Volume 107, Issue 22
Stories from the October 28, 2010 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
For Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and School of Media and Public Affairs professor Nina Gilden Seavey, the driving force behind a powerful documentary is truth. Seavey set out to establish an institute that would teach students how to use storytelling tools – including characters and plot structure – to effectively communicate a piece of the human […]
D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray won’t be the only GW alumnus vying for the mayor’s seat this Election Day. Ryan Hutcherson, a 2004 graduate, is challenging Gray with a write-in campaign for the city’s highest local position. Although Gray won 53 percent of the vote to beat incumbent Mayor Adrian Fenty in the Democratic primary […]
The University hired a director for GW’s growing Greek-Letter life community earlier this week, who said she believes GW could be the “premier Greek community in the U.S.” Christina Witkowicki will replace former Greek-letter life Director Dean Harwood, who left in June after five years at GW. She said her main goals are to build […]
A new movie theater showcasing independent films is set to open near campus Friday. The West End Cinema – located at 2301 M St. – will offer patrons a similar experience to the Landmark E Street Cinema, serving up beer, wine and non-mainstream films. Josh Levin and Jamie Shor are co-owners of the theater, and […]
Just two wins. That’s what the women’s soccer team needs to clinch its first trip to the Atlantic 10 Tournament since 2002. The Colonials (9-7, 3-4 A-10) control their own destiny entering the final two games of conference play this weekend. Should they top St. Bonaventure Friday and Duquesne Sunday, they’ll extend their season for […]
When a GW student sets aside a Thursday night to write a paper, he or she typically has two options: Stay in the room and suffer through a roommate’s Thirsty Thursday celebration – with blaring techno music, precariously placed mixed drinks and belligerent guests – or go to Gelman. If only the right decision were […]
Requesting a 4-RIDE via text message may no longer be as far-fetched idea, if plans by a senior administrator move forward. University officials are moving toward a new dispatch system that would allow students to ask for a 4-RIDE vehicle not just with a phone call, but online or via text message, with hopes that […]
In my 19 years, Halloween has never let me down. From the time my parents stuffed my pumpkin costume with newspaper, to the time I defied all odds and made a Care Bear look slutty, Halloween has always been my favorite night of the year. The holiday’s greatness extends beyond candy and the excuse to […]
Mistakes can often be a hallmark of young teams, and the men’s water polo team, which features six freshmen, four sophomores and just one senior, has made its fair share. It’s been a constant point of emphasis for head coach Scott Reed for much of the season, but even he is beginning to show signs […]