The GW Hatchet

Joseph fired as men's basketball head coach

Courtside

By Barbara Alberts Friday

Joseph, who led men’s basketball since he was named head coach in March 2017, had a five-year deal with the program.

GW under two federal probes for possible disability discrimination

Breaking News

By Leah Potter March 6

The Office for Civil Rights opened two investigations into GW for possible disability discrimination last month.

Faculty gender wage gap narrows but women maintain fewer positions

News

By Meredith Roaten March 7

Female professors, on average, made at least 90 cents for every dollar male faculty made during the 2018-19 academic year.

Faculty pay continues to surpass national averages

News

By Meredith Roaten March 7

The University has consistently paid its faculty more than 80 percent of other colleges and universities nationwide.

George Mason outlasts men's basketball to knock GW from A-10 tournament

Courtside

By Barbara Alberts Thursday

Men’s basketball put up a fight against George Mason in a close game that saw eight lead changes and seven ties.

News

LeBlanc offers support after New Zealand terrorist attacks

By Meredith Roaten Today

University President Thomas LeBlanc condemned Islamophobia and offered support to those affected by two terrorist attacks at New Zealand mosques.

Politicians encourage young people to become activists

By Madeleine Deisen March 8

A panel of politicians and political scientists spoke Wednesday about the importance of youth political engagement.

ANC supports traffic signal at H and 19th streets NW

By Hux Duffy and Zach Schonfeld March 7

The Foggy Bottom and West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission passed a resolution aiming to combat a local traffic issue Tuesday night.

GSEHD dean outlines school's challenges, progress

By Lauren Peller March 7

Michael Feuer, the dean of GSEHD, said at a Faculty Senate meeting Friday that the school is continuing to bolster its research and fundraising efforts.

Application numbers steady after test-optional spike

By Sarah Roach March 7

In the years since GW implemented a test-optional policy, the number of undergraduate applications has begun to stabilize around 27,000.

End of HIV epidemic hinges on access to health care: Milken research

By Zach Schonfeld March 9

A team of public health school researchers found that community health centers must receive more resources to help end the HIV epidemic by 2029.

Officials survey sophomores on well-being, campus involvement

By Sarah Roach March 7

Sophomores received a survey last week asking them to answer seven questions about their well-being, academics and campus involvement.

Milken sees largest growth in tenured, tenure-track faculty

By Shannon Mallard March 7

The public health school has seen a nearly 150 percent increase in tenured and tenure-track faculty over the past decade.

Culture

Weekend outlook – Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at events around the District

By Lindsay Paulen Wednesday

If you are in the District this weekend, take the last days of spring break to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Weekend outlook – Dance the night away at a daylight saving time party

By Ariel Anza March 7

If you’re staying in the District for spring break, you can transport yourself to warmer weather at events around D.C. this weekend.

Dish of the Week: Mi Cuba Cafe's aporreado

By Lindsay Paulen March 7

With owners from Havana, a bright interior and a menu that is completely in Spanish, Mi Cuba Cafe is the closest you’ll get to authentic Cuban food in D.C.

Iconic LGBTQ nightclub shutters

By Lindsay Paulen March 7

An LGBTQ nightclub that was a hub for more than two decades announced this week that it has permanently closed its doors.

New exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian highlights missing and murdered indigenous women.

By Sidney Lee March 7

An exhibit that highlights missing and murdered indigenous women opened at the National Museum of the American Indian Friday.

Opinions

Natalie Prieb

Professors must make students aware of extra class costs for event tickets

When professors require students to attend events outside of class, they must make sure these external events are financially accessible for all students.

Editorial Board

GW should support student push for opt-in unlimited Metro pass

The University Pass program is good for all students, and the University should join students in advocating and negotiating for the opt-in pass.

Galen Ekimov

Renovations to Thurston Hall will improve the student experience

Students have panned Thurston Hall as an inadequate and frankly dilapidated first-year residence hall, but renovations will help build community among students.

Zachary Nosanchuk

Increasing dining dollars does not solve food insecurity

Although a GWorld increase may seem like a further investment in student life, it only creates a larger burden for students to carry.

Ruby Lunsford

Students haven't been celebrating snow days

Snow days and other cancellations are detrimental to both students and professors.

Liam Studer

Professors should utilize technology to provide videos, recordings of lectures

Professors should lecture capture to enhance learning and increase the number of resources at students’ disposal.

Sports

Solid defense saves men's basketball in overtime win over Massachusetts

By Barbara Alberts Wednesday

GW turned in its second-worst shooting night of the year, shooting 31.3 percent from the field on a 20-for-64 clip against the Minutemen.

No. 12 men's basketball embarks on grueling road to A-10 Championship

By Barbara Alberts Wednesday

In a tournament where one loss means the team’s season abruptly comes to a close, there will be no easy contests for the Colonials.

Softball goes undefeated at Colonial Classic

By Will Margerum Tuesday

Junior utility player Jenna Cone tallied her 37th career home run, a new program record, to help the Colonials go 5–0 in the tournament.

Baseball takes series over UMass-Lowell in walk-off win Sunday

By Barbara Alberts March 11

The Colonials hit .315 across all three outings over the weekend and recorded just five K’s against them in the final game.

George Mason blows out men's basketball to close out regular season

By Barbara Alberts March 9

Junior guard Justin Williams had a career-best performance against the Patriots, but it wasn’t enough to pull ahead of George Mason in the team’s final regular season game.

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