The GW Hatchet

Elliott School dean considers changes to panel gender policy after backlash

The policy, which bans single-gender event panels at the school, has drawn fire from some faculty who say it abridges academic freedom.

Former celebrity chef, Top Chef contestant opens Foggy Bottom restaurant

Culture

By Kerry Ashkenaze Today

Brian Hill worked as a private chef for celebrities like Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey and Eddie Murphy but now can be found riding his bike around the District.

Consult more than RateMyProfessor when registering for classes

Opinions

By Natalie Prieb Today

My research has never involved looking up a potential professor on LinkedIn or Googling them, but I’ve realized this semester that it definitely should.

Some language courses taught in English to avoid canceled classes

News

By Liz Konneker Today

Students pursuing mastery of a foreign language will have a new way to fulfill their language requirements.

Business school graduate student prepares for liftoff of NASA satellite project

News

By Leah Potter Today

A student in the science and project management program is working with NASA to launch an instrument into space that will improve weather forecasts.

News

Food service provider struggles to provide authentic dishes, multicultural leaders say

By Callie Schiffman Today

Leaders of multicultural organizations said Restaurant Associates has often provided inadequate alternatives to requested foods for events.

Workshop program aims to help new faculty adjust to the classroom

By Meredith Roaten Today

The University Center for Teaching and Learning is hosting a workshop this fall that will teach new faculty classroom organization.

Students step up involvement with homeless in Foggy Bottom

By Catherine Moran Today

Two years after its founding, a neighborhood effort to help the homeless is getting a boost from students.

ANC delays GW Hospital helipad vote citing enforcement, accountability concerns

By Catherine Moran Yesterday

Commissioners said the current proposal didn’t allow the ANC to hold the hospital accountable if it broke the terms of the agreement.

Former Trump campaign manager knocks Congress at College Republicans event

By Alec D'Angelo Wednesday

President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski defended the president but slammed Congress’ Republican majority Tuesday in a talk with Frank Sesno, the director of the School of Media and Public Affairs.

Faculty Association backs Elliott School policy to end single-gender panels

By Liz Konneker 16 minutes ago

The president of the Faculty Association praised Elliott School Dean Reuben Brigety for making a “vital substantive and symbolic move” to improve female representation at academic events.

Man assaulted along 23rd Street, police say

By Justine Coleman Yesterday

Police blocked a portion of the sidewalk along 23rd Street following the incident.

Voting rights advocate tells College Democrats to be genuine in their political beliefs

By Emma Tyrrell Wednesday

Jason Kander, the former Missouri secretary of state talked about his work for Let America Vote, a voting rights organization, to a nearly-full audience in the Betts Theater Tuesday.

Culture

Dish of the week: Maketto's num pang chicken sandwich

By Max McCrory Today

Maketto, located right on H Street, offers a unique take on Cambodian and Taiwanese cuisine in a modern and airy space.

Weekend outlook – Listen to National Symphony Orchestra play alongside a feature film

By Maggie Hensien Today

Save money and head to free events like wandering through the Art All Night festival or checking out the vendors at the D.C. State Fair.

Eat, drink and dance your way through fall at these D.C. festivals

By Abbi Riedmaier Today

Before the leaves start changing colors and the weather gets chillier, get outside and enjoy the crisp fall air at the numerous festivals around the District this.

First time director talks new film, death of lead actor at E Street Cinema event

By Crystal Nieves Murphy Yesterday

The lead actor in the film, Harry Dean Stanton, died last Friday at the age of 91 – the same age as the character he plays in the film.

Pie Man of D.C. sells pies made with 'godly creativity' at Metro

By John Glasfeld Monday

The Pie Man of D.C. is known for the hundreds of pies he sells outside of the Metro every Friday – but he’s even more well-known for his sales method.

Opinions

Rachel Armany

Alternative Breaks can avoid ‘voluntourism’ with more funding

With a larger budget, Alternative Breaks could complete service work internationally while also giving more financially to communities in need.

Christina DeBartolomeo

Fitness classes at HelWell should be free for all students

Fitness classes at HelWell should be free for students to encourage them to stay active and relieve unnecessary cost.

Editorial Board

University must improve campus experience for student veterans

The University should make a serious effort to improve the campus experience for veteran students.

Diana Wallens

GW needs to reaffirm its commitment to Obama-era Title IX policies

In the light of DeVos’ potential changes to Title IX policies, the University should reaffirm its commitment to current Title IX policies and support sexual assault survivors.

Emily Jennings