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DDOT abandons plan to add protected bike lanes in Connecticut Avenue stretch
By Sarah Gross, Reporter • April 18, 2024
Bicycling advocates have long considered Connecticut Avenue dangerous due to the number of crashes involving bikers on the road, and in October, a driver struck and killed a GW graduate student while he was riding through the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and L Street.
Graduate student assembly bill fails in SGA secret ballot vote
By Molly St. Clair and Dylan Ebs April 18, 2024
The Student Government Association Senate rejected a bill Monday that would have would have created an assembly for graduate students.
Panda Express coming to former Beefsteak location in late fall
By Ella Mitchell and Erika Filter April 18, 2024
A University official announced that Panda Express will take over the space formerly held by Beefsteak, which closed earlier this semester, and will accept GWorld.
Officials to close section of H Street Friday for Eco-Bash
By Max Porter, Contributing News Editor • April 18, 2024
District officials will close H Street between 21st and 22nd streets for part of Friday to make way for a University sustainability event.
The reception desk at the Graduate School of Political Management in the School of Media & Public Affairs building stands empty.
Facing falling enrollment, GSPM stakeholders push to fill vacant director position
By Fiona Riley and Jennifer Igbonoba April 15, 2024
The GSPM director position remains vacant for nearly two years as the school marks six-consecutive years of declining enrollment.
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Officials speak on continued construction projects on campus.
Panda Express coming to former Beefsteak location in late fall
By Ella Mitchell and Erika Filter April 18, 2024
A University official announced that Panda Express will take over the space formerly held by Beefsteak, which closed earlier this semester, and will accept GWorld.
H Street between 21st and 22nd streets.
Officials to close section of H Street Friday for Eco-Bash
By Max Porter, Contributing News Editor • April 18, 2024
District officials will close H Street between 21st and 22nd streets for part of Friday to make way for a University sustainability event.
A cyclist whizzes down a bike lane on G Street.
DDOT abandons plan to add protected bike lanes in Connecticut Avenue stretch
By Sarah Gross, Reporter • April 18, 2024
Bicycling advocates have long considered Connecticut Avenue dangerous due to the number of crashes involving bikers on the road, and in October, a driver struck and killed a GW graduate student while he was riding through the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and L Street.
Biological Sciences Department Chair Guillermo Orti presents a report at Fridays Faculty Senate meeting.
Faculty senators discuss changes to executive committee in wake of GWPD arming
By Tyler Iglesias and Hannah Marr April 15, 2024
Faculty senators debated a report that proposed an overhaul to the body's executive committee.
Students roam through Kogan Plaza.
Officials to modernize Banner system, streamline user interface
By Kellen Hoard, Reporter • April 15, 2024
The rollout is expected to take between 12 and 18 months, according to the GW Information Technology website.
Op-ed: GW's switch in mental health providers limits student access to counseling
By Cassie Navalta, Guest Contributor • April 18, 2024
Instead of weighing the harm that the transition to TimelyCare poses on students’ wellbeing, it appears as though GW only considered when one contract ended and when the next began.
Perspective: Hanging out with friends doesn't have to dent your wallet
By Andrea Mendoza-Melchor, Opinions Writer • April 15, 2024
Hanging out with friends on campus can come at a price. But with a little consideration, you and your friends can spend time with each other without breaking the bank.
Staff editorial: Students, faculty tried to stop the arming of GWPD. Now what?
By Editorial Board April 15, 2024
For members of GW's community concerned with the arming of GWPD officers, the Board of Trustees and University officials have been light on answers since last April.
Perspective: Chronic period pain is real, and I deserve to be seen
By Paige Baratta, Editorials Assistant • April 15, 2024
The way society understands periods falls flat and disregards the debilitating chronic pain some of us live with.
Quick Take: GW's study abroad program is too expensive
By Jamie Greenberg, Opinions Writer • April 11, 2024
The process of trying to study abroad at GW is not the problem, it’s a streamlined experience. Rather, it’s the cost of studying abroad that is appalling. 
Students should vote yes on this year’s referendum
By Editorial Board April 8, 2024
To tell the Board of Trustees you support student representation, vote yes on this year's referendum.
Sean Hansen, a senior transfer from Cornell, announces his transfer to GW on X.
Revolutionaries add transfer forward from Cornell
By Ryan Jainchill, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024
Cornell senior forward Sean Hansen averaged 8.8 points per game during his last season with the Big Red.
Sophomore Guard Nya Robertson leaps to the basket to make a layup.
Sophomore guard Robertson announces entrance into transfer portal
By Ryan Jainchill, Sports Writer • April 18, 2024
Robinson will be the fourth member to depart the women's basketball team this offseason.
The mens basketball team huddles for a mid-game talk from Head Coach Chris Caputo and other coaches.
Men’s basketball bolsters frontcourt with Providence transfer Castro
By Ben Spitalny, Contributing Sports Editor • April 16, 2024
Castro’s addition will add size to a Revolutionaries frontcourt that is set to lose two key contributors.
GW rowers coast across the Potomac River during the GW Invitational on Saturday morning.
Rowing wins most races as winds mar GW Invitational
By Grant Pacernick, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024
The first and second varsity eight boats earned first during their races.
Senior right-fielder Alexa Williams swings at a pitch in a game against Coppin State.
Softball falls to Saint Joseph's in weekend series
By Grant Pacernick, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024
The Revs fall to Saint Joseph's after opening the series with a win Saturday.
Bearing witness: Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic
By Eduardo Gonzalez del Valle, Sophia Escobar, Karolina Montalvo, Saher Mir and Ananya Gondesi March 28, 2024

March 4 was National COVID Remembrance Day. Along side the "Rituals in the Making" team, GW's Department of Anthropology put together a series...

Physics professor talks future of AI, possible misuse
Physics professor talks future of AI, possible misuse
By Eduardo Gonzalez del Valle and Lizzie Jensen March 4, 2024

Breaking the Foggy Bubble: Freshman Lea Nepomuceno Goes to Purple Patch
By Colin Wagner, Karolina Montalvo and Saher Mir February 13, 2024

Join us as we follow Lea Nepomuceno, a freshman at George Washington University, outside of the "Foggy Bubble" and explore Purple Patch, a Filipino...

Expert talks GW Tuition Hike
By Lizzie Jensen, News Podcast Host • April 8, 2024

On this week’s episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Lizzie Jensen spoke with Higher education expert Sandy Baum about the implications...

GW TRAiLS looks to provide relief for students during midterms
By Lizzie Jensen, News Podcast Host • March 4, 2024

On this week’s episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Lizzie Jensen spoke with GW TRAiLS guides and executive board members Spencer Wilcox,...

DeRay Mckesson talks DC Crime Bill opposition
By Lizzie Jensen, News Podcast Host • February 26, 2024

On this week’s episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Lizzie Jensen spoke with author, activist and executive director of Campaign Zero,...

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