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Local DJ accuses GW of racism over scheduling of game

by Eric Roper

A popular D.C. hip hop radio host is criticizing the University for not accommodating several requests to hold a charity basketball game at Smith Center in June.

GW Brief: Physics graduate student robbed at gunpoint by teens near Hughes Mews

by Nick Marell

A graduate student was robbed at gunpoint last Wednesday next to the GW Hospital on 24th Street, according to police reports.

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Nader re-emerges as a candidate

by Molly Curtis

At the Elliott School Thursday, Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader justified his fifth-straight bid for the presidency.

SEAS set to pick new dean in May

by Danielle Meister
Hatchet Staff Writer

The School of Engineering and Applied Science plans to choose a replacement for Dean Timothy Tong by the end of May.

Flu hits GW students hard

by Amy Rhodin
Hatchet Reporter

The number of people who have contracted the flu has increased at GW and nationwide, with more than 100 students going to Student Health Service this season.

Washington Circle to be revamped

by Nick Marell

Two city agencies have proposed major renovations to Washington Circle in order to make the area safer and more accessible for pedestrians.

Aswani, Kozlowski head to run off

by Emily Cahn

Two Student Association senators will move on to a runoff election for president while a current cabinet member won his election for executive vice president, the Joint Election Committee announced late Thursday night.

Alumnus dies after fall in bar

by Sarah Biggart

Twenty-five-year-old Jon Lucks suffered severe head trauma after falling, according to witness and medical examiner reports.

Knapp visits new South Korean president

by Karelia Pallan

University President Steven Knapp traveled to South Korea last week to attend the inauguration of the country's new president, who taught international business at GW in 1999 as a visiting scholar.

Obituary: Lucks was passionate, inspiring

by Sarah Biggart

Friends and family remember Jon Lucks, a 2006 GW alumnus, as a caring, smart and brave person who inspired those around him. He died at GW Hospital Feb. 27. He was 25 years old.

Using the ukulele to ‘Sell Your Ideas’

by Tracy Sakon
Hatchet Reporter

Three summers ago, senior Alex Abnos went on tour through the Midwest with The White Foliage, a two-person band he met through an online forum.

Students pay tribute to Bob Marley

by Jim Filipski
Hatchet Reporter

Web Extra The Caribbean Student Association collaborated with The Link to put on "One Love: A Tribute to Bob Marley" in Columbian Square Thursday night.

Two politicos to lead GSPM’s Council on American Politics

by Sho'leh Geula
Hatchet Reporter

Web Extra The GW Graduate School of Political Management announced the choice of two accomplished politicos to lead the principal advisory board to the school.

Alumnus runs for Congress in Virginia

by Shimmy Edwards
Hatchet Repoter

Web Extra GW alumnus Drew Richardson's decision to run for the Democratic nomination in Virginia's sixth Congressional District places him on a long list of GW alumni, but his choice of district may be a futile one.