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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.
Community group voices concern over Aston's pending opening date as hypothermia season nears
By Ella Mitchell, Contributing News Editor • October 10, 2024
District officials said on Monday they have not yet solidified a new opening date for The Aston unhoused shelter, which they most recently set for Oct. 1 but delayed for the fifth time after the building failed an inspection.
The Aston, a former GW residence hall, is located on New Hampshire Avenue in Foggy Bottom.
West End community group appeals permit grant for Aston unhoused shelter
By Rory Quealy and Ella Mitchell October 10, 2024
An unincorporated group of West End locals on Friday appealed the D.C. Department of Building’s decision to grant The Aston unhoused shelter a building permit, the group’s third attempt to thwart the shelter’s opening in a little over a year.
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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.
Students gathered in Kogan plaza in remembrance of Israelis lost on October 7th, one year ago.
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.
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.
Board of Trustees Secretary Avram "Ave" Tucker during a meeting.
Depreciated DC real estate market sparked $200 million endowment drop, CFO says
By Sophie Lhert and Hailey Prunier October 7, 2024
Chief Financial Officer Bruno Fernandes said the endowment drop is “entirely due” to a depreciation of the real estate market in the D.C. and previous increases in interest rates.
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.
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. 
Sophomore midfielder Louis Saville kicks the ball while double teamed by two Mary Washington University defenders in August.
Men’s soccer team continues skid with loss to George Mason
By Jaden Degruy, Reporter • October 3, 2024
GW has allowed 2.70 goals per game this season, the highest in the A-10 by .70.  
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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