University decisions shouldn't be based on George Washington's legacy
Critics of the history department’s curriculum change said that George Washington wouldn’t want it – but that doesn’t matter.
January 30, 2017
Volume 113, Issue 19
Stories from the January 30, 2017 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
GW should hire more male MHS clinicians
Every student should feel comfortable going to Mental Health Services – but for some, the lack of male staff might stop them from seeking help.
SMPA prepares students for covering Trump
SMPA professors say they are incorporating recent developments in class discussions and reevaluating how some aspects of journalism are taught in the Trump era.
Comedy festival helps students laugh after inauguration
Brooke Walker, president of one of GW’s improv troupes, said the crowd of hundreds filling the auditorium with laughter made months of planning worth it.
HR revamps student hiring process
Undergraduate students can now be hired while they are waiting for their background checks to be approved.
Steeves' revival aids men's basketball during winning streak
The veteran forward, who appears to be back at full health, has been a game-altering asset off the bench for the Colonials over the past week.
Fundraising shifts give LeBlanc room to fill his cabinet
GW’s top fundraiser is permanently leaving his office just as the $1 billion campaign nears its goal, a University spokesman confirmed Friday.
Open source textbooks can ease students' financial strains
In order to relieve the financial strain of physical and digital textbooks, professors should transition to open source textbooks.
New computer science chair plans to grow department
Robert Pless, who left Washington University in St. Louis to become department chair, said he wants to develop the department by adding faculty and students.
Squash opens homestand with losses to Yale
No. 14 men’s team fell short to No. 8 Yale, 7-2, and No. 12 women’s team was defeated by No. 5 Yale, 9-0 this Saturday.