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The GW Hatchet

Foggy Bottom residents divided over proposal to end Rock Creek Parkway reversible traffic lanes
By Bryson Kloesel, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
Neighborhood officials and residents are split over the National Park Service’s plan to eliminate reversible rush hour lanes and redesign intersections along Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway.
Officials to refresh branding in alignment with strategic framework
By Gianna Jakubowski, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
Officials announced early last month they are beginning the process of a brand refresh to ensure marketing and communication strategies “reinforce” GW’s “core strengths.”
Students, faculty hope new GWPD chief boosts communication, officer training
By Bryson Kloesel and Natalie Note April 21, 2025
A month after the University initiated a search for the next GW Police Department chief, students and faculty say they want the force's next leader to bolster transparency and communication.
Former USAID employees discuss future of humanitarian aid after agency’s closing
By Adelaide Petras, Reporter • April 21, 2025
Three former USAID employees discussed how the U.S. Agency for International Development's closure by the Trump administration will exacerbate humanitarian aid shortages in developing countries on Wednesday.
Members of the Student Coalition for Palestine and the Socialist Action Initiative speak at the Town Hall Thursday.
Student groups call on officials to declare GW ‘sanctuary campus’ following visa revocations
By Khanh Dang and Ryan Saenz April 21, 2025
A group of student organizations launched a petition on Tuesday with six demands for the University to protect international students, including barring immigration enforcement agents from campus and protecting free speech and academic freedom.
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Cars drive down the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway.
Foggy Bottom residents divided over proposal to end Rock Creek Parkway reversible traffic lanes
By Bryson Kloesel, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
Neighborhood officials and residents are split over the National Park Service’s plan to eliminate reversible rush hour lanes and redesign intersections along Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway.
GW Police Department officers stand outside University Yard in October.
Students, faculty hope new GWPD chief boosts communication, officer training
By Bryson Kloesel and Natalie Note April 21, 2025
A month after the University initiated a search for the next GW Police Department chief, students and faculty say they want the force's next leader to bolster transparency and communication.
GW hats sit side by side in the Campus Store.
Officials to refresh branding in alignment with strategic framework
By Gianna Jakubowski, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
Officials announced early last month they are beginning the process of a brand refresh to ensure marketing and communication strategies “reinforce” GW’s “core strengths.”
A student speaks to pro-Palestine protesters on H Street by University Yard during Sunday's protest.
JVP chapters rally against Trump’s moves to quell pro-Palestinian speech
By Jenna Lee and Rory Quealy April 21, 2025
Members of Jewish Voice for Peace chapters across the D.C. region rallied in front of University Yard before marching to the F Street House on Sunday night.
Students wait for Student Government Association election results in the University Student Center Amphitheater earlier this month.
SGA election voter turnout drops after brief boost in 2024
By Nicole Akumatey, Reporter • April 21, 2025
Voter turnout dropped by 20.3 percent in last week’s Student Government Association election, the second-lowest turnout over the past 11 elections.
Philanthropist and women’s rights advocate Melinda French Gates and journalist Michele Norris talk at an event in Lisner Auditorium.
Melinda French Gates talks philanthropy, women’s equality, new book
By Elijah Edwards, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
Melinda French Gates discussed her decision to leave the Gates Foundation, her support of women’s reproductive freedom and the future of her philanthropic work at Lisner Auditorium Thursday.
Perspective: Trump exploits antisemitism to repress student speech
By Mara Riegel, Opinions Writer • April 21, 2025
American Jewry cannot be used as the pretext that Trump needs to fulfill his own tyrannical agenda — one of anti-immigrant hate and the persecution of those who disagree with him.
Perspective: Welcoming the beauty of bromances
By Nick Perkins, Culture Editor • April 21, 2025
I’ve worked a new word into my everyday vocabulary this year: “bro.”
Staff editorial: Officials should share all they know about student visa revocations
Staff editorial: Officials should share all they know about student visa revocations
By Editorial Board April 21, 2025
GW can't be seen as a brave ally in the face of Trump's attacks if it dulls the blades of our only weapons — information.
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.
Students wave light-up foam sticks in the crowd at Spring Fling on Saturday.
The Driver Era revs up Smith Center for Spring Fling performance
By Diana Anos and Carly Cavanaugh April 21, 2025
Indie pop band The Driver Era commanded the stage in Program Board’s annual Spring Fling concert, with former Disney star Ross Lynch alongside brother Rocky Lynch delivering a high-energy performance to a small but mighty crowd.
A Vote Rat poster on an electric box.
How a faux rodent scurried its way into the SGA
By Rachel Moon, Senior News Editor • April 21, 2025
Each new SGA election cycle boasts its own range of newcomers and familiar faces running for a seat in the governing body, and since 2023, one fuzzy, aspiring politico has become a recurring candidate.  
A student scrolls through the r/gwu Reddit forum.
Overseas overseer of GW’s Reddit forum moderates campus dialogue, drama
By Diana Anos and Carly Cavanaugh April 21, 2025
The GW Reddit forum, a hub for all things admissions, campus gossip and dining hall grievances, has gone through its fair share of moderators since its 2010 launch.
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. 
Redshirt sophomore guard-forward Garrett Johnson poses for a portrait in the Smith Center.
‘Time heals’: Men’s basketball star eyes second comeback after injury
By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor • April 21, 2025
After battling back from a torn ACL and undergoing chemotherapy, Garrett Johnson is locked in on returning better than ever next season.
Junior attacker Carleigh Callahan runs during a practice.
After strong nonconference start, lacrosse cools off in A-10 play
By Grant Pacernick, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
After winning five of their six nonconference games to start the season, the Revolutionaries have lost eight of their last 11 matches, most against conference opponents.
Junior golfer Rodrigo Barahona hits the ball during a practice earlier this season.
Golf’s season swings shut after offseason roster rebuild
By Ethan Tsai, Reporter • April 21, 2025
Golf wrapped up its regular season on April 12, concluding a year marked by the team’s adjustment to the growing pains of a reconstructed roster. 
Nacho average bar food: Behind the scenes of the Midlands Beer Garden taste test
By Misha Cohen and Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro April 21, 2025
Culture Editor, Nick Perkins, traveled to Midlands Beer Garden to put the Midlands Nachos to the test as the best nachos of the northwest. This video featured culture editor Nick Perkins.
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.
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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