Volume 107, Issue 4
Stories from the August 26, 2010 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
You pick up your key, grab your duffle and start making your way down the hallway to your new digs. You open the door and despite your expectations, a dim white box of a room is in front of you. And how many people are living in here? The first day of the fall semester […]
Rapper Wale and Gym Class Heroes lead singer Travie McCoy will headline this year’s Fall Fest. McCoy previously performed at GW as part of Gym Class Heroes during Spring Fling in 2008. He released a solo album, “Lazarus,” in June. News that D.C.-based rapper Wale was expected to perform at Fall Fest broke when his […]
The key to your residence hall and Colonial Cash account underwent a few changes this summer. Check out the new features below: Larger photos allow for easier identification of each card holder. Holograms make it harder to create duplicates of a GWorld card, providing authenticity and increasing campus safety. Randomly generated card number provides security […]
As a new crop of GW freshmen move into their residence halls across campus this weekend, many will likely make a point of attending Freshman Convocation on Saturday, the first event scheduled to be held in the newly renovated Smith Center. And after months of dust, paint, plywood and noise, the 35-year-old stadium will be […]
Correction appended Two former University Police officers have filed discrimination complaints against the University Police Department, alleging mistreatment based on their race. The officers, both men in their mid-20s, filed complaints through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – a D.C. agency that seeks to protect employees from discrimination in the workplace – alleging UPD supervisors, […]
As students descend on campus and resume their nocturnal lifestyles, exploring the District after dark becomes a priority equal to prepping for midterms. But instead of taking a midnight run to the monuments or grabbing a hot dog from Manoush (been there, done that), check out these suggestions that will take you off campus, out […]
Kelliher wins award for defense in summer league GW men’s baseball outfielder Brendon Kelliher was named the 2010 New England Collegiate Baseball League Defensive Player of the Year on Aug. 19. Kelliher played for the Newport Gulls in the NECBL this summer, hitting .289 in 40 at bats with 3 home runs and 18 RBI. […]
The University has awarded more financial aid to an increased number of students this year, even as the number of appeals for additional aid has dropped, Daniel Small, executive director of the Office of Financial Assistance, said earlier this month. Approximately 5,900 students have been awarded financial aid thus far – 400 more students than […]
G-Dub First Night – Head to the Marvin Center for some laser tag, free food, bowling, billiards and dancing. You can collect stamps after participating in each activity that will enter your name in a drawing to win an iPad and other prizes. 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Sunday Brunch on the […]