On September 30, 2011, Al Qaeda official Anwar al-Awlaki was killed by a barrage of Hellfire missiles fired from a pair of predator drones in Northern Yemen’s al-Jawf province. He was 38 years old at the time. After the strike, …
Candidate Statement
The EVP has the most potential to invigorate the student body with a renewed interest in student government and achieve tangible results that enhance students’ experience. Unlike a Senator, who has voting capabilities, and the President, who has a …
It sounds like a plot element from a futuristic science fiction novel—a currency existing online and created by a shadowy figure. But Bitcoin and its enigmatic creator are real, offering an alternative to PayPal, credit cards and the U.S. dollar, …
On October 14, 2011, the GW Law Chapter of Students for a Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) took a trip to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Museum in Arlington Virginia, in what turned out to be a memorable outing.
SSDP is a …
Whether you hail from Korea, England, Pakistan, or Pumpkintown, South Carolina, you’ve made it to GW Law. Congratulations! You’re an official resident of the District of Columbia. And you will remain so for the next three-to-four years.
If you’re still feeling …
On Wednesday, Mayor Vincent Gray signed an executive order that would prohibit D.C. police and public safety officials from inquiring as to an individual’s immigration status during arrests and other operations.
“We’re not going to be instruments of federal law when …
By Blake Behnke
This is my second attempt at writing this article. The first draft deteriorated rapidly into a personal rant against the individuals attempting to capture the Republican nomination for the Presidential race.
Over the past six months I’ve been watching …
By Jonathan Foster
As we return from a winter break likely devoid of law school thought processes and class preparation, it may help the transition if we return to our foundational skills–get back to basics, if you will (no, I don’t …
Since the 1896 publication of Theodor Herzl’s Der Judenstaat, the Zionist dream has swept across the Diaspora. The flame of hope that had burned for centuries in the hearts of the exiled Jewish people was only intensified by the words …
It has been a joy representing evening students in the SBA Senate over these past two years– and we’ve accomplished a great deal! Since last Spring I helped re-launch the Evening Law Student Association (ELSA), which is a great resource …