EIC Desk

The pandemic has shed light on the importance of independent student journalism, even when it’s perennially threatened by finances.

The Associated Collegiate Press named The Hatchet one of the best online college newspapers in the country Thursday.

ACP selected The Hatchet as finalists for best online college newspaper, reporter of the year, sports game story of the year, best social media reporting and best blog.

Where I believe our biggest failure in recent history lies is in the stories we have not reported – but had a responsibility to cover.

The Society of Professional Journalists selected The Hatchet as winners for four regional awards and finalists for six awards in an annual journalism competition.

Students have turned to social media to share their grievances and experiences, and we hope to amplify their voices.

We will continue to release updates daily. Beginning April 13, we plan to publish one edition per week.

We have brought you coverage and commentary on some of the biggest events of the year at GW, but we cannot keep up our work without the support of our readers.

The Hatchet is one of 40 two- and four-year student newspapers named finalists for an online Pacemaker award.