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Alumna files federal Title IX complaint after leading high-profile protests

News
By Leah Potter Today

An alumna and sexual assault survivor who led a public effort to expel her assailant last spring is taking her case to the federal government.

Break free from required readings, travel to bookstores around the District

Culture
By Andara Katong and Rachel Walsh Today

When you’re ready to swap your heavy textbooks for some light reading, head to these bookstores around the District.

GW should offer more resources to help students secure Federal Work Study jobs

Opinions
By Kris Brodeur Today

The University should streamline the process for applying to FWS jobs and provide more support for students so it is easier for them to access their FWS aid.

LeBlanc commits to Obama-era sexual assault protections

News
By Leah Potter 2 hours ago

University President Thomas LeBlanc said the University would continue using one major aspect of Obama-era federal Title IX protections even after the Education Department withdrew those guidelines last week.

Graduate student group begins unionization push citing wage, health care concerns

News
By Cayla Harris Today

Graduate student organizers released a letter publicly Monday imploring other student workers to join the effort.

News

Wellness program launches to help nursing students cope with stress

By Leah Potter Today

A new student-support system in the nursing school will help students develop strategies to physically and emotionally caring for themselves.

UPD deploys Segways to increase community connections

By James Levinson Today

UPD Chief RaShall Brackney said students’ curiosity about the vehicles helps build stronger connections through more interaction with police.

Departures leave medieval history study area without faculty to teach courses

By Annie Dobler Today

There are no medieval history courses being taught this semester after faculty qualified to teach those classes left the University.

Developer plans $700,000 in neighborhood improvements as part of Rice Hall project

By Brielle Powers and Justine Coleman Today

Boston Properties, which is leading the planned commercial and retail redevelopment at 2100 Pennsylvania Ave., is funding five local projects.

Two sexual fondlings reported on H Street

By Justine Coleman 12 minutes ago

The suspect, a Hispanic man riding a white bike, was last seen in the area at 2:30 a.m.

Crime log: Three GWorld cards fraudulently used at CVS

By Catherine Moran Today

The CVS store manager contacted UPD concerning fraudulent charges made to the GWorld accounts of three students.

University bars individuals from campus in increasing number of cases this year

By John Glasfeld and Katelyn Owens Today

GW has already given out 68 notices banning individuals from campus property this year, compared to 58 in all of 2016.

Relocation of top administrators stirs concern for displaced faculty

By Liz Konneker and Meredith Roaten Today

Some faculty said they face an uncertain future after being moved out of their offices to make way for top officials relocating from Rice Hall.

Culture

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams opens 14th Street shop, offers free scoops

By Lindsay Paulen 2 minutes ago

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, a well known midwestern artisan ice cream shop, made its east coast debut in D.C. Monday and will hand out free scoops for its grand opening next week.

Alumna launches single use makeup palette after overhearing student need

By Jillian Kislow Today

Eavesdropping in a Duques Hall bathroom showed a GW alumna that her business idea for a disposable, single-use makeup palette was a reachable reality.

Students at area colleges showcase collections at D.C. Fashion Week

By Sumriddhi Mittal Today

D.C. Fashion Week’s NextGen fashion show featured 13 designers who are currently enrolled in college and working on their fashion lines on the side.

Dumpling pop-up to open in The Shops at 2000 Penn

By Max McCrory Friday

 Laoban Dumplings, a pop-up dumpling shop, is set to open up a small storefront in Foggy Bottom. 

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

By Maggie Hensien Thursday

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.

Opinions
Editorial Board

University's handling of Lonergan dismissal shouldn't set precedent for future cases

In the future, the University should be more open and take a clearer stance during investigations and when releasing statements.
Stefan Sultan

Students should have tap access to all residence halls

Given the nuisance caused by requiring students to tap into their own residence hall, the University should grant all-tap access to its students.
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.

Natalie Prieb

Consult more than RateMyProfessor when registering for classes

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.
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.
Sports

Head of the Potomac kicks off men's rowing season

By Libby Schiller Today

The Colonials started their fall season Sunday afternoon, racing in the Open Eight and Four-With.

Men's water polo runs into challenges in conference play

By Adam Rosenfeld and Barbara Alberts Today

The Colonials could not pull out a winning weekend, despite outscoring their opponents by a combined one goal.

Hurricane damages force women's basketball Thanksgiving tournament to relocate

By Matt Cullen Yesterday

The 2017 Paradise Jam basketball tournament – originally located in the U.S. Virgin Islands – was moved this week.

Men's soccer picks up first home win in shutout over NJIT

By Matt Cullen Saturday

The Colonials scored the only goal of the afternoon on a penalty kick and moved to 3-4-1 on the season.

Women's soccer snaps streak, falls to George Mason 4–3 to start A-10 play

By Matt Cullen Thursday

The Colonials lost their first Atlantic 10 game 4–3 to George Mason after a high-scoring first half.

Video

Dupont Circle showcases artists in overnight art festival

By Guy Ginsberg and Katherine Abughazaleh Today

Art All Night is a one-night art festival featuring art in six D.C. neighborhoods. Dupont exhibitions were featured at 18 different locations throughout the neighborhood.

Shaw celebrates Art All Night with Alley-Oop Murals and Music Festival

By Dana Donovan and Keren Carrion Yesterday

The Shaw district celebrated D.C.’s free overnight arts festival with local artists presenting their work in Blagden Alley Sunday.

Pakistani Students' Association hosts Starry Night to celebrate Eid al-Adha

By Arianna Dunham and Zoya Ansari Saturday

Eid al-Adha was officially celebrated this year on Sept. 1, and the Pakistani Students’ Association hosted an event Friday in the Marvin Center to commemorate the holiday.