February 19, 2019 Issue of The GW Hatchet

Student leaders push for opt-in Metro discounts

By Ilena Peng and Kateryna Stepanenko February 19, 2019

Some student leaders are reviving advocacy efforts to offer students discounted Metro rides through the University Pass program.

By Sarah Roach February 19, 2019

Junior SJ Matthews announced her bid for SA president Tuesday, making her the first to enter the race for the organization’s top spot.

By Barbara Alberts February 19, 2019

Sophomore guard Maceo Jack currently leads the Colonials with 50 made three-point shots in the year and is averaging 10.6 points per contest.

By Paige Morse February 19, 2019

A professor in the nursing school is leading a study to explore the impacts of state laws on tobacco use in the United States.

By Avi Bajpai February 19, 2019

Officials are raising the amount of money on students’ GWorlds again, giving $3,050 to those with an in-unit kitchen and $4,750 to those without.

By Nia Lartey and Sarah Roach February 19, 2019

The IFC is holding an informal forum every other week where designated members in each chapter will meet to discuss risk management.

By Leah Potter and Meredith Roaten February 19, 2019

On this week’s episode, The Hatchet’s news team talks about a student’s push for discounted Metro rides and the University’s new alumni association.

By Belle Long February 19, 2019

Swimming and diving will compete in the four-day championship meet this week after nearly a month off from competition that started Jan. 19.

By Valerie Yurk February 19, 2019

GWPD officers responded to a report that a female student defecated on the floor of another student’s residence hall room.

By Lauren Ofman and Zilana Lee February 19, 2019

In interviews, more than 20 students said they use AirPods while walking around campus, studying in Gelman Library and even during classes.