Volume 106, Issue 58
Stories from the April 22, 2010 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
Men’s water polo honored for academic excellence The GW men’s water polo team was recognized this week as one of the top programs academically in the nation, placing five players on the 2009 Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches All-Academic Team. The Colonials’ team GPA of 3.35 is the third best in the nation, trailing […]
Each year, graduating editors are given 30 final column inches – “30” was historically used to signify the end of a story – to reflect on their time at The Hatchet, published in the final issues of the year. Copyediting is one of those thankless jobs. You get everything right, but no one ever says, […]
Despite continuing efforts to make the University more environmentally friendly, the University saw a 6 percent decline in per-person recycling compared to 2009 during a 10-week nationwide recycling program this semester. GW joined 600 universities and colleges participating in RecycleMania from January 17 to March 27. The 10-week recycling competition, which is sponsored by the […]
A cast of 22 people, a 65-seat venue the size of a living room, five weeks to prepare, and barely more than $2,000 to spend. These are the numbers behind Generic Theatre Company’s upcoming production of “Chicago,” which opens Thursday at the Lisner Downstage. Director Scout Seide, a senior who has worked with GW’s three […]
Each year, graduating editors are given 30 final column inches – “30” was historically used to signify the end of a story – to reflect on their time at The Hatchet, published in the final issues of the year. People often ask how The Hatchet found me. Come to think of it, I’ve never set […]
Correction appended A business executive for one of the United States’ largest construction companies and an award-winning pianist will join first lady Michelle Obama in receiving honorary degrees this spring during Commencement Weekend, a University spokeswoman said Wednesday. A. James Clark, an entrepreneur and trustee emeritus, will receive a Doctor of Engineering at the University […]
Capital Funk keeps everything simple. Except for their dancing, that is. This no-frills approach didn’t take away from the group’s performance April 10 at Main Event, a regional hip-hop dance competition where it won first place. “We wear a cool T-shirt designed by one of the members,” said senior Kalie Kelman, former captain of Capital […]
After Tuesday’s Battle of the A Cappellas, everyone’s talking about the performers’ sweet sounds. The Vibes and The Pitches shared with Hatchet Arts a few hits they’ve discovered recently. The Vibes 1. “Get By” by Talib Kweli 2. “Baby” by Justin Bieber feat. Ludacris 3. “Sunday Morning” by No Doubt 4. “Lil Wayne vs Dwight […]
Thursday Arab Hafla Experience Arab food, shisha and music while learning about Arab culture. Marvin Center Grand Ballroom and Terrace | 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday ‘Game of Life’ BBQ Learn about daily life and public health issues in Rwanda while snacking on hamburgers and hot dogs for only $5. Kogan Plaza | 11 […]