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Pro-Palestinian protesters walk out of classes, rally on day two of 'Week of Rage'
By Brooke Forgette and Sarah Gross October 11, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters walked out of classes Tuesday afternoon to engage in a protest on the second day of the “Week of Rage" on campus.
Community members march to U-Yard, mourn slain Palestinians at Oct. 7 vigil
By Ryan J. Karlin and Diana Anos October 10, 2024
Pro-Palestinian community members marched to the gates of University Yard on the first anniversary of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel to mourn the Palestinians killed by Israel's military over the last year in the war in Gaza.
Jewish students, community members hold vigil on the one year anniversary of Oct. 7
By Jennifer Igbonoba and Natalie Note October 10, 2024
About 200 community members gathered in Kogan Plaza to honor those killed in the attacks and the pain the community has experienced.
GW Dining launches reusable take-out container program
By Rory Quealy, News Editor • October 10, 2024
The program aims to phase out paper products at Thurston, Shenkman and Pelham Commons dining halls to create “more sustainable and eco-friendly” campus dining, according to a GW Dining Instagram post.
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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A demonstrator speaks after students walked out of class, protesting the war in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian protesters walk out of classes, rally on day two of 'Week of Rage'
By Brooke Forgette and Sarah Gross October 11, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters walked out of classes Tuesday afternoon to engage in a protest on the second day of the “Week of Rage" on campus.
Demonstrators place signs and flowers on the anti-scale fence limiting access to University Yard.
Community members march to U-Yard, mourn slain Palestinians at Oct. 7 vigil
By Ryan J. Karlin and Diana Anos October 10, 2024
Pro-Palestinian community members marched to the gates of University Yard on the first anniversary of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel to mourn the Palestinians killed by Israel's military over the last year in the war in Gaza.
The dining hall and market in Shenkman Hall located on 23rd Street.
GW Dining launches reusable take-out container program
By Rory Quealy, News Editor • October 10, 2024
The program aims to phase out paper products at Thurston, Shenkman and Pelham Commons dining halls to create “more sustainable and eco-friendly” campus dining, according to a GW Dining Instagram post.
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.
Vice President for Safety and Operations Baxter Goodly during Friday's Faculty Senate meeting.
GW internally investigating reports of unregistered firearms, inadequate training, officials say
By Hannah Marr and Arjun Srinivas October 7, 2024
Upon repeated questions from four faculty senators, University President Ellen Granberg and Vice President for Safety and Operations Baxter Goodly said they could not comment on human resources or personnel issues for confidentiality reasons.
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.
Perspective: GW has to approach possible threats with transparency
By RJ Doroshewitz, Opinions Writer • September 30, 2024
While it's better to be safe than sorry, it's also crucial to approach delicate situations with transparency and without causing significant panic.
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.
The George Washington Women's Basketball team in a huddle during their first Atlantic 10 championship game in March.
A-10 announces women's basketball conference schedule
By Ryan Jainchill, Basketball Editor • October 3, 2024
The matchup begins an 18-game conference slate that concludes with the A-10 Tournament in Henrico, Virginia starting on March 5. 
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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