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Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 3:24 a.m.

On the Campaign Trail with the College Republicans

by Nat Grossman

This post was written by Hatchet Reporter Gabriella Schwarz.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Oct. 24) – This weekend, Hatchet photographer Jonathan Ewing and I are following the GW College Republicans as they campaign for Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain and the Republican challenger for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District, Chris Hackett.  We arrived here last night and the volunteers spent the day canvassing.

The local interest in the election is evident by the many signs that line highways and driveways. Most of the homes have been receptive to the pamphlets; however, there have been some interesting reactions. One man came to the door in little clothing. “I’m in my underwear honey,” the older man said. CR Chairman Brand Kroeger was chased by a dog twice after trying to approach a house. And an elderly woman opened her door only to say, “there’s nobody home.” Country music blares in many of the vans, as does “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynard Skynard.

As I write, Kroeger is playing in a pile of leaves. “That’s quite possibly the most excitement I’ve had all day,” Kroeger said.

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Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 11:42 p.m.

Christopher Wimbush elected chief judge of student court

by Emily Cahn

Christopher Wimbush was elected Chief Judge of the Student Association Student Court on Tuesday.

Wimbush, a senior, has served on the Student Court since November 2006. He has also held various positions within the SA including associate student senate parliamentarian and vice president for judicial and legislative affairs.

During his tenure as vice president for judicial and legislative affairs, Wimbush was responsible for dealing with violations of the SA constitution and by-laws. As chief judge, Wimbush said his working knowledge of the SA constitution will be helpful.

“As chief judge, my job is basically to make sure everything runs smoothly,” Wimbush said.

The Student Court is responsible for reviewing complaints filed by members of the SA. In the past, the Student Court has ruled on cases concerning SA elections and disputes over SA senate meetings.

“We don’t act very often but when we do, its usually pretty meaningful,” Wimbush said.

Wimbush will serve on the Student Court with former SA Executive Vice President Brand Kroeger and former SA Senator Kevin Kozlowski. The graduate seat on the court is vacant and must be filled by SA President Vishal Aswani.

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Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 12:39 a.m.

Kroeger and Kozlowski appointed to Student Court

by Emily Cahn

Former Student Association executive vice president, Brand Kroeger, and former SA senator, Kevin Kozlowski, were appointed to the Student Court Tuesday at the first senate meeting of the year.

Kozlowski, a senior and former SA presidential candidate, said he looks forward to serving on the Court.

“While not as visible as other branches of our Student Association, the Court is an integral part of the SA,” Kozlowski said.

The SC, which has the power to preside over complaints filed by members of the SA, has five judges.

In the past, the SC has resolved disputes over SA election results, as well as disputes over special meetings called by SA presidents.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:41 p.m.

DJ’s Fastbreak space to become student lounge

by Emily Cahn

The first floor of the former DJ’s Fastbreak is slated to become a student lounge said Helen Cannaday Saulny, assistant vice president of Student Academic and Support Services.

Although SASS announced last November that the second floor of the space, located on the corner of G and 22nd Street, will house EMeRG offices, the plan to create a student lounge is not finalized.

Cannaday Saulny said the delay was due to a thorough survey of student opinion.

“My staff held a focus group with students who represented a cross-section of students’ interest and level of involvement,” said Cannaday Saulny. “These students expressed interest in having a space that would allow for students to relax between classes, connect with one another, check email and or use for spirit-related gatherings (such as) before sporting contests, Greek related activities, and other student organization non-event space functions.”

Former SA president and executive vice president, seniors Nicole Capp and Brand Kroeger, helped decide what would occupy the space.

“We flirted with and explored the idea expressed by immediate past student association president Nicole Capp and student association executive vice president Brand Kroger to house a student run a fan and Greek store,” Cannaday Saulny said. “After consultation with the student focus group and other issues, we learned and subsequently decided that this was not the preferred nor more popular preference of our students for that space.”

Cannaday Saulny said that while there will be no substantial food service provider at the space, there will be vending machines for students to purchase snacks.

“There will be canteen style machines, but no full or partial food service providers,” Cannaday Saulny said. “I think soda, snack and coffee machines for sure with, perhaps, a refrigerator and microwave (which were requests from students).”

The logistics of the student lounge, such as hours and security measures, must be worked out before the plan is finalized, Cannaday Saulny said.

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Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 9:15 p.m.

On Leadership: the movie

by Sam Salkin

So when we started working on the 2nd Annual SA/Hatchet Debate, we here at The Hatchet thought that it would be neat to make a video to show at the event featuring old and current SA leaders, as well as administrators. Well, I took about a week to put together a collection of advice, memories and definitions from a diverse group of people affiliated with GW.

When the actual debate rolled around, technical difficulties along with some miscommunication prevented attendees from actually seeing the video. Here it is for your viewing pleasure:

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Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 12:39 a.m.

Kroeger’s mom honored at SA meeting

by Emily Cahn

Student Association Executive Vice President Brand Kroger’s mom was honored in a resolution passed by the senate Tuesday night.

Writing in Kroeger’s mother’s name on ballots for committees has been a long-running joke within the SA.

“Brand’s mom is truly an ex officio member of the senate,” said SA Sen. Katie Santo (CCAS-G), sponsor of the resolution. “It is time that we recognize her as such.”

Kroeger, a junior, was unaware that such a resolution was to be put on the agenda during the meeting. Caught off guard, he called his mother to tell her the news of the resolution being debated on the table.

“I have to say that I am truly honored by the legislation proposed before this body,” Patti Kroeger said on speaker phone to the senate body. “I am just speechless.”

The legislation was passed almost unanimously, with SA Sen. Nathan Brill (SoB-U) voting against the resolution and SA Sen. Nick D’Addario (U-at-Large) and SA Sen. OG Oyiborhoro abstaining.

The resolution can be viewed here.

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Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 6:35 p.m.

Kroeger will not seek second term in SA executive

by Andrew Ramonas

Student Association Executive Vice President Brand Kroeger said he will not run for SA president or executive vice president this year, in an e-mail to The Hatchet on Wednesday afternoon.

Kroeger, who is also vice chair of the College Republicans, said he will run for CR chair this year.

“After the passage of the fee increase, free newspapers back in the dorms, Colonial Invasion, expanded wireless, Safeway on GWorld and everything else, Nicole and I have accomplished everything we set out to do,” said Kroeger, a junior. “I have had a blast as EVP but I’m going to spend my senior year doing what I said I wanted to do on my first day at GW, lead the College Republicans. That’s the only election I’ll be in this year.”

He added, “I’ve had a damn good time working for students.”

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