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Former SA diversity, inclusion VP joins race for president

News
By Celeste Noraian Yesterday

A fourth candidate for SA president is running on a platform to provide additional financial relief opportunities and community-wide events.

Alumni, officials talk past and future of Thurston Hall

Newsroom Blog
By Carly Neilson Yesterday

Officials, alumni and architects involved in Thurston’s renovations spoke Tuesday about the building’s impact on students throughout its history.

Greek life activity, small gatherings cause spike in cases: officials

Newsroom Blog
By Lia DeGroot Yesterday

Officials attribute a spike in COVID-19 cases to small social events and Greek life activity, a University spokesperson said.

We must work to end the stigma around all mental illnesses

Opinions
By Hannah Thacker Yesterday

As someone who suffers from a mental illness that is not depression or anxiety, I have not felt that I can speak out because it has not really been destigmatized.

Dish of the Week: Farmbird's spicy roasted fresno plate

Culture
By Isabella MacKinnon Yesterday

The spicy roasted fresno plate ($10.35) included chicken breast, brown rice, fresno pepper sauce, pickled red onions, crispy shallots and cilantro.

News

Tracking COVID-19 on campus, across D.C.

By GW Hatchet Staff May 29, 2020

Keep up on the most recent GW and Foggy Bottom news related to COVID-19 here.

COVID-19 tests and positive cases at GW, across D.C.

By Ilena Peng October 4

The Hatchet is tracking the number of COVID-19 tests and positive cases in the GW neighborhood and across D.C. every week.

Medical experts encourage COVID-19 vaccines

By Yutong Jiang Yesterday

A panel of medical experts addressed common questions and misconceptions about the safety of new COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday.

Campus will begin phased reopening this summer

By Zach Schonfeld Monday

Officials said summer courses will still largely be taught online, but classes that require in-person instruction or research will take place on campus.

Officials accept nearly $14 million from stimulus package

By Zach Schonfeld Monday

The federal stimulus package allocated about $21.2 billion to colleges and universities based on an extensive funding formula.

Post-COVID-19 task force launches initial working groups

By Isha Trivedi Yesterday

The “Phase I working groups” will focus on undergraduate students, graduate and professional students, faculty and staff and academic support personnel.

SA elections pushed to March 30, 31

By Lauren Sforza Yesterday

Student Association elections will take place six days later than originally scheduled after the Student Court suggested pushing back the election schedule.

Student Court rules SMPA, Corcoran, Trachtenberg senate seats invalid

By Clara Duhon and Makena Roberts Monday

The Student Court declared Sunday that the SA Senate seats for the three schools within CCAS are invalid and scrapped them from the body.

Culture

Weekend Outlook – Volunteer at a rooftop garden

By Diego Mendoza Yesterday

Start your weekend off celebrating Women’s History Month, then enjoy a bonfire with friends and finish with a class on urban farming. 

Instagrammable picnic spots around D.C.

By Anna Boone Sunday

We may have just gotten some snow, but the upcoming warm weather calls for picnics and more time outside.

Events to celebrate Women's History Month for every day of March

By Anna Boone Sunday

From book talks to film discussions, here’s a rundown of ways you can celebrate Women’s History Month every day of March.

Hikes, beaches, gardens: Outdoor day trips for warmer weather

By Chloe Kearin Willeford Sunday

Venture outside of D.C. for a day or weekend and explore a national park or sip wine at a vineyard.

Weekend Outlook – Visit a farmers market in Arlington

By Anna Boone February 24

Check out The REACH’s outdoor art exhibit, head to Arlington for a farmers market and learn how to liven up your apartment with plants.

Opinions
Matthew Zachary

GW should expand COVID-19 testing to recent alumni

GW should expand the pool of people who can come get tested on campus to include recent alumni, at least those who graduated in the last few years.

Editorial Board

Best and worst of GW's history

In commemoration of GW’s bicentennial, each member of the editorial board broke down the highs and lows of GW’s history.

Victoria Freire

Op-ed: The RSC is perpetuating climate denial

We cannot continue to allow climate deniers publishing deregulatory work under our university’s name. 

Karina Ochoa Berkley

GW must set a 2025 deadline for plastics ban

GW’s plan to phase out single-use plastics is a good first step, but it fails to answer a key question: By when will this take effect?

Sunrise GW

Op-ed: End GW's complicity in the climate crisis

Climate deniers and fossil fuel cronies are still trading on GW’s credibility. The University needs to pick the side of positive change for our future.

Laya Reddy

GW must not give legacy families a leg up in admissions

Continuing legacy admissions would perpetuate a racist and classist cycle. Universities must stop considering this factor in their admissions decisions.

Sports

Men’s basketball nudges past Fordham to advance to second round of A-10 tournament

By Emily Maise Today

The 53–49 win was the first A-10 tournament victory for head coach Jamion Christian at GW and every student-athlete on the roster.

Men's basketball readies for tournament after shortened season

By Alec Rich and Emily Maise Sunday

After facing a 35-day pause, an ever-changing roster and 10 canceled games, Christian said his team “earned the right” to finish strong.

Men’s basketball ends regular season on sour note after a clobbering from St. Bonaventure

By Emily Maise Wednesday

If the Bonnies had failed to score in the second half, they still would have topped the Colonials, who could only muster 21 points in the first half and 20 points in the second frame.

Women’s tennis, men’s water polo earn first wins of the season

By Emily Maise Sunday

The women’s tennis squad (1-1) bounced back from a season-opening loss to dominate Coppin State (0-3) 7–0.

Men’s basketball adjusts end of regular season schedule

By Emily Maise Sunday

The team is slated to end its season on the road with matchups at George Mason Wednesday and St. Bonaventure Friday.

Video

Chinatown community leaders talk preserving cultural identity of neighborhood

By Dante Schulz and Thais Kolganov Sunday

Chinatown’s population boomed to more than 1,500 residents of Chinese heritage between 1930 and 1950, but that number dropped to just more than 300 residents this year. The area has a long history – by the late 1800s, the Chinese population began to grow in the District. But it wasn’t until Federal Triangle was developed in the […]

In the spotlight: Skye Blanks

By Heidi Estrada and Melina Triantos February 19

We talked with the president of First Gen United, Skye Blanks. Blanks was nominated for his work connecting first generation students during remote instruction.

In the spotlight: Juliette Ghaffari and Cyrena Kokolis

By Dante Schulz and Heidi Estrada February 10

For the second installment of The Hatchet’s Spring Spotlight, we talked with GW Pitches’ music directors Juliette Ghaffari and Cyrena Kokolis.

Photo

Photos: Inauguration Day across the District

By Gabrielle Rhoads, Lillian Bautista, Phebe Grosser, Sophie Moten, Timothy O'Shaughnessy, Zach Brien and Zach Schonfeld January 20

Massive road closures and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic forced people to observe President Joe Biden’s inauguration from afar this year.

Meet the Class of 2024

By Arielle Bader, Candace Chambers, Danielle Towers, Grace Hromin, Madison Girault and Sarah Roach January 10

Many students have yet to meet them in person, but here’s a glimpse of some of the University’s freshmen class.

Sights of campus before Inauguration Day

By Lillian Bautista, Phebe Grosser and Zach Brien January 19

In case you’re not in the District, here are some of the sights around campus as Inauguration Day nears.

Year in review: Defining photos of 2020

By Ari Golub, Arielle Bader, Camille Desanto, Eric Lee, Grace Hromin, Kate Carpenter and Lillian Bautista December 30

From demonstrations over racial injustice to celebrations after former Vice President Joe Biden was elected as the next president, here are some of the most memorable shots of the year.

Trump supporters pour onto D.C. streets to protest election results

By Sophie Moten November 15

Thousands of President Donald Trump’s supporters poured onto the streets Saturday to rally against the presidential election results.

Podcasts

'Getting to the Bottom of It': Analyzing faculty survey of LeBlanc

By Alec Rich and Gwyn Wheeler Monday

Podcast host Alec Rich speaks with the Faculty Association president about a faculty-wide survey of University President Thomas LeBlanc’s leadership.

'What's New Buff and Blue': Places to picnic

By Gwyn Wheeler and Sarah Sachs Monday

Podcast host Sarah Sachs speaks with culture editor Anna Boone about places to picnic in D.C. when the weather warms up.

'Getting to the Bottom of It': The pandemic's impact on higher education

By Alec Rich and Gwyn Wheeler February 21

On this week’s episode of “Getting to the Bottom of It,” podcast host Alec Rich speaks with experts about how universities across the country could be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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