Officials pause RA program for fall semester
GW will not bring RAs back to campus this fall in light of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an email sent to advisers Monday.
August 7, 2020
Volume 117
Stories from the August 7, 2020 issue of the GW Hatchet.
Pandemic heightens anxiety, depression among college students: study
A study of more than 200 Dartmouth students revealed that college students are more anxious and depressed than usual because of COVID-19.
Local data scientist creates website to track ANC candidates
A local data scientist created a website to track information about D.C.’s hyperlocal governing bodies.
Woman sues GW Hospital, MFA for medical malpractice
A woman is suing the GW Hospital for medical negligence, alleging doctors permanently injured her newborn infant when she was giving birth in 2008.
Officials provide updates on returning belongings, continued storage
Students not returning to campus will be contacted “in the coming weeks” by one of three storage companies to reclaim their belongings.
BSU launches mentorship program for freshmen
The BSU Big Brother, Big Sister Matriculation Program will work to pair freshman students with upperclassmen mentors who share similar majors and interests.
Students urge officials to change residency requirement
More than 1,500 students signed a petition requesting that officials change GW’s on-campus residency requirement.
Kappa Alpha two-year suspension upheld
Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities Christy Anthony said officials upheld Kappa Alpha’s two-year suspension last week.
Graduate students launch petition for tuition discount
Graduate students launched a petition Tuesday calling for officials to expand GW’s tuition discount to include graduate and professional students.