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The GW Hatchet

Hundreds of protesters rebuke Trump’s agenda a year after his election
By Ryan Saenz and Adelaide Petras November 6, 2025
Hundreds of protesters marched from the Washington Monument to the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court decrying President Donald Trump's policies on immigration and called on the crowd to continue protesting the current administration for as long as they remain in power.
Journalist reexamines Watergate scandal in talk about new book
By Samantha Burchard, Reporter • November 6, 2025
Garret Graff, the author of “Watergate: A New History” and editor in chief of Washingtonian magazine, reexamined popular narratives surrounding the Watergate scandal and said lawmakers then had a greater sense of constitutional duty over party than today.
Professor talks book on creation of Native American identity in US history
By Arunmoy Das, Reporter • November 6, 2025
A GW history professor outlined how centuries of conflict and colonization shaped Native American racial identity during a book talk at the Multicultural Student Services Center on Wednesday.
SBA reports experiencing temporary procurement card issues
By Amelia Nelson, Reporter • November 6, 2025
Student Bar Association Vice President of Finance Julia Tamborello said GW Law student organization leaders will need to front their own funds for club purchases and then seek reimbursement for the “foreseeable future" due to technical issues with the SBA's card.
The 1918 F Street building which houses the office of the president, the provost and the chief financial officer.
GW to hire provost prepared to navigate shared governance, financial pressures: position profile
By Dylan Ebs, Assistant News Editor • November 6, 2025
The profile lays out GW's priorities for the next provost, including a strong focus on expanding research and supporting graduate programs.
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The crowd at the Flood DC protest on Wednesday.
Hundreds of protesters rebuke Trump’s agenda a year after his election
By Ryan Saenz and Adelaide Petras November 6, 2025
Hundreds of protesters marched from the Washington Monument to the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court decrying President Donald Trump's policies on immigration and called on the crowd to continue protesting the current administration for as long as they remain in power.
Journalist and historian Garrett Graff speaks at the Watergate book talk on Wednesday night.
Journalist reexamines Watergate scandal in talk about new book
By Samantha Burchard, Reporter • November 6, 2025
Garret Graff, the author of “Watergate: A New History” and editor in chief of Washingtonian magazine, reexamined popular narratives surrounding the Watergate scandal and said lawmakers then had a greater sense of constitutional duty over party than today.
History Professor Dr. David Silverman speaks to students at a book talk on Wednesday.
Professor talks book on creation of Native American identity in US history
By Arunmoy Das, Reporter • November 6, 2025
A GW history professor outlined how centuries of conflict and colonization shaped Native American racial identity during a book talk at the Multicultural Student Services Center on Wednesday.
Student Bar Association Vice President of Finance Julia Tamborello speaks at a meeting on Tuesday.
SBA reports experiencing temporary procurement card issues
By Amelia Nelson, Reporter • November 6, 2025
Student Bar Association Vice President of Finance Julia Tamborello said GW Law student organization leaders will need to front their own funds for club purchases and then seek reimbursement for the “foreseeable future" due to technical issues with the SBA's card.
A Aetna insurance office.
Employee health insurance costs to rise as GW switches companies amid national price spikes
By Davis Lenhardt and Rachel Lemoult November 3, 2025
GW employees' medical insurance contributions will increase as the University changes its health insurance plan administrator Jan. 1.
The GWmedicine office in Medical Faculty Associates.
UHS to create non-profit physician group pending finalized deal with GW over MFA
By Gianna Jakubowski, Assistant News Editor • November 3, 2025
Officials plan to create a Universal Health Services' physician practice affiliate that will directly hire a significant number of Medical Faculty Associates physicians, clinicians and staff.
Cartoon: The week after Halloween
Cartoon: The week after Halloween
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • November 6, 2025

Perspective: GW students must stop smoking on campus
By Emily Porton, Opinions Writer • November 6, 2025
University policy states that no staff, faculty or student is permitted to smoke tobacco or any other smoking product in any University-owned or managed facilities. Despite this clearly stated policy and the option for students to move off campus to smoke, GW students constantly violate this policy — both inside and outside campus buildings. Students need to care about their peers' health and respect them enough to stop smoking on-campus.
Column: GW must resist the trap of performative politics
By Willow Harrington, Opinions Writer • November 3, 2025
As a politically engaged student body, we must look past performance when considering candidates, and students who intend to have a career in politics should practice encouraging their classmates to focus on policy nuances. 
Caroline Morrelli | Staff Cartoonist
Staff editorial: The Faculty Senate is wasting its platform
By Editorial Board November 3, 2025
The Faculty Senate has a public platform to question the University’s top officials. Students, staff and others in the community lack both the access and forum to question officials, a limitation that extends to this editorial board. The Faculty Senate has both, and in recent months, it has misused the platform that so many in the community wish they had.
Op-ed: Schultheiss championed shared governance. Her successor must continue it
By Ethan Lynne and Kim Fulmer November 3, 2025
For the first time, following years of little-to-no collaboration between all three groups, the Student Government Association, the Staff Council and the Faculty Senate have maintained open lines of communication as they work together to combat challenges. But much of that progress can be traced directly to the leadership of former Faculty Senate Executive Committee Chair Professor Katrin Schultheiss
Cartoon: Executive destruction
Cartoon: Executive destruction
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • October 30, 2025
President Donald Trump's second term has sent him back to his real estate roots.
Professor Wendy Riemann writes notes on a whiteboard.
Carly’s Corner: Wendy Riemann, communicating connection
By Carly Cavanaugh, Contributing Culture Editor • November 6, 2025
After pivoting from a career in politics a decade ago, Professor Wendy Riemann became fascinated with the art of relationships — studying the reasons behind broken marriage engagements for her Ph.D. and crafting her Relationship Communication course at GW.  
Market Lunch's Mexican chorizo egg and cheese wrap.
Dish of the Week: Market Lunch’s Mexican chorizo wrap
By Samuel Perez, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025
In the Capitol Hill neighborhood, a traditional American diner stands out in a city filled with niche brunch spots.
A dog poses at “The Real Dogs of GW American Studies” event Tuesday.
American studies turns G Street townhouse into puppy runway
By Jania Nuñez and Abigail Rosen November 3, 2025
In a dog contest extravaganza Tuesday, the playful pups of professors and students rocked the runway — or rather, the American studies townhouse on G Street.
GW Foghorn Founder Aidan Milne under the Trustees Gate in Kogan Plaza
Satirical Instagram page sounds the horn on campus chatter
By Lukas Azcurrain, Reporter • November 3, 2025
Created in May 2024 by four friends, Aiden Milne, Matthew DeBellis, Emmy Ly and Will O’Connell, the GW Foghorn is an unofficial, student-run Instagram page that has built a following of more than 1,500 students through sharp, satirical takes on campus life.
Visitors dance to live music during the celebration of Día De Los Muertos at the Wharf on Saturday.
Students celebrate Día de los Muertos away from home
By Lijah Lewis, Reporter • November 3, 2025
While predominantly celebrated in some areas of Mexico, Mexican American households and spreading to other Latin American regions, students set up communal and personal altars and organized cross-organization events as an act of convivial remembrance, emphasizing that all students are welcome to take part in the campus-wide festivities that continue throughout this week
Emma Lang dances at the Lincoln Memorial.
Carly’s Corner: Emma Lang, striking a balance
By Carly Cavanaugh, Contributing Culture Editor • October 30, 2025
Over the course of our conversation, Lang — soft-spoken and smiling — outlined how her varied interests have both diverged and intersected over the years, culminating in a senior thesis that amalgamates her scientific and artistic feats: creating a dance form based on ant movements.
Sophomore guard Tanah Becker looks to shoot the ball during Monday's season opener against the University of DC.
Temple routs women’s basketball 86-50 as Revs’ shooting flounders
By Grant Pacernick, Contributing Sports Editor • November 7, 2025
Women’s basketball (1-1) failed their first road test of the season at Temple University (2-0), losing 86-50 Friday night in Philadelphia. 
Senior cross country runner Michael Bohlke poses for a photo in University Yard in June.
Men’s cross country secures first individual conference title in GW history
By Ethan Tsai, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025
Veteran senior cross country runner Michael Bohlke won the Atlantic 10 Championship race Saturday morning, the first men’s cross country runner to do so in the program’s 34-year history. 
Freshman guard Mia James dribbles the ball down the court during tonight's game against the University of DC.
Women’s basketball dominates Division II UDC to open Adeduntan’s tenure
By Sophia Caputo, Reporter • November 3, 2025
The Revolutionaries' offense was rolling all night in the 86-47 win, with the team shooting 32 of 61 from the field and an impressive 15 of 27 from 3-point territory, good for a 55.6 percent clip.
Georgetown beats GW in men’s basketball rivalry revival, ending decades of anticipation
By Marcel Richardson Villenas, Contributing Video Editor • October 20, 2025
GW fell 73-64 to Georgetown University in a historic rivalry renewal on Saturday night, marking their first matchup since 1981. The Hatchet spoke with students from both GW and Georgetown to hear their thoughts on the long-awaited game.
Professors, students talk political violence as cases rise nationwide
By Marcel Richardson Villenas, Andrew Rooney, Jacob Wilson, Luke Bertrand, Aben Bhattachan, Karisse Perpuly and Kassidy Corey October 16, 2025

The Hatchet spoke with professors and students about how rising polarization and incidents of political violence are impacting discussions in...

As Trump’s DC takeover wanes, students rebuke National Guard presence
By Marcel Richardson Villenas and Ananya Gondesi September 8, 2025

On August 11, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a federal takeover of DC, deploying National Guard troops and enlisting other police to patrol...

Men’s, women’s basketball tip off determined to claw up A-10 ranks
By Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen November 5, 2025

On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen take a look into the upcoming GW Men's and Women's...

Understanding GW’s FY2026 budget cuts
By Max Porter, Lizzie Jensen and Ida Liben October 27, 2025

On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen break down the University's decision to slash expenditures...

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