Entries from March 2008

March 25, 2008

Spring Break Briefs

Vishal Aswani won the SA Presidency the Thursday prior to Spring Break. The results took only half an hour from the closing of the polls to be verified by the Joint Elections Comittee. With a little over 3,000 students voting, Vishal beat opponent Kevin Kozlowski by a 55.1% to 44.82% margin. Vishal will be joining [...]

March 17, 2008

Music Minute

iTunes Top Five:
“Love in the Club” by Usher
“Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley
“Love Song” by Sara Barellies
“No Air” by Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown
“Low” by Flo’ Rida
Newly Released CD’s:
Alkaline Trio- God Damnit Redux
Barry White Gold 2 CDs
Big D and the Kids Table – Strictly Mixed and Mashed
Dropkick Murphies – The Meanest of Times
Erykah Badu- New Amerykah [...]

March 17, 2008

CNN’S Amanpour Comes to the National Press Club

Renowned CNN Correspondent Christiane Amanpour spoke with Marvin Kalb last night during GW’s latest Kalb Report. The series highlights important issues in public affairs and has featured a wide array of guests since its inception in 1994.
Kalb began the discussion by asking Amanpour how growing up during the Iranian revolution affected her decision to [...]

March 17, 2008

WRGW Suspends for Spring Break

GW Radio’s programming, news coverage and blogging will resume the week of March 24th. A safe, happy and relaxing break to all our listeners!
- WRGW News Department

March 7, 2008

Law and Order: GWU

Up first, a burglary out of Funger Hall…University Police responded to a complaint of broken glass that was lodged in a door. Upon examination, it was determined that an unknown perpetrator had broken a glass window and opened an office door from the inside. The occupant of the office was eventually located and reported [...]

March 7, 2008

Maureece Rice Off the Team

When the men’s basketball team holds senior day on its last home game against Massachusetts on Saturday night, they will be without this year’s most celebrated senior.
In the recent heyday of GW men’s basketball with now-graduates Pops Mensah Bonsu, Mike Hall, Omar Williams and Carl Elliot – Maureece Rice was the reigning king of shooting [...]

March 6, 2008

Washington Circle to be Revamped

Located adjacent to the GW Hospital, Washington Circle will be getting a makeover in an effort to improve both the safety and beauty of the area.
According to officials in the National Parks Service and District Department of Transportation, the city will erect a chain link fence around the circle to prevent jaywalking and potential accidents. [...]

March 4, 2008

Music Minute

Top 5 Songs on iTunes:
1) “Love in the Club” by Usher
2) “Love Song” by Sara Bareilles
3) “Low” by Flo’ Rida
4) “Elevator” by Flo’ Rida
5) “No Air” by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown
New Album Releases:
“Backwood Barbie by Dolly Parton
“Rock Milestones: The Blue Album” by the Beatles
“War Paint” by the Black Crowes
“Live in Pittsburgh 1970” by the [...]

March 4, 2008

Construction Continues on Knapp’s New Home

Newly appointed GW President Stephen Knapp announced his plans to move into 1925 F Street July 10th, 2007. He will be the first university president to reside on campus. Renovations to the house are underway with hopes for it to be finished for move in this summer.
The house is the former alumni relations building and [...]