October 2020 Crime Log
The Hatchet is tracking crimes that occur on campus each week. The map will be updated with crimes every week throughout the month.
October 12, 2020
Stories from the October 12, 2020 issue of the GW Hatchet.
Dupont Underground opens exhibit highlighting D.C. BLM protests
Dupont Underground is opening a photography exhibit depicting D.C. protests against racial inequality.
Essay: Working at an Amazon warehouse during the pandemic
My experiences overall starkly contrasted with most of what the news stories and exposés would have you believe.
Author discusses comedy in North Korean films
The Institute for Korean Studies hosted a webinar on humor in comedy North Korean films and its influence on the country’s society on Friday.
Decision to extend remote learning was made in our best interest
Even though we’ll graduate in our childhood bedrooms and may not step foot on campus for a long time, the threat of coronavirus is bigger than us.
Athletic department reaches fundraising goal in weeklong campaign
The athletic department exceeded its $100,000 fundraising goal in a campaign to mitigate the financial toll of the COVID-19 pandemic.
D.C. extends COVID-19 state of emergency to Dec. 31
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday she would be extending the District’s coronavirus-induced state of emergency until the end of the calendar year.
Passengers start to receive free masks at Metro stations
Metro officials started distributing free individually wrapped face coverings at Metro stations earlier this week.
Faculty Senate voices 'severe disapproval' for Swain hiring
The vote marks the senate’s first censure of a University president in recent memory, which comes weeks after a senate committee met privately with LeBlanc.
Former ambassador donates $12.5 million to religious freedom institute
Former U.S. Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr. donated $2.5 million in 2016 to create the Loeb Institute for Religious Freedom.