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In the latest installment of The Hatchet’s Spotlight Series, Alex Stengel, the president of GW Esports, shares how he is pushing to make the competitive world of gaming more inclusive and less stigmatized.

In the spotlight: Alex Stengel

By Charlie Mark and Jonah Gold
November 28, 2022
The GW Hatchet took a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to set up and prepare for GW basketball games at the Smith Center.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at pre-game preparation at the Smith Center

By Kimberly Courtney
November 14, 2022
In its ninth year, Adams Morgan PorchFest brought 70 local bands to play music on stoops, balconies and porches to help bring people into the local businesses in the area.

PorchFest draws local bands, attendees to Adams Morgan

By Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro
November 3, 2022
The DC International City Food Festival celebrated the Día de los Muertos culture with traditional food, performances and local D.C. vendors.

DC International City Food Festival celebrates culture of Día de los Muertos

By Kimberly Courtney and Ava Thompson
November 3, 2022
Psychic medium Kevin Paul talks spirits and ghosthunting during a visit to The Hatchets townhouse in an attempt to connect and talk to any spirits that may be visiting.

The spirits of The Hatchet’s townhouse

By Amanda Plocharski, Isha Trivedi, Sarah Sachs and Ava Thompson
October 17, 2022
The International Students Association and the International Services Office relaunched their annual “World Tour” event last Friday. GW cultural organizations showcased traditional food and performances in Kogan Plaza.

ISA and ISO host “World Tour” celebration in Kogan Plaza

By Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro
October 17, 2022
Fans met mens and womens basketball players and coaches at GW Hoops Fest in the Smith Center Saturday to rally spirit for the upcoming season.

GW Hoops Fest rallies fan spirit for upcoming basketball season

By Amanda Plocharski, Kimberly Courtney and Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro
October 4, 2022
As part of their annual New Student Welcome Dinner, GWs South Asian Society hosted ”Met Gala: Desi Edition.” Student watched Desi performances, ate traditional South Asian food and celebrated the Desi community at GW.

GW SAS hosts ”Met Gala: Desi Edition”

By Charlie Mark, Kimberly Courtney and Jonah Gold
October 3, 2022
In the sixth annual DC Bike Ride, 20 miles of streets were shut down to bring bikers of all experience levels together to get active and explore the city. The event raised $50,000 to combat food insecurity in partnership with the nonprofit Dreaming Out Loud.

Annual DC Bike Ride attracts thousands of cyclists to ride for charity

By Amanda Plocharski
September 18, 2022
TikToker Jess Juntak and Left-Middle-Right co-founder Siddarth Rahalkar-sasane reflect on their first year at GW and give incoming freshmen their advice for acclimating to D.C., making friends, and more.

GW influencers give advice to incoming freshmen

By Amanda Plocharski
August 26, 2022
Alumna and Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor delivered the Commencement address and received the Presidents Medal.

Spring Commencement held for first time in three years

By Amanda Plocharski
May 20, 2022
The Honor Flight Network brings veterans to D.C. each year for an all-expenses-paid trip to honor them and their service.

Annual Honor Flight brings veterans back to D.C. memorials

By Amanda Plocharski
May 9, 2022
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