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The GW Hatchet

SMHS residents, fellows say they gave GW notice of three-day strike
By Rory Quealy, News Editor • December 11, 2024
The SMHS residents and fellows union said in a press release Monday that nearly 500 members will initiate a three-day strike starting Dec. 17 at 6 a.m.
Title IX Office records 51 percent hike in reopened complaints in 2023-24: annual report
By Jenna Lee, Assistant News Editor • December 9, 2024
The Title IX Office reported a 51 percent increase in reopened complaints in the 2023-24 academic year as new complaints of sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic and dating violence and stalking plateaued, according to the office’s third annual report released last month.
International affairs alum, real estate firm founder to join Board of Trustees
By Hannah Marr, News Editor • December 9, 2024
The Board of Trustees elected alum Raymond Brimble, who graduated from GW with a master's in international affairs in 1976 and is slated to begin his term on Jan. 1.
Crime log: GWPD catches student engaging in lewd act in Eckles Library
By Ella Mitchell, Contributing News Editor • December 9, 2024

Theft II/From Building Milken Institute School of Public Health 12/04/24 – 10:20 p.m. Open Case A staff member reported her space heater...

The entrance to the Title IX office located on 20th Street
Title IX Office, SGA to launch peer adviser program next fall to support students in cases
By Molly St. Clair and Annaliese Persaud December 9, 2024
The program will grant students undergoing Title IX processes the option to select a peer adviser from a pool of trained students and alumni who can attend hearings with the student, provide emotional support and discuss Title IX Office resources.
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Dr. Elsa Alaswad, a GW resident physician and a member of the Committee of Interns and Residents bargaining team, speaks at a press conference calling on University leadership to agree to a union contract and avert a labor strike.
SMHS residents, fellows say they gave GW notice of three-day strike
By Rory Quealy, News Editor • December 11, 2024
The SMHS residents and fellows union said in a press release Monday that nearly 500 members will initiate a three-day strike starting Dec. 17 at 6 a.m.
Brochures and stickers line a desk in the Title IX office.
Title IX Office records 51 percent hike in reopened complaints in 2023-24: annual report
By Jenna Lee, Assistant News Editor • December 9, 2024
The Title IX Office reported a 51 percent increase in reopened complaints in the 2023-24 academic year as new complaints of sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic and dating violence and stalking plateaued, according to the office’s third annual report released last month.
Crime log: GWPD catches student engaging in lewd act in Eckles Library
By Ella Mitchell, Contributing News Editor • December 9, 2024

Theft II/From Building Milken Institute School of Public Health 12/04/24 – 10:20 p.m. Open Case A staff member reported her space heater...

Youth Development Professional Certification program organizers host a focus group in October to develop the curriculum.
CPS, DC Parks and Recreation to launch youth development certification program
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • December 9, 2024
The program will launch in early 2025 and help students deploy conflict resolution tactics and empathy, manage trauma and work with parents.
University President Ellen Granberg address the Board of Trustees during a May meeting.
International affairs alum, real estate firm founder to join Board of Trustees
By Hannah Marr, News Editor • December 9, 2024
The Board of Trustees elected alum Raymond Brimble, who graduated from GW with a master's in international affairs in 1976 and is slated to begin his term on Jan. 1.
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.
Staff editorial: In the new year, let's recommit ourselves to GW
Staff editorial: In the new year, let’s recommit ourselves to GW
By Editorial Board December 9, 2024
We should recommit ourselves to improving our University and community as the year and semester come to a close by becoming more active community members.
Cartoon: Suitcase standoff
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • December 5, 2024
A tale of the holiday limbo between Thanksgiving and winter break.
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.
Graduate guard Makayla Andrews, sophomore forward Sara Lewis, and freshman guard Gabby Reynolds sit in a time out led by head Coach Caroline McCombs.
Women’s basketball falls in overtime to Coppin State
By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor • December 10, 2024
GW led 61-56 in overtime but let up 8 unanswered points from Coppin State to end the game.
Sophomore guard Trey Autry cheers on the team from the benches during a game against American on Wednesday.
Men’s basketball vanquishes Old Dominion 78-70
By Ryan Jainchill, Basketball Editor • December 9, 2024
This game marks the Revs' first win on the road this season. 
Column: Women’s basketball veteran-freshman fusion rises to top with blend of energy, experience
By Syd Heise, Sports Columnist • December 9, 2024
Some arrived at GW as true rookies to the world of college basketball while others who joined the Revolutionaries this season are no strangers to the NCAA. Graduate guard Makayla Andrews and true freshman guard Gabby Reynolds have embraced the challenge to rise to the top of the ranks despite a gap in age and experience between the duo.
Redshirt junior forward Rafael Castro and redshirt sophomore forward Darren Buchanan Jr. pose for a portrait in the Smith Center.
Frontcourt men’s basketball duo dominates the paint
By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor • December 9, 2024
There are two big reasons for men’s basketball’s 8-2 start: Darren Buchanan Jr. and Rafael Castro. 
Sophomore guard Jacoi Hutchinson during the game against American University yesterday.
Men’s basketball falls short in overtime battle against American
By Jaden DeGruy and Sophia Caputo December 5, 2024
The Revs fell 81-71 in overtime to crosstown rival American Wednesday night.
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.
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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