Lobbyist injured in Alexandria shooting released from GW Hospital

Newsroom Blog
By Justine Coleman Friday

A lobbyist injured in the Alexandria, Va. shooting last week has been released from GW Hospital after being treated for gunshot wounds to his chest and arm.

A message to our readers about The Hatchet's home

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By Lillianna Byington Friday

The Hatchet is making one final call for donations from our alumni and community supporters in order to save the F Street townhouse.

National Security Archive sues White House for allegedly destroying records

Newsroom Blog
By Leah Potter Saturday

The University’s National Security Archive is part of a lawsuit against the White House claiming that President Donald Trump and his staff are deleting messages and violating presidential records laws.

Colonial Inauguration Guide 2017

Culture
June 11

Check out the most used slang terms on campus, advice your CI leader won’t tell you and the administrators you need to know all in our guide.

City plans to fight rodents with new trash collection technology

Newsroom Blog
By Justine Coleman Saturday

Mayor Muriel Bowser plans to take on the rats in the city with three projects to reduce trash pileups in areas with high rodent populations.

News

Veterans office director quietly left for military duty in October

By Meredith Roaten Yesterday

Victoria Pridemore, associate director of the Office of Military and Veteran Student Services temporarily left the University for military duty last October, a move that wasn’t publicly announced.

Metro to hike fares, expand weekend hours beginning Sunday

By Colleen Grablick Thursday

Fares will be increased during peak, and off-peak hours, while weekend hours will be expanded.

Students researching murder of DNC staffer find hitman or serial killer likely responsible

By Justine Coleman Wednesday

The students’ finding is at odds with police and likely to spur conspiracy theories that have swirled around the case.

Man threatened with gun, bike stolen outside Lafayette Hall

By Justine Coleman Saturday

A man reported a robbery after he said two individuals stole his bike while threatening him with a gun outside of Lafayette Hall Saturday.

ANC backs study on converting empty offices into affordable housing

By Catherine Moran Friday

A local neighborhood group voted unanimously Wednesday to support studying how vacant office space could be transformed into affordable housing.

Medical school professor studies chronic illness in people over 100 years old

By Leah Potter Thursday

In her research, Raya Kheirbek combed through medical records of people age 100 and older and found that they offer suffer from chronic illness less than younger generations.

Construction on Vern Express route likely to cause traffic delays

By Meredith Roaten Wednesday

Construction on Canal Road will block part of the Vern Express route for the next week, starting Wednesday evening.

D.C. to permit children of nonresident immigrants to apply for city tuition aid

By Justine Coleman Wednesday

The D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant program has previously required parents of applicants to have legal residency.

Culture

The Cookie Jar DC offers specials for National Cookie Dough Day

By Max McCrory Wednesday

The Cookie Jar DC, an edible cookie dough confectionery with a pop-up shop in D.C., is offering specials all day Wednesday in honor of National Cookie Dough Day.

Dish of the Week: Dolcezza's roasted strawberry gelato

By Max McCrory June 15

It’s heating up in the District and gelato is the perfect way to relax and cool off. Luckily, Dolcezza has locations all over the DMV to satisfy your gelato needs.

Weekend outlook – Have a beach day without leaving the District

By Dani Grace Thursday

As the official summer months begin and draw hotter weather, here are some activities to keep you sane.

Outdoor movies across the District this summer

By Dana Pilotti June 14

Check out our roundup of outdoor movies featured all around the District this summer.

Crack up at this year's most unconcerning campus crimes

By James Levinson and Justine Coleman June 12

Although you, and more likely your parents, may be nervous about living in the city, not all the crimes on campus are cause for concern.

Opinions
Stefan Sultan

LGBTQ community on campus needs radical inclusivity

Despite what many cisgender white gay men at GW may believe, we have done a insufficient job ensuring that our community represents all the colors of the rainbow.

Irene Ly

Best and worst from this week's headlines

While GW is taking a step in the right direction by becoming more environmentally friendly, D.C. has taken steps backward after a series of racially charged incidents.
Kelly Skinner

Explore overlooked cultures within the U.S.

Students look forward to exploring the culture of exotic countries, causing some cultures right here in the U.S. to be ignored.
Sydney Erhardt

Campus vending machines should stock birth control products

GW should add items like Plan B, tampons and medication to their pre-existing vending machines to make them more health conscious and receptive to student needs.

Irene Ly

Best and worst from this week's headlines

New virtual reality technology can now take you inside your surgery, but the University’s summer study abroad programs won’t take you to where you want to go.

Saara Navab

Don't be afraid to skip CI activities to make your own memories

Instead of trying to go to every single CI activity, freshmen shouldn’t be afraid to skip a few CI activities to form memories with new friends.
Sports

Two Colonials selected in MLB draft

By Matt Cullen June 14

Joey Bartosic and Eddie Muhl were both selected during the MLB First Year Player Draft Wednesday.

Colonials stay confident despite major roster shake-ups

By Matt Cullen June 12

After graduating 112 student-athletes, many teams will have to adapt without important contributors from last year.

Illinois transfer commits to men's basketball

By Barbara Alberts Wednesday

Former Illinois guard D.J. Williams is now the seventh player to sign under head coach Maurice Joseph.

Renovation plans to Tucker Field approved by Arlington County Board

By Barbara Alberts Wednesday

The Arlington County Board has approved plans to renovate Tucker Field. Renovations include a new clubhouse, locker facilities and indoor and outdoor batting cages.

Adeduntan hired as women's basketball assistant coach

By Barbara Alberts June 12

Ganiyat Adeduntan, who served as an assistant coach at Northeastern’s women’s basketball program and previously served as head coach at Wheelock, is the second assistant coach to be added to the team in the last week.

Video

Welcome to Thurston Hall, Class of 2021

By Keren Carrion June 12

As the largest first-year resident hall, Thurston Hall will be housing more than 1,000 students in the fall. Former Thurston Hall resident advisors discuss the dorm’s history and their favorite aspects of living in the building.

National Gallery of Art hosts Jazz in the Garden

By Sara Bughaigis June 11

Check out Jazz in the Garden occurs every Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. this summer. Locals can listen to jazz, purchase refreshments from the Pavilion Café and celebrate the arts.

Commencement 2017 on the National Mall

By Arianna Dunham and Keren Carrion May 21

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth told graduates of the Class of 2017 to “be humble” on the National Mall for the annual Commencement ceremony Sunday.