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WMATA officials reconsider second entrance for Foggy Bottom station
By Bryson Kloesel, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025
Amid increased ridership, local transportation officials are floating proposals for a second Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro station entrance.
GW tightens security, considers stricter protest policies in aftermath of pro-Palestinian encampment
By Rory Quealy, News Editor • April 28, 2025
In the wake of last spring’s pro-Palestinian encampment, officials this academic year bolstered campus policing and security and are continuing to weigh stricter protesting policies.
Chuck Todd, WMATA GM, others speak at TEDxFoggyBottom conference
By Adelaide Petras and Elijah Edwards April 28, 2025
A slate of 10 speakers, including political analyst Chuck Todd and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority general manager and CEO Randy Clarke, presented talks at the 2025 TEDxFoggyBottom conference at the Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre Saturday.
Crime log: Faculty member robbed at knifepoint
By Ella Mitchell and Bryson Kloesel April 28, 2025

Destruction of Property/Vandalism Lloyd Gym Reported 4/17/25 – Unknown Date and Time Closed Case A female staff member reported spray...

An overview of University Yard on day four of the pro-Palestinian encampment after protesters overran the barricades.
One year later, community wrestles with aftermath of pro-Palestinian encampment
By Rory Quealy, Ryan Saenz, Tyler Iglesias and Sachini Adikari April 28, 2025
The Hatchet spoke with individuals who participated in the encampment, dissenters of the movement, people living on campus and other community members about how it has shaped the campus culture at GW. Here’s what they had to say.
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GW College Republicans member Alvin Wright speaks to fellow member Kaesar Grewal. GW College Democrats members Ethan Kerr and Siddharth Kwatra at the debate Wednesday.
GW College Republicans, Democrats debate Trump’s performance in first 100 days
By Jaycob P. Maldonado, Reporter • April 28, 2025
Members of the GW College Democrats and GW College Republicans debated the impacts of several key policies of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term in office at Funger Hall on Wednesday.
Commuters walk into the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro station.
WMATA officials reconsider second entrance for Foggy Bottom station
By Bryson Kloesel, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025
Amid increased ridership, local transportation officials are floating proposals for a second Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro station entrance.
The gates at University Yard.
GW tightens security, considers stricter protest policies in aftermath of pro-Palestinian encampment
By Rory Quealy, News Editor • April 28, 2025
In the wake of last spring’s pro-Palestinian encampment, officials this academic year bolstered campus policing and security and are continuing to weigh stricter protesting policies.
General manager and CEO of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Randy Clarke presents at TEDx Foggy Bottom on Saturday.
Chuck Todd, WMATA GM, others speak at TEDxFoggyBottom conference
By Adelaide Petras and Elijah Edwards April 28, 2025
A slate of 10 speakers, including political analyst Chuck Todd and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority general manager and CEO Randy Clarke, presented talks at the 2025 TEDxFoggyBottom conference at the Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre Saturday.
Crime log: Faculty member robbed at knifepoint
By Ella Mitchell and Bryson Kloesel April 28, 2025

Destruction of Property/Vandalism Lloyd Gym Reported 4/17/25 – Unknown...

Pro-Palestinian protesters march from the State Department to the White House on Friday.
Protesters march through Foggy Bottom on anniversary of pro-Palestinian encampment
By Bryson Kloesel, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025
Protesters assembled in front of the State Department and marched through Foggy Bottom to commemorate the one-year anniversary of their nearly two-week long encampment at University Yard, then rallied in front of the White House.
Perspective: It’s okay not to have post-grad plans
By Jamie Greenberg, Opinions Writer • April 28, 2025
As we approach graduation, we need to remember it’s okay to not know what you want to do after graduation.
Op-ed: Growing US political polarization echos pre-Nazi Germany divides
By Michelle Frankfurter, Guest Contributor • April 28, 2025
In the intervening years between Trump’s first and second terms, the extreme polarization within American society has only intensified, echoing the political divisions within Germany in the years leading up to the Nazi rise to power. 
Staff editorial: By turning to humility, officials can begin to mend pro-Palestinian encampment rifts
Staff editorial: By turning to humility, officials can begin to mend pro-Palestinian encampment rifts
By Editorial Board April 28, 2025
In order to rebuild as a community and move forward, GW must be willing to acknowledge the situation with humility, on what went wrong and how the encampment affected the GW community. 
A cartoon inspired by GW's weekly federal update emails.
Cartoon: Your weekly reminder
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • April 24, 2025
A cartoon inspired by GW's weekly federal update emails.
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.”
The Subverting Their Standards exhibit by Daysia Barr and Dylan Reynolds shown in the Corcoran Flagg Building.
Subverting Their Standards exhibition nurtures self-expression
By Diana Anos and Brian Lee April 28, 2025
In an open room with blues and reds as pictures on the walls and paper shreds on the ground, two second-year Masters of Fine Arts students showcased their capstone pieces in Corcoran’s NEXT Festival, running from April 17 to May 16.
Arkibuna Coffee van serving customers on I Street.
Arkibuna coffee truck brews up campus conversation
By Reagan Higgins, Reporter • April 28, 2025
Owner Eskinder Debebe said he values the warmth of daily interactions with customers and said the exchanges are what keep his passion for coffee and community alive.
A student reads a book in Rock Creek Park.
Destress, recharge this finals season with these off-campus activities
By Carly Cavanaugh, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025
When organizing the upcoming week's Google Calendar, if you can, carve out some time during an afternoon with a sunny forecast for some escapism.
The Siegfried sub from Dragon Hero DC.
Dish of the Week: Dragon Hero DC’s Siegfried sub
By Shea Carlberg, Staff Writer • April 24, 2025
Tucked in a nook on Ninth Street lies a new sandwich shop packed with the medieval swordplay of masterfully crafted subs, soups and immersive, mystical Easter eggs. 
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.  
Head Coach Ganiyat Adeduntan poses for a portrait on the Smith Center basketball court.
Adeduntan molds future of women’s basketball program with staff hirings, transfer additions
By Ben Spitalny and Ryan Jainchill April 28, 2025
Just over a month into her tenure, women's basketball Head Coach Ganiyat Adeduntan has started building out the program, hiring four assistant coaches and adding two transfer players earlier this month.
Freshman infielder Kaylee Layfield hits the ball during a game against Georgetown University on Tuesday.
Softball bests Rhode Island in three game series in final home stand of season
By Maya Rosado, Reporter • April 28, 2025
The series win brings GW to fourth in the Atlantic 10, where they stand 3.5 games back from first-place Saint Louis. 
Junior distance runner Sarah Mitchell poses for a portrait in University Yard.
Standout runner leads the pack, nearing collegiate finish line
By Ethan Tsai, Reporter • April 28, 2025
Already holding the program record in the 5000m, Sarah Mitchell has her eyes set on three more school bests.
GW Club Table Tennis serves up competition, community camaraderie
By Marcel Richardson Villenas, Teresa Seraphin and Misha Cohen April 28, 2025
Take a look inside the GW Table Tennis Club, where friendly competition has brought together a close community on the second floor of the University Student Center.
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.
GW Ice Hockey president discusses the Washington Capitals’ historic season
By Max Porter, Podcast Host • April 28, 2025

On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with Kieran Laffey, the president of GW Ice Hockey, about Alex Ovechkin's...

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.
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