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Stores on, near campus board up for anticipated election-related protests
By Ella Mitchell, Contributing News Editor • November 6, 2024
Both CVS stores on campus and at least three shops bordering campus boarded up in anticipation of protests on or following Election Day.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on election night to decry candidates’ support for Israel in war in Gaza
By Jenna Lee and Jackson Rickert November 6, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the Black Lives Matter Plaza on election night to condemn presidential candidates for aiding or vowing to aid Israel in the war in Gaza. 
Officials warn faculty, staff of potential impacts to in-person work after Election Day
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2024
Officials said they wanted to ensure employees are prepared should protests impact in-person work after Election Day.
House antisemitism report accuses GW of insufficiently disciplining pro-Palestinian protesters
By Hannah Marr and Fiona Riley November 5, 2024
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce published findings from an investigation into antisemitism on college campuses Thursday, accusing GW of failing to sufficiently discipline pro-Palestinian protesters who violated University policies.
A D.C. flag flutters in the wind.
Local leaders clinch unopposed DC council, ANC seats
By Rory Quealy, News Editor • November 6, 2024
Voters appeared to reelect their Ward 2 councilmember for a four-year term and chose their local governing body representatives for the next two years in unopposed elections Tuesday night, unofficial D.C. Board of Elections results show.
Live: Alumni vie for House, Senate seats
By Fiona Riley, Senior News Editor • November 5, 2024
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Students enter the Western Market CVS Pharmacy, now boarded up in preparation for the election.
Stores on, near campus board up for anticipated election-related protests
By Ella Mitchell, Contributing News Editor • November 6, 2024
Both CVS stores on campus and at least three shops bordering campus boarded up in anticipation of protests on or following Election Day.
Protestors speak in front of the White House on 16th Street.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on election night to decry candidates’ support for Israel in war in Gaza
By Jenna Lee and Jackson Rickert November 6, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the Black Lives Matter Plaza on election night to condemn presidential candidates for aiding or vowing to aid Israel in the war in Gaza. 
Vice President Kamala Harris smiles at a crowd of supporters as she concludes her speech at the grassy Ellipse.
Students rally behind Harris for abortion protections, diverse perspective
By Olivia Earley and Alexia Massoud November 4, 2024
Students said they voted for Vice President Kamala Harris because they support her vow to protect reproductive rights, boost the middle class and empower historically marginalized communities.
Students pass through UYard in September.
Officials warn faculty, staff of potential impacts to in-person work after Election Day
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2024
Officials said they wanted to ensure employees are prepared should protests impact in-person work after Election Day.
People picnic on the East lawn of the Capitol
House antisemitism report accuses GW of insufficiently disciplining pro-Palestinian protesters
By Hannah Marr and Fiona Riley November 5, 2024
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce published findings from an investigation into antisemitism on college campuses Thursday, accusing GW of failing to sufficiently discipline pro-Palestinian protesters who violated University policies.
Perspective: Reject Trump’s MAGA religion
By Carter Willis, Opinions Writer • November 4, 2024
The amalgamation of church, the country and Trump must go.
Column: I’m voting for I-83, but I’m not happy about it
By Nick Perkins, Culture Editor • November 4, 2024
Initiative 83 isn’t addressing the fundamental issues in D.C. voting. Until reform makes general elections more competitive, the wound in the District’s democracy will just keep bleeding.
Staff editorial: Write in Rondell 'Magic' Jordan to represent Ward 2 on the DC Council
Staff editorial: Write in Rondell ‘Magic’ Jordan to represent Ward 2 on the DC Council
By Editorial Board November 4, 2024
Jordan is embedded in the life of Ward 2 and wants to take on city-wide issues like the housing crisis and poverty without retreading failed policies. We urge Ward 2 residents to vote for him. 
Cartoon: Washers, fire drills and rats — oh my!
Cartoon: Washers, fire drills and rats — oh my!
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • October 31, 2024
A Halloween-inspired cartoon.
Perspective: This is the time for a female president
By Alexia Green, Opinions Writer • October 28, 2024
People say that the United States isn't ready for a female president. But there couldn't be a better time for one.
Staff editorial: To reunite campus, the fences must come down
Staff editorial: To reunite campus, the fences must come down
By Editorial Board October 28, 2024
It's time for the U-Yard fences to come down so that the campus can come together.
Redshirt junior forward Rafael Castro scores against Mercyhurst during today's game.
Buchanan, Castro lead Revs to comeback victory to open season
By Ben Spitalny and Ryan Jainchill November 5, 2024
After a slow start that saw the Revolutionaries fall behind by 13 points near the midpoint of the first half, GW fought back to enter halftime tied up before pulling away in the second half.
The women's basketball team celebrates their win against Delaware today.
Women’s basketball newcomers shine in season-opening victory
By Grant Pacernick, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
Revs' open their season with a 78-66 victory over the Delaware Blue Hens on Monday night.
Sophomore outside hitter Haylee Brown spikes the ball during a game against George Mason.
Volleyball sweeps weekend series against Saint Louis
By Grant Pacernick and Chris Petrarca November 4, 2024
Volleyball beat Saint Louis twice this past weekend and rose to fifth in the conference standings.
Manuel Barbachano and Rodrigo Barahona during a practice at River Bend Golf Club this week.
The story of childhood golf rivals and their reunion as Revolutionaries
By Sandra Koretz, Sports Editor • November 4, 2024
A pair of hometown golf rivals have taken their skills to Foggy Bottom, suiting up for GW and continuing to battle for gold against each other.
Junior defensive player Adonis Vlassis loads up in attempt to score during a game against Bucknell.
Water polo ends win streak after fall to Fordham
By Nolan Grejda and Kristi Widjaja November 4, 2024
Water polo fell to Fordham 5-19 and defeated Wagner 8-7 in a two-game weekend in Springfield, Virginia, on Saturday.
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, Marce 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.
GW's Painthinner named 'Fan Favorite' at 2024 Battle of the Bands
GW’s Painthinner named ‘Fan Favorite’ at 2024 Battle of the Bands
By Colin Wagner, Eduardo Gonzalez Del Valle, Emily Huang, Karolina Montalvo and Marcel Richardson Villenas October 29, 2024
GW band, Painthinner, won 'Fan Favorite' at 2024 Battle of the Bands hosted at Georgetown University. Band members explained their origin story and discussed their excitement for future shows.
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...

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...

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...

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