The GW Hatchet

Space policy experts celebrate anniversary of Apollo 11

About 1,500 people packed into Lisner Auditorium to celebrate the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission, the first manned spacecraft to land on the Moon.

Alum alleges retaliation for protesting age discrimination

News

By Shannon Mallard Friday

A former student is alleging that GW perpetuates a culture in which older, tenured professors “bully” non-tenured research and clinical faculty.

Weekend Outlook — Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with free treats

Culture

By Arielle Ostry Thursday

Start your weekend with a Beyoncé and Rihanna inspired dance party, then close it out with free ice cream on National Ice Cream Day at Union Station.

Bernie Sanders defends Medicare for All in speech

Newsroom Blog

By Amanda Hillware and Ilena Peng Thursday

Presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. defended his proposal to extend Medicare to all Americans at the Jack Morton Auditorium Wednesday.

GOP congressmen request Evans records

Newsroom Blog

By Jared Gans Thursday

Two Republicans sent a letter Tuesday asking for all evidence related to Jack Evans’ ethical violations while serving as chair of the Metro board.

News

ANC approves after-hours permit to build helipad atop GW Hospital

By Jared Gans and Valerie Yurk Thursday

A local governing group voted to move forward with multiple construction plans at a monthly meeting Wednesday.

Three people on a scooter attempt robbery on 21st and E streets

By Lia DeGroot Saturday

Three people on a scooter attempted a robbery between 21st and E streets at about 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, according to an alert sent to students.

Eleanor Holmes Norton 'sees good news' in lack of support for D.C. statehood

By Lia DeGroot Friday

A congresswoman representing D.C. in the House of Representatives views fact that a majority of Americans oppose D.C. statehood as a positive.

Pair of Foggy Bottom firefighters assault police officers

By Lia DeGroot Thursday

Two Foggy Bottom firefighters assaulted several police officers at an &pizza on Connecticut Avenue Sunday, a Metropolitan Police Department report states.

Senator hospitalized after fracturing four ribs

By Ilena Peng Thursday

U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., was admitted to GW Hospital after fracturing four ribs in a fall in his D.C. apartment Tuesday.

Bolt Mobility to add dockless scooter fleet in D.C

By Lia DeGroot Wednesday

The District Department of Transportation granted the electric scooter company Bolt Mobility an operation permit through the end of December.

Professor ousted as Planned Parenthood president

By Lia DeGroot Wednesday

The president of Planned Parenthood and a former medical school professor was unseated from her post during a meeting Tuesday.

Person steals bike outside The Shops at 2000 Penn

By Lia DeGroot Wednesday

A person stole a bike outside of The Shops at 2000 Penn Tuesday, according to a Metropolitan Police Department report.

Culture

Dish of the Week: Kin's Sushi's The GW roll

By Zeina Mohammed Thursday

Don’t walk through the District House basement without making a pitstop at one of GW’s newest dining vendors – Kin’s Sushi.

Weekend Outlook — Celebrate Bastille Day at the French Embassy

By Gabrielle Kossuth July 12

Begin your weekend at the French Embassy’s Bastille Day Celebration, then head over to the Lotus and Water Lily Festival Saturday for a fashion show.

Dish of the Week: The Meatball Shop's naked chicken balls

By Olivia Dupree July 11

With multiple different meat options, settle on the “naked balls” combo for your choice of meat, sauce, cheese and bread.

Onolicious Poke to be replaced with new Asian restaurant

By Sidney Lee July 9

Onolicious Poke will be replaced with Kin’s Sushi in the District House basement on July 15.

Senior helps students find affordable travel costs with new website

By Rachel Armany July 8

The website sifts through airline and hotel companies’ prices to find the cheapest flights and hotels for college students.

Opinions

Zachary Nosanchuk

GW's chief people officer must prioritize personal relationships

The chief people officer Dana Bradley should prioritize personal relationships with staff and faculty to make the most of the University’s inaugural position.

Hannah Thacker

Best and worst from this week’s headlines

Officials approved $10 million to spend on campus improvements, while a new poll shows that a majority of Americans do not back D.C statehood.

Kiran Hoeffner-Shah

Best and worst from this week’s headlines

Campus resources may be more accessible as GW moves to cut the undergraduate population, but D.C.’s July fourth celebration drained its security funds.

Hannah Thacker

The best and worst of this week’s headlines

While the minimum wage in the District is increasing to $14 per hour, a law school alumna came under fire for her defense of migrant detention centers.

Matilda Kreider

All students should have the chance to celebrate Pride

Some students may have missed out on Pride celebrations while they were back home, so GW should host more Pride events during the school year.

Kiran Hoeffner-Shah

An honors system would better address Metro's fare evasion problem

The District should stop trying to enforce fines on fare evasion and instead use an honor system that encourages people to pay for the Metro.

Sports

GW to upgrade Smith Center court, install new scoreboard

By Emily Maise July 12

Officials are updating the court’s design to feature a geographical outline of D.C. on the center of the court, according to a press release Thursday.