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GW campuses to close Monday for expected snowstorm
By Ella Mitchell, Contributing News Editor • January 5, 2025
GW will close all campus buildings and centers on Monday in preparation for an expected snowstorm.
Global Food Institute founder awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
By Ryan J. Karlin, Contributing News Editor • January 5, 2025
Global Food Institute Founder José Andrés on Saturday received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work delivering meals to communities affected by man-made and natural disasters. 
Year in review: Defining photos of 2024
By Arwen Clemans, Lexi Critchett, Yngrid Guevara, Daniel Heuer, Raphael Kellner, Rachel Kurlandsky, Tom Rath, Sage Russell, Lily Speredelozzi, Jordan Tovin, Taytum Wymer and Kaiden J. Yu December 31, 2024
Hatchet photographers looked through images that captured some of the most striking moments of 2024.
Vacancies will prevent ANC from conducting official business at start of next term, chair says
By Bryson Kloesel, Reporter • December 28, 2024
The Foggy Bottom and West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission's four members will hold monthly meetings, but their recommendations won't carry the “great weight” authority granted by a 1975 D.C. law.
The Hatchet's 21st Street townhouse.
Thank you for reading The Hatchet in 2024
By Grace Chinowsky, Editor in Chief • December 31, 2024
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GW campuses to close Monday for expected snowstorm
GW campuses to close Monday for expected snowstorm
By Ella Mitchell, Contributing News Editor • January 5, 2025
GW will close all campus buildings and centers on Monday in preparation for an expected snowstorm.
José Andrés, pictured in 2020.
Global Food Institute founder awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
By Ryan J. Karlin, Contributing News Editor • January 5, 2025
Global Food Institute Founder José Andrés on Saturday received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work delivering meals to communities affected by man-made and natural disasters. 
ANC Chair Trupti Patel addresses attendees at December's special meeting.
Vacancies will prevent ANC from conducting official business at start of next term, chair says
By Bryson Kloesel, Reporter • December 28, 2024
The Foggy Bottom and West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission's four members will hold monthly meetings, but their recommendations won't carry the “great weight” authority granted by a 1975 D.C. law.
Vice Provost for Enrollment and Student Success Jay Goff presents metrics on 2024 student enrollment to the Faculty Senate.
GW met diversity, enrollment goals for Class of 2028: data
By Tyler Iglesias, Assistant News Editor • December 18, 2024
The Class of 2028 met and slightly exceeded its enrollment goals despite delays with federal finical aid applications and the Supreme Court’s decision to block race-conscious admissions.
University President Ellen Granberg address the Board of Trustees during a May meeting.
International affairs alum, real estate firm founder to join Board of Trustees
By Hannah Marr, News Editor • December 9, 2024
The Board of Trustees elected alum Raymond Brimble, who graduated from GW with a master's in international affairs in 1976 and is slated to begin his term on Jan. 1.
Perspective: My life as a pizza bagel at GW
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • December 9, 2024
Coming to GW, I didn’t realize that what to me had been a core aspect of growing up was unheard of to others and having to explain my multicultural upbringing to people has made me reflect on and appreciate it.
Perspective: Going home for the holidays made me realize my self-growth
By Mara Riegel, Opinions Writer • December 9, 2024
I grew up hating my experience in my hometown, and coming to GW was a fresh start. Going back to my hometown for the holidays solidified that opinion permanently.
Staff editorial: In the new year, let's recommit ourselves to GW
Staff editorial: In the new year, let’s recommit ourselves to GW
By Editorial Board December 9, 2024
We should recommit ourselves to improving our University and community as the year and semester come to a close by becoming more active community members.
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.
Redshirt junior forward Rafael Castro shoots a basket during tonight's game against Army.
Men’s basketball beats Army 75-60
By Maddie Toth, Ryan Jainchill • December 14, 2024
Men's basketball defeated Army 75-60 on Friday night.
Graduate guard Makayla Andrews, sophomore forward Sara Lewis, and freshman guard Gabby Reynolds sit in a time out led by head Coach Caroline McCombs.
Women’s basketball falls in overtime to Coppin State
By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor • December 10, 2024
GW led 61-56 in overtime but let up 8 unanswered points from Coppin State to end the game.
Sophomore guard Trey Autry cheers on the team from the benches during a game against American on Wednesday.
Men’s basketball vanquishes Old Dominion 78-70
By Ryan Jainchill, Basketball Editor • December 9, 2024
This game marks the Revs' first win on the road this season. 
Column: Women’s basketball veteran-freshman fusion rises to top with blend of energy, experience
By Syd Heise, Sports Columnist • December 9, 2024
Some arrived at GW as true rookies to the world of college basketball while others who joined the Revolutionaries this season are no strangers to the NCAA. Graduate guard Makayla Andrews and true freshman guard Gabby Reynolds have embraced the challenge to rise to the top of the ranks despite a gap in age and experience between the duo.
Redshirt junior forward Rafael Castro and redshirt sophomore forward Darren Buchanan Jr. pose for a portrait in the Smith Center.
Frontcourt men’s basketball duo dominates the paint
By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor • December 9, 2024
There are two big reasons for men’s basketball’s 8-2 start: Darren Buchanan Jr. and Rafael Castro. 
GW Club Boxing packs a punch with amateur, seasoned sparring
GW Club Boxing packs a punch with amateur, seasoned sparring
By Colin Wagner, Emily Huang, Hanjung Lee, Karolina Montalvo, Kris Park, Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro, Saher Mir and Serena Long December 9, 2024
GW Club Boxing members unpack the training behind their new and veteran fighters while creating a welcoming space for newcomers to the sport.
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.
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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