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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Classes to Resume Thursday after Snowstorm Fizzles Out in DC
GW announced Wednesday night that classes will resume and the University will return to a normal schedule on Thursday.
The University had closed early on Wednesday morning in anticipation of a major snowstorm that was expected to bring potentially a half-foot or more of snow to the DC Metro area.
Parts of Virginia west and south of DC have seen heavy snow and amount ranging from several inches to 8 inches in Loudon County according to WTOP.com. The Associated Press reports that in places in southern and western Virginia several counties have seen amounts ranging from a foot to more than 18 inches of snow.
However, in DC itself little snow has fallen and even less has stuck to pavement. According to “The Capital Weather Gang" blog, part of The Washington Post’s website (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang) as of mid-afternoon 0.2 inches of Snow had fallen at Reagan National Airport while 3.5 inches had fallen at Dulles International Airport.
According to the Weather Gang blog, the snow didn’t materialize as expected in the District and along I-95 because it was simply too warm and the storm, although powerful, was unable to bring enough cold air into the DC area to turn the rain into snow.
As the afternoon went along, The National Weather service downgraded its predictions and now there is only a winter weather advisory in the area. Also, there is a wind advisory through 11pm tonight. Guests could go-up to 55 mph.
The University had closed early on Wednesday morning in anticipation of a major snowstorm that was expected to bring potentially a half-foot or more of snow to the DC Metro area.
Parts of Virginia west and south of DC have seen heavy snow and amount ranging from several inches to 8 inches in Loudon County according to WTOP.com. The Associated Press reports that in places in southern and western Virginia several counties have seen amounts ranging from a foot to more than 18 inches of snow.
However, in DC itself little snow has fallen and even less has stuck to pavement. According to “The Capital Weather Gang" blog, part of The Washington Post’s website (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang) as of mid-afternoon 0.2 inches of Snow had fallen at Reagan National Airport while 3.5 inches had fallen at Dulles International Airport.
According to the Weather Gang blog, the snow didn’t materialize as expected in the District and along I-95 because it was simply too warm and the storm, although powerful, was unable to bring enough cold air into the DC area to turn the rain into snow.
As the afternoon went along, The National Weather service downgraded its predictions and now there is only a winter weather advisory in the area. Also, there is a wind advisory through 11pm tonight. Guests could go-up to 55 mph.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
U.S. News and World Report "Unranks" University
By Evan Ritscher
U.S. News and World Report has changed the George Washington University’s national ranking in light
of erroneous data the school provided to the news organization over the course of the past decade.
Earlier, U.S. News ranked the school
as the nation’s 51st-best university. However, in a statement
released Wednesday, the news organization announced they will remove GW from that
list and will classify the university as an “unranked" school. U.S. News will
not re-examine the university until next fall for the 2014 rankings, if the
school can prove the accuracy of its new data submission.
The move comes as GW announced on November 8th that for close to 10 years, it had been incorrectly calculating important information about students who decided to attend the university. As a result, the university had been giving flawed data on its admissions process and students to organizations like U.S. News and similar institutions that use the data in their ranking of colleges and universities.
Among the most important data GW incorrectly reported to the ranking organization was statistics on the portion of students who ranked in the top 10 percent of their class. In some cases the actual data was 20 percent lower than what the school reported.
For example, for the class of 2015, the university claimed 78 percent
of students were in ranked in the top 10 percent of their high schools. In
actuality, the number was 58 percent. Such flawed data, which U.S. News and
World Report claims makes up 6 percent of its methodology in determining school rankings, lead
to the organization’s decision to “unrank” the university.
U.S. News classifies schools as "unranked" if they fall into the second tier of national universities, if they are liberal arts colleges, regional colleges, or regional universities, or if they fail to pass U.S. News’ own cutoff level. However, it is unclear what specific criteria U.S. News used in its decision to remove GW from its rankings.
President Steven Knapp released a statement Wednesday, saying the university was surprised and disappointed by U.S. News' decision to remove GW's ranking rather than adjust it. Knapp also stated the university plans to improve safeguards meant to prevent these errors from occurring again.
U.S. News classifies schools as "unranked" if they fall into the second tier of national universities, if they are liberal arts colleges, regional colleges, or regional universities, or if they fail to pass U.S. News’ own cutoff level. However, it is unclear what specific criteria U.S. News used in its decision to remove GW from its rankings.
President Steven Knapp released a statement Wednesday, saying the university was surprised and disappointed by U.S. News' decision to remove GW's ranking rather than adjust it. Knapp also stated the university plans to improve safeguards meant to prevent these errors from occurring again.
Other schools had similar issues with misreporting data recently. Both Emory University in Georgia and Claremont McKenna University in California disclosed that they reported incorrect data earlier this year. But U.S. News did not remove either of those schools from its rankings.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Deadline to Opt-Out of School Health Insurance Program Extended
by Evan Ritscher
The deadline for international, medical nursing, and health services students to opt-out of the mandatory student health plan has been extended. Students will now have until Friday October 12, 2012 to opt-out of the student health insurance plan provided to GW by Aetna.
GW requires that all international students with a J1 or F1 visa, as well as all medical, nursing, and health services students, have health insurance and provides such insurance through Aetna for students.
To opt out, students must prove enrollment in another insurance plan. Although not every plan will be accepted. GW requires that the alternate plan provide at least $50,000 in medical benefits per condition, have an annual deductible at or below $500, be valid throughout the academic year, and cover pre-existing conditions, alcohol, drug abuse and detoxification treatment, and self inflicting injuries. The school requires that insurance last the entire year to ensure there is no disruption in students’ academic progress.
To show alternate enrollment, students can fill out a waiver form on Aetna’s student health website. Once the waiver is approved, the cost of the provided insurance will be removed from students’ tuition.
Students will still have to reapply for insurance year to year.
Prior to the extended deadline, students were to have proved alternate insurance by September 30, 2012.
The deadline for international, medical nursing, and health services students to opt-out of the mandatory student health plan has been extended. Students will now have until Friday October 12, 2012 to opt-out of the student health insurance plan provided to GW by Aetna.
GW requires that all international students with a J1 or F1 visa, as well as all medical, nursing, and health services students, have health insurance and provides such insurance through Aetna for students.
To opt out, students must prove enrollment in another insurance plan. Although not every plan will be accepted. GW requires that the alternate plan provide at least $50,000 in medical benefits per condition, have an annual deductible at or below $500, be valid throughout the academic year, and cover pre-existing conditions, alcohol, drug abuse and detoxification treatment, and self inflicting injuries. The school requires that insurance last the entire year to ensure there is no disruption in students’ academic progress.
To show alternate enrollment, students can fill out a waiver form on Aetna’s student health website. Once the waiver is approved, the cost of the provided insurance will be removed from students’ tuition.
Students will still have to reapply for insurance year to year.
Prior to the extended deadline, students were to have proved alternate insurance by September 30, 2012.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
GW Hosting Stewart/O'Reilly Debate Tomorrow
by Michael Scarborough
GW's Lisner Auditorium will be on the national stage tomorrow night as it hosts Bill O'Reilly and Jon Stewart in a much anticipated debate dubbed "The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium." The event, which is set to begin at 8 PM EST, will focus on current issues, the state of the nation, and other pertinent political topics.
While tickets to the show have been sold out for weeks, students and fans can still purchase them on third-party websites -- for a price, of course. Those interested in attending can expect to shell out anywhere between $200 to $2,000 for a single ticket on sites like Stub Hub, although quantities are becoming increasingly limited.
There is, however, a cheaper alternative for those on a tight budget. A $4.95 pay-per-view option is set up on the event website, www.therumble2012.com. Customers have the option of paying with a major credit card or PayPal and can stream live footage of the debate as it unfolds.
This will not be the first time the outspoken personalities have publicly clashed. Stewart and O'Reilly have traded jabs on each other's cable shows, arguing over topics such as the Obama presidency, the Tea Party, and U.S. foreign policy. Despite their disagreements, both men have expressed a light-hearted attitude towards the debate.
In an official press release, O'Reilly joked, "I had no idea my agent signed me up for this...How do I get out of it?"
Stewart inserted his own comedic take on the event, quipping, "I believe this will be a very enjoyable night for fans of our programs, political junkies, partisans, and people who just enjoy yelling."
WRGW News will be covering the event. Keep checking this blog for future updates and be sure to tune into our Monday 6 o'clock broadcast for a full recap of what is sure to be a lively exchange.
GW's Lisner Auditorium will be on the national stage tomorrow night as it hosts Bill O'Reilly and Jon Stewart in a much anticipated debate dubbed "The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium." The event, which is set to begin at 8 PM EST, will focus on current issues, the state of the nation, and other pertinent political topics.
While tickets to the show have been sold out for weeks, students and fans can still purchase them on third-party websites -- for a price, of course. Those interested in attending can expect to shell out anywhere between $200 to $2,000 for a single ticket on sites like Stub Hub, although quantities are becoming increasingly limited.
There is, however, a cheaper alternative for those on a tight budget. A $4.95 pay-per-view option is set up on the event website, www.therumble2012.com. Customers have the option of paying with a major credit card or PayPal and can stream live footage of the debate as it unfolds.
This will not be the first time the outspoken personalities have publicly clashed. Stewart and O'Reilly have traded jabs on each other's cable shows, arguing over topics such as the Obama presidency, the Tea Party, and U.S. foreign policy. Despite their disagreements, both men have expressed a light-hearted attitude towards the debate.
In an official press release, O'Reilly joked, "I had no idea my agent signed me up for this...How do I get out of it?"
Stewart inserted his own comedic take on the event, quipping, "I believe this will be a very enjoyable night for fans of our programs, political junkies, partisans, and people who just enjoy yelling."
WRGW News will be covering the event. Keep checking this blog for future updates and be sure to tune into our Monday 6 o'clock broadcast for a full recap of what is sure to be a lively exchange.
WRW News at 6: Thursday October 4, 2012
Featuring a special report by WRGW Sports Director Nkwa Asonye. We apologize for any technical difficulties.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Auntie Anne's Adds a New Twist to J Street
by Chris Evans
The smell of freshly baked pretzels and cinnamon has taken over the Marvin Center, as
the newest J Street addition, Auntie Anne’s, opened today.
With today's grand opening and a promise of free pretzels from 11-3, crowds gathered in
J Street with the line wrapping around the corner. The shop, which has been under
construction for months, takes the location of where a smoothie and frozen yogurt place
stood last year. Some students like sophomore Marissa Price were initially reluctant of
the change.
"At first I was mad that they were putting it [Auntie Anne’s] in because it's not healthy
like the smoothie shop was," she said, "but it'll be a good decision."
The student reviews seemed to be all positive, following the free sample. Auntie Anne's
offers more than pretzels to the anticipating student body, including drinks such as their
popular lemonade, which senior Carly Litchfield described as "refreshing and all around awesome."
The new spot, perfect for a snack between classes, offers a variety of pretzels including
salted, garlic and onion, the always popular cinnamon, and the classic original.
Though spicing up J Street's snack options, Auntie Anne's is not affiliated with Sodexo,
the company that operates most of J Street's options. Many students echoed that they
found this to be a perk, including Price who said, "I like that it's independently owned, by a super friendly married couple, not Sodexo."
One of Sodexo's higher-up managers, who wished to remain anonymous, thinks that the
addition of Auntie Anne’s adds to the good mix in J-Street that the students ask for,
though he added, "We'll see how it goes after free pretzel day. The last shop [referring to the smoothie
shop] could not compete with local businesses, we'll see if this can."
The couple who manage the GW Auntie Anne's, a popular franchise, is feeding off the
energy of the students, many agreeing with senior Daniel Katton who took no hesitation
in saying, "This is hands-down the best thing that has ever happened to J Street. No debate."
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
University Announces New Strategic Academic Plan
by Emma Thomson
Provost Steven Lerman and the Student Association hosted a town hall meeting yesterday to discuss with students the university's efforts to set a new strategic plan in effect this academic year.
The new strategic plan aims to consolidate the university from separate units into one, operating under one undergraduate admissions system. Under the new plan, applicants will apply to the university as a whole, rather than applying to specific school, such as the Elliot School or Columbian College.
This process follows the admissions model of many other prestigious universities such as Princeton, Stanford, and the University of Rochester, schools that Provost Lerman spoke about at the town hall.
The plan has been centralized around two questions: "What is the world going to look like in ten years?" and "What is GW good at?"
Provost Lerman emphasized the goal of preparing GW students for the work force, especially in an international market. In addition, Lerman stressed that the university is not wealthy, but can use its resources to improve already strong programs into world-class caliber ones. According to the provost, GW has a great advantage in its central location that connects it to institutions such as the World Bank, the Smithsonian Institution, and the State Department.
The new academic plan outlines four areas that connect the various units of the university: potential to be strong in globalization, governance and policy, innovation through cross-disciplinary studies, and citizenship and leadership. The plan seeks to connect the schools with common themes, such as the importance of policy to many GW programs. Cross-disciplinary studies can apply academic concepts to real world applications.
"Most of us are interested in how theory affects human condition," Lerman said. "Solutions to problems will not come from one discipline...but a holistic solution."
Provisions in the tentative strategic plan include calls to action regarding goals to foster interdisciplinary studies, create additional faculty positions, implement the "admit to one university" application model, build more graduate housing, create more opportunity for undergraduate research, and expand the career center.
Provost Lerman says the plan will make budget changes to increase the prosperity of already-successful academic programs, using monetary incentives to encourage schools to teach more undergraduate students. He gave the example of the university giving the law school incentives to teach undergraduates constitutional law.
A draft of the strategic plan should be ready October 1st, followed by discussion by the October 2nd faculty assembly and board of trustees meeting. How to pay for the new plan, which is expected to cost at least $100 million, is a top concern for students. Lerman said the money will come from the provost's office, the Innovation Task Force measures to consolidate university debt, and philanthropy. The plan is slated to go into effect February 2013 if approved by the board of trustees.
Many students voiced their concerns over the lack of student life measures in the strategic plan, citing desires to foster a greater sense of community and more school spirit. In addition, students asked for a stronger student voice and more involvement in administrative and board of trustees decisions.
This is the first strategic plan the school has made following the 2002 "Academic Excellence" campaign, which emphasized investments in specific parts of the university rather than the academic experiences as a whole. The previous plan selected twenty-two GW programs to receive funding. Since the program's implementation, only two investments have been discontinued. The new academic plan is meant to carry GW into its bicentennial in 2021.
For those unable to attend Tuesday's meeting, Provost Lerman announced university officials are organizing another town hall meeting in order to allow more students to participate.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Dance Troupe Comes to GW
by Chris Evans
The GW community is being offered a unique opportunity tonight and through this weekend thanks to the Department of Theater and Dance. The very well-acclaimed dance group Dana Tai Soon Burgess and Company, known as DTSB & Co., will be performing in the Dorothy Betts Marvin theater later tonight as well as Sunday evening at 8.
DTSB & Co. focuses on dance work that expresses the universal stories of Asian and new Americans. With this performance, the company will be celebrating its 20th anniversary since being founded in 1992. Since the groups premiere 20 years ago, the dance company has performed at top national venues throughout the US and toured abroad, as well as received numerous local and international honors throughout the years.
Tonight's performance offers five pieces, including Becoming American, based on a touching personal story of the work's lead dancer. The complete set of works showcases the group's recurring theme of the journey from being an outsider to being an empowered individual capable of shaping one's own destiny.
Viewers can learn a lot from the intensely choreographed performance, with the work taking on social and international topics inspired by personal journeys and revelations.
DTSB & Co. was founded by the Department Chair of the university's Department of Theater and Dance, Dana Tai Soon Burgess, and features dancers from a variety of backgrounds.
Tickets may be purchased at the door prior to each show, with student tickets priced at $15 and general admission at $25.
With a vast following, a large audience of students and members of the community, including the Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines, is expected.
Each evening's performance begins at 8 PM.
The GW community is being offered a unique opportunity tonight and through this weekend thanks to the Department of Theater and Dance. The very well-acclaimed dance group Dana Tai Soon Burgess and Company, known as DTSB & Co., will be performing in the Dorothy Betts Marvin theater later tonight as well as Sunday evening at 8.
DTSB & Co. focuses on dance work that expresses the universal stories of Asian and new Americans. With this performance, the company will be celebrating its 20th anniversary since being founded in 1992. Since the groups premiere 20 years ago, the dance company has performed at top national venues throughout the US and toured abroad, as well as received numerous local and international honors throughout the years.
Tonight's performance offers five pieces, including Becoming American, based on a touching personal story of the work's lead dancer. The complete set of works showcases the group's recurring theme of the journey from being an outsider to being an empowered individual capable of shaping one's own destiny.
Viewers can learn a lot from the intensely choreographed performance, with the work taking on social and international topics inspired by personal journeys and revelations.
DTSB & Co. was founded by the Department Chair of the university's Department of Theater and Dance, Dana Tai Soon Burgess, and features dancers from a variety of backgrounds.
Tickets may be purchased at the door prior to each show, with student tickets priced at $15 and general admission at $25.
With a vast following, a large audience of students and members of the community, including the Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines, is expected.
Each evening's performance begins at 8 PM.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Eckles Library Celebrates its 25th Birthday
by Chris Evans
The melodies of happy birthday will be filling GW's typically quiet Eckles Library tomorrow, as the Mount Vernon hot spot celebrates its 25th anniversary since opening in 1987.
Eckles has planned quite the celebration for tomorrow and is inviting all GW students to swing by. According to John Danneker, Director of Eckles Library, "Throughout the day students can meet library staff, learn more about resources and services offered, and enjoy treats and surprises."
Students are also encouraged to break the usual library hymn of silence to meet and socialize with others in attendance, commemorating the opening of GW's second largest campus library.
Tomorrow's official celebration kicks off at 2 PM, where there will be birthday cupcakes, images of Eckles throughout the years, and fun surprises. For students who can't make the official celebration, the library is offering free coffee, cappuccinos, and hot chocolate throughout the entire day, perfect for students who just have a minute to join the party.
Foggy Bottom residents are being especially encouraged to take the quick ride to the Mt. Vernon campus to use the celebration as an opportunity to familiarize themselves with Eckles' great wealth or resources.
Eckles Library opened in 1987 with a specific focus on the research and study needs of freshman and sophomore students. To date, it holds a print collection of over 60,000 volumes, which continues to grow each month.
The melodies of happy birthday will be filling GW's typically quiet Eckles Library tomorrow, as the Mount Vernon hot spot celebrates its 25th anniversary since opening in 1987.
Eckles has planned quite the celebration for tomorrow and is inviting all GW students to swing by. According to John Danneker, Director of Eckles Library, "Throughout the day students can meet library staff, learn more about resources and services offered, and enjoy treats and surprises."
Students are also encouraged to break the usual library hymn of silence to meet and socialize with others in attendance, commemorating the opening of GW's second largest campus library.
Tomorrow's official celebration kicks off at 2 PM, where there will be birthday cupcakes, images of Eckles throughout the years, and fun surprises. For students who can't make the official celebration, the library is offering free coffee, cappuccinos, and hot chocolate throughout the entire day, perfect for students who just have a minute to join the party.
Foggy Bottom residents are being especially encouraged to take the quick ride to the Mt. Vernon campus to use the celebration as an opportunity to familiarize themselves with Eckles' great wealth or resources.
Eckles Library opened in 1987 with a specific focus on the research and study needs of freshman and sophomore students. To date, it holds a print collection of over 60,000 volumes, which continues to grow each month.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
WRGW News Coverage of the September 11th, 2001 Attacks
by Greg Hughes
In honor of the eleventh anniversary of the September 11th attacks, WRGW News is proud to present our coverage of the attacks, originally produced on 9/12/2001.
These two recordings were sent to us by Mr. Daniel Yang, GWU Class of 2003, who served as WRGW News' Assistant News Director from 2000 to 2002, as well as WRGW's Marketing Director in 2003.
In his own words:
"On Sept. 11, 2001, a number of us found refuge at WRGW's studios after being released from class that morning and were able to use the landline and Internet connection (smart phones didn't really exist yet) to keep in touch with friends/family while we watched the network news. Cell phone reception became jammed a few minutes after we saw the smoke rising from the Pentagon.
Around 11:45am, reporter Peter Cheng and I, armed with press credentials that I printed and laminated from my apartment that morning, along with a MiniDisc recorder and microphone, walked to the State Dept. -- towards an explosion we heard at 23rd & F -- to investigate what was going on (explosion reported on TV, but we broke the news first that it was only a car backfiring).
Marvin Center security kicked us out of the Marvin Center a little after noon, as the university started shutting down buildings in an attempt to corral students to a central location for receiving information. We were forced to go off air at that point, but continued gathering material for the next day's news.
It was a trying day for us all, but it felt good to have solidarity at WRGW and a sense of purpose that day. It's one of the reasons I'm still working in news."
Mr. Yang, who is now Assignment Editor for PBS NewsHour (www.newshour.pbs.org, www.twitter.com/@newshour), sent this to us of his own volition, and we are very grateful to him for that.
In honor of the eleventh anniversary of the September 11th attacks, WRGW News is proud to present our coverage of the attacks, originally produced on 9/12/2001.
These two recordings were sent to us by Mr. Daniel Yang, GWU Class of 2003, who served as WRGW News' Assistant News Director from 2000 to 2002, as well as WRGW's Marketing Director in 2003.
In his own words:
"On Sept. 11, 2001, a number of us found refuge at WRGW's studios after being released from class that morning and were able to use the landline and Internet connection (smart phones didn't really exist yet) to keep in touch with friends/family while we watched the network news. Cell phone reception became jammed a few minutes after we saw the smoke rising from the Pentagon.
Around 11:45am, reporter Peter Cheng and I, armed with press credentials that I printed and laminated from my apartment that morning, along with a MiniDisc recorder and microphone, walked to the State Dept. -- towards an explosion we heard at 23rd & F -- to investigate what was going on (explosion reported on TV, but we broke the news first that it was only a car backfiring).
Marvin Center security kicked us out of the Marvin Center a little after noon, as the university started shutting down buildings in an attempt to corral students to a central location for receiving information. We were forced to go off air at that point, but continued gathering material for the next day's news.
It was a trying day for us all, but it felt good to have solidarity at WRGW and a sense of purpose that day. It's one of the reasons I'm still working in news."
Mr. Yang, who is now Assignment Editor for PBS NewsHour (www.newshour.pbs.org, www.twitter.com/@newshour), sent this to us of his own volition, and we are very grateful to him for that.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Freshmen Turn Out in Record Numbers for Day of Service
by Chris Evans
The newest members of the GW community came out in force Saturday, marking the fourth annual Freshman Day of Service. The class of 2016 stepped up to their call to action, bringing out a record high 2,000 students.
Before heading onto buses and spreading out across the District, students gathered at the Smith Center for the class of 2016 convocation, where they heard from President Steven Knapp and other notable speakers.
The crowd of freshmen stood in anticipation as President Knapp, Provost Steven Lerman, and other University notables entered the Smith Center and welcomed the class of 2016. Student Association President Ashwin Narla emceed the convocation, which touted keynote speaker Donna Brazile, a weekly contributor and political commentator on CNN who also serves as the Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Brazile, electrifying the Smith Center with her animated persona, called the class of 2016 to action and encouraged them to remember that "you must pay rent on this world" by giving back.
Taking up the call to action, the freshmen climbed onto buses and were dispatched to 35 sites throughout DC. The District community embraced the students' help and put them to work in parks, schools, and public areas.
The newest members of the GW community came out in force Saturday, marking the fourth annual Freshman Day of Service. The class of 2016 stepped up to their call to action, bringing out a record high 2,000 students.
Before heading onto buses and spreading out across the District, students gathered at the Smith Center for the class of 2016 convocation, where they heard from President Steven Knapp and other notable speakers.
The crowd of freshmen stood in anticipation as President Knapp, Provost Steven Lerman, and other University notables entered the Smith Center and welcomed the class of 2016. Student Association President Ashwin Narla emceed the convocation, which touted keynote speaker Donna Brazile, a weekly contributor and political commentator on CNN who also serves as the Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Brazile, electrifying the Smith Center with her animated persona, called the class of 2016 to action and encouraged them to remember that "you must pay rent on this world" by giving back.
Taking up the call to action, the freshmen climbed onto buses and were dispatched to 35 sites throughout DC. The District community embraced the students' help and put them to work in parks, schools, and public areas.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Club Schenley Looks to Change Tune on School Spirit
On an early spring day in Washington, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” emanated from a set of cheap Logitech speakers placed strategically along a set of third floor window screens.
“You are now listening to Club Schenley,” an automated female voice announced after the song ended. “We are taking song requests through Twitter and we’ll be back with more music.”
The George Washington University’s Schenley Hall, located at 2121 H St. N.W., lies directly in the heart of the school’s urban campus. Two weeks ago, sophomores Pranav Sethuraman, Saager Enjeti and Peter Finn transformed their third floor dorm room into a disc jockey’s booth so they could share their sounds with the people around them.
The trio’s room is now known as “Club Schenley,” and different styles of music radiate from the third floor window screens weekdays between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
“We love playing our music, especially during nice days when there are people outside,” Enjeti said. “(Along H Street) You have the food trucks, Kogan Plaza, and a lot of foot traffic, which means we get more listeners.”
The group behind Club Schenley even created Twitter and Facebook pages where listeners can request songs, post comments, and interact with the DJs behind the eclectic sounds. Collectively, the sites have amassed over 100 followers. But the group never thought Club Schenley would be such a sensation.
“Originally, we wanted to play a raunchy song just once, just so we could see the reactions of
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
UPDATE on Shooting Near Campus
GW's official Twitter has announced: "At approximately 11:15 PM, GWPD was notified of armed suspects in the I Street Mall area. Both suspects have been caught by MPD."
Reports continue that dorms and streets are blocked off.
No GW Alert or campus-wide Crime Alert has been issued.
WRGW has obtained some raw footage and pictures from the scene. (used with permission by Anna Hoover)
Please stay safe out there as there have been at least 6 shot tonight in DC.
Monday, October 31, 2011
UPDATE on Shooting Near Campus
Dorms are blocked off, and MPD has swarmed campus as a suspect in a shooting that occurred near 28th and M streets. The suspect(s) were caught at 24th street. There are unconfirmed reports that dorms are being blocked off, and traffic (both foot and car) are being diverted from the scene.
At this point, almost an hour after the event, there has been no official GW Alert, Crime Alert, or Campus Alert. Stay tuned to WRGW News for more information as this story develops.
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