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ANC refutes West End locals’ zoning appeal filed in attempt to thwart Aston operations
By Rory Quealy and Bryson Kloesel November 22, 2024
The Foggy Bottom and West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission passed a resolution opposing a group of West End locals' October appeal filed in an attempt to thwart the operations of The Aston, which officials opened as an unhoused shelter earlier this month.
SBA redirects funds to reimburse students for preprofessional events
By Molly St. Clair, Assistant News Editor • November 21, 2024
Omer Turkomer, who sponsored the bill, said the bill will deduct $900 from the SBA senate's ad-hoc fund and $899.85 from executive branch’s budget to cover expenses from the last year’s professional development fund, a pool of money from last year’s SBA executive branch budget allocated to students to attend preprofessional events for career development.
GSPM names Angela McMillen Ayres as interim director
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • November 21, 2024
Ayres was named the interim executive director, the school's first since 2022, as it launches an effort to find a permanent director in spring 2025.
SMHS residents, fellows initiate strike authorization vote
By Ella Mitchell, Contributing News Editor • November 21, 2024
School of Medicine & Health Sciences residents and fellows initiated a strike authorization vote after more than a year of contract negotiations with the University for higher wages and mental health resources.
A ph pool testing kit sits open on a table near the pool at the Smith Center.
Club water polo tournament called off after players reported irritation from Smith Center pool chemicals
By Sandra Koretz, Sports Editor • November 21, 2024
Student athletes who competed in the swimming pool on Nov. 3 said at least 31 players experienced severe eye burning, respiratory issues and skin rashes from the water.
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ANC refutes West End locals' zoning appeal filed in attempt to thwart Aston operations
ANC refutes West End locals’ zoning appeal filed in attempt to thwart Aston operations
By Rory Quealy and Bryson Kloesel November 22, 2024
The Foggy Bottom and West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission passed a resolution opposing a group of West End locals' October appeal filed in an attempt to thwart the operations of The Aston, which officials opened as an unhoused shelter earlier this month.
Student Government Association Senate Pro Tempore Liz Stoddard speaks on a bill supporting student sexual assault survivors.
SGA passes resolution to support sexual assault survivors
By Molly St. Clair and Louisa Hannoucene November 21, 2024
The Student Government Association on Tuesday passed the Survivors Bill of Rights to consolidate Title IX resources and grow on-campus support for survivors of sexual assault.
The GW Hospital on 23rd Street in September.
SMHS residents, fellows initiate strike authorization vote
By Ella Mitchell, Contributing News Editor • November 21, 2024
School of Medicine & Health Sciences residents and fellows initiated a strike authorization vote after more than a year of contract negotiations with the University for higher wages and mental health resources.
MetroBus crashes into car at 23rd and H streets
By Ryan J. Karlin, Contributing News Editor • November 19, 2024
The front desk of the Graduate School of Political Management, located in the Media & Public Affairs building on 21st Street.
GSPM names Angela McMillen Ayres as interim director
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • November 21, 2024
Ayres was named the interim executive director, the school's first since 2022, as it launches an effort to find a permanent director in spring 2025.
The U.S. Capitol on a sunny day.
Community members refute House committee claims that GW insufficiently disciplined protesters
By Hannah Marr and Ryan J. Karlin November 18, 2024
Community members said they disagree with a congressional assessment claiming that officials failed to sufficiently hold pro-Palestinian student protesters accountable for violating GW policies after the onset of the war in Gaza.
Op-ed: Educators must foster a safe and inclusive environment for all students
By Lisa Schwartz, Leonard Friedman, Shmuel Ben-Gad, Joshua Glazer, Deborah Wassertzug, Rachelle Heller, Barry R. Chiswick, Robert Eisen, David Ettinger, Adam Friedman and Lisa Leibow November 21, 2024
Members of GW Faculty and Staff Against Antisemitism and Hate advocate for the importance of inclusivity and dialogue on campus.
Cartoon: Getting the most out of your meal plan
Cartoon: Getting the most out of your meal plan
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • November 21, 2024
A cartoon inspired by Thanksgiving.
Quick take: Stop sexualizing criminals
By Ava Hurwitz, Opinions Writer • November 18, 2024
We must honor victims and survivors instead of uplifting the characters who robbed them of their well-being.
Staff editorial: After rejecting the adoption of institutional neutrality, GW must step up to the plate
Staff editorial: After rejecting the adoption of institutional neutrality, GW must step up to the plate
By Editorial Board November 18, 2024
We hope officials also view this decision as a chance to strengthen how they speak to their community. 
Perspective: What DC can learn from Butte, America
By Nick Perkins, Culture Editor • November 18, 2024
I visited America for the first time last summer — or, at least, I visited Butte, America, for the first time.
Op-ed: In forming FSJP, faculty perpetuate a pipeline of hate
By Sabrina Soffer, Guest Contributor • November 14, 2024
Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine mischaracterized the encampment in their recent op-ed and contribute to a pipeline of hate at GW.
Graduate guard Makayla Andrews drives to the basket during a game against Towson yesterday.
Women’s basketball uses strong fourth quarter to defeat Towson
By Kristi Widjaja, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024
The Revs use a strong fourth quarter to remain unbeaten at home, defeating Towson University 69-57
Marina Grillasca hits the ball during a pickleball practice at the Vern tennis courts Saturday.
Club pickleball takes flight at GW
By Grant Pacernick, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
GW Pickleball now has more than 200 members registered on Engage, and its first practice of this year had more than 90 attendees, members said.
Graduate student goalkeeper Luca Castorina blocks an incoming ball during a game against Bucknell last month.
Water polo gears up for conference championship after second-place season
By Camille Pratt-Chatman, Reporter • November 18, 2024
Water polo has the second seed in the Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference Championship, set to start on Friday.
Junior guard Filipa Calisto moves the ball during a game against Howard University last week.
Women’s basketball flounders on offense in 52-40 loss to Ohio
By Kristi Widjaja, Staff Writer • November 17, 2024
Coming off the bench, Calisto and Planes Fortuny led the Revs in their 52-40 loss to Ohio on Saturday
Redshirt sophomore forward Darren Buchanan Jr. drives past a opponent during a game against NC A&T tonight.
Frontcourt dominance positions men’s basketball for 85-80 win over NC A&T
By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor • November 13, 2024
GW was able to fight off a second-half comeback from the Aggies, with redshirt sophomore forward Darren Buchanan Jr. going on a scoring spree to give GW the lead back.
Race to the Hill: A multi-modal dash across the District
Race to the Hill: A multi-modal dash across the District
By Amy Perkins, Ava Thompson, Axcel Sanchez, Colin Wagner, Diana Sanabria-Sánchez, Eduardo Gonzalez Del Valle, Karolina Montalvo, Kris Park, Misha Cohen, Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro, Suzy Li, Sophia Weber and Anna Bautista November 11, 2024

One biker, one scooter, one runner and one paddle boarder: These GW Students raced from Foggy Bottom to Capitol Hill in order to find out the...

How GW students are casting their ballots in the 2024 election
How GW students are casting their ballots in the 2024 election
By Ava Thompson, Charlotte Davie, Karolina Montalvo, Marcel Richardson Villenas and Marlene Orantes November 4, 2024
We asked GW students how they intend to cast their ballots for the 2024 election. From mail-in to traveling back home, these students take part in their civic duty. Some students expressed feeling intimated by the process and others thought the process was streamlined and easy.
Follow Anna Bautista as she asks GW students how they like to celebrate Halloweekend
Follow Anna Bautista as she asks GW students how they like to celebrate Halloweekend
By Anna Bautista, Emily Huang, Kris Park, Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro, Marcel Richardson Villanes, Milo Rosenzweig and Eduardo Gonzalez Del Valle October 31, 2024
Follow our host, Anna Bautista, as she makes her return to engage with GW students and ask about the unique and exciting ways they celebrate this spooky season. Students come together in GW to make the most out of the Halloween festivities in their own ways, creating a memorable and vibrant atmosphere on campus for all.
Experts, local business managers talk economic impact of National Zoo pandas’ return
By Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen November 13, 2024

On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen dive into how the newly arrived pandas at the National...

Foggy Bottom leader unpacks DC’s 911 response issues
By Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen November 4, 2024

On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter speak with a member of the Foggy Bottom and West...

Where is GW’s football team?
By Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen September 25, 2024

On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen speak with a pair of GW historians to learn about the University's...

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