August 25, 2011

The Hatchet’s monthly wrap-up of ups and downs.

As the 2012 election season approaches high gear, several alumni are making waves on the campaign trail as staffers for national candidates or by running for office themselves. Political reporter and Elliott School of International Affairs alumna Kasie Hunt will cover the Republican presidential primary at her new gig with the Associated Press. Hunt previously […]

The University is rolling out a new wireless system that automatically connects devices to the Internet and remains logged in, a potential fix to chronic student complaints that campus Internet is unreliable. GW1X – the new network launched by the Division of Information Technology – connects students to the Internet automatically after an initial setup […]

With the large influx of students returning this fall to GW, it is easy to take for granted the institution we know, and what exactly we are being “welcomed back” to every fall.

It’s the start of the school year, but I’m already thinking about next spring, when the Class of 2012 will celebrate commencement on the National Mall. And while this year’s keynote speaker will likely be a well-known and highly-regarded politician, the truth is, there are a lot of other people who would be much better […]

Student Association President John Richardson and Executive Vice President Ted Costigan are revamping the organization’s communication strategy by launching an Office of Student Outreach aimed at facilitating conversations with students. Under the newly formed office, Richardson and Costigan will lead a 30-student team of communication ambassadors, who will project the SA’s message through their own […]

Women’s Fashion Leather Jacket A leather jacket is both edgy and feminine, and it can make the simplest outfit extra chic. Its versatility makes it suitable for both day and night, and any onlookers will think you’re a natural fashionista. So whether you’re headed to class or a hot date, you’ll always look fashionably late. […]

Like New Year’s Day, the start of a new school year comes with a list of resolutions. Here are a few pointers to help you get started on the right track.

The Colonials earned success in the classroom in 2011, posting the fifth highest grade point average among Collegiate Water Polo Association members. GW’s combined GPA was 3.300, the fifth-highest among Collegiate Water Polo Association members, trailing Harvard, 3.344, Wheaton College, 3.430, Macalester, 3.470, and Connecticut College, which was the national leader with a 3.500 average. […]