Snapshot - Kennedy Center celebrates Chinese New Year
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts celebrated Chinese New Year with a family day on Saturday.
February 6, 2017
Volume 113, Issue 20
Stories from the February 6, 2017 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
Students continue push against Trump with protests, marches
Student leaders said maintaining an increased level of political activism will be crucial to their groups over the next four years.
Graduate student grounded in Iran after immigration ban
The student said he is reevaluating his options after a travel ban was enacted on Iranian citizens coming to the U.S.
Reported crime rate drops over past five years
The crime rate on campus has decreased steadily over the past five years, with a recorded 36.2 percent decrease in reported crimes between 2011 and 2016.
Endowment sees small investment growth but still beats national average
In fiscal year 2016, GW’s endowment growth outpaced other universities’ in a year of low returns nationwide.
Minority professors add value to classes
A diverse faculty expands perspectives and gives students the opportunity to learn from individuals with experience in specific topic areas.
No. 16 gymnastics ties best season start, grows program
After one of its strongest seasons in school history last year, gymnastics is continuing its ascent as one of the top programs on the national stage.
Medical students march to Capitol Hill to protect Obamacare
One hundred and seventy-five GW medical students signed a national petition to stop Congress’s repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
SA Senate passes fewer, more detailed bills
Student Association executive vice president Thomas Falcigno said that although the SA Senate has passed fewer bills this year, they have been more thorough.
GW plummets in veteran rankings after losing top official
It was unclear if the drop was tied directly to the University’s decision not to replace the provost for military and veterans affairs last spring.