Written by DCist Contributor Josh Kramer The Hatchet — George Washington University >>David Horowitz, organizer of Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week, spoke Thursday night at GWU. Horowitz criticized the university and for its reaction to the students who hung ironically critical posters on campus, but spent most of the talk explaining the history of the Ottoman empire and what he believes is the rise of “Islamo-fascism.” Horowitz also tried to claim that he is not a racist….

Written by DCist Contributor Sarah Stonesifer The Diamondback – University of Maryland: >> Hartwick Towers, an off-campus apartment building, was the scene of a fire on Friday, Oct. 12. The fire has come under scrutiny by both students and city officials, as the building is not equipped with sprinklers and fire alarms did not function during the fire. Students were left on their own to find alternative housing until they were let back into their…

By DCist Contributor Sarah Stonesifer The Eagle – American: >> At American University, officials decided that an official record will be kept along with possible judicial action after students receive their “second medical transport due to alcohol consumption.” So remember kids, the first case of alcohol poisoning is free. >> There was an attempted robbery in an American University dorm last Saturday, but the suspect was quickly apprehended and identified. The Hoya – Georgetown: >>…

>> University of Maryland students continue to protest on-campus housing cutbacks. Today the school’s Board of Regents met, with residents of a growing tent city looking on. [The Diamondback] >> One of the best variations on D.C.’s endless tourist season is the junior high field trip. Metroblogging DC has some tips for students and residents. >> The National, who confirmed to DCist last year that they don’t hate our city, will join Arcade Fire…

University of Maryland students in College Park are up in arms over a propoal to which would force liquor stores to close at 12 midnight seven nights a week. The stores are currently open until 2 or 2:30 a.m., according to WTOP. The change was proposed by Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson, who said that he would ask the General Assembly in Annapolis to institute the change as part of an effort to cut…