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FreshmanGuide toACEGW2010
In our last issue, Senior Sendoff, the ACE paid homage to the Class of 2011. During commencement week we watched the seniors take their final steps as undergrads and reflected on the contributions they have made to our community. As we say goodbye to some of our favorite Colonials, such as Ace Magazine founder, Samuel Collins, we welcome you, Class of 2015 to GW!! We hope that this issue will provide you with useful information to make your transition to GW not only smooth but also exciting!
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Welcome to GW, enjoy freshman year!!!
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freshman year! Running to the White House when Obama won, eating Sunday brunch on the Vern at Somers and always being late for class because I honestly didn’t know where Monroe Hall was. Looking back it was amazing, they were also those moments that I can’t fully write out here (good and bad and amazing). Overall, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. My CI friends till this day are some of my closest friends at GW. The late nights I spent with my friends exploring GW campus, the parties, the random people, walking to Crepeaway at 2am were unforgettable. If there is anything you do freshman year, meet new people! Trust me after that year, most people in your class won’t be as friendly.
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seriously have too many “favorite moments” from freshman year to share with you all. But one thing I guess that speaks to the GW culture, that crazy, exciting things happen all the time, would be one night I was studying with my roommate and out of nowhere you can here “Yeahhh Boy!!” from the window and Flavor Flav is on some bootleg parade float riding down 21st street. We left our room in our slippers and sweats to join the growing crowd and saw Flavor Flav in action; just another random but cool night at GW, where I felt fortunate to be attending school in D.C.
Youngest in Charge Kwasi Agyeman
The Visionary Maya Frazier
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freshman year is a blur looking back at it now. Granted it’s only been a year, I feel like I’ve come such a long way. I lived on the Vern but still managed to meet some really great people all over DC. I began writing for the Ace Magazine and not once did I think that I’d have any major part in the production of any issue, I just like to write. Nonetheless, here it is: A Freshman Guide to ACE GW, hand-crafted with love by the ACE Staff. I’m sure you’ll still have too much fun your first week and you’ll still freak out during fall finals, but we hope this guide takes some of your freshman anxiety away.
Next Generation Sydney Green
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The Ace Magazine is a publication that connects the multicultural community to the university at large with contributions from student writers and faculty members. Going into its fourth year as the premier magazine of The George Washington University, The Ace Magazine continues to spark discussion between campus groups furthering our belief that “we all have similar issues no matter our color.” Want to write/work at the Ace Magazine? email: thenewace@gmail.com www.acemagazine.org
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AN INSIDE LOOK: THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY By Sydney Green
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id you know that our nation’s first President, George Washington, had a desire to establish a national institution of higher learning close to the White House? Yes, he wanted to live relatively close to a college campus and make it one of the most prestigious universities immersed in the nation’s capital. His dream was not fulfilled until after his death on February 9th, 1821 with the founding of the Columbian College and was not named after him until 1904 as The George Washington University. Not many know that GW was used as a hospital and barracks during the Civil War and Walt Whitman was among the volunteers on our campus. Very few know that each President of The George Washington University has been sworn into office using the same bible that George Washington himself used for his own Oath of Office when he was elected President of the United States of America. Even fewer are aware that our fifteenth university president, President Joel Trachtenburg, was sworn into the oldest and largest fraternal organization, the Freemasons, right in the Smith Center and that GW is directly tied to Masonic influences and support. No worries, this isn’t an article addressing some conspiracy about how our past president, Trachtenburg, and hip-hop mogul, Jay-Z, may actually be Illuminati brothers, but rather a composition addressing the facts that made GW and the statistics that will continue the legacy. Our eighth university president, President Cloyd Heck Marvin, essentially began the move towards excellence and achievement as he expanded the campus from three blocks to 12 during his 31-year tenure as president. He stood as the longest serving president and the most controversial. When the GW Hatchet and Hillel argued for a desegregated school, he threatened to “kick them off of campus and fire the director.” Students, faculty members, and citizens were outraged when the Marvin Center was named after him.
“The George Washington University simply cannot be compared to other universities nationwide.”
Nonetheless, this was a time of growth and greatness for GW. A time when GW became the focus of theatrical life in DC with the opening of Lisner Auditorium in 1946, which was said to have the largest stage south of New York. A building that quickly became a national landmark still stands on campus today alongside numerous residential halls and academic buildings. GW is a place where faculty members have ranged from Edward Teller, the father of the hydrogen bomb, to Edward “Skip” Gnehm, former ambassador to Jordan, Kuwait, and Australia have shared their knowledge and talents with students for years. The professor teaching you American History at your 8:00 a.m. lecture hall may actually be making history after office hours. Frank Sesno, for example, is a CNN Special Correspondent, the Director of School of Media and Public Affairs, and a professor as well. GW was at one point the employer of Vincent du Vigneaud, who received a Nobel
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Prize in Chemistry. Former U.S. Presidents, John Quincy Adams and Ulysses S. Grant both served on our Board of Trustees along with Alexander Graham Bell, the man who invented the telephone. Aside from our notable faculty members, GW has produced some of our nation’s most influential and prestigious congressman, CEO’s, actors, Supreme Court justices, and administrators. You could follow in the footsteps of GW alumni, Colin Powell or John Foster Dulles, both former US Secretaries of State. Robert Smylie and William Barr both went on to becoming Attorney Generals after graduating from GW. We can’t forget to mention Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, the first lady of John F. Kennedy, Margaret Truman Daniel, the daughter of Harry Truman, Lynda Bird Johnson, the daughter of Lyndon Johnson, or D. Jeffrey Carter, the son of Jimmy Carter, who all graduated from The George Washington University. Did you know that Alec Baldwin attended GW, ran for Student Association president, lost, and transferred to NYU? Did you know that when Ronald Reagan was shot he was transported to GW Hospital and asked his doctor if he was a republican? You may run into the likes of Kanye West, Wale, Mike Posner, Travie McCoy, or Sean Kingston, all of whom have performed at GW’s annual Spring Flings and Fall Festivals. Or maybe Wolf Blitzer, who attended a basketball game just last season and asked a group of students to “teach [him] how to Dougie.” Michelle Obama served as the 2010 commencement keynote speaker, George Bush spoke at an event held by the GW College Republicans, and America’s favorite African-American T.V. mom, Phylicia Rashad, works out in HelWell. With GW’s urban location and close proximity to the White House, there is no telling when President Obama will show up to a deliver a speech as he did multiple times this past academic year. The George Washington University simply cannot be compared to other universities nationwide. So when someone asks you where you go you can tell them more than just “GW”. Being a GW student is an accomplishment in itself, and this fall you’ll only set yourself up for more opportunities to come. Welcome to G-Dub.
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OUR NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR: BARACK OBAMA By Tyler Lackey
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hether you agree with President Barack Obama’s political agenda or not, there is no doubt that Obama has been one of the coolest presidents to set up camp in the Oval Office. He brings a type of finesse to the District that, for our generation, has translated into political “swag.” It is his ability to switch from the man that handles big government issues, like the Libyan crisis, to the man that out-shoots an entire basketball team that makes him such a dynamic Commander-in-Chief. And as his first term as president comes to a close, the ACE would like to recognize President Obama, the first black President, by revisiting some of his funniest, personable and swagged moments since being sworn into office. A more recent moment that will probably live forever in all of our minds is President Obama’s dramatic walk after announcing the US’s invasion of Bin Laden’s compound and subsequently the death of America’s most infamous terrorist. Not only was our President commended during his speech by millions worldwide via Facebook and Twitter, his walk from the podium alone sparked new trending topics and “like” pages on Facebook just moments after it happened. For all those who doubted and criticized, there was no denying his swag after that address and certainly after that walk. Nonetheless, being President is a serious job. The political spotlight is full of outside critics. Especially for Obama and all the talk about his birth certificate, everybody seems to have an opinion. I think it is safe to say that he handled it well, given that at the state dinner, he jokingly showed a clip from the Lion King, saying that it was the documented video of his birth. It was a side of the President that not many people had seen, but definitely enjoyed. Obama continued to shock and entertain the nation when he began throwing puns at Donald Trump, who essentially reignited the controversy over our President’s birth certificate. “I know that he has taken some flak lately, but nobody is prouder to put this birth certificate matter to rest than ‘The Donald’,” said the President, “and that’s because he can finally get back to focusing on the issues that matter, like: did we fake the moon landing? What really happened in Roswell? And where are Biggie and Tupac?” Probably not one of Obama’s proudest moment, but still one of his funniest, was when cameras caught the President outside in
the yard wielding a light saber. It still has not been confirmed whether the President is the lost Jedi, but reports say that congress will think twice when it comes to presidential matters because the force is strong in Barack. It is safe to say no one was prepared for the moment that the President revealed his notable cat-like reflexes when he caught a fly between two fingers during an interview. It was more so his comments afterwards that had most people laughing, “That was pretty impressive wasn’t it? I got that sucker.” On a more serious note, the Head of State’s most notable achievement is one that most people could never fathom, including some of the great presidents of our past. Not even completing his second year in office, President Obama was honored for his work in moving towards a nuclear weapons free world with a Nobel Peace Prize, making him only the third President to receive the award while in office.
“For all those who doubted and criticized, there was no denying his swag after that [Bin Laden] address and certainly after that walk.”
Aside from his jokes and “swag” walk, our President’s coolest moments are directly tied to the opportunities he has worked hard to give to others. By appointing Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, he made history yet again by appointing the first Latina to serve on the esteemed bench. He has also afforded more equal opportunity regimens through laws and acts like the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal that allowed gay soldiers to serve openly. With the Matthew Shephard Act, he helped expand the definition of hate crimes to include gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. President Obama has become notorious for giving us all some great laughs and some aweinspiring moments, but none of that overshadows his competence, or intelligence. It is for his achievements, his charismatic nature, and his swag that the ACE recognizes a revolutionary man, Barack Hussein Obama.
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With well over 10,000 students and faculty here at GW, we had to take the time to make sure you get to know these thirteen. I think my favorite moments have been the pranks we have all pulled on each other. We always call them “pranks of love” so everyone understands that these shouldn’t be mean spirited. For instance, I recently “Chipotle’d” a colleagues office by wrapping everything in her office in aluminum foil. We also have a tradition that every time we have a balloon arch at an event that it ends up in someone’s office that day. The best prank on me so far was when my entire office was filled with balloons from floor to ceiling and my door was blocked with over 500 cups filled with water. The lesson for me with these types of pranks is that while we work hard and do important things, we always have to remember that we work at a University and that life should still be fun. Especially when times are stressful, we need to take time to laugh.
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Freshman Memory: I ran to the White House on Election Night, was able to attend Obama’s Inauguration, and experience the excitement of living in Washington DC. From day one I knew GWU was going to be my new home. I loved all of my classes, was focused on my academics, and at the same time was able to enjoy my social life. I earned a 4.0 my freshman year proving to my Mom that I could be both involved on campus and maintain a good GPA.
CourtnayOddman Major: Communications Organizations: President of Colonial Army Student Association, Colonial Cabinet 2011, GW House Staff, and GPS Guide
Freshman Memory: One of my friends vomited on me in a cab on the way back from the club.
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Major: Finance Organizations: Co-President of MBSA, Education Chair of BMI, Director of Finance for the District Youth Empowerment Program
The opportunity we have to join a great university is also a responsibility. Our presence here gives hope to others that our academic and career goals are not just selfserving, but that we have a vision to serve and lead with courage and conviction. You are here, we are here, because we have gifts and talents (and the good fortune) to develop these strengths in this institution of higher learning for the common good. Welcome to your new home! Make the best use of your time here. Be thoughtful, wise and caring and remember to whom much is given, much is required. I wish you great success.
Terri Reed Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion
Freshman Memory: Visiting the White House with my MSSC family to watch both President Barack Obama and Felipe Calderón, President of Mexico, speak. Most people with a background like mine never even make it to college. Visiting the White House? That’s a dream that I never thought would be possible when I was growing up.
Alex Veliz
Major: Business Administration Organizations: OLAS, Black Student Union, Philippine Cultural Society, Chinese American Student Association, Japanese American Student Association, and MSSC Media Team
Advice: Don’t be afraid to try new things! Take advantage of everything GW and D.C. have to offer. Check out every student organization, internship opportunity, or political event. It’s what makes GW such a great school, and it will make your time here even better.
Russell Berger Major: Finance Organizations: Pi Kappa Alpha, GPS Guide
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Advice: Surround yourselves with individuals (peers, professors, coworkers, family) that will contribute to your academic, emotional, personal, and spiritual growth.
Mario Grant President of Black Student Union
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Advice: Explore all of DC/ Foggy Bottom is nice but U-Street and Adams Morgan are more fun and have some really good Restaurants.
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Freshman memory: Standing on the mall with my friends witnessing the end of the Bush presidency and the inauguration of President Obama.
Ted Costigan Vice President of Student Association
Samantha Free Treasurer of Student Theatre Council
Along with the listed individuals, be sure to visit the Multi-Cultural Student Services Center and meet a host of great faculty members including Michael Tapscott, George Rice, Eric Gutierrez, and Mrs. Harbinder Sohi.
Advice: “Play hard, Work harder.” Though a huge part of college is partying and having fun, the main reason why we’re here is to receive an adequate education. Don’t be that person who partied all freshman year, and now bums around because their scholarship was taken away due to a horrible GPA.
Olayemi Otun
Major: Anthropology Minor: Public Health Organizations: Co-President of Black Women’s Forum, Treasurer of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., African Students Association, and Black Students’ Union
Freshman Year Memory: Snowmaggedon- I’ve never seen so much snow on the ground before in my life, yet my friends and I still went to parties, to the monuments, a lot of memories happened during that week of craziness. Oh and not to mention that we didn’t have class for an entire week. I definitely wasn’t mad at that!
Finora Franck
Major: International Affairs, Concentration in Development Studies Minor: Music Organizations: GW University Singers, GW Music Program, GW Sirens (A Cappella)
Advice to Freshman: Each one of you comes to GW with a clean slate and a whole new city, take advantage of every opportunity for leadership even though you might not have the experience to qualify you for it (that comes with time). The most successful and happy people in this world are those who make their own future and remember to live a life serving their community and our world in whatever they choose to do.
John Richardson
Major: Business Administration Organizations: President of Student Association
Advice: Don’t take yourself too seriously. Everyone wants to get that prestigious lobbying firm internship and Capitol Hill assignment, and that’s ok. But, make it a priority to also join a club and/or get involved in student life here at GW. I promise, you’ll get just as much work/professional experience and make just as many usable connections; plus, a great group of friends!
Abby Bergren
Major: Political Science Minor: Music Organizations: Vice-President of GW College Democrats. Treasurer of GW Bands
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INTERVIEW WITH MIKE LONERGAN – NEW MEN’S HEAD BASKEBALL COACH By Nkwa Asonye
Nkwa Asonye: You talked about GW being your dream job; what is it you’d like to get most out of it? Coach Lonergan: Really, I’d like to build on the past traditions that they’ve had here. This isn’t a program that hasn’t had a lot of success; they’ve had great success. I’d really like to get more exposure, get more TV games, and maybe get some more local recruits. The best thing about this position is that you can recruit locally, nationally, and internationally. With the success that they’ve had in the past with international players and just being in the nation’s capital and the makeup of the student body here. I’m going to rely more on [students] and try to find out more about what made [regular students], not just studentathletes, come here. NA: You’ve been regarded as one of the better gameplanning coaches in the game and you’ve got trips to the [Division I] NCAA Tournament and a Division III National Championship with Catholic University. What can you bring from that for game-day planning? CL: (laughs) Well, I think I’m a pretty good recruiter too, but people like to label me as an Xs-and-Os guy. I just feel like I’ve always had a great staff. I’ve had great assistants wherever, and I think those guys have done a great job developing players. So many things go into it, and sometimes you get a lot of credit and too much blame as a head coach, but to me, it’s all about the players and putting them in a position to win.
NA: How are your local roots going to help you connect with the fans? CL: I think it’s going to have to be the student body with Colonial Army, fraternities and sororities, whatever, we really have to get the students up. We also have to reach out to local alumni. We want it to be really tough for opponents because when the crowds were here, it was definitely a really difficult place to play. NA: I know you’ve probably gotten this question already, but what are your expectations for the season? CL: I really just want to improve. It’s going to take a little while to implement our system offensively and defensively. In the fall, we’ve got a lot of work to do. Hopefully, because there are a lot of experienced players here, they’ll adapt quickly but there’ll definitely be some growing pains. If we can stay healthy and really get everybody on board, I hope in February, we’ll be a lot better than we’ll be in October.
2010-11 By The Numbers Baseball Record: 19-36 (9-15 A10)
Women’s Soccer Record: 9-9 (3-6 A10)
Men’s Basketball Record: 17-14 (10-6 A10)
Men’s Swimming Postseason:
Women’s Basketball Record: 8-21 (3-11 A10)
Women’s Swimming Postseason:
Conference standing: 11th
Conference standing: Tied for 4th
Conference standing: Tied for 11th
Men’s Cross Country Postseason: A10 championship – 11th
Women’s Cross Country Postseason: A10 championship – 11th
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A10 championship– 6th
Men’s Soccer Record: 3-15 (1-8 A10) Conference standing: 14th
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Conference standing: 11th
A10 Championship – 4th of 7
A10 Championship - 8th of 10
Men’s Tennis Last year’s record: 15-9 (6-0 A10) Conference standing: 1st Won A10 Championship NCAA
Women’s Tennis Record: 15-8 (4-4 A10) Conference standing: 4th
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AVOIDING THE “FRESHMAN FIFTEEN” By Janel Coleman
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or many, college is the first time that students are living without home cooked meals. Weight gain can be the result of late night snacking, stress, lack of exercise, and increased alcohol consumption. The Freshman 15 does not have to be a part of your college experience, it can be avoided. Karen M. Carter, a holistic health counselor, says, “With everything else you need a sense of awareness, which comes first from the home.” Your parents or guardians who prepared meals for you throughout your life helped to define your view on nutrition. Even if you started out with a great foundation, the significant change of being in a college environment can negatively impact everything you learned throughout the years. Carter makes a great point when she states, people are not aware of what they eat “how often, how much and how late.” Freshman do not have the luxury of having access to their own full kitchens like the majority of other GW students. There is a large possibility that most meals and snacks will be bought outside of the dorm and will not include healthy portions of vegetables, fruits, lean meats and whole grains. The lack of healthy options for late night meals only adds to this problem. When students have to stay up late to write a paper or study, they are likely to order pizza or wings, because the reality is nothing else is open. In addition, busy schedules can prevent students from going to the gym and maintaining a regular exercise regimen. It may seem that “The Freshman 15” is seemingly unavoidable, but we’ve provided you with quick and easy tips to do just that:
1. Be aware of what you are eating during the day you have more control over your dining options. Choose healthier snacks and meals when they are made available. 2. Find healthy, portable snacks keeping these with you will prevent you from buying unhealthy food when you are pressed for time or late at night. 3. Minimize intake of sugary drinks remember high sugar intake can potentially lead to diabetes. 4. Add an exercise regimen into your schedule sign up for an exercise class at HelWel with some friends or jog to the monuments when you finish you’re homework. 5. Spend your GWorld money wisely try Campus Fresh or Pita Pit for healthier and delicious options and give J Street Café a chance rather than heading to Wendy’s.
If significant weight gain does occur, go about losing it in healthy ways such as exercising and changing eating habits. Fad diets have proven little success. Carter suggests, instead of completely eliminating foods you like that may not be healthy make sure they are balanced with healthier options mentioned earlier. We need to make sure that if we did learn healthy eating habits before college that we continue to follow those while we are here. Friends can even learn from each other and that way Freshman 15 can be prevented.
Visit www.allrecipes.com or www.cookinglight.com for easy, healthy recipes. You can buy the ingredients with your Colonial Cash at Safeway or Trader Joe’s and cook something up in your community kitchen with friends.
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“FRESHMAN” ARTISTS By Malcolm Bouzi
You’re not the only ones fairly new to the game this fall, we’ve provided you with a review of some artists on the come-up but be sure to do a little research of your own and check out these young stars.
J. Cole
Although J. Cole has been in the game since ‘07, he has definitely been getting a lot more shine since he got signed by Roc Nation in 2010. Recently nominated for Best New Artist by BET, J. Cole is an artist on the come up. This is something he seemingly predicted with his first mixtape entitled “The Come Up.” He has been featured on songs by Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica (also recently signed by the Roc), Mos Def, and Kanye West. His recent single, “Return of Simba”, makes a clear statement that he is ready to fight for the hip-hop crown. Look for his debut album this year.
Big Sean
Big Sean is another rap artist who has been in the game for a few years but finally stepped from the underground hip hop scene to the limelight. This G.O.O.D. Music representative has been living in Kanye’s shadow a little bit, but now seems ready to really make a name for himself and leave his own legacy in the music industry. His Finally Famous mixtapes have shown off his talents, and their releases have built up to his new album finally coming out on June 28th.
Frank Ocean
Odd Future member, Frank Ocean, has written songs for the likes of John Legend, Justin Beiber, and Beyonce. His versatility and creativity with R&B is apparent with his work on his critically acclaimed first mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra. He has brought a fresh perspective to R&B that has excited the ears of many across the nation. Nostalgia, Ultra. is sure to be on many playlists this summer, with Frank’s future releases being highly anticipated.
Gonjasufi
Gonjasufi’s 2010 debut album, A Sufi and a Killer, inducted a new type of animal into the hip hop game. A mixture of rap and lo-fi, this experimental must be heard to be believed. Gonjasufi’s distinct raspy voice tears through the beats of Flying Lotus’ understudy, The Gaslamp Killer. These two come together and push the boundaries of vocal work.
Quadron
Quadron is an R&B/Soul duo from Denmark that garnered attention with their 2010 self-titled release. A beautifully crafted piece of work, with Coco’s vocals flowing effortlessly over Robin’s beats. They have released music videos for many songs on the album that show off their creativity and overall their love for what they do. They have continued to impress their fans with releases like their “Baby Be Mine” Michael Jackson cover that managed to make the timeless song sound new and fresh. These two are sure to keep the good music coming with whatever they have in store for the future and should not be slept on.
The Weeknd
The Weeknd’s 2011 mixtape, House of Balloons, spread through blogs like wildfire and continues to reach the iPod’s of most college students. A very mysterious person, at first it wasn’t clear if The Weeknd was a group or a solo artist. Along with Frank Ocean, he is seen as someone who is bringing a fresh perspective to R&B with a more experimental approach. This is evident with songs like “The Party & the After Party” and “Loft Music” where he flips samples of tracks from indie rock band Beach House. The subject matter also helped spur the popularity of the mixtape with lines like “drinking Alize with our cereal for breakfast” and “she’ll prolly OD before I show her to momma.” With two more mixtapes scheduled to come out this year, there are many who are excited to see what he does next.
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Don’t see your favorite artists on this list? No worries, register yourself on www.songkick.com and you can be the first to know about concerts near you. You officially go to school in our nation’s capitol, celebrity appearances and performances are nearly unavoidable.
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THE BIG GREAT LIST OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS The George Washington University is one that values academic excellence as well as student involvement in extracurricular activities. So we’ve categorized and listed numerous student-run organizations that you could not only join, but perhaps find and explore your passion outside of your lecture halls and labs during your freshman year.
Cultural
African Student Association Arab Student Association Asian Student Alliance Black Student Union Brazilian Club Ethiopian Student Association GW French Club GW German Club GW Portuguese Culture Club The Hawaii Club Korean Student Association Muslim Students Association P.E.A.C.E. The Philippine Cultural Society The Russian Bazaar
Performing Arts
Balance: The GW Ballet Group Capital Funk Colonial Comedy Emocapella Generic Theatre Company GW Band GW Bhangra The GW Pitches GW Raas GW Shakespeare Company GW Troubadoors The GW Vibes The Sirens Student Theatre Council [insert here]
Service
Active Minds Best Buddies Books for Africa Buzzing For Change Charity Water Colonial Donors Colonials For Life Engineers Without Borders Givology at GW GW Alternative Breaks Program GW Habitat for Humanity GW Students for Fair Trade The Jackie Robinson Society The Pink Ribbon Up ‘til Dawn
Academic
La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Mu Sigma Upsilon Omega Psi Phi Phi Sigma Sigma Pi Delta Psi Pi Kappa Alpha Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Chi Sigma Lambda Upsilon/ Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sigma Psi Zeta Zeta Phi Beta Tau Kappa Epsilon
Religious
Bowling Club Club Basketball Club Tennis Equestrian Team G.W. Friday Game Night The GWU Hacky Sack Club The GWU Pokemon Club GW Anime Society GW Ballroom GW Cigar Smoker’s Forum GW Club Swimming GW Cycling Team GW Fencing GW Ice Hockey GW Men’s Club Soccer GW Official Quidditch League GW Quiz Team GW Sailing GW Scrabble Club GW Women’s Rugby Football Club GWRoadrunners GWU Weightlifting Club Humans Versus Zombies J Street Hooligans Stitch ‘n Bitch Taekwondo Club
Anthropology Society Communication Scholars Finance and Investment Club GSPM Student Association GW Global Zero GW Mock Trial GW Research Organization GW Sports Marketing Association GWU Robotics Group Health Science Student Council Liberty Society National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Alpha Athletes in Action Buddha Nature The Canterbury Club GW Interfaith Action GW Knights of Columbus GWU Chinese Bible Study Inter-varsity Christian Fellowship Korean Bible Study
Political
Allied In Pride College Democrats GW Acting Politically for Israel GW College Republicans GW NAACP GW NORML The GW Young America Foundation International Affairs Society Progressive Student Union
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Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Nu Omega Alpha Phi Alpha Chi Omega Delta Gamma Delta Sigma Theta Iota Nu Delta Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Phi Lambda Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/ Lambda Pi Chi
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GotGWorld?
As a freshman you will be allotted $1,700 in Colonial Cash and Sodexo Dining Dollars on your GWorld card each semester, making you among the richest and most well-fed students at GW. Though this may sound like a great deal, you will most likely be hassled by upperclassmen for a free meal and you may get sick of the dining options offered in J Street. We have yet to find a cure for the latter, but this list of Colonial Cash retail partners should rid you of the former.
5th Avenue Bagels and Deli 7-11 Agua Ardiente Restaurant Aroma Restaurant Au Bon Pain Bambu Sushi Bar Bertucci’s Bubbles Salon Cafe Romeo Campus Fresh Capitol Grounds Carvings Charlie Chiangs Chipotle Cone E. Island Crepeaway CVS Pharmacy DCSnacks.com Domino’s Pizza Dunkin Donuts Esteem Cleaners Eurospa Foggy Bottom Grocery
Freshens Froggy Bottom Pub G-Dub Java G.W. Delicatessen Gallery Cafe Gallery Market GW Bookstore Haagen-Dazs HippoVideo.com J Street Cafe Johnny Rocket’s Juice Zone Lindy’s Red Lion and Bon Apetite Manny & Olgas Mehran Restaurant One Fish Two Fish Panda Cafe Pangea Artisan Market and Cafe Papa John’s Pizza Paper Moon Italian Ristorante Pita Pit Pizza Movers Potbelly’s
Pro Euro Hair Design Quizno’s Rumi Restaurant Safeway Food Stores Snap: Crepes and Bubbletea Soapy Joe’s Laundry Service Soho Cafe Star Nails Starbucks Subway TGI Fridays Thai Coast Thai Place The Brown Bag The Burro The Hippodrome Ticketmaster Tonic at Quigley’s Tresses Salon Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop Wasabi Sushi Washington Deli Wingo’s
FRESHMAN FAQ’S By Lenworth James
How strict is this school on drinking?
George Washington is very liberal when it comes to drinking. They are more focused on changing the alcohol culture than the actual consumption of it. If you are under 21 and get caught with alcohol at this school you will probably get a warning. As long as you don’t over do it and don’t run the streets like a drunken slob.
Can I party and maintain my GPA?
Yes, you can party and maintain your GPA if you plan everything out. Set a schedule of when you will study and make sure you stick to that schedule. Make the sacrifices to study hard during the week so you can party hard on weekends. Also, being at a party and knowing that your work is done is much more fun than dancing with someone knowing you should be writing your 12-page paper due in two days.
Should I hold on to my high school boyfriend/girlfriend while in college?
This question is asked every year and there are two sides to the story. I have seen instances where it worked, but I have seen more instances where this has failed. Trust and distance are both huge factors in regards to this, but I say hold on as long as
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you can because college relationships are very tricky and not stable. If you have stability with someone from high school, why break it up for a short-term fling with someone in college?
How can I meet and get to know upperclassmen on campus?
Go to events on campus, such as Welcome Week. The MSSC hosts a slew of events the first couple weeks of school so freshman can get to know upperclassmen in a chill environment. The Block party is the best event for that. Everyone is pretty much friendly, so be friendly and say hi. Upperclassmen aren’t too cocky that they wouldn’t say hi back.
Where can I find a job?
The career center is the first place you should go to find a job. I would also say go to the MSSC, the staff there can either offer you a job or they could introduce you to someone who is hiring. They’re especially helpful because they’ve either been here for years or they once attended GW. If you aren’t looking for the on-campus job, M street is the place to go. There are plenty of stores to choose from, and all these retail stores give huge discounts.
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SHOP IN THE DISTRICT By Jenna Price
Friendship Heights
Looking for a more upscale shopping experience? Friendship Heights offers you the best selection of your favorite stores in one location including: Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Ave., Nordstrom Rack, Loehmann’s, Lord & Taylor, and many more
Georgetown
The Georgetown shopping district brings together a variety of retailers, being only six blocks from campus, you’re bound to head back to campus with a few new purchases from Intermix, Cusp, Sephora, Wink, Urban Outfitters, Rugby, American Apparel, Betsey Johnson, Madewell, The Levi’s Store, or True Religion.
Metro Center
Arguably the mecca of your favorite chain stores, this shopping district is known for it’s expansive stores so be sure to hop on the metro for three stops and venture through the three-story Forever 21 or one of the nicest H&M’s in the DMV. Along with a Zara, Urban Outfitters, and a Macy’s, Metro Center will leave you far from dissappointed when looking for a few, affordable buys.
Pentagon City Mall
If you find yourself missing the indoor mall experience with cheap, traditional food courts and free adolescent excitement, Pentagon City is your place. Although it is a trek, you can’t discount the Carol’s Daughter, Club Monaco, Hollister, Nordstrom, Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, J. Crew, and Express that Pentagon City has to offer.
STUDY IN THE DISTRICT We’ve given you organizations to join, hot spots to spend your Colonial Cash, and the best places in DC to shop, but you did come to GW to earn a degree eventually and you’ll find out soon enough that Gelman Library can get overly crowded and depressing come midterms. Here’s a list of great places to study...all throughout the District.
The National Mall
The weather in D.C. can be absolutely amazing, bring a few books and enjoy it.
open late 7 days a week and all night on Fridays and Saturdays. The cafe features a bookstore and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at an affordable price making it a prime close-to-campus study spot.
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Starbucks
The Vern receives such harsh judgement from all Foggy Bottom dwellers but you’d be a fool to miss out on the free popcorn, pizza, and PB&J sandwiches offered during finals.
Tryst Coffee House
Open until 12 a.m. every night, this coffee house is located on 18th St. in the Adams Morgan neighborhood and features free wi-fi along with free live music some nights. Perhaps you need to escape GW’s campus? Tryst is a great place to study and a great place for a study break when the local bands set up.
Busboys and Poets
Known as a community gathering place where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted. This restaurant/ cafe/venue promises to feed your mind, body, and soul and with that offers a great study place off campus and immersed in the city.
KramerBooks & Afterwords
A cafe that has been deemed a cultural landmark in D.C. located on Connecticut Avenue just above Dupont Circle is
You can never go wrong with a tall chai latte or grande caramel macchiato from Gelman’s Starbucks, now open 24 hours during the weekdays. When Gelman is full, head downstairs, grab your favorite coffee drink and take a seat. If you can get work done despite a little noise and tempting aromas of freshly brewed coffee, then Starbucks will most likely be your home away from home.
Politics and Prose
An independent bookstore and coffeehouse which was founded just 25 years ago has become recognized nationally and visited by various authors and politicians such as Jimmy Carter who hosted a book signing just last November. The store features unusual books and hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Although a bit far from campus, a study trip to Politics and Prose is sure to be more than just academically rewarding.
Panera
Dupont Circle is home to a variety of cafes and restaurants, including a newly opened Panera that features a spacious lower level perfect for study groups or solo sessions. Nothing beats a cheap panini and free wifi.
These are just a few alternate places to study around D.C., but you can’t forget the places on campus that are less frequently visited by GW students such as The Fish Bowl, the various floors of the Marvin Center, the Thurston Study Lounge Basement, Pelham Commons on the Vern, and other community rooms located in every residential hall.
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-Get to know Manouc h and his hot dogs. -Eat at Ben’s Chili Bowl. -Get a cupcake from Georgetown. -Visit the memorials after hours. -Check out Eastern Market. -Kayak on the Potomac. -Catch a free show at The Kennedy Center. -Climb to the top of the Washington -Bowl in the Marvin Center Hippodrome. Monument. -Stay in DC for a summer. -Visit the DC National Zoo. -Go to the MSSC Block Party. -Visit all of the DC area universities. -Pull an all-nighter, or five. -Be late for class due to Obama’s motorcade. -Participate in Freshman Day of Service. -Visit the Cherry Blossom festival in the Spring. -Run for a Student Association position. -Convince your Professor to hold class in -Visit the “Exorcist” steps in Georgetown. U-Yard -Go watch the Drag Race in Dupont Circle. -Join a student organization, or start one. -Eat from one of the many food trucks -Swim at the Vern pool and walk to that visit campus. Jettie’s for ice cream. -Go to “all-you-can-eat” Sunday Brunch -Dance with Big George at a basketball game. on the Vern. -Attend Midnight Breakfast during fall -Chill in Kogan Plaza on a sunny day. semester finals in J Street. -Spend a night out in Adam’s Morgan -Study on the Lincoln Memorial steps. -Visit Busboys&Poets and Eatonville. -Write an article for the ACE.
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