Fewer people are buying homes in Foggy Bottom and West End
The number of homes for sale in Foggy Bottom and West End is 67 percent higher than it was a year ago, according to newly released real estate data.
January 31, 2019
Stories from the January 31, 2019 issue of the GW Hatchet.
Frozen Jackie Robinson Project funds impede 100th birthday celebration
Officials have refused to unfreeze funds for the Jackie Robinson Project to celebrate the baseball legend’s birthday Thursday.
GW should expand freshman event series to upperclassmen
While District Connections can help freshmen become more comfortable with D.C. as their new home, the program should be expanded to include upperclassmen.
Religious student groups team up to host first-ever Interfaith Week
Interfaith Week, a series of 14 religious and social events hosted by nine different faith-based organizations, will take place from Friday to Saturday, Feb. 9.
Petition urges GW Hillel to split from allegedly anti-Palestinian group
Jewish Voice for Peace at GW launched a petition last week pressing GW Hillel to split from a group they say has intimidated pro-Palestinian student activists.
IT division searches for new TV streaming service
IT administrators are soliciting proposals from new streaming services as the University’s contract with Philo ends this academic year.
GW must take action on threats against conservative students
GW will continue to be an inhospitable place for conservative thought until administrators take concrete actions to protect conservative students.
Amid political pressure, Confucius Institute will stay open
After a year of condemnation from politicians, GW’s Chinese government-funded institute does not have immediate plans to close.
New apartment complex one block off campus to open next year
An office building one block off campus that is currently occupied by the State Department will be converted to an apartment complex by the end of next year.
D.C. population growth slows for third year
The District’s population increased by less than 1 percent in 2018 – the lowest annual population increase in a decade.