The kids are alright: men’s water polo and the promise of youth
Through 11 games, freshmen and sophomores account for 98 of the GW men’s water polo team’s 104 goals.
September 28, 2015
Volume 112, Issue 8
Stories from the September 28, 2015 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
Margot Besnard: At GW, students can grow personally and intellectually
When we question what the point of college really is, we gain a better understanding of GW as an institution along with a better understanding of ourselves.
Sarah Blugis: Rename “women’s studies” to include “gender”
And discussion of gender, beyond discussion of women, is key to a top-notch program.
Staff Editorial: GW should not mandate trigger warnings
More intense student lobbying for trigger warnings is probably on its way, and when the time comes, GW shouldn’t give in to the pressure.
Crime log
Theft 2200 G Street NW 9/15/15 – 9 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. Open case A student reported that his bicycle was stolen from a bike rack in front of Funger Hall. University Police Department officers determined the wire lock had been cut. – Ongoing investigation Simple Assault Marvin Center 9/14/15 – 10 a.m. Case closed […]
Head in the Cloud: Ditch your phone, for at least a little bit
After not using my phone, laptop and most other technology for a day, I suggest you try and do the same.
Student leaders and officials expand outreach efforts
Staff in the Center for Student Engagement and members of the Student Association are prioritizing open lines of communication this year, which students say will help new leaders more effectively solve problems.
Professor receives grant to study PTSD and cardiovascular disease
A GW professor received a $750,000 grant to lead a research project to study the link between post-traumatic stress disorder and cardiovascular disease.
Diversity chief leaves behind high-priority office
Faculty diversity rates have remained relatively steady during Reed’s years at GW, but she and experts have said seeing progress in that area is more of a long-term goal than a short-term initiative.
Increasing donations support endowed professorships in SEAS
Experts say that adding more endowed chairs to a single school is a sign of prestige and could draw more donations and accomplished professors to a school.