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The GW Hatchet

Jenna Baer: It happened one volume

Jenna Baer: It happened one volume

By Jenna Baer, Contributing Culture Editor April 18, 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...

Sean Hansen, a senior transfer from Cornell, announces his transfer to GW on X.

Revolutionaries add transfer forward from Cornell

By Ryan Jainchill, Staff Writer April 18, 2024
Cornell senior forward Sean Hansen averaged 8.8 points per game during his last season with the Big Red.

Op-ed: GW’s switch in mental health providers limits student access to counseling

By Cassie Navalta, Guest Contributor April 18, 2024
Instead of weighing the harm that the transition to TimelyCare poses on students’ wellbeing, it appears as though GW only considered when one contract ended and when the next began.
H Street between 21st and 22nd streets.

Officials to close section of H Street Friday for Eco-Bash

By Max Porter, Contributing News Editor April 18, 2024
District officials will close H Street between 21st and 22nd streets for part of Friday to make way for a University sustainability event.
A cyclist whizzes down a bike lane on G Street.

DDOT abandons plan to add protected bike lanes in Connecticut Avenue stretch

By Sarah Gross, Reporter April 18, 2024
Bicycling advocates have long considered Connecticut Avenue dangerous due to the number of crashes involving bikers on the road, and in October, a driver struck and killed a GW graduate student while he was riding through the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and L Street.
Ethan Benn: The last word

Ethan Benn: The last word

By Ethan Benn, Opinions Editor April 18, 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...

Members and friends of the Student Government Association gather in the University Student Center Amphitheater to await election results.

SGA voter turnout climbs after decade-long decline

By Molly St. Clair, Staff Writer April 18, 2024
A total of 3,153 students — about 12.3 percent of eligible voters — cast votes in the SGA election last week, compared to 2,190 or 8.5 percent of eligible voters in last year's election.

Ask Annie: How do I become friends with GW micro celebrities?

By Annie April 18, 2024
Bring good intentions when you befriend your campus micro celebrities. Your interest in them should go beyond how they feel about you.
Photo Essay: Bhangra Blowout

Photo Essay: Bhangra Blowout

By Lexi Critchett and Nan Jiang April 18, 2024
College bhangra teams from across the country gathered at Lisner Auditorium on Saturday to compete in one of the largest intercollegiate South Asian dance competitions in North America.
Student Government Association Vice President Demetrius Apostolis speaks at a senate meeting on Monday.

Graduate student assembly bill fails in SGA secret ballot vote

By Molly St. Clair and Dylan Ebs April 18, 2024
The Student Government Association Senate rejected a bill Monday that would have would have created an assembly for graduate students.
Officials speak on continued construction projects on campus.

Panda Express coming to former Beefsteak location in late fall

By Ella Mitchell and Erika Filter April 18, 2024
A University official announced that Panda Express will take over the space formerly held by Beefsteak, which closed earlier this semester, and will accept GWorld.
Riley Goodfellow: Transitioning

Riley Goodfellow: Transitioning

By Riley Goodfellow, Contributing Opinions Editor April 18, 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...

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