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Author Benjamin T. Smith speaking at the University Student Center.

Professor, author talks Mexican drug trade

By Kellen Hoard, Reporter April 17, 2024
Benjamin T. Smith, the author of “The Dope: The Real History of the Mexican Drug Trade,” discussed the relationship between drug cartels and the Mexican government Monday.
The mens basketball team huddles for a mid-game talk from Head Coach Chris Caputo and other coaches.

Men’s basketball bolsters frontcourt with Providence transfer Castro

By Ben Spitalny, Contributing Sports Editor April 16, 2024
Castro’s addition will add size to a Revolutionaries frontcourt that is set to lose two key contributors.
Sejal Govindarao: A leap of faith

Sejal Govindarao: A leap of faith

By Sejal Govindarao, Senior Staff Writer April 15, 2024

Each year, graduating editors are given 30 final column inches — “30” was historically used to signify the end of a story — to reflect on their time at The Hatchet, published in the final issues...

Eóighan Noonan: Before you know it

Eóighan Noonan: Before you know it

By Eóighan Noonan, Director of Development April 15, 2024
If all of Earth’s history were compressed into a single day, the whole of recorded human history would be just a few seconds, a blip. This is how I think of my incredible, albeit brief, time on The Hatchet and at GW.

Perspective: Hanging out with friends doesn’t have to dent your wallet

By Andrea Mendoza-Melchor, Opinions Writer April 15, 2024
Hanging out with friends on campus can come at a price. But with a little consideration, you and your friends can spend time with each other without breaking the bank.

Perspective: Chronic period pain is real, and I deserve to be seen

By Paige Baratta, Editorials Assistant April 15, 2024
The way society understands periods falls flat and disregards the debilitating chronic pain some of us live with.
Students roam through Kogan Plaza.

Officials to modernize Banner system, streamline user interface

By Kellen Hoard, Reporter April 15, 2024
The rollout is expected to take between 12 and 18 months, according to the GW Information Technology website.
A patron flips through vinyl records at Som Records on 14th Street.

Vinyl shops around DC to celebrate Record Store Day with exclusives and concerts

By Diana Anos and Brooke Shapiro April 15, 2024
Record stores across the District are celebrating Record Store Day with exclusive performances and special-edition vinyls.
The Its On Us at GW Instagram account

Students launch group to provide peer-to-peer support for sexual assault survivors

By Quinn Giordano and Dylan Ebs April 15, 2024
It’s On Us at GW — a chapter of the national organization — formed to promote grassroots awareness of on-campus sexual assault and implement educational prevention programs.
Pedestrians pass the Science and Engineering Hall on a sunny day.

Officials launch artificial intelligence research initiative

By Rory Quealy and Juliet Lancey April 15, 2024
The Trustworthy AI Initiative will unite GW faculty who research AI under one initiative to create opportunities for interdisciplinary research.

Staff editorial: Students, faculty tried to stop the arming of GWPD. Now what?

By Editorial Board April 15, 2024
For members of GW's community concerned with the arming of GWPD officers, the Board of Trustees and University officials have been light on answers since last April.
From left to right, Multicultural Greek Council chapter presidents Estefania Hernandez, Kate Olid and Olivia Poole.

MGC restructures leadership to promote visibility amid dwindling interest from members

By Brooke Forgette, Staff Writer April 15, 2024
The Multicultural Greek Council restructured its executive board this semester due to fluctuating support from officials and dwindling interest from members to hold leadership positions.
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