http://blogs.gwhatchet.com Blog posts from the editors of The GW Hatchet, an independent student newspaper en-us http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/newsroom/2009/11/06/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. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/newsroom/2009/11/06/colonial-connection-outperforms-last-years-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. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/newsroom/2009/11/06/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. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/newsroom/2009/11/06/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.” http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/btb/2009/11/05/fishbowl-open-mic-night/ If you’re searching for the perfect venue to debut your latest creative masterpiece, you’re in luck. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/newsroom/2009/11/05/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. [...] http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/btb/2009/11/05/real-world-casting-call/ Want to bare your soul on MTV? Become famous for living with strangers? Postpone your job search? http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/theforum/2009/11/05/bunn-rehabilitate-gws-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. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/theforum/2009/11/05/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. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/theforum/2009/11/05/kothari-dont-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. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/theforum/2009/11/05/shoucair-cementing-a-legacy/ Senior Alex Shoucair, a Hatchet columnist, discusses the large paycheck that Trachtenberg received from the University. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/theforum/2009/11/05/editorial-changing-the-senates-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. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/newsroom/2009/11/05/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. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/newsroom/2009/11/05/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. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/newsroom/2009/11/03/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. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/newsroom/2009/11/03/apathy-in-the-frathouse/ In an article that highlights several GW fraternity members, The Washington Post reported: http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/newsroom/2009/11/03/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. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/btb/2009/11/03/turning-the-page/ We're happy to launch a new blog today called Beyond the Books. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/theforum/2009/11/02/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. http://blogs.gwhatchet.com/theforum/2009/11/02/dallas-feeney-the-unpaid-revolution/ Senior Juliette Dallas-Feeney, a Hatchet columnist, discusses the often overlooked rights of unpaid interns.