Volume 107, Issue 6
Stories from the September 2, 2010 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
As GW continues to top lists of the most expensive universities in the country, a recent article in the Washington Post said that students and their parents could potentially save money by buying property in D.C., rather than live in University housing. Although this would not be an option for freshmen and sophomores due to […]
Although the majority of West Hall’s residents are freshmen, a significant number of upperclassmen also call GW’s newest Mount Vernon Campus residence hall home. Of the 287 residents in West Hall – formerly Pelham Hall – 94 are upperclassmen, said University spokeswoman Jill Sankey. Several of the students had previously lived in Foggy Bottom, but […]
Looking to further classroom discussion and connect with students, professors at the GW Law School created a series of faculty blogs this fall. The law school is promoting 11 blogs on its website, covering topics from contemporary America and American law, Chinese Law and Presidency and developing technology. “Ideas often stem from classroom discussion, but […]
In the era of conspiracy, manipulation and scheming that marked the Nixon administration, an assassination plot might not seem so far-fetched. But could such a plot have come from White House operatives, and could they have been targeting a journalist? The answer is yes, according to School of Media and Public Affairs professor Mark Feldstein […]
Due to the myriad activities taking place Saturday afternoon as part of Fall Fest, Program Board and University Police are working together to ensure that the day runs smoothly and safely. Popular musical artists Wale and Travie McCoy may draw a large crowd of non-students who want to check out their performances, but admission will […]
GW released the long-awaited cost estimate for the Science and Engineering Complex Monday. At $275 million, the building is the most expensive in University history. For the complex to become a reality, the Board of Trustees must approve the budget and plans at its meeting in October. This vote will not only decide the future […]
Tim Foley, the GW student whose parents pleaded guilty to being part of a Russian spy ring earlier this summer, will not be returning to the University this fall, a University spokeswoman confirmed Tuesday afternoon. “At his request, Mr. Foley is no longer enrolled in classes for the fall 2010 semester and has been placed […]
Friends of Taylor Hubbard – the GW sophomore who passed away in May – gathered in Kogan Plaza Wednesday evening to mourn the student they described as incredibly cheerful, good-natured and always willing to help someone out. University officials joined about 50 of Hubbard’s friends and classmates who held white balloons throughout the vigil with […]
With the passing of Initiative 59 this spring, medical marijuana became legal in the District. Finally, the D.C. Council realized the lunacy of keeping the substance illegal for medical purposes. But GW administrators clearly still fear the reefer, because they have banned the use or possession of medical marijuana on campus. While I can sympathize […]
Sophomore Taylor Hubbard’s death this May after falling from a window in Guthridge Hall was caused by multiple blunt impact injuries, according to the D.C. Medical Examiner’s office. Beverly Fields, a spokeswoman for the D.C. Medical Examiner, said although the cause of death was determined, the medical examiner was unable to determine the manner of […]