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Aston unhoused shelter nears full capacity, District officials say
By Bryson Kloesel and Rory Quealy April 17, 2025
Officials at a Community Advisory Team meeting on Monday said they expect The Aston to reach its 100-person capacity this week, and they've applied for a permanent certificate of occupancy ahead of the shelter's temporary permit expiring next week.
NPR correspondent discusses career reporting in China, new book
By Megan Churchill, Reporter • April 17, 2025
Emily Feng, an international correspondent for NPR, discussed how her book showcases the diverse lived experiences of the Chinese people.
Officials present updated policy review process to Staff Council
By Martina Xing and Elizabeth Dolich April 17, 2025
The Staff Council met with representatives from the Office of Ethics, Compliance and Risk Tuesday to discuss the University's new policy review process, which integrates community feedback into the development or revision of all University policies.   
Latino leader talks misconceptions, media coverage of community
By Elijah Edwards, Staff Writer • April 17, 2025
Marco Davis, the president of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, discussed the Latino impact on the country’s politics, culture and economy at the School of Media & Public Affairs Monday.
Students walk through Kogan Plaza in April.
Faculty form AAUP chapter to defend academic freedom amid federal research funding cuts, probes
By Sachini Adikari, Contributing News Editor • April 17, 2025
The group is a part of the AAUP, an organization of University faculty and researchers with chapters at campuses nationwide with a primary mission to advance academic freedom and shared governance. Members of the chapter said they hope the group brings “tangible” change to the University as a voice for academic freedom.
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Aston unhoused shelter nears full capacity, District officials say
Aston unhoused shelter nears full capacity, District officials say
By Bryson Kloesel and Rory Quealy April 17, 2025
Officials at a Community Advisory Team meeting on Monday said they expect The Aston to reach its 100-person capacity this week, and they've applied for a permanent certificate of occupancy ahead of the shelter's temporary permit expiring next week.
NPR international correspondent Emily Feng presents her new book, "Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping's China," at a U.S.-China Education Trust event this week.
NPR correspondent discusses career reporting in China, new book
By Megan Churchill, Reporter • April 17, 2025
Emily Feng, an international correspondent for NPR, discussed how her book showcases the diverse lived experiences of the Chinese people.
The front entrance of 1922 F ST .
Officials present updated policy review process to Staff Council
By Martina Xing and Elizabeth Dolich April 17, 2025
The Staff Council met with representatives from the Office of Ethics, Compliance and Risk Tuesday to discuss the University's new policy review process, which integrates community feedback into the development or revision of all University policies.   
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute president Marco Davis and SMPA assistant professor Barbara Benitez-Curry discuss media coverage of the Latino community.
Latino leader talks misconceptions, media coverage of community
By Elijah Edwards, Staff Writer • April 17, 2025
Marco Davis, the president of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, discussed the Latino impact on the country’s politics, culture and economy at the School of Media & Public Affairs Monday.
The George Washington statue in University Yard.
Female faculty overrepresentation in nontenure roles reflects national gender gap: experts
By Nidhi Nair, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
58.7 percent of nontenure-track full-time faculty at the University are women, according to the faculty and staff headcounts.
A Jumpstart sticker placed underneath the GW Honey W. Nashman Center sign.
Student tutoring program in DC to shutter at end of academic year
By Ryan Saenz, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
A tutoring service for D.C. preschoolers staffed by GW student volunteers will shut down at the end of the semester after its national program decided to end its partnerships with universities, program leaders announced late last month.
Caroline Morrelli | Staff Cartoonist
Cartoon: Wide-eyed and bushy-haired
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • April 17, 2025
A cartoon inspired by first-years' notable excitement.
Perspective: I learned to love the Vern
By Ava Hurwitz, Opinions Writer • April 14, 2025
I dreaded the idea of living in the Vern. Surprisingly, though, the Vern provided a better space to transition into my college experience and find my community.
Column: DC is in denial
By James Pomian, Opinions Writer • April 14, 2025
Our own city is becoming seemingly subjugated to President Donald Trump’s national and international executive orders, but we need to acknowledge that D.C. officials, like Mayor Muriel Bowser, are caving to the president and refusing to admit their complacency.
Staff editorial: NIL is making athlete recruitment more competitive. GW needs to play the game.
Staff editorial: NIL is making athlete recruitment more competitive. GW needs to play the game.
By Editorial Board April 14, 2025
GW shouldn’t try and ignore the realities of name, image, likeness or the transfer portal. It’s here to stay and is a part of athletics' competitive landscape.
Cartoon: GW giveth, GW taketh away
Cartoon: GW giveth, GW taketh away
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • April 10, 2025
A cartoon inspired by GW Giving Day and the tuition hike.
Liz Stoddard for vice president
Liz Stoddard for vice president
By Editorial Board April 7, 2025
It is the Student Government Association’s vice president who serves as the binding force between senators, the SGA president and students. With her experience as SGA Senate pro tempore, we believe sophomore Liz Stoddard is the right person for the job.
Ask Annie: All my friends can’t wait to leave GW. What should I think of that?
By Annie April 17, 2025
Both college and advice columns are finite for a reason.
Organic Cafe's Blue Breeze smoothie.
Dish of the Week: Life Alive Organic Cafe’s Blue Breeze smoothie
By Carly Cavanaugh, Staff Writer • April 17, 2025
While the uber-expensive, influencer-backed Erewhon smoothies are a California specialty, a new cafe is bringing a cheaper taste of the West Coast to West End. 
Welcome to The Hatchet’s 2025 Best of Northwest Guide
By Nick Perkins, Culture Editor • April 14, 2025
That depressed enthusiasm about the District is exactly what the Best of Northwest exists to counter. The Hatchet’s annual guide is meant to be a celebration of all that is still vibrant about life in our home of northwest D.C. and GW. 
The Shenanigans Irish Pub facade on a Thursday evening.
Best open bar: Shenanigan’s Irish Pub
By Jackson Lanzer, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
If you’re looking for the best bar for getting into some cheap shenanigans, there’s no better place than, well, Shenanigan’s. 
The DIG e-board poses for a group photo in Square 80.
Best preprofessional fraternity: Delta Iota Gamma
By Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
Most fraternities keep busy with nonstop Instagram posts and parties, but the members of Delta Iota Gamma — the first and only preprofessional anthropology and archaeology-themed fraternity at GW — are busy digging up the answers to our prehistoric past.
Pupusas from Elizabeth's Pupuseria and Deli.
Best pupuseria: Elizabeth’s Pupuseria and Deli
By Alex Kennedy, Reporter • April 14, 2025
Far from the stuffy atmosphere of downtown D.C. sits a small, red-paneled storefront that is easy to miss, unless you know what’s cooking inside.
The men's basketball team practices in a empty Smith Center earlier this season.
Men’s basketball to add Duquesne guard as first offseason transfer
By Maya Rosado, Reporter • April 17, 2025
Dinkins, who averaged 12.9 points per game last season, marks men's basketball first transfer commitment this spring.
The third varsity eight boat races in this weekend's GW Invite.
Rowing takes home wins at annual GW Invite
By Sandra Koretz, Sports Editor • April 14, 2025
The first and second varsity eight boats went undefeated, while the first and second varsity four boats struggled against competition.
Senior Alejandra Ramirez walks off the court.
Tennis falls to Davidson in fifth-straight loss
By Ethan Tsai, Reporter • April 14, 2025
Doubles partners Alejandra Ramirez and Solange Skeene found success as the only winning match.
Mr. Henry’s pays tribute to the life and music of Roberta Flack
By Ava Thompson April 17, 2025
Mr. Henry's, a historical local D.C. restaurant, hosted a tribute concert for Roberta Flack following her passing this past February.
‘An America I don’t even recognize’: Anti-Trump protests descend on DC
By Jackson Lanzer April 14, 2025
Hundreds of protestors gathered in Washington, D.C. to chant, march and voice their frustrations and sentiments against the current Trump administration.
Watch SGA candidates react to their election victories
By Marcel Richardson Villenas and Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro April 14, 2025
After an eventful 2025 Student Government Association election season, Ethan Lynne and Liz Stoddard won their races for president and vice president.
Former SGA presidents provide updates on post-presidencies, give advice to current candidates
By Max Porter, Podcast Host • April 7, 2025
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with past Student Government Association presidents about life after office.
Ukrainian-American student dives into Russo-Ukrainian War peace talks, personal impact
By Max Porter, Podcast Host • March 30, 2025

On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with Vladyslav Zaytsev, a first-year and a member of the GW Ukrainian-American...

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