The Patriot

STANDing for Nothing

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

I realized when I first came here that GW is a school full of trends; Ugg Boots, North Face Jackets, Starbucks (fair-trade) coffee and BlackBerries. But there is another trend that seems to be showing up, and at a school of such high political activity it isn't surprising.

Starve the Beast

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

When you fail-try, try again.
Such has been the mantra of the Student Association in their three year-long effort to raise the student fee, and it has finally worked. A fee increase proposal passed via a student referendum early in February by a large margin.

Stop the Nonsese

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

"As many of you might know, recently a member of our community and my close friend was violated by another student who placed the N-Word on her door. Hate has also been spread in the form of swastikas across campus. As a human being, student, and member of the multicultural community I was completely outraged and disgusted� As a community it is important that we say no to racism.

The Gospel of Barack

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The tongues of fire have fallen upon Chris Matthews, who continues in his role as the rock upon which the Church of Obama is built upon. Just last week, Matthews, who claims to have covered politics since he was five years old, boldly declared the Obama campaign as the "New Testament".