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MPD fires gun at subject less than a block from campus
By Ryan J. Karlin and Jennifer Igbonoba May 18, 2024
A Metropolitan Police Department officer shot an individual Saturday afternoon at the Columbia Plaza Apartments.
Former Supreme Court Justice discusses new book, experience on the court
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • May 18, 2024
Former United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer spoke about the “stark fear” he felt during his first year on the Court while adjusting to the role in the Jack Morton Auditorium on Monday. 
Speakers encourage GWSB graduates to seek solutions, give back
By Brooke Forgette, Contributing News Editor • May 17, 2024
Keynote speaker John N. Roberts, student speaker Anna Shah and GWSB Interim Dean Vanessa Perry congratulated 371 graduates as they embarked on their next journeys in business.
CDC director calls on Milken graduates to use data to take action
By Hannah Marr, News Editor • May 17, 2024
Mandy Cohen, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, congratulated 1,200 graduates for choosing to enter the public health field after the COVID -19 pandemic.
A graduate receives their stole at the Multicultural Student Services Center Commencement ceremony.
Speakers urge MSSC graduates to protect, cherish center at Commencement ceremony
By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor • May 17, 2024
In their addresses to graduates at the ceremony, students and administrative staff acknowledged turbulence this year on campus and at the MSSC following staff departures.
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Second District Commander Tatjana Savoy at a press conference outside of the Columbia Plaza Apartments Saturday.
MPD fires gun at subject less than a block from campus
By Ryan J. Karlin and Jennifer Igbonoba May 18, 2024
A Metropolitan Police Department officer shot an individual Saturday afternoon at the Columbia Plaza Apartments.
Former United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Alan Morrison in Jack Morton Auditorium.
Former Supreme Court Justice discusses new book, experience on the court
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • May 18, 2024
Former United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer spoke about the “stark fear” he felt during his first year on the Court while adjusting to the role in the Jack Morton Auditorium on Monday. 
Tents sit in the E Street Triangle Park encampment.
Officials to clear seven Foggy Bottom homeless encampment sites
By Rory Quealy, News Editor • May 13, 2024
National Park Service and District officials will sweep seven homeless encampments in Foggy Bottom next week, slating evictions for about 70 residents. 
Graduates heard from speakers about bringing compassion and resilience to the nursing profession.
School of Nursing graduates asked to approach careers with empathy, resilience
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • May 16, 2024
The School of Nursing honored 468 graduates at a ceremony in the Smith Center on Thursday morning.
Board of Trustees Chair Grace Speights leads a meeting last May.
District government reaches settlement for complaints filed against former mayoral adviser
By Hannah Marr, News Editor • May 13, 2024
Two employees accused John Falcicchio, the former deputy mayor and chief of staff, of prolonged sexual harassment.
Demonstrators stood opposite Metropolitan Police Department officers on the 1900 block of F Street.
Staff Editorial: After calls for police, GW must lead alone to heal campus
By Editorial Board May 13, 2024
The redirection of administrative responsibilities to higher powers in the District cause student voices to be lost in the process.
Op-ed: GW must follow other universities to maintain student trust after protests
By Robert Hildebrandt, Guest Contributor • May 13, 2024
By calling the police on their own students, administration has lost the trust of GW community members.
Perspective: Navigating college dating scenes, women of color must remember their worth
By Nyla Moxley, Opinions Writer • May 13, 2024
As a young woman of color, it is paramount to remember that the way others treat you does not define your worth or desirability.
Op-ed: GW should learn from historic protests to meet ongoing demonstrations
By Shawn McHale, Guest Contributor • May 4, 2024
On the 54th anniversary of the 1970 Kent State shootings, GW officials must compromise with student protests to move forward.
Op-ed: Approach nonviolent protest with love
By Michael Long, Guest Contributor • May 2, 2024
We are due the radical love of the students, staff and faculty who are protesting at GW so that we may reconnect with our own sense of justice.
Op-ed: GSEHD's International Education Program must speak up for Gaza
By Emily Zanieski, Guest Contributor • May 2, 2024
Instead of tackling social justice issues head-on, International Education Program faculty fail to speak out while an education emergency unfolds in Gaza.
Redshirt sophomore Max Edwards in a game against Rhode Island in February.
Maximus Edwards transfers to A-10 champion Duquesne
By Ryan Jainchill, Basketball Editor • May 13, 2024
The 2022-23 Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year leaves GW after two seasons with Caputo.
Delaware graduate Gerald Drumgoole Jr. transfers and commits to GW mens basketball team.
Revs pick up Delaware transfer guard Drumgoole Jr.
By Ryan Jainchill, Basketball Editor • May 13, 2024
The former Blue Hen guard Gerald Drumgoole Jr. averaged 13.9 points per game this past season, paired with 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.
Swim Coach Brian Thomas coaching players in 2018.
Swimming head coach resigns from position after championship season, pool turmoil
By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor • May 13, 2024
Since his hire in 2018, Thomas has built not only GW’s winningest program but one of the most successful mid-major swimming teams. 
Coach Chrissy Schoonmaker talks to players in a pregame huddle.
Softball finishes season seventh in A-10
By Grant Pacernick, Staff Writer • May 13, 2024
The team swept a three-game series against St. Bonaventure on May 4 and 5 after winning 12 of 26 A-10 contests during the season.
George Mason Guard TaViyanna Habib shoots over GW Forward Maxine Engel while the team watches from the bench.
Women's basketball picks up Northwestern transfer Mott
By Ryan Jainchill, Basketball Editor • May 2, 2024
Women’s basketball acquired Northwestern senior Paige Mott, according to a post on Mott’s Instagram on Tuesday. 
Bearing witness: Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic
By Eduardo Gonzalez del Valle, Sophia Escobar, Karolina Montalvo, Saher Mir and Ananya Gondesi March 28, 2024

March 4 was National COVID Remembrance Day. Along side the "Rituals in the Making" team, GW's Department of Anthropology put together a series...

Physics professor talks future of AI, possible misuse
Physics professor talks future of AI, possible misuse
By Eduardo Gonzalez del Valle and Lizzie Jensen March 4, 2024

Breaking the Foggy Bubble: Freshman Lea Nepomuceno Goes to Purple Patch
By Colin Wagner, Karolina Montalvo and Saher Mir February 13, 2024

Join us as we follow Lea Nepomuceno, a freshman at George Washington University, outside of the "Foggy Bubble" and explore Purple Patch, a Filipino...

Unhoused residents, ANC commissioner talk clearing of Triangle Park encampment
By Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter April 23, 2024
News podcast co-hosts Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter discuss the District's plan to clear a homeless encampment on Virginia Avenue between 21st and 22nd streets in May.
Expert talks GW Tuition Hike
By Lizzie Jensen, News Podcast Host • April 8, 2024

On this week’s episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Lizzie Jensen spoke with Higher education expert Sandy Baum about the implications...

GW TRAiLS looks to provide relief for students during midterms
By Lizzie Jensen, News Podcast Host • March 4, 2024

On this week’s episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Lizzie Jensen spoke with GW TRAiLS guides and executive board members Spencer Wilcox,...

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