The Hatchet Blogs
Men’s basketball cruises in exhibition
With the GW men’s basketball team already leading its Division II visitors, West Georgia, by 33 points as the clock ticked away toward the end of Saturday’s preseason exhibition, redshirt junior Travis King lobbed a pass to leaping redshirt sophomore Jabari Edwards in the paint that Edwards failed to handle and dropped.
Preseason live blog: Men’s basketball vs. West Georgia
3:45 p.m. Sorry I didn’t put up the final score: GW wins 78-44. Check www.gwhatchet.com for a full update later and Monday’s issue for even more.
Michelle Obama, Jill Biden to appear at GW for Veterans Day event
First lady Michelle Obama and second lady Dr. Jill Biden will appear at GW next Wednesday, Nov. 11 to launch a network of service opportunities to help U.S. troops around the globe.
Colonial Connection outperforms last year’s fundraising
Colonial Connection, a student-staffed call center that solicits monetary gifts from alumni and other GW community members, has raised nearly $50,000 more in donations than it had at this point last year.
Fort Hood gunman attended HSPI events as an audience member
U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan – the military psychiatrist accused of opening fire at the Fort Hood army base in Texas – attended “a number” of events at GW’s Homeland Security Policy Institute, according to HSPI’s director, but only attended the events as an audience member.
Gore challenges students to combat climate crisis in Lisner appearance
Al Gore delivered a grim forecast for the future of the environment Thursday night in Lisner Auditorium, and stressed that without broad public support for clean, renewable energy sources, the next generation will live in “a world of destruction and decline.”
Fishbowl open mic night
If you’re searching for the perfect venue to debut your latest creative masterpiece, you’re in luck.
Live blogging the Al Gore event at Lisner Auditorium
8:11 “We’ve got the tools, they are in this book. we have everything with the possible exception of political will. But ladies and gentlemen, political will is a renewable resource,” Gore said. The event is now over. Gore received a standing ovation. Those with books in the audience are now waiting to have their book signed. [...]
“Real World” casting call
Want to bare your soul on MTV? Become famous for living with strangers? Postpone your job search?
Bunn: Rehabilitate GW’s Disability Support Services
Junior Haynes Bunn recounts her terrible experiences with Disability Support Services and calls for the University to improve its capability to help temporarily disabled students.
Dlatt: A great time to double the impact
Freshman Bradley Dlatt compares the recent op-eds of President Knapp and Board of Trustees Russ Ramsey, and reminds GW that students should be the central concern of any money spent.
Kothari: Don’t fire Hobbs… yet
Sophomore Yogin Kothari says the decision to not fire Hobbs last year was the right one, but that wont be the case if GW doesn’t make the A-10 this year.
Shoucair: Cementing a Legacy
Senior Alex Shoucair, a Hatchet columnist, discusses the large paycheck that Trachtenberg received from the University.
Editorial: Changing the Senate’s state of mind
The Hatchet’s editorial board argues that the Student Association Senate needs to avoid a legacy of self interest in favor of direct advocacy for students.
Congressman dissects American policies in Middle East
Alumnus and Congressman Steve Israel, D-N.Y., spoke in strong support of the country that bears his last name to a crowd of students in the Marvin Center Wednesday.
Alumnus named president of the University of Cincinnati
GW alumnus Gregory Williams became the 27th President of the University of Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 1.
National Christmas Tree Lighting ticket lottery opens at midnight
Tickets to the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be available online for the first time when the lottery opens after midnight tonight.
Nearly 70 percent of college-age people do not plan to get flu vaccine, poll finds
In an article that highlights several GW fraternity members, The Washington Post reported:
Teaching prizes awarded to five professors at Faculty Assembly
The University awarded five GW professors Bender Teaching Awards Friday afternoon at the annual Faculty Senate Assembly meeting.
Lupe Fiasco, Chris Moore to appear at Jack Morton Auditorium
Musician Lupe Fiasco and producer Chris Moore will join School of Media and Public Affairs Director Frank Sesno in the Jack Morton Auditorium on Nov. 9 for a preview of the History Channel’s new documentary, “The People Speak.”
Hawthorne: A Veterans Day challenge
Senior Brian Hawthorne, the president and co-founder of the GW Veterans Organization, calls for students to reach out to veterans at GW.
Dallas-Feeney: The unpaid revolution
Senior Juliette Dallas-Feeney, a Hatchet columnist, discusses the often overlooked rights of unpaid interns.
Schwartz: Mary Jane’s getting older
Junior Evan Schwartz, a Hatchet columnist, argues that the push for marijuana legalization is no longer just a campus issue.
Editorial: Solving space problems
The Hatchet’s editorial board calls on the University to expand classroom space.
Public Enemy to perform at Lisner
Legendary rap group Public Enemy is slated to play at Lisner Auditorium Nov. 18, to raise funds for the Sasha Bruce House, a youth homeless shelter. Tickets start at just $25 and are on sale now.
A Georgetown student assaulted in second suspected anti-gay incident
After a female Georgetown student was allegedly assaulted last week over her perceived sexual orientation, a male student is now recovering from another bias-related attack, The Hoya reported yesterday.
Trachtenberg’s compensation tops Chronicle list, garners national media attention
Former University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg’s ranking in the Chronicle of Higher Education as the country’s highest paid former official attracted national media attention Monday.
Georgetown student assaulted while wearing gay rights shirt
A female Georgetown student was harassed and assaulted earlier this week while wearing a t-shirt supporting gay rights, The Hoya reported.
Student Association members propose new constitution
Members of the Student Association released a draft of a new constitution Friday night. If approved, the constitution would make significant changes to all three branches of the SA, including electing the president and executive vice president together on the same ticket.
University prepares for Halloween misconduct
As students gear up for tricks and treats on Halloween, the University is taking special proactive measures – the holiday is a peak time for student misconduct, the director of Student Judicial Services said.
Senator, congresswoman head SPHHS breast cancer panel
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz shared a personal story of her battle with breast cancer at a panel and discussion organized by GW Hillel Wednesday night.
Women’s soccer’s Eger earns academic all-district honors
Women’s soccer senior Brittany Eger was honored by ESPN the Magazine with a spot on its Academic All-District 2 First Team, GW’s athletic department announced today.
District Mixtape: Halloween edition
It’s only once a year that corsets are acceptable to wear as shirts and the embassies give you candy instead of visas. So, whether you’re pre-gaming, dancing the night away or doing the walk of shame in last night’s robot costume (including silver face-paint), put this Halloween-inspired playlist on repeat to keep you going strong, [...]
