Women's Basketball Bozeman prepares for life at the top Monday, June 30 By his own account, Mike Bozeman has not missed a beat in adapting to his new position as head women's basketball coach.

GW alumna dies in Iraq Monday, June 30 A GW alumna who dedicated her life to humanitarian work died after a bomb blast in Sadr City, Iraq last Tuesday.

Fenty says Stevens will not be sold Thursday, June 26 The city will not sell Stevens Elementary School after it closes this summer, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty told the Foggy Bottom Association Tuesday.

Bozeman takes over women's basketball Tuesday, June 24, 4:00 p.m. GW women's basketball assistant coach Mike Bozeman was introduced as the new head coach of the program Tuesday afternoon.

Student e-mail addresses will change with switch to Gmail Sunday, June 22 All student e-mail addresses will have different domain names when GW switches to Google Mail this fall, the University announced last week.

Leaders plan for float in inaugural parade Sunday, June 22 GW may have a float in the presidential Inaugural Parade this January for the first time in almost 60 years.

Administrative shake-up restructures top University positions Sunday, June 22 Several administrative changes announced at a Board of Trustees meeting Thursday will significantly transform part of the University's executive landscape.

Robin Williams to headline Colonials Weekend Friday, June 13, 8:08 p.m. Comedian Robin Williams will be the featured entertainer at this year's Colonials Weekend, University officials announced Friday.

Best of the Crime Log Whether you are allegedly having sex with a tree or urinating in public, remember local police are always around the corner. Here are the most notable run-ins with the law from last year.

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New mascot premieres at Colonial Inauguration Sunday, June 22 Little George is no more. After cheering on GW's athletic teams for 20 years, the University replaced its aging mascot this summer.

Clinton supporters search for a new candidate When Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) conceded to Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) on June 7, GW junior and ardent Clinton supporter Daniel Boehmer had a decision to make.

Student diversity stands out in a stagnant admissions cycle School officials are reporting that the incoming freshman class is one of the most ethnically diverse ever, in a year when the University failed to become more selective.

Locals: No chains at Square 54 Several weeks after the University and developer Boston Properties broke ground on the commercial and residential complex at Square 54, community members gathered to express their goals for the project.

Trachtenberg lets loose in new book about his tenure Former University president Stephen Joel Trachtenberg was never one to hold his tongue during his tenure as GW president, but with the release of his newest book, it's clear the 71-year-old professor still has more to say.

2008 graduate named Miss D.C. Kate Marie Grinold, who graduated from GW this spring, soon swapped her mortarboard for a tiara after winning the Miss District of Columbia Pageant.

Bikers bare it all to raise awareness A group of nude bike riders took a cheeky approach to protesting this June in hopes of exposing more than just their bodies.

SASS program pairs freshmen, staffers Each member of the freshman class will be assigned to a University staff member this fall, as part of a new mentoring program designed to guide students in their social and professional lives.

Groundbreaking conflicts delay SWW construction Construction on a new wing of the School Without Walls is slated to begin this July - a year late - and a school leader cited conflicts scheduling the ceremonial groundbreaking as a major cause for the delay.

New student escaped war in Liberia Many GW students study international conflicts, but junior Morris Sheriff is escaping one.

SA releases goals for school year While many students are taking a break from GW, Student Association President Vishal Aswani is still on campus this summer, taking steps to address campaign promises and goals for his presidency.

A month by month look at last year's news In October, satirical ant-Muslim posters. In November, swastikas. In March, Clinton delivers her infamous Bosnia gaffe. In April, the Pope parades through campus. And in May, a fire in a residence hall.

At the National Press Club, three journalists analyze campaign coverage

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University receives $1 million donation for library collection, sponsored professorship Web Extra A prominent Taiwanese businessman donated $1 million to the University to create a permanent library collection focused on Taiwan and a sponsored professorship in the English department.

SuperShuttle discount available for students and faculty Web Extra Students can now travel on a national airport shuttle service at discounted rates, Student Association leaders announced last month.