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GW’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of HALF Service

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Oh GW. . . I first must apologize for two things. . .
1. I personally was on the roll to attend this event but due to unforeseen events with my job I could not make it (no I did not have the day off)
2. I am somewhat harsh on GW because I am $100,000 in debt to them so I feel like I am entitled to be harsh

On any given day I hear statements around foggy bottom on the GW campus like the following
“Oh my gosh I only have $10,000 in my checking account”
“Hi Mom, I totally rode the Metro today to the mall and it wasn’t even scary”
“The money on my GWorld Card [student ID card] is not really money it is like fake money that I can buy stuff with”
“That Coach Purse is soooo last season”
“I just got back from my parents Beach House”
I have NEVER in my entire life heard these kind of statements until I entered this area. Ok, Ok I know I know- welcome to GW. It is not so much having the money that bothers me it is the sense of entitlement and the way I see the majority again the MAJORITY of the UNDERGRADUATE students treating each other and GW staff as a whole.

Picture it Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2009 GW kids are BUSSED (the irony) to Anacostia an area that I am sure many were unaware that there are other quadrants in the District besides NW/foggy bottom style DC to paint Anacostia High School.

Here is a little something from the Hatchet Newspaper:

Day of Service Draws Hundreds: Students Help out in Anacostia, 1/22/09

. . . GW students could be found all over the school, from the classrooms they were painting in robin’s egg blue, to the bathrooms that were missing most of their sinks. West said one of the reasons they chose to paint the classrooms in bright colors is the connection between higher test scores and color in schools.

Isn’t that nice. . . . helping the kids in the “hood” WELL GUESS WHAT??!!!
For now you will have to trust me until I can get there myself, but a friend who was at Anacostia HS last week told me that when he was in one of the classrooms he thought to himself. . .
“why are the walls two different colors and half painted?” and I nearly fell out of my chair!!! They volunteers apparently didn’t finish the painting and when the time limit ran out. . . and now the school has rooms that are HALF PAINTED.

AGAIN GW, you get a DEPLORABLE rating from me. . . so I will look into how we can get some volunteers back there or hell I love painting I can take my crew and head back.

This post To Be Continued. . .

GW’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of HALF Service

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Oh GW. . . I first must apologize for two things. . .
1. I personally was on the roll to attend this event but due to unforeseen events with my job I could not make it (no I did not have the day off)
2. I am somewhat harsh on GW because I am $100,000 in debt to them so I feel like I am entitled to be harsh

On any given day I hear statements around foggy bottom on the GW campus like the following
“Oh my gosh I only have $10,000 in my checking account”
“Hi Mom, I totally rode the Metro today to the mall and it wasn’t even scary”
“The money on my GWorld Card [student ID card] is not really money it is like fake money that I can buy stuff with”
“That Coach Purse is soooo last season”
“I just got back from my parents Beach House”
I have NEVER in my entire life heard these kind of statements until I entered this area. Ok, Ok I know I know- welcome to GW. It is not so much having the money that bothers me it is the sense of entitlement and the way I see the majority again the MAJORITY of the UNDERGRADUATE students treating each other and GW staff as a whole.

Picture it Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2009 GW kids are BUSSED (the irony) to Anacostia an area that I am sure many were unaware that there are other quadrants in the District besides NW/foggy bottom style DC to paint Anacostia High School.

Here is a little something from the Hatchet Newspaper:

Day of Service Draws Hundreds: Students Help out in Anacostia, 1/22/09

. . . GW students could be found all over the school, from the classrooms they were painting in robin’s egg blue, to the bathrooms that were missing most of their sinks. West said one of the reasons they chose to paint the classrooms in bright colors is the connection between higher test scores and color in schools.

Isn’t that nice. . . . helping the kids in the “hood” WELL GUESS WHAT??!!!
For now you will have to trust me until I can get there myself, but a friend who was at Anacostia HS last week told me that when he was in one of the classrooms he thought to himself. . .
“why are the walls two different colors and half painted?” and I nearly fell out of my chair!!! They volunteers apparently didn’t finish the painting and when the time limit ran out. . . and now the school has rooms that are HALF PAINTED.

AGAIN GW, you get a DEPLORABLE rating from me. . . so I will look into how we can get some volunteers back there or hell I love painting I can take my crew and head back.

This post To Be Continued. . .

To Arm or Not?

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A couple weeks ago the Foggy Bottom Grocery Store on the George Washington University campus was robbed at gunpoint, the perpetrator made off with $500 cash. . .
Thank goodness no one was hurt!!!!
I think the thing that concerns me the most about this incident is that it was almost like no one in this area thought that someone with a gun was “allowed” to make their way over to “this” area.
After the incident there has been a buzz on campus about “arming” the George Washington University Police. . . of course as a student of public health my friends and I have been discussing the idea and hands down the answer is NO WAY. You may draw you own conclusions by the following crime logs:

Reported October 23, 2008 GW Hatchet
Theft
10/15/08 – Lerner Health and Wellness Center – case closed
A student told University Police Department officers that he locked his belongings in a locker and some of his property had disappeared when he returned. The officers checked other lockers for his property and found his duffel bag, but not his wallet or cash. No suspects or witnesses.Assault
10/16/08 – Thurston Hall – 1:15 a.m. – case closed
Two friends, one male and one female, got into an argument before one of the individuals physically grabbed the other. Referred to Student Judicial Services.
Liquor Law Violation
10/16/08 – Thurston Hall – 4:09 a.m. – case closed
UPD officers noticed an individual walking into Thurston who was visibly intoxicated. The person was not affiliated with the University but was being escorted by a GW student. The individual was transported to the GW Hospital. Individual barred from campus.
Destruction
10/16/08 -Academic Center garage – 10:13 a.m. – open case
An individual broke the entrance gate arm going into the garage. UPD is investigating the incident using security camera footage. Case open.
Drug Law Violation
10/18/08 – Ivory Tower – 1 a.m. – case closed
While on patrol in Ivory Tower, a UPD officer smelled marijuana in the hallway. After identifying the room, the officer called the community director who conducted an administrative search. Six students were present and 3.9 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia were confiscated. Referred to SJS.

District of Columbia, Metropolitan Police Department 7th District Summary of Crime October 17,18,19 2008
BURGLARY I 100 B/O Elmira St SW 10/17, 548am
 Citizen reports that while she slept, a black male forced entry to her home. The suspect was still on scene upon MPD’s arrival and was placed under arrest.
THEFT I – STOLEN AUTO 3100 B/O MLK Jr Ave SE 10/17, 800am
Citizen reports that his/her vehicle was stolen by unknown person(s). Taken was a green 1999 Chrysler 300.
ADW- GUN 3300 B/O 13th St SE 10/18, 315pm
Citizen reports while walking through the alley, two black males approached and began shooting. Citizen sustained a gunshot wound to the right thigh.
ROBBERY- GUN 3200 B/O 10th Pl SE 10/19, 1155pm
Two citizens report that two black males approached, produced handguns and stole property from their pockets.
ROBBERY- GUN 600 B/O Alabama Ave SE 10/19, 1000pm
Citizens reports that a black male approached and produced a handgun. Citizen reports that the suspect struck him with the gun and stole property from his pockets.
THEFT I – STOLEN AUTO 4700 B/O MLK Jr Ave SW 10/18, 200pm to 10/19, 100am
Citizen reports that his/her vehicle was stolen by unknown person(s). Taken was a black 1990 Toyota Camry.

GW University Police Training:
Certification Training


  • Defensive Driving
  • Defensive Tactics
  • OCAT (Pepper Spray)
  • PR-24 Baton
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area Campus Public Safety Institute (Eight weeks of Academy training)
    		•

    District of Columbia, Metropolitan Police Department
    Academy training for recruit officers lasts for 28 weeks. During the first month, recruit officers live on site at the Academy (excluding weekends). MPD recruit officers complete a full program of physical endurance training, classroom training, and firearms training to prepare them for the challenges of being a police officer. The subjects covered include laws of arrest, search and seizure, criminal law, traffic regulations, human relations, community policing, and ethics. In addition, recruit officers receive skills training in firearms, operation of emergency police vehicles, self-defense, advanced first aid, and much more. MPD officers serve an 18-month probationary period, which includes the 28 weeks spent in the Metropolitan Police Academy.

    Basically. . . the typical crime on the George Washington University Campus does not require that of a gun on campus- and I really do believe in this case LESS IS MORE . . . furthermore on any given day there are handfuls of MPD cops . . . one officer told me once “Your area has the most officers in the District because so many jurisdictions are covered. . . ” Personally I can think of ONE University Police Officer that I could trust with a gun, and until then I will risk it with my pepper spray, my defense training, and all jokes aside my street sense.

    To Arm or Not?

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    A couple weeks ago the Foggy Bottom Grocery Store on the George Washington University campus was robbed at gunpoint, the perpetrator made off with $500 cash. . .
    Thank goodness no one was hurt!!!!
    I think the thing that concerns me the most about this incident is that it was almost like no one in this area thought that someone with a gun was “allowed” to make their way over to “this” area.
    After the incident there has been a buzz on campus about “arming” the George Washington University Police. . . of course as a student of public health my friends and I have been discussing the idea and hands down the answer is NO WAY. You may draw you own conclusions by the following crime logs:

    Reported October 23, 2008 GW Hatchet
    Theft
    10/15/08 – Lerner Health and Wellness Center – case closed
    A student told University Police Department officers that he locked his belongings in a locker and some of his property had disappeared when he returned. The officers checked other lockers for his property and found his duffel bag, but not his wallet or cash. No suspects or witnesses.Assault
    10/16/08 – Thurston Hall – 1:15 a.m. – case closed
    Two friends, one male and one female, got into an argument before one of the individuals physically grabbed the other. Referred to Student Judicial Services.
    Liquor Law Violation
    10/16/08 – Thurston Hall – 4:09 a.m. – case closed
    UPD officers noticed an individual walking into Thurston who was visibly intoxicated. The person was not affiliated with the University but was being escorted by a GW student. The individual was transported to the GW Hospital. Individual barred from campus.
    Destruction
    10/16/08 -Academic Center garage – 10:13 a.m. – open case
    An individual broke the entrance gate arm going into the garage. UPD is investigating the incident using security camera footage. Case open.
    Drug Law Violation
    10/18/08 – Ivory Tower – 1 a.m. – case closed
    While on patrol in Ivory Tower, a UPD officer smelled marijuana in the hallway. After identifying the room, the officer called the community director who conducted an administrative search. Six students were present and 3.9 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia were confiscated. Referred to SJS.

    District of Columbia, Metropolitan Police Department 7th District Summary of Crime October 17,18,19 2008
    BURGLARY I 100 B/O Elmira St SW 10/17, 548am
     Citizen reports that while she slept, a black male forced entry to her home. The suspect was still on scene upon MPD’s arrival and was placed under arrest.
    THEFT I – STOLEN AUTO 3100 B/O MLK Jr Ave SE 10/17, 800am
    Citizen reports that his/her vehicle was stolen by unknown person(s). Taken was a green 1999 Chrysler 300.
    ADW- GUN 3300 B/O 13th St SE 10/18, 315pm
    Citizen reports while walking through the alley, two black males approached and began shooting. Citizen sustained a gunshot wound to the right thigh.
    ROBBERY- GUN 3200 B/O 10th Pl SE 10/19, 1155pm
    Two citizens report that two black males approached, produced handguns and stole property from their pockets.
    ROBBERY- GUN 600 B/O Alabama Ave SE 10/19, 1000pm
    Citizens reports that a black male approached and produced a handgun. Citizen reports that the suspect struck him with the gun and stole property from his pockets.
    THEFT I – STOLEN AUTO 4700 B/O MLK Jr Ave SW 10/18, 200pm to 10/19, 100am
    Citizen reports that his/her vehicle was stolen by unknown person(s). Taken was a black 1990 Toyota Camry.

    GW University Police Training:
    Certification Training


  • Defensive Driving
  • Defensive Tactics
  • OCAT (Pepper Spray)
  • PR-24 Baton
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area Campus Public Safety Institute (Eight weeks of Academy training)
    		•

    District of Columbia, Metropolitan Police Department
    Academy training for recruit officers lasts for 28 weeks. During the first month, recruit officers live on site at the Academy (excluding weekends). MPD recruit officers complete a full program of physical endurance training, classroom training, and firearms training to prepare them for the challenges of being a police officer. The subjects covered include laws of arrest, search and seizure, criminal law, traffic regulations, human relations, community policing, and ethics. In addition, recruit officers receive skills training in firearms, operation of emergency police vehicles, self-defense, advanced first aid, and much more. MPD officers serve an 18-month probationary period, which includes the 28 weeks spent in the Metropolitan Police Academy.

    Basically. . . the typical crime on the George Washington University Campus does not require that of a gun on campus- and I really do believe in this case LESS IS MORE . . . furthermore on any given day there are handfuls of MPD cops . . . one officer told me once “Your area has the most officers in the District because so many jurisdictions are covered. . . ” Personally I can think of ONE University Police Officer that I could trust with a gun, and until then I will risk it with my pepper spray, my defense training, and all jokes aside my street sense.

    "You Can have Whatever you Like"

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    You never know where you will meet people that will inspire you in life and confirm that what you are doing in life is “worth it.” Chiron has been a constant reminder that good people exist in all situations of life.  I first met Chiron at my local Safeway where I was fortunate enough to experience his great customer service skills through the checkout line.  Whenever I meet someone new in life I ask them to to tell me what their life story is; I asked Chiron what his “story” was and I could have never imagined how one person would end up changing to course of my life.  It was not until we hung out a few times that Chiron shared with me stories about his childhood and youth growing up on the West Side of Chicago.  He described to me violence on the streets, violence in house, police violence as if it were an every day normal part of his life.  But that’s the thing for Chiron violence was normal in his life.  One day his mother moved him and his 9 brother and sisters to Washington, DC to get away from the violence in Chicago.

    I told him I really wanted to meet his family and I asked him on a scale of 1 to 10 how safe is your neighborhood he said “honestly?” and I said “of course!” he said, “an 11″ and that he would never let me come there. Tears welded up and I just cried and said “friends should be able to visit friends without the fear of violence.”

    He described to me his bus ride from DC to Nebraska when he left for his freshmen year of college and again the tears started to roll down my face because I thought about how the idea of coming from Utah to DC on a bus would have never even crossed my mind- ever. I have been trying to help Chiron find some options to be able to find fare back to Nebraska because as he knows Education is one of the ONLY ways “out.”

    The other day I was riding the metro and a tourist shook the hand of a solider which I thought was kind, but again the tears started and I thought to myself who shakes the hands of women, kids, mothers, fathers and young men like Chiron that have defied ALL odds? I am grateful to have shaken his hand!

    Thank you Chiron for your courage and example.

    Teen Gets a New Life in Nebraska
    by Melissa Lee/ Lincoln Journal Star
    Monday, Sep 24, 2007

    In this back-to-school story, there was no family car loaded up with dorm supplies.
    No Dad to carry a few things up the stairs.
    No promise from the new college student to come home for Labor Day.

    Chiron Hunt, a UNL freshman from Washington D.C., plays basketball with friends at the student Rec Center.

    In this week’s Long Story Short we are introduced to Chiron Hunt, a UNL freshman from Washington, D.C.
    In this story, there was only an 18-year-old boy, his mother and all the bags they could carry.

    Twenty-odd hours of bus rides from their home in Washington, D.C., to Nebraska. A delayed arrival in Omaha that left them stuck until a University of Nebraska-Lincoln journalism instructor came to get them.

    Unusual journey to campus? No doubt.

    Then again, little has come easy in Chiron Hunt’s life.

    One of nine kids reared by a single mother, Chiron always knew success would be an uphill battle.

    With no money around, home life was tough.

    So was school. Guns took more than one of Chiron’s friends, including a female basketball coach who was like a mother to his team.

    Chiron heard the guy who killed his coach thought she was somebody else.

    “Gives you something to think about.”

    He found refuge on the basketball court and in broadcasting class.

    He hoped to play ball and study journalism in college, but doubted he could afford it. Then, he says, a broadcasting teacher helped get him a scholarship to UNL.

    Chiron didn’t know much about Nebraska, 1,200 miles from home. But he knew this was his chance.

    So he packed his bags and with his mother boarded a bus.

    And you know what? He likes it here, likes the slower pace of life. He’s making friends even though it’s a funny feeling to look around your lecture hall and realize you’re the only black student around.

    He’ll try for a walk-on spot on the NU basketball team this fall. Even dreams of playing in the NBA someday.

    In fact, shooting hoops is one of his favorite things about Nebraska.

    The weather’s nice.

    You don’t hear gunshots at night.

    And there is time, lots of time, for basketball.