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In addition to the popular Van Vleck Constitutional Law Competition, the Moot Court Board hosts a number of competitions exclusively for GW Law students each year. These competitions include: the Giles S. Rich Intellectual Property Competition, the Grenadier International Law Competition, the McKenna Long & Aldridge "Gilbert A. Cuneo" Government Contracts Competition, and the First Year Competition.

"We honor them not only because they are the guardians of our liberty, but because they embody the spirit of service -- a willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves."

I ran my first marathon a couple of weeks ago; I had only observed one before, the Marine Corps Marathon in October, which a couple of my friends ran. That itself was a new experience, seeing how many people were out there, giving their support to their friends and family starting off on their lengthy trek so early in the morning. But when I actually was out there running, my admiration and intrigue turned to awe and thankfulness.

President Obama took the oath of office (twice) amid some of the biggest fanfare that has ever accompanied a president's ascension to office. Supporters celebrated his inauguration for a number of reasons, but for many his taking the oath marked the end of the Bush Era. With any change of office, its last holder leaves saddled with responsibility for everything that happened on his watch, good or bad, regardless of whether he was entirely liable for it. President Bush is certainly no exception.