Weekend outlook - Toast to Cinco de Mayo on the streets of D.C.
Trade in your pre-finals siesta for a fiesta this weekend. Get your funk on at U Street or experience ambient techno music at Echostage.
May 4, 2017
Volume 114
Stories from the May 4, 2017 issue of the GW Hatchet.
Comedian Jay Pharoah to perform in Lisner Friday
Jay Pharoah, a former Saturday Night Live star made famous for his portrayal of Obama, will perform at Lisner Auditorium Friday.
Mayor proposes amendment to expand sexual assault survivors' rights
This amendment is a part of the the District’s push for sexual assault reform in the city that began in 2013.
This week in music: Mellow hits to relax and ease into summer
Settle down after your finals and coast into summer with some warm female vocalists and cool waves of synth.
Disagree with conservative speakers using words, not violence
Violence inhibits discourse on issues and often harms the perpetrator’s cause rather than helping it.
GW research institutes should be required to record campus events
GW’s institutes should make recording their events a priority so that their work reaches all students.
Researchers use 3D printers to develop tissues for damaged organs
A group of researchers in the engineering school are using 3D printers to develop artificial tissue to help heal damaged tissues in the human body.
New dean position to manage online learning, incorporate technology in classroom
The department of Libraries and Academic Innovation is looking for a new associate dean to oversee the development of new teaching techniques.
RAs left in the dark about decision to cancel unionization election
The local labor group set to collectively bargain on behalf of RAs withdrew its petition to organize the day before the unionization election.
Alumna researches alternative treatment for PTSD
Cassandra Moshfegh, who graduated in the class of 2016, said her research has the potential to provide a simple, everyday treatment to PTSD.