September 20, 2010

At this point in the school year, it is inevitable that the GW community will focus a great deal of attention on the role of Greek-letter life organizations on campus. Yet the identity of fraternities and sororities at GW has been changing and the evolving identity of the community highlights the need for the Greek […]

Escape the GW bubble! Go explore D.C.! Take advantage of your location! Every GW student, from the timid freshman to the jaded senior, has heard this advice during his or her collegiate years. Whether the recommendation came from a house proctor, a Colonial Cabinet member or a columnist on this very page, we’ve all been […]

GW students without the Student Health Service health insurance will once again have to pay for influenza vaccinations. Following the swine flu epidemic on campus last fall, the University administered both the swine flu and regular flu strain vaccinations free of charge to all GW students, faculty and staff. This year, however, those without the […]

In response to a growing demand, GW’s Alternative Breaks Program amped up service efforts this fall, adding more locations and leaders for its popular winter and spring break community service trips. “Several trips have been added for the 2010-2011 academic year to accommodate the student demand and popularity of the Alternative Breaks Program,” said Shannon […]

Here’s a joke: the GW School of Business hired a new dean last spring who holds no business degrees. The thing is, it’s not a joke and it might be the best move the GWSB has made in a long time. During the three years I’ve spent as a student in the School of Business, […]

Hippo costumes, freezer pop-eating contests, Chipotle barbecues and the Catholic faith are not readily associated with each other. But this year at the Newman Catholic Student Center, four young missionaries are marketing Catholicism with Chipotle to promote Mass attendance among Catholic students on campus. “We want to show students that it is possible to be […]

Names have been changed to protect the naughty A vicious stereotype has spread among females worldwide: the idea that all men want, all they ever want, is sex. That we will do anything it takes to get laid. Scale buildings, harm loved ones, etc. Though I can attest that this stereotype is true most of […]

At this point you may have seen Greek letters on campus. But what do these letters mean? For us, these Greek letters stand for our values and commitment to each other. Our fraternities and sororities are committed to helping their members grow into better men and women during their time at GW. Every person and […]

Monday Constitution Day Student Theatre Council representatives will act out parts of the U.S. Constitution. West Hall Black Box Theater 7 p.m. Tuesday Fall Career and Internship Fair Connect with potential employers at the annual Career Fair. Smith Center 1 to 5 p.m. Kalb Report Explore the history of presidential debates with journalists and members […]