The Hatchet’s wrap-up of GW’s ups and downs

Thumbs Sideways: D.C. vote and gun control

The momentum behind getting the District a vote in the House is building again, but such a bill may include an amendment that would repeal many local D.C. gun laws. While we support the effort to give D.C. a vote, our excitement over the progress is marred by the prospect of relaxed gun laws in the District. We also can’t comprehend why giving D.C. a voice in Congress would mean repealing the local laws the District has worked so hard to pass.

Thumbs Up: Acceptance rate drops to record low

GW’s acceptance rate hit a record low this year, dropping 5 percent, and this is good news for current GW students. Not only can our school afford to be more selective with applicants, but the value of our degrees rises as the acceptance rate falls. Though we may not set a record every year, this is definitely a step in the right direction for both GW admissions and current students.