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PAUL closes in Western Market
By Ella Mitchell, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
PAUL, a French bakery and cafe in Western Market, posted a sign announcing its closure late last month.
Crime log: Female subject throws rocks at passersby
By Ella Mitchell, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024

Destruction of Property/Vandalism Public Property on Campus (700 Block of 21st Street NW) Reported 4/16/2024 - Unknown Date and Time Open...

Milken researchers find drops in health care coverage after Medicaid disenrollment
By Jenna Lee, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
Researchers said disenrollment causes vulnerable populations to lose health care coverage and delay medical treatment.
SMPA director nears end of first year in position, reflects on building community
By Tyler Iglesias, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
Loge said strengthening community, expanding connections to the school and preparing students for the media industry were his biggest goals.
Former Migos star Quavo performs for a crowd of Spring Fling attendees.
Quavo stars in Spring Fling concert; students dissatisfied with ticket prices
By Jenna Baer, Jennifer Igbonoba and Nick Perkins April 21, 2024
Students filled the area around the Smith Center with the smell of grass and grown-up juice Saturday night for GW’s annual Spring Fling concert.
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Crime log: Female subject throws rocks at passersby
By Ella Mitchell, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024

Destruction of Property/Vandalism Public Property on Campus (700 Block...

The bakery Paul displays a Store Closed sign inside its window in Western Market.
PAUL closes in Western Market
By Ella Mitchell, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
PAUL, a French bakery and cafe in Western Market, posted a sign announcing its closure late last month.
Commissioners approved a resolution opposing the clearing of a homeless encampment in Triangle Park during a meeting last week.
ANC elects new chair, opposes Triangle Park encampment clearing
By Rory Quealy and Erika Filter April 19, 2024
The Foggy Bottom and West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission elected 2A03 Commissioner Trupti Patel to serve as chair.
SMPA Director Peter Loge
SMPA director nears end of first year in position, reflects on building community
By Tyler Iglesias, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
Loge said strengthening community, expanding connections to the school and preparing students for the media industry were his biggest goals.
The tempietto basks in the sun in Kogan Plaza.
Top official leaves position after two years in role, moves to law school
By Hailey Prunier, Reporter • April 22, 2024
Sharon Reich Paulsen resigned earlier this year, University President Ellen Granberg said at the April Faculty Senate meeting.
Staff editorial: Faulty facilities are more than just an inconvenience
By Editorial Board April 22, 2024
Faciltiies issues aren't just annoying: They're holding the GW community back.
Op-ed: Call on GW to support maintenance and engineering workers
By Keith J. Graham, Guest Contributor • April 22, 2024
Despite an overwhelming mandate for union representation, GW and the employer of the University's facilities workers have made almost no concessions in contract negotiations to improve wages, benefits or meet other worker demands.
Op-ed: The truth about ‘Interfaith’ Week
By Robert Zayd KiaNouri-Zigmund, Guest Contributor • April 22, 2024
Taking Interfaith Week out of the MSSC's hands threatens the future of marginalized religious and spiritual communities at GW.
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.
New GW transfer and sophomore guard Trey Moss defends Max Edwards near the paint.
Men's basketball adds William & Mary transfer
By Ryan Jainchill, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
Head Coach Chris Caputo added his third player via the transfer portal.
A GW golfer tees off at a practice in 2018.
Golf finishes sixth-place finish at NC tournament
By Margot Diamond, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
Jed Dy and Jakub Hrinda tied for team lead, both finishing seven over par.
A GW Baja driver celebrates in the car the student organization built.
Student engineers race vehicle during Red Bull Showrun
By Sandra Koretz, Sports Editor • April 22, 2024
The team builds a new car on an annual basis and showcased their vehicle along other local university's teams.
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, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024
Robinson will be the fourth member to depart the women's basketball team this offseason.
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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