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Ethan Stoler | Contributing Photo Editor

NASA director pushes SEAS graduates to follow passions, prioritize self-care

By Katherine Abughazaleh May 19, 2018
The School of Engineering and Applied Science gathered its graduating class and seniors' families for a commencement celebration at the Smith Center Friday.
Ethan Stoler | Contributing Photo Editor

Elliott School graduates encouraged to ‘think globally’

By Lindsay Paulen May 18, 2018
More than 1,000 Elliott School of International Affairs graduates were told to "think globally" at a commencement celebration Friday.

‘Getting to the Bottom of It’: Proposing new Title IX policies

By Leah Potter and Meredith Roaten May 14, 2018
News editors update us on the University's proposed updates to Title IX policies and students' concerns about undergraduate research for social sciences.

‘Getting to the Bottom of It’: Examining alumna’s Title IX lawsuit

By Leah Potter and Meredith Roaten April 30, 2018
Listen to Hatchet news editors talk about a recent lawsuit against the University, graduate students' effort to unionize and GW's rising admission rate.
Sam Hardgrove: As I was, as I continue to be

Sam Hardgrove: As I was, as I continue to be

By Sam Hardgrove April 16, 2018
It’s been such a pleasure to be part of this Hatchet Family, and I look forward to the day our paths cross again. So, Hatchet Family, as I was, as I continue to be.
Yonah Bromberg Gaber: Stories untold

Yonah Bromberg Gaber: Stories untold

By Yonah Bromberg Gaber April 2, 2018
At the end of one’s tenure, it’s important to recognize the people who helped you through it, shared a memory, shared a laugh.
Ethan Stoler | Contributing Photo Editor

Women’s basketball wins seventh Atlantic 10 Championship

By Barbara Alberts March 4, 2018
The Colonials defeated Saint Joseph's 65–49 to grab GW's third A-10 title in four years and the first under head coach Jennifer Rizzotti.
Ethan Stoler | Contributing Photo Editor

Women’s basketball defeats George Mason, earns third straight win

By Kerri Corcoran February 8, 2018
The Colonials (12-11, 7-4 A-10) defeated the Patriots by four points Wednesday night behind 17 points from junior forward Kelsi Mahoney.
Abiola Agoro, the president of GW’s NAACP chapter, said the photo depicting Alpha Phi members was disappointing but not surprising because minority students often have to deal with coded racism on campus.

Calls to change racial climate on campus arise after racist Snapchat post

By Leah Potter February 5, 2018
Students of color said incidents like the one last week are a frustrating and recurring part of their experience at GW.
Ethan Stoler | Contributing Photo Editor

Men’s basketball falls big at VCU after hot-shooting first half

By Matt Cullen January 20, 2018
The Colonials (9-11, 2-5 A-10) dropped its fifth game in six matchups and lost to VCU (12-8, 4-3 A-10) 87–63, despite shooting 70.0 percent from the field in the first half.
Senior guard Yuta Watanabe high fives his teammates on the bench during the Colonials exhibition game against Fairmont State Saturday.

Finding answers: Men’s and women’s basketball look to fill gaps amid role shifts

By Matt Cullen November 6, 2017
The Colonials are confident before the season starts Friday, despite offseason losses and inexperienced rosters.
Senior guard Jack Granger runs out on the Smith Center court during Colonial Madness in October.

Former manager joins the roster after three years on the sideline

By Barbara Alberts November 3, 2017
After serving as the team's manager for three years, senior Jack Granger joined men's basketball as a walk-on in his final year at GW.
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