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AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER SERVING THE GW COMMUNITY SINCE 1904

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Serving the GW Community since 1904

The GW Hatchet
All content by Ava Thompson

Mr. Henry’s pays tribute to the life and music of Roberta Flack

By Ava Thompson
April 17, 2025
Ava Thompson: Cut to Three Years Later

Ava Thompson: Cut to Three Years Later

By Ava Thompson, Contributing Video Editor
April 10, 2025

Clock ticks on TikTok: Students weigh in on potential ban

By Ava Thompson, Caroline Carter, Eduardo Gonzalez del Valle, Karolina Montalvo, Marcel Richardson Villenas, Misha Cohen, Serena Long and Sophia Escobar
February 3, 2025

Celebrations, protests ring across D.C. as Trump takes office

By Ava Thompson, Caroline Carter, Colin Wagner, Eduardo Gonzalez del Valle, Karoline Montalvo, Marcel Richardson Villenas, Misha Cohen and Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro
January 23, 2025

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
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
Follow Anna Bautista to The Wharf Boat Parade

Follow Anna Bautista to The Wharf Boat Parade

By Ava Thompson and Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro
December 11, 2023
VIDEO: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Palestinian protest

VIDEO: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Palestinian protest

By Ava Thompson, Assistant Video Editor
November 4, 2023
The Art of Living Foundation hosted their First U.S. World Cultural Festival

The Art of Living Foundation hosted their First U.S. World Cultural Festival

By Ava Thompson, Karolina Montalvo, Colin Wagner, Katie Pope and Eduardo Gonzalez Del Valle
November 2, 2023
Protestors from 20 student organizers protested against the Board of Trustees' decision to arm some GWPD officers last month.

Students protest Board of Trustees’ decision to arm some GWPD officers

By Charlie Mark, Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro, Ava Thompson and Eduardo Gonzalez Del Valle
May 5, 2023
The five presidential candidates and two vice presidential candidates sat down with The Hatchet to talk about their platforms and why they chose to run.

Meet the SA’s presidential and vice presidential candidates

By Charlie Mark, Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro, Ava Thompson, Aden Light and Eduardo Gonzalez Del Valle
April 13, 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
With images of a snowy city, nutcrackers, candy canes and more, ARTECHOUSE's "Spectacular Factory: The Holiday Multiverse" brings to life the festive feelings of the holiday season.

ARTECHOUSE unveils factory of holiday thrills in immersive exhibit

By Ava Thompson
December 14, 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 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
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