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All content by Amanda Plocharski
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Amanda Plocharski: The one constant

By Amanda Plocharski
May 1, 2023
Home Remedies performed at Union Stage, a 450-person venue at The Wharf, earlier this month. Ahead of the concert, the members sat down to talk about the band's formation, successes and the music community at GW.

Student band Home Remedies headlines at Union Stage

By Amanda Plocharski and Ava Thompson
February 28, 2023
The Hatchet sat down with "Outer Banks" stars Madelyn Cline and Madison Bailey to talk about the new season and the success of the show over the past four years.

‘Outer Banks’ stars Madelyn Cline and Madison Bailey talk Season 3

By Amanda Plocharski
February 24, 2023
With a movie, dinner and more, Annie of The Hatchet's "Ask Annie" advice column walks us through a step-by-step tutorial on how to make the day as special as possible.

Ask Annie: The perfect Valentine’s Day date

By Amanda Plocharski, Sarah Sachs and Annie
February 14, 2023

What’s New Buff and Blue: The Hatchet’s advice for the ideal Valentine’s Day date

By Amanda Plocharski, Sarah Sachs and Annie
February 13, 2023
Psychic medium Kevin Paul talks spirits and ghosthunting during a visit to The Hatchet's 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

What’s New Buff and Blue: Holding a séance in The Hatchet townhouse

By Amanda Plocharski, Isha Trivedi and Sarah Sachs
October 17, 2022
Fans met men's and women's 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
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 President's 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
Protests started Monday night and continued through Tuesday, drawing speakers like Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), students and local activists.

Protesters gather at Supreme Court after leaked Roe v. Wade decision

By Amanda Plocharski
May 4, 2022
Departing editors left The Hatchet's townhouse following the release of the last edition of Vol. 118 last Monday.

Departing editors reflect on their time at The Hatchet

By Amanda Plocharski
May 4, 2022
The Philippine Cultural Society hosted Tandaan, an event that celebrates Filipino culture through songs, dances and skits. This is the first time since 2019 that this event has been held in-person.

PCS hosts first in-person Tandaan in three years

By Amanda Plocharski
April 25, 2022
The Disabled Students Collective received emails from students concerned the decision to lift the mandate came too soon because they are still at high risk for COVID-19.

Students react to mask mandate lift

By Amanda Plocharski and Thais Kolganov
April 11, 2022
Students elected senior Christian Zidouemba (left) as Student Association president and sophomore Yan Xu (right) as vice president.

Christian Zidouemba announced as SA presidential winner

By Amanda Plocharski
April 1, 2022
Senior Christian Zidouemba has released a five-point platform, including proposals like establishing a committee to reduce homelessness in the local community.

President: Christian Zidouemba

By Amanda Plocharski
March 28, 2022
Sophomore Daisa Bandy said inclusivity is the most critical element of her platform, including proposals to institute a University-wide diversity course requirement and a training for employees to take before the academic year.

President: Dasia Bandy

By Dante Schulz and Amanda Plocharski
March 28, 2022
Junior Beatrice Phillips and senior Rhyma Asim sat down with The Hatchet to talk about their fashion-based TikTok account, gwu.fitcheck, and how people can use trends to develop their own personal style.

TikTok fashion account owners talk campus trends, online success

By Amanda Plocharski and Erika Filter
February 28, 2022
Local designers talk D.C. Fashion Week

Local designers talk D.C. Fashion Week

By Amanda Plocharski
February 3, 2022
A look inside GW's COVID-19 testing lab

A look inside GW’s COVID-19 testing lab

By Dante Schulz, Amanda Plocharski and Thais Kolganov
February 1, 2022
Bill Adams around the world

Bill Adams around the world

By Amanda Plocharski, Jackson Lanzer and Erika Filter
January 31, 2022
In the spotlight: Luc Saint-Genies

In the spotlight: Luc Saint-Genies

By Amanda Plocharski
January 18, 2022
A look into D.C. holiday markets

A look into D.C. holiday markets

By Amanda Plocharski, Thais Kolganov, Erika Filter and Maximus Kanda
December 7, 2021
For the next installment of The Hatchet's Student Spotlight Series, we sat down with Olivia Issa, a senior who is president of the No Lost Generation student org and leads the Welcoming Campus Initiative. Her leadership roles focus on making campus more inclusive for refugee students and helping them access resources for higher education.

In the spotlight: Olivia Issa

By Dante Schulz, Amanda Plocharski and Maximus Kanda
November 22, 2021
The Mount Vernon campus was home to the annual Vern Harvest event where students could make s’mores, paint gourds, eat from food trucks and more.

Student life office hosts annual Vern Harvest

By Amanda Plocharski
November 15, 2021
Students in the honors program put together a book drive to help increase literacy rates in children ages 0 to 5.

Students host children’s book drive

By Amanda Plocharski
November 8, 2021
Warren addresses classes of 2020 and 2021 at postponed Commencement

Warren addresses classes of 2020 and 2021 at postponed Commencement

By Amanda Plocharski
October 4, 2021
GW Pop! Thrift hosted their first pop-up thrift shop at the GW Textile Museum this past Saturday with the goal of allowing students to shop affordable, second-hand clothes.

Student group hosts first thrift pop-up

By Amanda Plocharski
October 2, 2021
GW hosts first Women's Org Fair

GW hosts first Women’s Org Fair

By Amanda Plocharski
September 16, 2021
Students dance at Silent Disco in Potomac Square

Students dance at Silent Disco in Potomac Square

By Dante Schulz and Amanda Plocharski
September 13, 2021
GWCC hosts Student Showcase

GWCC hosts Student Showcase

By Dante Schulz, Amanda Plocharski and Thais Kolganov
September 7, 2021
GW held an in-person orientation for the first time in over a year for incoming freshman and sophomores. Events included free food from GWorld vendors, carnival games, welcome speeches from faculty and more.

Sights of Orientation 2021

By Amanda Plocharski
August 30, 2021
GW held a virtual graduation this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the class of 2021 still celebrated together on the National Mall and at sites around campus.

Sights of Commencement 2021

By Amanda Plocharski
May 17, 2021
Three GW professors discuss the history and importance of the gay rights movement, the Civil Rights movement and the women’s rights movement and reflect on their protests and marches that have taken place in D.C. and around the country.

The history of protests in D.C.

By Amanda Plocharski and Thais Kolganov
April 26, 2021
Senator Sofia Packer, CCAS-U and member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, is running for vice president.

Vice president: Sofia Packer

By Dante Schulz and Amanda Plocharski
March 28, 2021
Sophomore and SA Sen. Kate Carpenter, U-at-Large, aims to encourage casual interactions between students and SA members to build greater trust.

Vice president: Kate Carpenter

By Dante Schulz and Amanda Plocharski
March 28, 2021
For the first installment of The Hatchet's Spring Spotlight Series, we talked with Student Association Sen. Charlene Richards, U-at-Large. Richards was nominated for her push to increase first-year representation in the SA Senate.

In the spotlight: Charlene Richards

By Heidi Estrada and Amanda Plocharski
February 2, 2021
The Capitol was largely blocked off by fences and the National Guard to minimize crowds during the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent potential unrest by pro-Trump demonstrators.

D.C. spectators talk significance of Biden, Harris administration on Inauguration Day

By Dante Schulz and Amanda Plocharski
January 21, 2021
Military personnel and fenced off roads are spread out across the city in an effort to begin preparing for the Inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris on Wednesday, January 20. Road and metro closures are effective until Thursday, January 21.

D.C. prepares for Biden-Harris inauguration under looming threat of unrest

By Dante Schulz and Amanda Plocharski
January 17, 2021
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Washington Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and his Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett. People supporting Barrett’s nomination clashed with protesters, while others called for no Supreme Court confirmation before presidential inauguration.

Women’s March draws thousands to D.C. ahead of presidential election

By Amanda Plocharski and Jessica Simanjuntak
October 19, 2020
Sophomore and Hatchet photographer Kariann Tan talks about what it’s like to be one of about 500 students living on campus this fall. She said said she feels “really safe” in Foggy Bottom, as GW mandates weekly testing and take precautions to enforce social distancing.

Student discusses living on campus during remote instruction this fall

By Amanda Plocharski
October 3, 2020
One of GW’s UTees Campus Managers, Samantha Walley, talks about how philanthropy is still happening even with students off campus and how people can help raise money for the GW Hospital Immediate Relief Fund.

UTees fundraiser donates part of their earnings to GW Hospital

By Amanda Plocharski
April 27, 2020
ANC Commissioner Trupti Patel discusses how the D.C. chapter of ROC United, an organization that fights for workers' rights, helped to raise more than $30,000 to aid those struggling financially after losing their jobs due to COVID-19. Video by Amanda Plocharski

Local leader helps raise thousands for tipped DMV workers left unemployed

By Amanda Plocharski
April 21, 2020
Miriam’s Kitchen staff are serving meals, delivering groceries and continuing communication and assistance with their residents and people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Video by Amanda Plocharski

Miriam’s Kitchen provides services for homeless during pandemic

By Amanda Plocharski
April 21, 2020
Volunteers deliver groceries, distribute meal, host online events and more for senior citizens in isolation in the Foggy Bottom Community. Video by Amanda Plocharski

Foggy Bottom West End Village continues to aid senior citizens during COVID-19

By Amanda Plocharski
April 13, 2020
Students and faculty talked about the importance of staying active during quarantine and how they’re providing fitness classes online.

Students, faculty talk staying active during quarantine

By Amanda Plocharski
April 13, 2020
Sophomore Peter Opitz ran a competition modeled off March Madness to give students entertainment during quarantine while also helping restaurants around the Foggy Bottom community. Video by Amanda Plocharski

‘Restaurant Madness’ raises money for local GWorld vendors

By Amanda Plocharski
April 13, 2020
Students celebrated the art and culture of South Asian societies in SMPA Saturday night. The event included art displays, musical performances and a fashion show.

South Asian Society hosts ‘Rooted in Art, Made in Diaspora’

By Heidi Estrada and Amanda Plocharski
March 8, 2020
'Tiny Dorm Concerts GW' hosted its first open mic of the semester Saturday with three student performances.

‘Tiny Dorm Concerts GW’ hosts first open mic of semester

By Amanda Plocharski
January 27, 2020
Artechouse exhibit combines computer technology with artistic design

Artechouse exhibit combines computer technology with artistic design

By Amanda Plocharski
January 21, 2020
White House celebrates Christmas tree lighting

White House celebrates Christmas tree lighting

By Amanda Plocharski and Lizz Bolaji
December 7, 2019
Basketball coaches, George's Army president talk basketball attendance

Basketball coaches, George’s Army president talk basketball attendance

By Danny Schapiro and Amanda Plocharski
December 5, 2019
Enchant Christmas light maze debuts in Nationals Park

Enchant Christmas light maze debuts in Nationals Park

By Amanda Plocharski
November 25, 2019
Freshman Cordelia Scales discusses her experiences dining on GWorld and attending student organization events with Celiac disease.

Freshman describes dining on campus with dietary restrictions

By Amanda Plocharski
November 14, 2019
DACA supporters take to Capitol Hill Friday to protest the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program before the Supreme Court hears out the case Nov. 12

Students walk out of class to support DACA program

By Amanda Plocharski
November 9, 2019
Washington celebrates Nationals' first World Series win

Washington celebrates Nationals’ first World Series win

By Amanda Plocharski
November 4, 2019
Students celebrate Halloween week at 'Nightmare on H Street'

Students celebrate Halloween week at ‘Nightmare on H Street’

By Amanda Plocharski
October 31, 2019
WGSS association hosts pumpkin painting fundraiser

WGSS association hosts pumpkin painting fundraiser

By Heidi Estrada and Amanda Plocharski
October 19, 2019
Washington Ballet hosted a pop-up performance Wednesday evening at CityCenterDC.

Washington Ballet hosts pop-up performance

By Dante Schulz, Heidi Estrada and Amanda Plocharski
September 27, 2019
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