Volume 106, Issue 22
Stories from the October 29, 2009 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
Assault 10/23/09 – Property on campus – 10:06 a.m. – Case closed University Police Department officers responded to a report of an argument between a pedestrian and a driver over who had the right of way. When UPD officers arrived, MPD had already separated the two men. No further action Disorderly conduct 10/25/09 – International […]
Web Exclusive Four groundbreaking female journalists were honored for their courageous coverage of often-dangerous international stories Monday at a panel discussion led by award-winning journalist Marvin Kalb at the National Press Club. The awards, part of “An Evening Honoring Courage in Journalism,” went to three foreign female journalists, Iryna Khalip of Belarus, Agnés Tailé of […]
A GW alumna nominated to become the director of the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation has caused a rift in the city government, pitting Mayor Adrian Fenty against some members of the D.C. Council. The city’s legislative body rejected Ximena Hartsock’s nomination after some councilmembers questioned her policies and ability to do the job. […]
Abby Syverson (senior) Volleyball Favorite dessert: Brownie obsession from [T.G.I.] Friday’s Best concert you’ve ever been to: Lupe Fiasco Last movie you watched: Up Favorite sport other than your own: Soccer and basketball Favorite Halloween costume: Harry Potter Sierra Smidinger (sophomore) Women’s soccer Favorite dessert: My mom’s blondie brownies Best concert you’ve ever been to: […]
The third quarter of Wednesday night’s GW men’s water polo match proved to be game-changing for the Colonials, who gave up three goals in the third en route to dropping their eighth straight match with an 8-3 loss to Johns Hopkins. After a first half that saw both teams score three goals apiece, the Colonials […]
Death has a way of making people laugh, dance and sing – at least, that’s what will be happening in the Department of Theatre and Dance and the Department of Music’s joint production of “Little Shop of Horrors” this weekend. “[It] has a lot of fun elements, plants that eat people and murderers,” said Elizabeth […]
Sophomore Laura Treanor’s blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit to drive in the District the night she died, but three doctors interviewed said death from alcohol poisoning is uncommon at that level. Treanor’s BAC was 0.29, according to her autopsy report, which was given to The Hatchet by her family. […]
Trio earns Atlantic 10 honors Three GW athletes – women’s volleyball freshman Candace Silva-Martin, women’s soccer sophomore Lindsey Rowe and men’s soccer freshman Seth Rudolph – were recognized by the Atlantic 10 Monday for their outstanding play last week. Silva-Martin, a freshman libero, was named the A-10 Co-Defensive Player and Co-Rookie of the Week, giving […]
Web Exclusive Honda owners have a love affair with their cars – or so says the School of Business’ basic marketing management class. Students in the marketing class are part of semester-long competition to design Honda’s new marketing campaign for the 2010 Insight. If the group wins the competition, its advertisement will be used by […]
In a night of raindrops, glitter and feathers, thousands of cross-dressers and their fans gathered in Dupont Circle Tuesday for D.C.’s 24th annual High Heels Race. The event, which occurs each year on the Tuesday before Halloween, features men extravagantly dressed up as women – high heels and all – who sprint down the block […]