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The GW Hatchet
Serving the GW Community since 1904

The GW Hatchet
All content by Anna Fattizzo
The office of Student Involvement & Leadership is located on the fourth floor of the University Student Center.

Student leaders call for funding, support from new director of student involvement

By Anna Fattizzo and Brooke Forgette
August 26, 2024
A protester wearing a kippah looks toward a Palestinian flag at a rally in November.

Jewish students blend activism, religion during pro-Palestinian encampment

By Anna Fattizzo, Staff Writer
May 20, 2024
Pedestrians pass the Science and Engineering Hall in April.

Online hate stems from small platforms, researchers find

By Anna Fattizzo, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
Comedian Margaret Korinek

Best student comedian: Margaret Korinek

By Anna Fattizzo, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
Co-Editors-In-Chief Cathy Pickett, left, and Caroline Moore, right, of The Ghost.

Century-old student-run magazine ‘The Ghost’ resurrected for class project

By Anna Fattizzo, Staff Writer
April 1, 2024
SGA Executive Secretary for Internal Relations and Residence Hall Association board member Nicky Beruashvili

SGA cabinet member announces bid for president

By Anna Fattizzo, Staff Writer
March 24, 2024
Students pose for a photo during this year's South Asian Heritage Celebration.

South Asian student organizations to celebrate storytelling, tradition in March

By Anna Fattizzo and Brooke Forgette
March 4, 2024
Pamela Norris, the vice provost of research, speaks during a Faculty Senate meeting.

University’s federal research expenditures inch upward as GW falls in rankings

By Rory Quealy and Anna Fattizzo
February 11, 2024

Alumni, student organization leaders talk community, empowerment as students of color

By Anna Fattizzo and Annaliese Persaud
February 5, 2024
The 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list featured four GW alumni.

Four alumni secure spots on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list

By Anna Fattizzo, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023
Student Government Association Sen. Dan Saleem (CCAS-U) at an SGA meeting in November.

SA Senate votes to request Board of Trustees add two student trustees

By Shea Carlberg and Anna Fattizzo
November 16, 2023
Student Bar Association President Shallum Atkinson at an October meeting.

SBA president announces potential renovations, relocation of GW Law facilities

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Anna Fattizzo
October 19, 2023
Senators gather for the meeting.

SA Senate forms mental health assembly

By Anna Fattizzo, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
The vending machines’ placement in the basement of District House, which is open to students 24/7, means contraceptives will now be accessible to students around the clock.

Officials install two new contraceptive vending machines with subsidized costs

By Hannah Marr and Anna Fattizzo
August 28, 2023
BSU President Gianna Cook said she hopes to see discussions continue between BSU leaders and the future administration under incoming University President Ellen Granberg.

BSU pushes for anti-discriminatory academic reforms, deeper community ties over past year

By Anna Fattizzo
April 24, 2023
Six Student Association candidates attended the annual postering day to kickoff campaigning for next week's SA elections.

SA candidates participate in postering day, kickstart campaign period

By Erika Filter and Anna Fattizzo
April 4, 2023
SA Sen. Linsi Goodin, CCAS-G, the chair of the finance committee, gave a report on the preliminary requests received during the general allocations process for the fall 2023 semester.

SA Senate approves $1.31 million budget for next academic year

By Anna Fattizzo and Hannah Marr
March 30, 2023
The depletion of the University-Wide Programs Fund for the rest of the academic year means student organizations cannot secure funding for large events later in the spring. 

University-Wide Programs Fund was vital in short life span, student leaders say

By Anna Fattizzo
March 27, 2023
The Joint Elections Commission internally approved its calendar in its Feb. 17 meeting, which would set the election for April 5 and 6.

SA Senate allows elections committee to delay election to early April

By Anna Fattizzo
March 2, 2023
The Plan B vending machine, installed in the University Student Center in late January, sells a generic version of Plan B for $30 during the University Student Center's hours of operation from 7 a.m. to midnight.

Petition calls on officials, SA to expand Plan B vending machine access, affordability

By Anna Fattizzo
February 9, 2023
SBA Sen. Anissa Tanksley, the chair of the Student Organization and Charter Committee pictured here in October, said the new Womxn of Color Collective will build a community for women and nonbinary people of color.

SBA Senate calls on University to maintain menstrual product baskets in bathrooms

By Erika Filter and Anna Fattizzo
February 2, 2023
GW's rollout of its new dining system this semester lowered the share of dining dollars that students could spend on groceries as officials added meal swipes for a slate of newly opened dining halls.

Inflation forces students to scavenge for affordable groceries off campus

By Barry Yao and Anna Fattizzo
January 30, 2023

Initial allocations for student organizations hit record low due to budget cuts

By Erika Filter and Anna Fattizzo
December 10, 2022
The alumni included in the 2023 list were recognized for their achievements in education, media, retail and e-commerce.

Three alumni land spots on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for 2023

By Anna Fattizzo
December 6, 2022
Hayden Moussa said the programs they support with service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega year-round hone in on the giving season leading up to the holidays through outings like clothing drives.

Students share warm, lasting impacts of holiday season community service

By Jackson Lanzer and Anna Fattizzo
December 6, 2022
SA Sen. Henry Deng, CCAS-U, who sponsored the resolution, said the legislation will make the formation of resource groups easier, only requiring three SA members to start the group and approval from the chair and vice chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Assembly to form.

Student Association Senate simplifies internal advocacy procedures

By Anna Fattizzo
November 10, 2022
Korinek prioritized creating an inclusive group, featuring students from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels, because of her past experience performing as the only woman in lineups at GW and D.C. open mics.

Student comedy groups grow while sharpening skits, expanding live performances

By Anna Fattizzo and Natalie Arbatman
November 7, 2022
Freshman Adam Galland said he and his fellow freshmen on the executive branch are prioritizing outreach to freshmen and planning a variety of events for the coming months on both the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses.

SA freshmen prioritize recruitment, mental health despite lower membership

By Erika Filter and Anna Fattizzo
October 17, 2022
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