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MetroBus crashes into car at 23rd and H streets
By Ryan J. Karlin, Contributing News Editor • November 19, 2024
A MetroBus crashed into a car at the intersection of 23rd and H streets Tuesday morning.
Locals prepare for potential infringement on DC home rule under Trump, GOP majority
By Cade McAllister, Senior Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
D.C. stakeholders are preparing for the possibility that President-elect Donald Trump and a new Republican congressional majority will interfere with the District’s right to self-govern.
Interfaith center organizes second Interfaith Week of year
By Jennifer Igbonoba and Diana Anos November 18, 2024
The Center for Interfaith and Spiritual Life concluded the University's annual Interfaith Week on Saturday, the second iteration of the programming this year.
SGA leaders push for efficient dining services, expanded food options
By Molly St. Clair, Assistant News Editor • November 18, 2024
Jorey Reyes, the chair of the Special Committee on Dining, said the committee is developing proposals with the Student Advisory Panel — a group of students chosen by dining administration who meet with GW dining officials bimonthly — to discuss implementing guest meal swipes and partnerships with meat substitute companies.
Redshirt junior forward Rafael Castro and Graduate forward Sean Hansen shoot a basket during a game against NJIT yesterday.
Men’s basketball extends season-opening win streak to four after 84-64 win over NJIT
By Joshua Hong and Nolan Grejda November 19, 2024
Buchanan's 20 point performance propelled the Revs to an 84-64 victory over NJIT
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A MetroBus crashed into a car at the intersection of 23rd and H streets.
MetroBus crashes into car at 23rd and H streets
By Ryan J. Karlin, Contributing News Editor • November 19, 2024
A MetroBus crashed into a car at the intersection of 23rd and H streets Tuesday morning.
Employees prepare food in Thurston Dining Hall.
SGA leaders push for efficient dining services, expanded food options
By Molly St. Clair, Assistant News Editor • November 18, 2024
Jorey Reyes, the chair of the Special Committee on Dining, said the committee is developing proposals with the Student Advisory Panel — a group of students chosen by dining administration who meet with GW dining officials bimonthly — to discuss implementing guest meal swipes and partnerships with meat substitute companies.
Members of the National Guard stand in front of the Treasury Department during the 2021 presidential inauguration.
Locals prepare for potential infringement on DC home rule under Trump, GOP majority
By Cade McAllister, Senior Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
D.C. stakeholders are preparing for the possibility that President-elect Donald Trump and a new Republican congressional majority will interfere with the District’s right to self-govern.
Crime log: Student reports being attacked, tased in Kogan Plaza
By Ella Mitchell, Contributing News Editor • November 18, 2024
The Department of Religion, located at the corner of 22nd and F streets.
Religion faculty say lack of full-time professors stifles course variety
By Sachini Adikari, Contributing News Editor • November 18, 2024
Faculty in the Department of Religion said a lack of University funding has led to a shortage of full-time professors and gaps in the depth of religion course offerings.
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.
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.
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. 
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.
Cartoon: Registration blues
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • November 14, 2024
A cartoon inspired by class registration.
Staff editorial: If you're upset about the election results, now is the time to act
Staff editorial: If you’re upset about the election results, now is the time to act
By Editorial Board November 11, 2024
Students may feel disheartened by Democrats' failure, energized by Republicans' victory or curious about the uncertain future. But whatever you believe in can be pursued and fought for here. 
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.
Freshman forward Miriam Diala shoots a basket during tonight's game against Virginia-Lynchburg.
Diala, Andrews lead Revs in rout of Virginia-Lynchburg
By Ryan Jainchill and Sophia Caputo November 12, 2024
The Revs scored over 50 points in the second half alone en route to an 89-38 win over the Virginia-Lynchburg Dragons.
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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