Fountain Fling
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, 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
Nick Polk for SA President in Runoff Election
The Daily Colonial officially endorses Nick Polk ‘11 for the SA presidential runoff election.
Kyle Boyer for SA President
The Daily Colonial officially endorses Kyle Boyer ‘10 for Student Association president.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
