Volume 106, Issue 20
Stories from the October 22, 2009 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
Web Exclusive GW has the 12th largest number of black doctoral graduates of any school in the country, according to a study released this week. A total of 106 black students received doctoral degrees from the University, according to the study conducted by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago. The ranking […]
The University Singers may have to rehearse in the depths of the Phillips Hall basement, but that doesn’t discourage the 40 student performers from making a name for themselves around D.C. One of those opportunities is this Saturday when the singers take the stage with Choralis, a professional choir and orchestra based in Alexandria, Va. […]
Web Exclusive The GW Board of Trustees approved first lady Michelle Obama eligible to receive an honor degree from the University last Friday-and a senior official says he expects the first lady to receive a degree. Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Donald Lehman said he thinks its likely GW will grant Obama an honorary […]
In honor of Sol Café reopening, The Hatchet had owner Simone Freeman put together a list of her favorite songs to play while she works. 1. Love Shack: B-52s 2. Give It Up: Amos Lee 3. Boomin’ In Ya Jeep: Kenny (Dope) Gonzalez 4. Can’t Knock The Hustle (unplugged): Jay-Z 5. Feeling Good: Nina Simone […]
Web Exclusive A man was robbed of $1,000 in broad daylight after using an ATM a few blocks off campus Saturday afternoon. According to a Metropolitan Police Department report, two men approached the alleged victim, who was using the United Bank ATM at 23rd and M streets at approximately 1:50 p.m. One of the men, […]
In the face of preseason predictions from fellow Atlantic 10 coaches that said GW’s men’s and women’s swimming teams would finish seventh and ninth in the conference, respectively, the teams are looking to lap expectations this season. With wins in 11 of 13 events against Catholic and American this past weekend, the men’s team is […]
Thursday Forbidden Planet Productions presents “The Laramie Project” Watch the opening night performance of “The Laramie Project,” the story of Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old who was murdered for being gay. Lisner Downstage | 8 p.m. Friday Kickin’ it at The Vern Come out and support the men’s and women’s soccer teams during this special doubleheader. […]
Text-message voting for the senior class gift opened Wednesday, and seniors will vote to contribute their money to one of four choices. Members of the class of 2010 have the option of voting to fund renovations to study areas in Gelman Library, contributing to a fund to support new student organizations, funding renovations to the […]
The GW women’s volleyball team has enjoyed a hot stretch of late, winning seven of nine matches over the last three weeks entering Tuesday’s match against Howard. Fortunately for the squad, the visiting Bison did nothing to cool the Colonials’ winning ways, as GW easily handled their guests with a 3-0 sweep. Although Howard kept […]
Web Exclusive World-renowned Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko spoke about his poetry and recited some of his work at an event held in the Elliott School of International Affairs Wednesday night. Yevtushenko spoke about how his life experiences influenced his work, and said writing helped him make sense of the atrocities he witnessed while living in […]