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Sophomore Kariann Tan, the culture coordinator for the PCS, said this year’s theme was necessary in light of recent acts of violence against the Asian community.

Asian, Pacific Islander celebration cultivated solidarity during event series, students say

By Brennan Fiske
May 10, 2021
Nearly a quarter of Ward 2 residents have received a COVID-19 vaccine.

Students living in D.C. eligible for COVID-19 vaccine April 19

By Brennan Fiske
April 7, 2021
Senior George Glass has raised several thousand dollars for students in need by consuming a sock on Instagram Live.

Students host unconventional fundraisers for mutual aid fund

By Brennan Fiske
March 28, 2021
This year's elections do not include any at-large positions and allow presidential and vice presidential candidates to run on a single ticket, a break from recent years.

What to know about the first-ever entirely virtual SA elections

By Brennan Fiske
March 28, 2021
Students who want to use Lerner must wear masks at all times except while swimming and limit workouts to one hour.

Shenkman Hall symptomatic COVID-19 testing center relocates to Lerner

By Brennan Fiske
March 14, 2021
On-campus students whose roommates test positive for COVID-19 have the option to move into empty rooms on campus, but no student used the option last semester, a University spokesperson said.

Officials roll back no-guest policy on campus, approving one guest per student

By Brennan Fiske
March 8, 2021
Snow blanketed areas across Texas following two weeks of a winter storm, leaving students without power and mentally and physically drained.

‘I felt really helpless’: Students in Texas sought extensions, missed classes during storm

By Tiffany Garcia and Brennan Fiske
March 1, 2021
The federal government allocated about $14 billion in relief funding to colleges and universities in a bill passed last week.

Student interns on Capitol Hill assist in COVID-19 pandemic messaging

By Brennan Fiske
February 22, 2021
The sociology department will partner with organizations like the Black Student Union and the Criminal Justice Student Association to hold events.

Officials announce spring deadline to take pass/fail course

By Brennan Fiske
February 13, 2021
GW Hillel is connecting students with senior citizens eligible, but unable, to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine.

GW Hillel partners with local center to help senior citizens register for COVID-19 vaccine

By Brennan Fiske
February 8, 2021
This year’s Super Bowl pitting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Kansas City Chiefs will feature a halftime show headlined by The Weeknd.

Weekend Outlook – Tune into Super Bowl LV

By Brennan Fiske
February 3, 2021
In addition to a fantastic array of sides, Swahili Village offers desserts like mango mousse cake with a graham cracker crust or chocolate fudge cake.

Dish of the Week: Swahili Village’s samaki fillet

By Brennan Fiske
January 27, 2021
The few remaining staff across the GW Libraries system have labored hard to make library resources available for students and faculty working remotely.

Inside an empty library: Gelman staff soldier on during pandemic

By Brennan Fiske
January 25, 2021

New app works to offer students information on fastest, cheapest meal deliveries

By Brennan Fiske
January 20, 2021
Kym Rice, the Corcoran's interim director, said administrators have spent two years developing a program that explores the intersections of art and social justice.

Corcoran officials to launch second master’s program in interior architecture this fall

By Brennan Fiske
January 11, 2021
Fifty-nine hate crimes were reported in the Second District last year compared to six in 2013, according to the MPD data.

D.C. totals 200 homicides in 2020, marking a 16-year high

By Brennan Fiske
January 2, 2021
For some Christmas Day entertainment, tune into the longest-running stand-up comedy show in Brooklyn, now online.

Weekend Outlook – Watch a Brooklyn comedy show on Zoom

By Brennan Fiske
December 23, 2020

Colleges, universities top list of recent COVID-19 outbreaks in D.C., study shows

By Brennan Fiske
December 9, 2020
Gerald Keusch, an infectious disease specialist from the Boston University School of Medicine, recommends that adherents skip out on organized services in church or temple this season to dodge COVID-19.

Q&A: Physician offers advice on safely celebrating the holidays during pandemic

By Brennan Fiske
December 6, 2020
Several traditional holiday events, from the White House tree lighting ceremony to the Times Square New Year's Eve events, have moved online due to the pandemic.

Where to watch signature holiday events online

By Brennan Fiske
December 6, 2020
A former Project on Extremism employee said he resigned after the program's director asked him not to write an article critical of Saudi Arabian and Emirati officials.

Elliott School launches academic, networking program to support female students

By Brennan Fiske
December 2, 2020
Mentors have offered insight into the application process for law school, pre-law students said.

GW Law students launch pre-law mentorship program

By Carly Neilson and Brennan Fiske
November 22, 2020
The GW Police Department created a Student Advisory Board earlier this month to improve the relationship between the student body and campus safety leadership.

GWPD to increase required number of training hours for officers next year

By Brennan Fiske
November 22, 2020
The report surveyed about 10 percent of the Black population at GW to gauge their concerns with online learning and catalog their needs.

First-ever ‘State of Black GW’ report requests officials provide increased support for Black students

By Tiffany Garcia and Brennan Fiske
November 22, 2020
GW Bands' director will compile individual recordings into a final performance for sports games.

GW’s pep band records music to be played during basketball games

By Brennan Fiske
November 22, 2020
Songs from six American Indian tribes play on a loop at the memorial, which is free to visit and open 24 hours a day.

Smithsonian opens memorial honoring Native veterans

By Brennan Fiske
November 16, 2020
Fifty-nine hate crimes were reported in the Second District last year compared to six in 2013, according to the MPD data.

D.C. reaches highest homicide count since 2008

By Brennan Fiske
November 9, 2020
This Sunday, tune into three storytellers from Ireland, Scotland and Wales delivering local Halloween tales.

Weekend Outlook – Light a candle and listen to Celtic tales

By Brennan Fiske
October 28, 2020
Venture down to Alexandria, Virginia, to grab some groceries at a new free farmers market at John Carlyle Square Park.

Weekend Outlook – Check out a new farmers market in Alexandria

By Brennan Fiske
October 21, 2020

Students sign petition urging officials to review online spring semester decision

By Brennan Fiske
October 18, 2020
GW Trails is hosting a hike for 10 that covers 4.5 miles through Rock Creek Park.

Weekend Outlook – Take a GW Trails hike in Rock Creek Park

By Brennan Fiske
October 7, 2020
LeBlanc said officials will use guidelines released by the Board of Trustees last month to make further financial decisions and will not dip into the University's endowment.

Officials set new date for 2020 Faculty Assembly meeting

By Brennan Fiske
October 4, 2020
Capitol Hill Books in Northeast is offering patrons the option to pick a price point and genre and receive a mystery "grab bag" of books in the mail.

D.C. bookstore ships personalized book orders to customers worldwide

By Brennan Fiske
September 13, 2020
Think GW's course offerings aren't enough? Explore classes offered online by other universities this semester.

Non-GW classes to expand your academic experience this fall

By Brennan Fiske
August 30, 2020
Sharbat, located on 18th Street NW, offers guests a variety of different teas and pastries, like baklava.

Summer eats – Newly opened restaurants around the District

By Brennan Fiske
August 7, 2020
"The Irishman" is an Oscar-nominated film about a man who found his way into an Irish mob.

Oscar-nominated movies worth watching before the awards ceremony

By Bridie O'Connell, Kiran Hoeffner-Shah, Gracie Jamison, Anna Boone, Carly Neilson, Brennan Fiske and Rachel Trauner
January 21, 2020
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