An insightful look into a significant part of the college experience for black students at GWU. Some of the statistics -- only 7% of the student population is black; nationally, only 44% of black males graduate from college -- spoke clearly to what this student population is facing.

Even at a student newspaper, when an article states that "About 80 percent of the University's faculty are white and less than five percent are black" and that the school has "low retention rates among the black population, particularly among males," the article must also present the university's point of view either through an interview or statement. This article presents the voices of Black students who feel isolated very well, but does not balance that with the university's side.

The writer works to balance both sides of the issue and gives a clear assessment of the challenges G.W. faces. The article also provides statistics on the numbers of black faculty members who have received advanced degrees and have yet to become faculty members at the institution.