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Business school taps Sevin Yeltekin as next dean
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • February 13, 2025
Yeltekin will take over for interim Dean Vanessa Perry, who has served in the role since January 2024.
Faculty Senate preview: Senators to vote on student discipline transparency resolution
By Natalie Note, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025
The resolution comes after the Education Policy and Technology Committee presented a report in December regarding discrepancies in the accounts of pro-Palestinian encampment discipline.
Aston unhoused shelter completes upgrades, prepares to house 100 tenants
By Ella Mitchell, Contributing News Editor • February 13, 2025
District officials said officials running The Aston finished the upgrades it needed to apply for a permanent building permit as the unhoused shelter gears up to raise capacity from 50 to 100 tenants.
Young political staffers discuss media outreach in the digital age
By Kellen Hoard, Reporter • February 13, 2025
A panel of political digital media operatives discussed the changing media landscape in a webinar Tuesday.
A Medical Faculty Associates sign sits outside the elevator on the 5th floor of their building.
MFA board chair exited room during deliberation, vote to hire Savista: officials
By Hannah Marr, News Editor • February 14, 2025
Officials said Medical Faculty Associates Board of Trustees Chair Ellen Zane exited the room in 2019 when an MFA board committee deliberated and voted to hire Savista, a revenue cycle manager whose board Zane sits on.
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Yeltekin will begin the position on August 1.
Business school taps Sevin Yeltekin as next dean
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • February 13, 2025
Yeltekin will take over for interim Dean Vanessa Perry, who has served in the role since January 2024.
Officials gather at the Faculty Senate meeting in January.
Faculty Senate preview: Senators to vote on student discipline transparency resolution
By Natalie Note, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025
The resolution comes after the Education Policy and Technology Committee presented a report in December regarding discrepancies in the accounts of pro-Palestinian encampment discipline.
The Aston, center, on New Hampshire Avenue.
Aston unhoused shelter completes upgrades, prepares to house 100 tenants
By Ella Mitchell, Contributing News Editor • February 13, 2025
District officials said officials running The Aston finished the upgrades it needed to apply for a permanent building permit as the unhoused shelter gears up to raise capacity from 50 to 100 tenants.
Crime log: MPD arrests fraternity member for assault
By Ella Mitchell, Contributing News Editor • February 10, 2025
Angela Ayres, the interim executive director of the Graduate School of Political Management, poses for a portrait.
GSPM stakeholders hope interim leader, director search will spur enrollment, grow community
By Tyler Iglesias and Elijah Edwards February 10, 2025
After the director position sat vacant for two years, interim Graduate School of Political Management Director Angela McMillen Ayers said she is working to grow the school's visibility and lay the groundwork for a permanent hire.
A cyclist speeds past Building YY, which houses the Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement.
Trump’s anti-DEI efforts at schools have unclear fate at GW, experts say
By Ryan Saenz and Raina Pawloski February 3, 2025
Experts in constitutional law and diversity said they are uncertain about the impact that the Department of Education’s probes into university diversity, equity and inclusion policies could have on GW due to the lack of a clear legal basis for the investigations and the likelihood of future legal battles.
Cartoon: Playing the dating game
Cartoon: Playing the dating game
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • February 13, 2025
A cartoon inspired by Valentine’s Day and its dating misfortunes.
Perspective: Situationships have paved the way for Galentine’s Day
By Ava Hurwitz, Opinions Writer • February 10, 2025
In an era where traditional relationships feel less certain and dating culture is defined by ambiguity, many have shifted from the romantic side of Valentine’s Day to Galentine’s Day.
Quick Take: Students need single rooms to experience independence
By Bryant Li, Opinions Writer • February 10, 2025
GW should offer more single rooms to foster the independent environment that so many students yearn for in college. 
Staff editorial: Capitalize on GW's existing resources to cut textbook costs
Staff editorial: Capitalize on GW’s existing resources to cut textbook costs
By Editorial Board February 10, 2025
The fight for more affordable textbooks feels never-ending, and the battle is frequently siloed to student government campaign season.
Cartoon: Ca(cough)ony
Cartoon: Ca(cough)ony
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • February 6, 2025
A cartoon inspired by the chorus of hacks and croaks currently echoing through campus.
Perspective: It’s time to end political intolerance on campus
By Madie Turley, Opinions Writer • February 3, 2025
These past few weeks people in D.C. and on campus have shown intolerance to Trump supporters, but opposing political views shouldn’t lead us to insult others.
Junior guard Filipa Calisto pauses for a moment during the Revolutionaries' win this week against Fordham.
Inside Calisto’s cross-continental basketball journey
By Jaden DeGruy and Kristi Widjaja February 13, 2025
Junior guard Filipa Calisto represented Mozambique in national and international youth women's basketball competitions growing up. The sport has now brought her to Foggy Bottom to join the Revolutionaries this season.
Sophomore guard Trey Autry shoots a 3-pointer during tonight's game against VCU.
Men’s basketball falls 80-72 to VCU
By Jennifer Igbonoba and Joshua Hong February 13, 2025
Men's basketball fell to Virginia Commonwealth 80-72 on Wednesday, dropping to two games under .500 in Atlantic 10 play.
Redshirt junior forward Rafael Castro drives the ball up the court during last week's game against George Mason.
Men’s basketball downs St. Bonaventure, eclipses last season’s win total
By Ethan Tsai, Reporter • February 10, 2025
Men's basketball defeated St. Bonaventure 62-52 on Sunday, clinching a winning record on the season.
GW students and fans cheer in the crowd during a men's basketball game last week.
How GW works to fill empty Smith Center seats
By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor • February 10, 2025
It’s not the competition or the Revolutionaries' Atlantic 10 standings that draws some GW basketball game attendees to the Smith Center — it’s the free souvenir license plates and Chick-fil-A.
Graduate guard Makayla Andrews shoots a basket during last week's game against Fordham.
Women’s basketball notches second-straight win, downs St. Bonaventure 58-49
By Kristi Widjaja, Staff Writer • February 9, 2025
Women's basketball notched their second straight Atlantic 10 victory after defeating St. Bonaventure 59-49.
Clock ticks on TikTok: Students weigh in on potential ban
Clock ticks on TikTok: Students weigh in on potential ban
By Ava Thompson, Caroline Carter, Eduardo Gonzalez del Valle, Karolina Montalvo, Marcel Richardson Villenas, Misha Cohen, Serena Long and Sophia Escobar February 3, 2025
The Hatchet spoke with student TikTok users about their thoughts on the app's potential ban.
Celebrations, protests ring across D.C. as Trump takes office
Celebrations, protests ring across D.C. as Trump takes office
By Ava Thompson, Caroline Carter, Colin Wagner, Eduardo Gonzalez del Valle, Karoline Montalvo, Marcel Richardson Villenas, Misha Cohen and Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro January 23, 2025
Hatchet videographers captures the sights and sounds of Inauguration Day, including appearances of the far-right Proud Boys group, preachers and anti-Trump demonstrations hosted by leftist organizations.
GW Club Boxing packs a punch with amateur, seasoned sparring
GW Club Boxing packs a punch with amateur, seasoned sparring
By Colin Wagner, Emily Huang, Hanjung Lee, Karolina Montalvo, Kris Park, Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro, Saher Mir and Serena Long December 9, 2024
GW Club Boxing members unpack the training behind their new and veteran fighters while creating a welcoming space for newcomers to the sport.
Student TikTok creators face uncertainty on app, brace for potential ban
By Max Porter, Podcast Host • February 2, 2025

On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with student TikTok creators Marwa Medjahed and Cierra O'Sullivan about...

DC ACLU breaks down the fate of DC statehood under second Trump administration
By Max Porter, Lizzie Jensen and Aidan Farrell January 12, 2025

On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen follow reporter Aidan Farrell's sit down with Amber Taylor...

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...

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