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"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
Sharon Eliza Nichols looks at a display case filled with jewlery and trinkets at the Mansion on O Street.

Best underrated museum: The Mansion on O Street

By Bridie O'Connell
April 1, 2019
Victoria Lewis, the SA’s director of interfaith, submitted two proposals to SA leaders Monday to update the University’s religious exemption calendar.

SA leader proposes two dozen new holidays to add to religious exemption calendar

By Bridie O'Connell
November 12, 2018
Madalena Monnier-Reyna, the vice president of the GW League of United Latin American Citizens, said the town halls are a step toward establishing a sense of understanding between members of the SA and the GW community.

Diversity and inclusion assembly launches town hall series for minority groups

By Bridie O'Connell
October 25, 2018
Located at 1915 I St. NW, Mimosa Salon is close to campus and ideal for mid-week relaxation.

Best treat yourself activity: Mimosa Salon

By Bridie O'Connell
April 2, 2018
Tara Fitzmartin, president of the Association of Queer Women and Allies, said the group has reached out to more than 20 high school LGBTQ clubs in D.C. to form new relationships.

Student group fundraises to host inaugural LGBTQ leadership conference

By Bridie O'Connell
October 26, 2017
Kenneth T. Walsh, chief White House correspondent for the U.S. News & World Report, discusses life as a presidential photographer with Callie Shell and Eric Draper.

Former presidential photographers kick off Newseum exhibit with panel

By Bridie O'Connell
September 28, 2017
Iron & Wine – a moniker for singer-songwriter Samuel Ervin Beam – will come to Lincoln Theatre Nov. 9 to perform songs from his album released this year, as well as crowd favorites like “Naked as We Came” and “Such Great Heights.”

Catch top concerts at venues around the District this fall

By Bridie O'Connell
September 6, 2017
Residents of Strong Hall and Building JJ will have laundry payments included in their housing rates next academic year.

Strong Hall, Building JJ to have laundry services included in housing rate

By Bridie O'Connell
May 15, 2017
Julia Abriola | Hatchet Staff Photographer

Ladurée brings taste of Paris to M Street

By Bridie O'Connell
May 2, 2017
Metro Monopoly: Get the scoop on D.C.'s best ice cream

Metro Monopoly: Get the scoop on D.C.’s best ice cream

By Catherine Moran and Bridie O'Connell
April 17, 2017

This week in music

By Bridie O'Connell and Matt Dynes
April 5, 2017
Most photo-worthy street mural: Watermelon Wall

Most photo-worthy street mural: Watermelon Wall

By Bridie O'Connell
April 2, 2017
Fellow Creatures preforms at the Sounds of the City Music Festival. D.C. Music Download hosted the event for the first time at the Black Cat Saturday.

First-ever Sounds of the City festival highlights local musicians

By Bridie O'Connell
March 5, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture removed a federal online database that tracks animal mistreatment in research. Faculty said the list's removal will not affect their research.

Removal of USDA database won’t impact research, faculty say

By Bridie O'Connell
February 26, 2017

This week in music

By Bridie O'Connell
February 22, 2017

This week in music

By Bridie O'Connell
February 8, 2017

Metro Monopoly: D.C. universities’ student centers

By Bridie O'Connell, Meredith Roaten, Callie Schiffman and Gavin Gondalwala
February 5, 2017
Potomac House residents paint a mural in the hall's basement as part of a Residence Hall Association project. Residence halls across both of GW's campuses are getting cosmetic upgrades.

Residence halls across campus get small updates

By Bridie O'Connell
February 5, 2017
Bridie O'Connell | Hatchet Photographer

Crepes, coffee to try at Point Chaud Café & Crêpes

By Bridie O'Connell
January 23, 2017
Hatchet file photo by Dan Rich | Photo Editor

With fewer admitted students choosing GW, officials focus on campus community yield rate

By Elise Zaidi and Bridie O'Connell
December 5, 2016
Keegan Mullen | Hatchet Photographer

Gifts for your CCAS friend

By Bridie O'Connell
December 5, 2016
The District welcomed a record number of domestic visitors to the city in 2016.

Five bold activities to try with parents

By Bridie O'Connell
October 9, 2016
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