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The GW Hatchet

Jane Fonda, members of Congress talk climate action in wake of Trump victory
By Elijah Edwards, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024
Actress and activist Jane Fonda, three Democratic members of Congress and other environmentalists talked about environmental activism in anticipation of the upcoming second term of President-elect Donald Trump at an event hosted by Fossil Free Media.
Officials move classes in Tompkins online, to different buildings after waterline rupture
By Hannah Marr, News Editor • December 5, 2024
Officials moved classes Tuesday morning slated to be held in Tompkins Hall temporarily online for part of the week after a rupture in the waterline on Monday cut off the building’s water service.
Global health equity leaders talk innovation in assistive technology
By Ann Duan, Reporter • December 5, 2024
Five global health equity experts discussed how health care professionals can use medical technology to assist disabled communities.
Trump reselects GW alum, Project 2025 author as incoming budget director
By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor • December 5, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump reselected GW Law alum and Project 2025 author Russell Vought as the incoming director to the Office of Management and Budget late last month.
Dr. Maryssa Miller, a GW resident physician, leads other union members through a series of chants.
SMHS residents, fellows vote to strike, citing inadequate pay, mental health care
By Maggie Rhoads, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024
School of Medicine & Health Sciences residents and fellows on Tuesday announced that they plan to strike starting Dec. 16 if the University fails to reach a contract with the union for higher wages and mental health care.
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Jamie Henn and Cassidy DiPaola of Fossil Free Media deliver their opening remarks as MCs for the event.
Jane Fonda, members of Congress talk climate action in wake of Trump victory
By Elijah Edwards, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024
Actress and activist Jane Fonda, three Democratic members of Congress and other environmentalists talked about environmental activism in anticipation of the upcoming second term of President-elect Donald Trump at an event hosted by Fossil Free Media.
Workers attempt to repair the water main break outside of Tompkins Hall.
Officials move classes in Tompkins online, to different buildings after waterline rupture
By Hannah Marr, News Editor • December 5, 2024
Officials moved classes Tuesday morning slated to be held in Tompkins Hall temporarily online for part of the week after a rupture in the waterline on Monday cut off the building’s water service.
The White House at night, pictured in 2023.
Trump replaces GW alum with new White House counsel pick
By Sachini Adikari, Contributing News Editor • December 5, 2024
GW Law alum William McGinley, who Trump tapped last month for White House counsel, will instead serve as counsel to the new Department of Government Efficiency.
The front desk of the Graduate School of Political Management, located in the Media & Public Affairs building on 21st Street.
GSPM names Angela McMillen Ayres as interim director
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • November 21, 2024
Ayres was named the interim executive director, the school's first since 2022, as it launches an effort to find a permanent director in spring 2025.
The entrance to the Medical Faculty Associates building on Pennsylvania Avenue
MFA lost more than $107 million in FY2024, financial documents show
By Hannah Marr, News Editor • November 18, 2024
The Medical Faculty Associates lost more than $107 million in fiscal year 2024, more than doubling officials' projected deficit and marking its greatest annual loss since GW assumed control of the medical enterprise.
Cartoon: Suitcase standoff
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • December 5, 2024
A tale of the holiday limbo between Thanksgiving and winter break.
Op-ed: Educators must foster a safe and inclusive environment for all students
By Lisa Schwartz, Leonard Friedman, Shmuel Ben-Gad, Joshua Glazer, Deborah Wassertzug, Rachelle Heller, Barry R. Chiswick, Robert Eisen, David Ettinger, Adam Friedman and Lisa Leibow November 21, 2024
Members of GW Faculty and Staff Against Antisemitism and Hate advocate for the importance of inclusivity and dialogue on campus.
Cartoon: Getting the most out of your meal plan
Cartoon: Getting the most out of your meal plan
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • November 21, 2024
A cartoon inspired by Thanksgiving.
Quick take: Stop sexualizing criminals
By Ava Hurwitz, Opinions Writer • November 18, 2024
We must honor victims and survivors instead of uplifting the characters who robbed them of their well-being.
Staff editorial: After rejecting the adoption of institutional neutrality, GW must step up to the plate
Staff editorial: After rejecting the adoption of institutional neutrality, GW must step up to the plate
By Editorial Board November 18, 2024
We hope officials also view this decision as a chance to strengthen how they speak to their community. 
Perspective: What DC can learn from Butte, America
By Nick Perkins, Culture Editor • November 18, 2024
I visited America for the first time last summer — or, at least, I visited Butte, America, for the first time.
Sophomore guard Jacoi Hutchinson during the game against American University yesterday.
Men’s basketball falls short in overtime battle against American
By Jaden DeGruy and Sophia Caputo December 5, 2024
The Revs fell 81-71 in overtime to crosstown rival American Wednesday night.
Redshirt junior guard Trey Moss shoots a basket during the game against Virginia Military Institute this week.
Men’s basketball extends home dominance with win over Virginia Military Institute
By Chris Petrarca, Reporter • December 4, 2024
Men's basketball defeated VMI on Friday to remain unbeaten at home.
Graduate guard Makayla Andrews stands with teammates Fortuny and Sims during tonights loss against George Mason.
Women’s basketball drops first home game of season
By Grant Pacernick, Staff Writer • December 4, 2024
Women's basketball fell 87-55 to George Mason for their first loss of the season at the Smith Center.
The men's basketball team circles around Head Coach Chris Caputo during a timeout this week in a game against Virginia Military Institute.
Men’s basketball finishes fourth in 2024 Paradise Jam Tournament
By Grant Pacernick, Jaden DeGruy and Ryan Jainchill November 30, 2024
Men's basketball goes 2-1 in the Virgin Islands to finish 4th in the 2024 Paradise Jam Tournament
Sophomore forward Sara Lewis  shoots a basket during a game against Georgia Southern this week.
Women’s basketball remains undefeated at home with pair of wins
By Ryan Jainchill, Basketball Editor • November 30, 2024
Women's basketball defeated Georgia Southern and Morgan State this past week to move to 5-2 on the season, as the Revs prepare for Atlantic 10 conference play next week.
Race to the Hill: A multi-modal dash across the District
Race to the Hill: A multi-modal dash across the District
By Amy Perkins, Ava Thompson, Axcel Sanchez, Colin Wagner, Diana Sanabria-Sánchez, Eduardo Gonzalez Del Valle, Karolina Montalvo, Kris Park, Misha Cohen, Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro, Suzy Li, Sophia Weber and Anna Bautista November 11, 2024

One biker, one scooter, one runner and one paddle boarder: These GW Students raced from Foggy Bottom to Capitol Hill in order to find out the...

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, Marcel 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.
Follow Anna Bautista as she asks GW students how they like to celebrate Halloweekend
Follow Anna Bautista as she asks GW students how they like to celebrate Halloweekend
By Anna Bautista, Emily Huang, Kris Park, Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro, Marcel Richardson Villanes, Milo Rosenzweig and Eduardo Gonzalez Del Valle October 31, 2024
Follow our host, Anna Bautista, as she makes her return to engage with GW students and ask about the unique and exciting ways they celebrate this spooky season. Students come together in GW to make the most out of the Halloween festivities in their own ways, creating a memorable and vibrant atmosphere on campus for all.
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...

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...

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