IFC returns to self-governance for minor misconduct cases, internal violations
Fraternity leaders are going back to a policy that allows chapter presidents to decide some misconduct cases among their members.
April 6, 2017
Volume 113
Stories from the April 6, 2017 issue of the GW Hatchet.
Students call for divestment from companies that support Palestinian occupation
Students for Justice in Palestine is asking the University to divest from corporations that profit from the occupation of Palestine.
'The First Ladies' exhibit should showcase more than gowns
First ladies are more than the gowns they wear, and the Smithsonian should update “The First Ladies” exhibit to represent each first lady’s achievements.
New Eckles director wants to bring more students to Vern library
The new director, David Lemmons, will take over later this month after the current interim director leaves for a new position outside of GW.
GW should promote reading classical books
Students should be encouraged to keep reading remarkable writings from throughout history, regardless of their major or field of study.
Weekend outlook
Create the next Mona Lisa, get your groove on at a silent disco and search for hidden treasures at the National Zoo.
Law school application numbers rise with waived fees, 'Trump bump'
A 9-percent increase would mean more than 7,500 students applied to the law school this year.
How to snag coveted tickets to Infinity Mirrors exhibit
Unfortunately for D.C. residents and visitors, Infinity Mirrors does not mean an infinite number of tickets.
This week in music
Our music for this week includes upbeat tracks and more mellow tunes to carry you through the ups and downs of the last few weeks of the semester.
Graduation rate rise is unrelated to new retention policies, officials say
The graduation rate rose four percentage points between 2014 and 2016. Experts said the increase points to successful admissions and retention policies.