Volume 106, Issue 19
Stories from the October 19, 2009 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
Team Germany came out on top in a college competition to create solar-powered homes on the National Mall this past week. The Solar Decathlon, an event sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, involved 20 teams from around the world competing in 10 mini competitions with the goal of promoting renewable energy. DOE spokesman John […]
Monday Rep. John Conyers to speak at CDs event Long-serving chairman of the Judiciary Committee Rep. John Conyers will speak to the College Democrats. Alumni House, 1918 F St. | 7 p.m. Tuesday Career fair for Professional Schools of International Affairs Students interested in careers in international affairs can attend this Elliott School event and […]
The small single in Mitchell Hall, with its spare white walls and utilitarian furniture, reminded him uncomfortably of another small, solitary room on the other side of the country, in another world altogether. The difference was that he came to this room, and to GW, by the freedom of choice. That other room was in […]
The GW Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday morning to amend the University’s equal employment opportunity statement to include “gender identity or expression.” Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Donald Lehman and Senior Vice President and General Counsel Beth Nolan recommended to the Committee on Academic Affairs during a meeting on Thursday that the University […]
No person, political party, religion or race was safe from comedian Jon Stewart’s razor-sharp wit Saturday night, as he threw political correctness out the window during his two sold-out performances for Colonials Weekend. Stewart – who previously headlined Colonials Weekend in 2005 – utilized a variety of comedic techniques, from straight stand-up to crowd interaction […]
It’s interesting that ‘study abroad’ includes the word ‘study.’ Since I’ve come to Buenos Aires, Argentina, studying has been the last thing on my mind. In fact, I purposely chose an easy schedule to ensure that studying would be on the back burner during my time here. And yet, never have I gained so much […]
As a steady rain wet D.C. for most of the weekend, the GW men’s soccer team took to the road for a pair of Atlantic 10 games, finding plenty of precipitation in Philadelphia and the Bronx as well. Friday’s rain at La Salle eventually gave way to light snow; Sunday’s rain at Fordham was accompanied […]
The University plans to increase its investment in research and academic programs by an additional $60 million each year for the next five years in its quest to become a top-tier institution, University President Steven Knapp announced Friday morning. Speaking at the University’s Board of Trustees meeting, Knapp said the $60 million would come from […]
Women’s soccer loses two The GW women’s soccer team lost two close conference road games this weekend, falling 2-1 at Saint Louis Friday and 3-2 at Charlotte Sunday. The Colonials (4-7-4, 1-4-2 Atlantic 10) first fell behind in the first half against Saint Louis and allowed a second goal in the 79th minute to find […]
Alyssa Valentine Sophomore, volleyball Favorite breakfast food: Deli sausage egg and cheese on a bagel Best class this semester: Prevention and care of injury Song I can’t get out of my head: Athlete I most admire: Lamb Chop’s “Song That Never Ends” Favorite thing about D.C.: Monument walks at midnight Cameron Illes Freshman, water polo […]