Officials should divest from fossil fuels or expect student protest
Fossil fuel divestment is the only way for university officials to show commitment to the planet.
February 9, 2017
Volume 113
Stories from the February 9, 2017 issue of the GW Hatchet.
Weekend Outlook
This Valentine’s Day weekend, belt break-up songs, see a documentary for a unique movie date and listen to some open mic performances.
Bar-ception: Addendum opens as a bar within a bar
One of the oldest nightclubs in D.C. is getting an addendum with a new bar within a bar which will replace the bar formerly called Studio Bar.
This week in music
As the semester starts to get stressful, take a deep breath and relax with these calming tracks this week.
Safety office cuts positions but keeps staff engaged
GW’s security official said the office eliminated some empty positions, but staff members’ new responsibilities have made them more engaged in their jobs.
Research office, CCAS offer $20,000 humanities seminar grants
Faculty in the humanities have the chance to host interdisciplinary seminar series with funding from administrators.
Board chairman declines to give SA Senate answer on fossil fuel divestment
Board of Trustees Chairman Nelson Carbonell declined to give the SA Senate a clear answer on whether the University will divest its holdings in fossil fuels.
Alternative Breaks made me reflect on community service
My alternative break made me question international community service, my time in Nicaragua and my privilege in the U.S.
First-year forgiveness policy will allow all students to succeed
First-year forgiveness will allow students to revisit shaky academic foundations by retaking one course from their first-year at GW.
Solar design contest notes University energy anniversary
The Office of Sustainability is running a solar design contest for a charging station in Kogan Plaza.