Celebrate 4/20 on the Hill with a 'joint session'
With D.C. laws permitting the use, growth and possession of small amounts of marijuana, 4/20 celebrations will cover the District in a cloud of smoke.
April 20, 2017
Volume 113
Stories from the April 20, 2017 issue of the GW Hatchet.
Weekend outlook
Explore international films without leaving the District, enjoy craft brews while listening to live music or find your zen in an unconventional setting.
This week in music
With the end of the semester in sight, get ready to jam out all summer long with these catchy tunes.
The school spirit from the GW meme page beats a pep rally
Through laughter and voicing complaints, students have used the Facebook meme page to become a closer community.
University Honors Program lowers GPA graduation requirement
The University Honors Program changed its graduating GPA requirement from 3.4 to 3.0 this spring in an attempt to reduce stress on students.
GW's student health insurance plan needs an overhaul
It’s time for GW’s current student health insurance plan to have its own check-up to reduce costs and better provide the care that students need.
Proposed D.C. Council bill would pay businesses to open bathrooms to the public
A bill before the D.C. Council would pay local businesses to give the public free access to their restrooms, but some businesses say they aren’t interested.
UPD specifies bike thefts, possession of drugs in the crime log
UPD now separates thefts involving bicycles from other larceny crimes and distinguishes possession of drug reports from drug law violations.
Student organization lobbies for better treatment of janitorial workers
Students in Fair Jobs GW met with officials last week to make demands for improved working conditions on behalf of janitorial workers.
Faculty, student groups to demonstrate in the March for Science
Faculty and student organizations will be in the crowd at the March for Science Saturday to voice concerns about steep government budget cuts.