Greek life on a budget
If your heart is set on bearing those letters, cut down the cost with these tips.
September 8, 2014
Volume 111, Issue 8
Stories from the September 8, 2014 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
Behind improved offense, women’s soccer team’s defense excels
Head coach Sarah Barnes said the difference between last year’s 2-2 start to the season and this year’s success is not just the backline.
Men’s water polo captain’s journey to leadership
When Brian Mojica arrived at Foggy Bottom as a freshman water polo recruit, he said he didn’t quite feel like he belonged on the team.
Staff Editorial: Thumbs up, thumbs down
The Hatchet’s editorial board looked at some of the biggest news from the past week, including Program Board’s initiatives, GW’s application changes and men’s basketball’s television schedule.
Robin Jones Kerr: A swing and a miss for GW’s new application questions
I was disappointed to see last week that not even the University’s admissions essays are safe from the buff and blue splash zone.
Kinjo Kiema: GW needs a student-staffed survivor advocacy program
Students and alumni want an administrator who will act as guide for victims. But why not go bigger?
Crime Log
Burglary II Madison Hall 8/28/14 – 2:05 to 2:35 p.m. Open case A student reported that three laptop computers were missing from her room after she left her room for approximately 25 minutes. – Open case Disorderly Conduct 2200 block of F St. 8/29/14 – 1:26 a.m. Case closed University Police Department responded to a […]
District Sound: Your DIY fix in the DMV
There’s a way for music lovers and musicians alike to branch out from the high-traffic scene in the D.C. area, and it’s called DIY.
Calendar
Monday, Sept. 8 Confucius Institute Open House Learn about Chinese culture and language in the GW Confucius Institute’s first open house of the year. 11:45 a.m. 2147 F St. Tuesday, Sept. 9 Covering the Midterm Elections Join GW alumni as they discuss their experiences as journalists covering the midterm elections. 7 p.m. Jack Morton Auditorium […]
Snapshot
Media Credit: Aly Kruse | Hatchet Staff Photographer A thunderstorm producing strong winds and heavy rain didn’t stop protestors from marching down U Street on Saturday evening. Starting at the African American Civil War Memorial, the protestors stopped at multiple intersections, often blocking traffic. The march was part of a series of protests that began […]