Volume 106, Issue 45
Stories from the February 25, 2010 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
University President Steven Knapp traveled to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics the weekend of Feb. 19, one of many trips Knapp has taken to try to build a GW network in cities around the world. Although his home on campus sits at the corner of 20th and F streets, Knapp has spent much of […]
From picking the right neighborhood to avoiding the pitfalls of leasing, The Hatchet has got the guide to help students find the perfect place for off-campus living. The Good: Vibrant nightlife scene The Bad: Expensive rents One of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Washington D.C., Dupont Circle has a multifaceted culture offering something for everyone. […]
Senior administrators are reaching out to universities across the District and in Virginia to launch a “Haiti Day” to promote long-term aid in Haiti, after an earthquake devastated the country last month. GW alumna and first lady of Haiti Elizabeth Preval is in talks with Univeristy President Steven Knapp to promote the initiative. Vice President […]
From picking the right neighborhood to avoiding the pitfalls of leasing, The Hatchet has got the guide to help students find the perfect place for off-campus living. The Good: Trendy and fashionable The Bad: Crime still a concern Just a few decades ago U Street was associated with urban decay, but in recent years has […]
After meeting with all of the candidates and carefully reviewing their respective platforms and public statements, The Hatchet’s editorial board endorses Logan Dobson for the office of executive vice president. Over all other EVP candidates, Dobson has the necessary parliamentary expertise and drive for advocacy that will maximize his effectiveness in the role. Dobson is […]
From picking the right neighborhood to avoiding the pitfalls of leasing, The Hatchet has got the guide to help students find the perfect place for off-campus living. The Good: Close to campus The Bad: Limited housing options Known for its excellent shopping and restaurants as well as its rich sense of history, Georgetown is just […]
This year’s program board chair race will go uncontested. The only candidate is junior Wes Callahan, whose experience with the Program Board makes him more than a suitable choice for the position. We suspect that even if this were a contested race, there would be few candidates who could match his qualifications. Having been part […]
From picking the right neighborhood to avoiding the pitfalls of leasing, The Hatchet has got the guide to help students find the perfect place for off-campus living. The Good: Convenient location The Bad: Stifling atmosphere Downtown Washington is the venerable heart of the city, both in terms of its location and in what it has […]
This past weekend, I traveled down to Richmond, Va. with 16 members of the Colonial Army to support the George Washington men’s basketball team. They were playing their biggest game of the season to date – their first this year against a nationally ranked opponent. They were challenging the Atlantic 10 leader, the University of […]
The sound of an obnoxious roommate or a loud neighbor can make any student want to move off campus. But while leaving GW housing may seem like a dream for some, students should take precise steps to ensure that the move does not turn into a nightmare. From the outset, there are several factors students […]