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Officials increase dining dollars for third consecutive year

News
By Avi Bajpai Today

Officials are raising the amount of money on students’ GWorlds again, giving $3,050 to those with an in-unit kitchen and $4,750 to those without.

Student leaders push for opt-in Metro discounts

News
By Ilena Peng and Kateryna Stepanenko Today

Some student leaders are reviving advocacy efforts to offer students discounted Metro rides through the University Pass program.

RHA president announces bid for top SA post

News
By Sarah Roach Today

Junior SJ Matthews announced her bid for SA president Tuesday, making her the first to enter the race for the organization’s top spot.

Lawsuit alleges negligence at GW Hospital led to newborn's death

News
By Ilena Peng Today

A lawsuit filed in the D.C. Superior Court last week alleges that GW Hospital nurses’ negligence resulted in a newborn’s death in 2016.

Students, professors say AirPods make students less social

Culture
By Lauren Ofman and Zilana Lee Today

In interviews, more than 20 students said they use AirPods while walking around campus, studying in Gelman Library and even during classes.

News

Snapshot – 'The Handmaid's Tale' films on the National Mall

By Sarah Urtz Today

Hundreds of cast members and extras from “The Handmaid’s Tale” filmed an upcoming episode on the National Mall on Saturday afternoon.

Computer science department expands Python programming course

By Lauren Peller and Shannon Mallard Today

The computer science department will soon expand introductory Python courses to accommodate up to 200 students.

Board of Trustees solidifies student, faculty observer positions

By Meredith Roaten Today

The Board of Trustees approved new bylaws earlier this month officializing student and faculty observational seats.

Nursing professor to research state laws on tobacco use

By Paige Morse Today

A professor in the nursing school is leading a study to explore the impacts of state laws on tobacco use in the United States.

IFC hosts new risk management roundtables

By Nia Lartey and Sarah Roach Today

The IFC is holding an informal forum every other week where designated members in each chapter will meet to discuss risk management.

Crime log: Intoxicated student defecates in residence hall room

By Valerie Yurk Today

GWPD officers responded to a report that a female student defecated on the floor of another student’s residence hall room.

Early fundraising success could continue in capital campaign: experts

By Meredith Roaten Today

Halfway through fiscal year 2019, fundraising was “slightly ahead” of the amount raised by the same time last year.

Panhel to establish diversity and inclusion leadership group

By Jared Gans Today

Sorority leaders are recruiting women to form the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Board by the end of the semester.

Culture

D.C. coffee shops to try trendy oat milk beverages

By Lindsay Paulen Today

Many shops add a disclaimer to the menu that the oat milk option is subject to availability, but here are a few spots you can try the trend around D.C.

'If Beale Street Could Talk' features former student's sculptures

By Lindsay Paulen Today

Jorge Vascano, who studied fine and studio arts for a year in 2012, made several sculptures that appear in the movie “If Beale Street Could Talk.”

Weekend outlook – Compete in the first annual Wharf Winter Games

By Yuting Wu Thursday

Begin your weekend on a sunset tour of the District’s most iconic monuments before heading to The Wharf to compete in winter games.

Professor examines rare glass flutes with goal to help small museums

By Lindsay Paulen Thursday

A biomedical engineering professor, Murray Loew, is using his science background to preserve historical archives.

Program Board to host first two-part Spring Fling

By Lindsay Paulen Tuesday

Program Board announced it will host a “Pre-Fling” in University Yard featuring student performances in addition to the organization’s annual spring concert.

Opinions
Editorial Board

Students should band together to push for D.C. statehood

As the topic of D.C. becoming a state rises again, it is important for students and administrators to understand what they can do to help the D.C. community.

Hannah Thacker

GW has an ugly history of racism, but we must recognize it to move forward

What is particularly troubling to see is how many people who participated in racist activities have yet to be held accountable for their actions.

Michael McMahon

It is time to stop the toxic cycle of bragging about stress

Instead of taking to social media to brag about your stress or endlessly complaining to your classmates, students need to stop the cycle this midterm season.

Andrew Sugrue

New Elliott School degree will help expand career opportunities for students

The Elliott School’s new major offers a chance for students to explore more than one type of study and become well-rounded students.

Denver Brunsman

George Washington was never a 'Colonial'

We are long overdue to show the institutional courage to at least study GW’s nickname and possible alternatives in an official way.

Joey Schnide and Rachel Kane

Gender minority tournaments support marginalized communities

Hosting a gender minorities tournament will empower women and non-binary people to participate in the college debate community.

Sports

Men's squash captures Hoehn Cup for second consecutive year

By Emily Maise Today

Men’s squash recorded three wins over higher-ranked opponents to capture the Hoehn Cup and end the season ranked No. 9 in the nation.

'Shy guy' guard grows into reliable shooter for men's basketball

By Barbara Alberts Today

Sophomore guard Maceo Jack currently leads the Colonials with 50 made three-point shots in the year and is averaging 10.6 points per contest.

Swimming and diving ready to see training 'pay off' at A-10 Championship

By Belle Long Today

Swimming and diving will compete in the four-day championship meet this week after nearly a month off from competition that started Jan. 19.

Women's basketball drops rematch against Dayton

By Agam Mittal Today

Freshman center Kayla Mokwuah led the Colonials with 16 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the field while grabbing six rebounds in her first career start.

Men's basketball drops rematch against Duquesne

By Kerri Corcoran Sunday

The Colonials were down by six points at halftime against Duquesne but 17 turnovers on the game gave way to 25 Duquesne points and the win for the Dukes.

Video

Attendees get a second chance at prom at the Washington National Cathedral

By Danny Schapiro and Foon Nguyen Saturday

The Washington National Cathedral hosted a “second-chance prom” on Valentine’s Day.

Hundreds gather for annual Cupid’s Undie Run

By Jacob Folvag February 11

All proceeds support medical research towards curing neurofibromatosis.

Kennedy Center hosts free Lunar New Year performance

By Danny Schapiro February 9

The Guangdong Arts Troupe performed at The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage Friday to celebrate the Year of the Pig.

Podcasts

'Getting to the Bottom of It': Advocating for discounted Metro passes

By Leah Potter and Meredith Roaten Today

On this week’s episode, The Hatchet’s news team talks about a student’s push for discounted Metro rides and the University’s new alumni association.

'Getting to the Bottom of It': Unearthing racist yearbook photos amid national controversy

By Leah Potter and Meredith Roaten February 11

On this week’s episode, our sports editor gives a sneak peek of what to expect for baseball and our contributing culture editor dishes on a new dating app.

'Getting to the Bottom of It': Measuring the impact of a racist Snapchat one year later

By Leah Potter and Meredith Roaten February 4

On this week’s episode, the news team talks about how GW has changed since a racist Snapchat post circulated campus last year.

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