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Students grieve destruction to hometowns in wake of Hurricane Helene
By Amy Perkins and Raina Pawloski October 17, 2024
Students said they didn’t expect the Hurricane Helene to severely damage their hometowns and urged others to emotionally support their peers. 
DC overdose deaths down for the first time since 2018: report
By Jenna Lee, Assistant News Editor • October 17, 2024
A report from the D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner shows there were 60 fewer overdose deaths in D.C. in 2024 so far than in the same time period of 2023.
GW named in lawsuit alleging College Board policy decreases financial aid
By Jenna Lee, Assistant News Editor • October 17, 2024
GW is one of 40 private institutions named in the lawsuit for participating in a College Board policy of considering the income on noncustodial parents in determining financial aid.
Students, local organizations celebrate Latino culture through dance showcase
By Sarah Gross, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024
GW Folklorico hosted the “¡RITMO!” showcase which included performances from student and local organizations.
Former GW Police Department Chief James Tate pauses during a demonstration of the department’s firearms training.
GWPD chief resigns after former officers report undisclosed gun safety violations, poor training
By Rory Quealy, News Editor • October 15, 2024
Tate’s resignation follows a Hatchet investigation last month that detailed previously undisclosed departmental safety violations and internal disarray.
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Aftermath of Hurricane Helene near Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina.
Students grieve destruction to hometowns in wake of Hurricane Helene
By Amy Perkins and Raina Pawloski October 17, 2024
Students said they didn’t expect the Hurricane Helene to severely damage their hometowns and urged others to emotionally support their peers. 
Narcan Nasal Spray sits in a D.C. Health vending machine.
DC overdose deaths down for the first time since 2018: report
By Jenna Lee, Assistant News Editor • October 17, 2024
A report from the D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner shows there were 60 fewer overdose deaths in D.C. in 2024 so far than in the same time period of 2023.
ANC Secretary Ed Comer speaks during Tuesday's meeting.
ANC presents revisions to bylaws, confirms two members' resignations
By Bryson Kloesel, Reporter • October 17, 2024
A local governing body confirmed the resignations of two commissioners on Tuesday, a month after they were forced to adjourn their last meeting early because more than half of the members weren’t present. 
The Elliott School of International Affairs on a bright day.
Elliott officials delay release of annual diversity action plan for second-consecutive year
By Sachini Adikari, Contributing News Editor • October 7, 2024
The delay marks the second time officials have missed the school's September launch goal for its annual diversity plan.
A student walks through the Professor's Gate of Kogan Plaza on a rainy day in September.
GW named in lawsuit alleging College Board policy decreases financial aid
By Jenna Lee, Assistant News Editor • October 17, 2024
GW is one of 40 private institutions named in the lawsuit for participating in a College Board policy of considering the income on noncustodial parents in determining financial aid.
MFA names Bill Elliott as permanent CEO
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • October 17, 2024
Perspective: The Commanders are the football team of GW
By Carter Willis, Opinions Writer • October 17, 2024
Even though GW doesn't have a football team, that doesn't mean the GW community can't embrace the NFL Commanders team as their own.
Perspective: DC is cool enough
By James Pomian, Opinions Writer • October 7, 2024
Historic D.C. implores to be discovered; maybe it's time we listen.
Op-ed: Granberg's first year served trustees and no one else
By Manny Blanco, Guest Contributor • October 7, 2024
No one's first year is easy, but University President Ellen Granberg's first year was a disaster when handling pro-Palestinian protests.
Staff editorial: After repeated lapses in transparency, GWPD must stop arming officers
Staff editorial: After repeated lapses in transparency, GWPD must stop arming officers
By Editorial Board October 7, 2024
Amid reports of poor firearm training and safety procedures, the GW Police Department must immediately halt arming and take pronounced measures to earn back the community's trust.
Cartoon: A Haunting on The Hill
Cartoon: A Haunting on The Hill
By Caroline Morrelli, Cartoonist • September 30, 2024
Cartoonist Caroline Morrelli illustrates the start of "spooky season" on Capitol Hill.
Perspective: I miss being liberal in the South
By Reagan Higgins, Opinions Writer • September 30, 2024
Like many other students, I’m searching for community and like-minded people at GW, but the pursuit seems to have come at the expense of facing and fielding challenges to my political beliefs.
The women's volleyball team celebrates after winning a game against Fordham last week.
Volleyball rises to top of A-10 behind conference stars
By Kristi Widjaja, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024
GW's 5-2 conference record places them at second in the A-10, behind nationally ranked Dayton.
Head Coach Terry Weir talks to the women's cross-country team during a practice at Duke Ellington Track and Field.
Women's and men's cross country make top ten finish at ECU Pirate Invite
By Kristi Widjaja and Sophia Caputo October 10, 2024
Junior Jacob Heredia broke the program record in the 8K last set in October 2023.
Tennis players during a practice at the Mount Vernon Campus in September.
Women’s tennis takes home doubles crowns at Blue and Gold Invite
By Nolan Grejda, Reporter • October 7, 2024
The Revolutionaries competed against nonconference teams, like Navy, Lehigh and D.C.-rival Georgetown.
Sophomore outside hitter Haylee Brown and junior middle blocker Cianna Tejada spike the ball during a game against Fordham on Saturday.
Volleyball pummels Fordham, marking three-match win streak
By Margot Diamond, Staff Writer • October 7, 2024
The victory marks the Revs' third-consecutive win.
Swimmers cut through the water during a meet in 2022.
Swimming and diving opens season with new dives, quad meet triumph
By Grant Pacernick, Staff Writer • October 7, 2024
Both men’s and women’s swimming and diving were voted as the top team in their respective Atlantic 10 preseason polls.
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...

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...

GW College Democrats and GW College Republicans share plans for 2024 election programming
By Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter September 12, 2024

On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter speak with executive board members of GW College...

How faculty, student leaders are implementing textiles, dress and fashion studies at GW
By Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter September 4, 2024

On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter speak with members of GW's Fashion Business Association...

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