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Officials install entrance turnstiles for payment at dining halls
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • January 16, 2025
A University spokesperson said the turnstiles were installed over winter break to increase the speed of services at the dining halls.
Black Defiance leaves pro-Palestinian student coalition, alleging experiences of anti-Blackness, racism
By Jennifer Igbonoba and Brooke Forgette January 16, 2025
A representative from the coalition said the group is developing a “restorative action plan” to mitigate harm in response. 
SGA passes bill to streamline meetings, confirms new positions
By Molly St. Clair, Assistant News Editor • January 16, 2025
SGA Sen. Sophie Leinenkugel said the legislation will consolidate the motions for approval of the agenda and minutes into one “consent agenda.”
Staff Council debates requesting Metro stipends for staff, citing high living costs
By Sophie Lhert and Elizabeth Dolich January 16, 2025
Staff Council President Kim Fulmer said the council is proposing a stipend for staff to put toward their Metro passes or parking costs.
The burned remains of a house resulting from the wildfires in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles students experience loss, unity as deadly fires continue to rage
By Jennifer Igbonoba and Ryan Saenz January 16, 2025
The Eaton and Palisades fires are some of the most destructive and deadliest in California’s history, destroying an estimated 12,000 structures and killing 25 people.
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The new gates at the entrance to Thurston Dining Hall.
Officials install entrance turnstiles for payment at dining halls
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • January 16, 2025
A University spokesperson said the turnstiles were installed over winter break to increase the speed of services at the dining halls.
A student wearing a keffiyeh speaks during a vigil for Marcellus Williams co-hosted by Black Defiance in October.
Black Defiance leaves pro-Palestinian student coalition, alleging experiences of anti-Blackness, racism
By Jennifer Igbonoba and Brooke Forgette January 16, 2025
A representative from the coalition said the group is developing a “restorative action plan” to mitigate harm in response. 
Interim Assistant Vice President for Construction Management and Campus Planning Brian Snyder provides updates on campus construction initatives.
Panda Express, Chick-fil-A to open on campus in coming months
By Ella Mitchell, Contributing News Editor • January 16, 2025
Officials are tentatively planning to complete construction for Panda Express and Chick-fil-A this semester and renovate Mitchell Hall next year.
Students prepare meals in the World on a Plate class in September 2023.
Global Food Institute expands minor, adds four courses
By Sachini Adikari, Contributing News Editor • January 13, 2025
The institute's new courses include Food Leadership Capstone, Culinary Diplomacy, Global Food Institute Upper-Level Seminar, Systems Thinking for Sustainable Agrifood System Transformation and International Food and Nutrition Policy.
Staff Council debates requesting Metro stipends for staff, citing high living costs
Staff Council debates requesting Metro stipends for staff, citing high living costs
By Sophie Lhert and Elizabeth Dolich January 16, 2025
Staff Council President Kim Fulmer said the council is proposing a stipend for staff to put toward their Metro passes or parking costs.
Cartoon: Legislative brainrot
Cartoon: Legislative brainrot
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • January 16, 2025
A cartoon inspired by the potential TikTok ban.
Perspective: Embrace bite-sized goals to find growth in the New Year
By Andrea Mendza-Melchor, Opinions Editor • January 13, 2025
We often want to take on big resolutions to see substantive change in our lives, but the smaller goals lead to big changes too.
Staff editorial: Let’s not leave the classics on the bookshelves
By Editorial Board January 13, 2025
Speaking to the Columbia University Class of 1968, professor Richard Hofstadter called college "a community devoted to inquiry." GW and its students must recenter the classics of the humanities to live up to that.
Perspective: Attending Trump’s inauguration would compromise my morals
By Mara Riegel, Opinions Writer • January 13, 2025
Attending next week’s inauguration is a tangible symbol of support for a man who would never support my identity, pitting my values against the prospect of witnessing something momentous. 
Perspective: My life as a pizza bagel at GW
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • December 9, 2024
Coming to GW, I didn’t realize that what to me had been a core aspect of growing up was unheard of to others and having to explain my multicultural upbringing to people has made me reflect on and appreciate it.
Perspective: Going home for the holidays made me realize my self-growth
By Mara Riegel, Opinions Writer • December 9, 2024
I grew up hating my experience in my hometown, and coming to GW was a fresh start. Going back to my hometown for the holidays solidified that opinion permanently.
Graduate guard Makayla Andrews prepares to shoot a basket during a game in the fall.
Women’s basketball falls 64-63 to Saint Louis, continuing A-10 struggles
By Kristi Widjaja, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025
Women's basketball lost their fourth straight A-10 game, falling 64-63 to Saint Louis on Wednesday.
Graduate guard Gerald Drumgoole Jr. attempts to shoot a basket against Duquesne during tonights game.
Second-half comeback falls short in men’s basketball loss to Duquesne
By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor • January 16, 2025
Former Revolutionaries guard Maximus Edwards scored 16 points in the first half in his return to the Smith Center.
Junior forward Caia Loving looks to defend the ball during Saturday's game against Duquesne.
Women’s basketball sinks in A-10 standings as conference play starts
By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor • January 13, 2025
The team is coming off its biggest loss of the year, losing to Duquesne 97-55 on Saturday.
Junior gymnast Deana Sheremeta leaps on the balance beam during a meet last season.
Gymnastics enters season with first new head coach in four decades
By Nolan Grejda, Reporter • January 13, 2025
Gymnastics finished third in their first meet under Head Coach Stephanie Worrell.
Sophomore guard Jacoi Hutchinson drives the ball up the court during a game last fall.
Men’s basketball off to a 2-1 start in A-10 play, 13-3 overall
By Ryan Jainchill, Basketball Editor • January 13, 2025
Men's basketball is off to a 2-1 start in A-10 play, sitting at 13-3 on the season.
GW Club Boxing packs a punch with amateur, seasoned sparring
GW Club Boxing packs a punch with amateur, seasoned sparring
By Colin Wagner, Emily Huang, Hanjung Lee, Karolina Montalvo, Kris Park, Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro, Saher Mir and Serena Long December 9, 2024
GW Club Boxing members unpack the training behind their new and veteran fighters while creating a welcoming space for newcomers to the sport.
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.
DC ACLU breaks down the fate of DC statehood under second Trump administration
By Max Porter, Lizzie Jensen and Aidan Farrell January 12, 2025

On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen follow reporter Aidan Farrell's sit down with Amber Taylor...

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...

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