residents currently take at least one class there, but most full-time students must make their way […]

Women’s soccer loses on late goal

For the second time in three games, the GW women’s soccer team found itself in double overtime Friday against Robert Morris. Five days before, the Colonials had outplayed Howard in nearly every facet of the game but nonetheless walked away with a draw for their efforts. This time, however, in a more closely matched contest, […]

Campus Calendar

Monday Freshmen Jump Start series The Career Center will open its doors to freshmen who have questions regarding internships, work study jobs or career choices. RSVP required through GWork. Old Main Room 208 | 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday D.C internship panel A panel of upperclassmen will share their experiences on getting the classic D.C. […]

Golfer hits links in southeast Asia

This summer, sophomore Martin Liu went on a vacation that eventually took him to the place he cherishes the most: the golf course. After visiting friends in Europe and working for a chemical company in his native China, Liu returned to the Hong Kong men’s team, which he initially joined at age 16, after being […]

Debating same-sex marriage: An issue far from being over

The Sept. 8 edition of The Hatchet contains an article discussing The National Organization for Marriage’s new presence in Washington and their intention of fighting any same-sex marriage proposals that may arise in the area this year. Michael Komo, the current president of Allied in Pride, is quoted as follows: “I suppose the NOM is […]

Men’s soccer loses in weekend out west

Though the score of their game may suggest otherwise, the GW men’s soccer team’s trip to No. 11 California this weekend was still beneficial in senior Andy Stadler’s eyes. “Cal is 11th in the nation,” Stadler said of the Golden Bears team that beat the Colonials 4-0 Friday in the 13th annual Cal Legacy Classic […]

Youth leaders from Palestine and Israel urge two-state solution

Web Extra Palestinian and Israeli youth leaders promoted a civil two-state solution to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict at a panel discussion at the Elliott School Thursday. The event was sponsored by the Students for Justice in Palestine and the OneVoice Movement, an international conflict resolution grassroots organization. The discussion featured Palestinian representative Antwan Saca and […]

Sports in Brief

Volleyball goes 2-1 The GW women’s volleyball team won two of its three games at this weekend’s Villanova Invitational to improve their record to 5-4. The Colonials narrowly knocked off Princeton Friday in their first contest at the event, rallying to win 3-2 after dropping the match’s opening two sets. The match lasted more than […]

Visitors descend on District for protest

Tens of thousands of protesters descended on the National Mall Saturday to demonstrate against the Obama administration’s policies regarding taxes, the national budget, and health care. Marching protesters, holding signs reading “No Czar Zone,” “Go Green, Recycle Congress,” “Socialism – Obama’s Solution To Everything” and waving “Don’t Tread On Me” flags, forced the closure of […]