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ONLINE NOW: The Hatchet's continuing coverage of election night at GW and around the District

The Hatchet has the latest information from more than 30 reporters and photographers covering election night at GW and in the D.C. area. Check out www.gwhatchet.com for continuous coverage.

GW staff contributions to Obama are highest yet

by Bryan HanSenior Staff Writer

Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama collected nearly $15,000 from GW staff in donations this September - more than any other month this campaign season, according to a Hatchet analysis of federal campaign contributions.

Students face voting problems

by Geoffrey Middleberg
Hatchet Reporter

Receiving and mailing absentee ballots this election has become a frustrating process for several students as they navigate through confusing rules.

Political partying in the District

by Miranda Green
Hatchet Reporter

The final countdown to this year's highly anticipated election is finally here and what better way to tally up the points than with a small party or a major celebration?

Nominees address college affordability policies

by Lauren FrenchAssistant News Editor

The skyrocketing cost of higher education is a major concern for American families planning to send their children to college, but the subject of university affordability arose only once during the three debates between presidential nominees.

Close Congressional Races

by Geoffrey Middleberg
Hatchet Reporter

Everyone's eyes are on the presidential election, but the House of Representatives and the Senate will also have their fair share of drama on Nov. 4.

GW alumni in Congress

by Amanda Panitch
Hatchet Reporter

Many GW students want to hold an elected position in the federal government. Although many will not actually make it that far, here is a list of those who are currently living out the dream.

Fall courses focus on presidential election

by Jennifer Tchinnosian
Hatchet Reporter

GW offers an array of classes on politics, campaigning and government. But this fall many professors are offering classes specifically tailored to the election.

Iraq will test next leader, professor says

by Caitie Daw
Hatchet Reporter

A foreign policy expert said at the Elliott School of International Affairs Thursday night that withdrawing from Iraq will be one of the greatest challenges facing the next president.

CDs and CRs: Revisiting the campaign

by Claire Autruong and Diana Kugel
Opinions Editors

Eight questions for the College Democrats and College Republicans.

Thousands of students descend on White House

GW's proximity to the White House was never more evident than the moment hundreds of students left Kogan Plaza and sprinted down Pennsylvania Avenue to Barack Obama's future home. Stay with The Hatchet for continuous coverage, live blogging and multimedia.