Fountain Fling

Fountain Fling Flourishes Under Sunny Skies

Fountain Fling Flourishes Under Sunny Skies

Indie rock band Spoon treated about 2,000 students to a Fountain Fling performance on Saturday for the joint spring concert between Program Board and Mount Vernon Programming Council.

Albright

Madeleine Albright Calls For End to Genocide

Madeleine Albright Calls For End to Genocide

Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State, discussed America’s involvement with efforts to prevent genocide in a forum at the Elliot School of International Affairs Tuesday night.

Planet Forward

Planet Forward Photo Slideshow

Planet Forward Photo Slideshow

Check out photos from Tuesday’s “Planet Forward” taping at Jack Morton Auditorium. The project was hosted by Professor Frank Sesno, and featured Carol Browner, Assistant to President Obama for Energy and Climate Change. The program will air on PBS April 15.

Kogan Coffee

Kogan’s Coffee Stand Bought By Student

Kogan’s Coffee Stand Bought By Student

After a week of ownership, Simone Freeman ‘11 now runs the coffee stand in front of Kogan Plaza with student-made treats and lots of enthusiasm.

NEWS


Abortion Crosses Fill University Yard

Colonials for Life, a GW student group, hammered 4,000 crosses into University Yard to symbolize the daily count of abortion, a display that met with mixed reactions.

April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment


Fountain Fling Flourishes Under Sunny Skies

Indie rock band Spoon treated about 2,000 students to a Fountain Fling performance on Saturday for the joint spring concert between Program Board and Mount Vernon Programming Council.

April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment


Bob Barr Criticizes Two-Party System

Bob Barr, a 2008 third-party presidential candidate, spoke about the hurdles of surviving in a two-party political system Tuesday night in the Marvin Center. Barr is also a GW alum.

April 15, 2009 | 1 Comment


ARTS


Efron Proves He’s More than “High School Musical” in “17 Again”

Despite his status as every 13-year-old girl’s heartthrob in Disney’s High School Musicals, Zach Efron may actually have talent. Teamed up with the likes of Matthew Perry, Leslie Mann, and Michelle Trachtenberg, Efron takes his wholesome acting up a notch with a PG-13 rating and an entertaining (and less obnoxious) storyline.

April 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment


“Observe and Report” Delivers Controversial Humor

Seth Rogen and Anna Faris star in a new film by rising director Jody Hill. “Observe and Report,” in theaters this weekend, gives Rogen and Faris fans a much different type of humor than they will be expecting.

April 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment


Another Look at “Observe and Report”

The stars of director Jody Hill’s latest film, Seth Rogen and Anna Faris, say they were eager to sign on to the comedy after becoming fans of his previous work.

April 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment


OPINION


Kite Flying to the Extreme

Erica Mills ‘12 shares her impressions of attending the Smithsonian Kite Flying Festival for the first time, and finds that kites are not just meant for children.

March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment


Nick Polk for SA President in Runoff Election

The Daily Colonial officially endorses Nick Polk ‘11 for the SA presidential runoff election.

March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment


Kyle Boyer for SA President

The Daily Colonial officially endorses Kyle Boyer ‘10 for Student Association president.

February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment




SPORTS


Senior Basketball Players Prepare to Move On

Departing members of the GW women’s basketball team reminisce about their time in Foggy Bottom, discuss their post-graduation plans, and give advice to future Colonials.

April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment


Baseball Team Drops 2 of 3 Against La Salle

The Colonials fall to 17-22 on the season with the 5-2 loss on Sunday.

April 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment


Baseball Player Echoes Jackie Robinson’s Legacy

Gavin Swanson ‘09 was honored for his character by the Jackie Robinson Society on the anniversary of Robinson’s entrance into Major League Baseball.

April 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment


LIFESTYLE


D.C.’s Spa Week Ends Sunday

Looking to de-stress? Spa Week is offering discounted treatments at major D.C. locations, but the deals end Sunday.

April 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment


GW’s Newest Drug: the Crackberry

The Blackberry and “BBM-ing” has taken over campus with an addicting force so strong, it’s been dubbed “the Crackberry.”

April 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment


Restaurant Review: The Oval Room

One of Forbes’ top restaurants for “Power Dining” in 2007 and 2008, The Oval Room’s phenomenal modern American cuisine makes it a standout.

February 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment