Early-morning noise from Old Main renovation angers Thurston residents

News
By Valerie Yurk Thursday

More than 10 Thurston Hall residents said in that early-morning construction noises are waking them up early and distracting them from studying.

SA leaders left in the dark about security plans for contentious senate meeting

News
By Sarah Roach Thursday

SA leaders discovered after they canceled a contentious senate meeting that security detail had actually been put in place for the event.

New play tells stories of Metro red line riders

Culture
By Kylie Fronczak Thursday

The play takes place on one red line train, while the characters come and go through scenes after riding for a few stops each.

Faculty committee raises alarm about library funding, journal costs

News
By Meredith Roaten Thursday

Officials and experts said without the necessary funds for GW Libraries, research materials will not be enough to make GW a top-tier research institution.

Drouin-Allaire to make historic trip to NCAA Championships

Sports
By Kerri Corcoran Thursday

Senior Cami Drouin-Allaire will round out her senior year by making a historic third trip to the NCAA Championships this weekend.

News

President of CBS News talks state of media in Trump’s America

By George Trepaidze 2 hours ago

David Rhodes, the president of CBS News, discussed the state of media in the age of Donald Trump at the Marvin Center Thursday.

Student-run academic journal releases inaugural issue

By Jared Gans Today

The GW Undergraduate Review released its inaugural issue at the Science and Engineering Hall Thursday.

CNN political commentator talks about lessons from her book

By Parth Kotak Today

CNN political commentator and alumna Sally Kohn discussed her new book Wednesday at Jack Morton Auditorium about lessons from her new book, “The Opposite of Hate.”

Former senator discusses military experience, past controversies

By Liz Konneker Yesterday

Former Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., discussed his experiences in the military at the Marvin Center Amphitheater Wednesday.

New pavement plan to repair D.C. sidewalks, roads by 2024

By Lizzie Stricklin Thursday

The initiative includes the repair and maintenance of five streets in Foggy Bottom and the West End neighborhood.

CCAS integrates career development focus in courses across fields

By Lauren Peller Thursday

Officials piloted six courses focused on career development in subjects like biology, geography, psychology and music this academic year.

Some vendors resist discounted meal program despite administrative push

By Johnny Morreale Thursday

Officials said they have repeatedly reached out to vendors and encouraged them to sign on – but the effort has been largely unsuccessful.

Metro to offer mobile payment, service information with new app

By Andara Katong and Dani Grace Thursday

WMATA is currently developing a Metro app that will offer users mobile payment options and real-time service information.

Culture

Dish of the Week: Thai Chef's Thai tea custard with toast

By Lindsay Paulen Thursday

Thai Chef’s Thai tea custard with toast is an uncommon approach to bubble milk tea.

Weekend outlook – Head to outdoor spring festivals around the District

By Meredith Hessel Thursday

As the weather warms up, get outside and hop from festival to festival this weekend.

Celebrate 4/20 with festivals, panels for every hour

By Dana Pilotti Thursday

Pick and choose from our stoned itinerary, or hit everything on this list for a hazy day of good vibes.

Student engineers build off-road vehicle from scratch for competition

By Nimue Washburn Monday

A group of 15 students from the School of Engineering and Applied Science has worked since August to craft an off-road vehicle for an international competition.

Use dockless bike share program to pedal around the District

By Olivia Anderson Monday

The DMV boasts more than 40 miles of bike lanes and 8,000 miles of trails, making it the ideal area for planning a pedaled escape.

Opinions
Marx Wang

Student groups should use heritage months to combat stereotypes

Students must remain cognizant that there are differences and complexities in every culture and they all deserve to be heard.
Marin Christensen

Instead of paying small fines, GW should allow students to donate to food pantry

Across the country, universities have changed their policies on paying administrative fines through food donations. GW should follow their lead.

Tyler Katz

GW must protect students supporting pro-Palestinian divestment resolution

The University has a duty to ensure that every student is able to speak their beliefs and advocate for their own well-being.

Alejandra Velazquez

GW's problematic mascot should be changed to the hippo

As GW comes to terms with its past and enters a new presidential era, it’s time to change the Colonial to the unofficial mascot, the Hippo.
Reed Elman Waxham

Mandatory insurance will improve student health care on campus

Mandating a waiver for health insurance will make health care more affordable for students and bring GW in line with a practice that is standard in higher education.
Editorial Board

UPD overhaul needs to spur a wave of transparency

With this new shift of organization in the police department, a new wave of transparency must start to foster a connection between students and UPD.

Sports

Senior breaks hit streak program record

By Barbara Alberts 6 minutes ago

Senior third baseman Isaiah Pasteur has now recorded a hit in 25 consecutive games, a new program record.

Atherley tops five Jersey national records at international swimming competition

By Kerri Corcoran 1 hour ago

Sophomore Gemma Atherley set five national swimming records for Jersey at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games earlier this month.

Sailing hosts five teams for program's first-ever women's regatta

By Kerri Corcoran Monday

Members of the team said the event was a sign of the program’s growth since becoming a varsity sport six years ago.

Softball unable to maintain consistent play despite recent wins

By Barbara Alberts Monday

The Colonials are on their way to breaking a program-best record in a single season but have struggled to pitch, hit and defend all at once.

GW's first woman athletic director plans to prioritize accessibility

By Barbara Alberts and Matt Cullen Monday

GW will become one of fewer than 50 universities with a woman leading athletics when interim athletics director Tanya Vogel takes over in July.

Video

Students clean up campus to celebrate Earth Week

By Arianna Dunham Thursday

Dozens of student volunteers cleaned up litter they found around campus as part of the Office of Sustainability’s Campus Cleanup event Wednesday.

Dance student incorporates GoPro cameras in her senior thesis

By Arianna Dunham, Kristy Pham and Morgan Camp Monday

Senior dance major Linda Ryan is using GoPro cameras in her honors thesis to explore the relationship between physical and virtual spaces.

GW Animal Advocates use virtual reality to raise awareness for animal cruelty

By Sidney Mirvis April 5

The Humane League collaborated with GW Animal Advocates to host a virtual reality workshop with professional animal activist Chris Guinn in District House Wednesday.

Podcasts

'Getting to the Bottom of It': Implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives

By Leah Potter and Meredith Roaten Monday

The Hatchet news team talks about what to expect at the SA meeting Monday night, which will address calls to divest for the second year in a row.

'Getting to the Bottom of It': Refinancing GW's debt

By Leah Potter and Meredith Roaten April 9

Our news team talks about GW ending its contract with International Limousine Service and the plan for the new $795 million bond.

'Getting to the Bottom of It': Exploring the Best of Northwest D.C.

By Leah Potter and Meredith Roaten April 2

Hatchet editors talk about administrative departures, admitted student days, the best spots in Northwest D.C. and a musically talented baseball player.

Departing Editors 2018

Andrew Goudsward: How to say goodbye

By Andrew Goudsward Monday

As I’ve struggled to figure out the best way to say goodbye to The Hatchet, I realized the best thing to do was to say thank you.

Sam Hardgrove: As I was, as I continue to be

By Sam Hardgrove Monday

It’s been such a pleasure to be part of this Hatchet Family, and I look forward to the day our paths cross again. So, Hatchet Family, as I was, as I continue to be.

Emma Tyrrell: Copy is more than just commas

By Emma Tyrrell April 9

It’s the people, the laughs and the memories that have made my three semesters at The Hatchet more than commas.

Melissa Schapiro: More than a home for journalists

By Melissa Schapiro April 9

What brings us all together is not where we see ourselves in five or 10 or even 30 years, but the fact that we pour everything we have into this paper and become each other’s best friends along the way.

Irene Ly: Coming home for the last time

By Irene Ly April 9

I’m no longer the same unsure and lonely freshman as I was four years ago, and I have The Hatchet to thank for that.