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A total of 164 students were referred to the GW Police Department in 2017 for violating drug laws in D.C., a bump from 151 the year before.

Confusion over marijuana decriminalization led to drug violations uptick, officials say

By Brooke Migdon
October 4, 2018
Darrell Darnell, the senior associate vice president for safety and security, said the increase in reports of sexual violence on campus can be attributed to students feeling more comfortable reporting incidents.

Reports of on-campus sexual assault more than double

By Dani Grace, Brooke Migdon and Courtney Kushnir
October 1, 2018

Crime log: Ice thrown from residence hall window strikes student

By Brooke Migdon
April 23, 2018

Crime log: Teen visiting GW assaulted female student

By Brooke Migdon
April 16, 2018

Crime log: Dunkin’ Donuts employee barred after argument in Shenkman Hall

By Brooke Migdon
April 9, 2018

Crime log: Student reports multiple sexual, physical assaults to UPD

By Brooke Migdon
April 2, 2018
The number of stolen cars in the Foggy Bottom area increased in the first two months of the year, prompting local police to increase patrols and alert the community.

MPD steps up patrols to combat car theft increase in Northwest D.C.

By Brooke Migdon and Andara Katong
March 25, 2018

Crime log: Student damages display involved in Kogan Plaza protest

By Brooke Migdon
March 25, 2018

Crime log: Female staff member reports harassment on VSTC shuttle

By Brooke Migdon
March 5, 2018

Crime log: Fireworks found in Thurston Hall room

By Brooke Migdon
February 26, 2018

Crime log: Sexual assault reported in Amsterdam Hall

By Brooke Migdon
February 20, 2018

Crime log: Intoxicated student assaults EMeRG member

By Brooke Migdon
February 5, 2018

UPD arrests on-campus rise to four-year high

By Brooke Migdon and Andara Katong
February 5, 2018
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board of directors approved an initiative Thursday that will reimburse riders who experience delays of 15 minutes or more during peak travel times.

Stuck waiting at a Metro station? WMATA will give a refund

By Brooke Migdon
January 29, 2018

Crime log: UPD finds drugs after investigating group on Munson Hall roof

By Brooke Migdon
January 29, 2018

Crime log: Staff member reports stolen cash, computer

By Brooke Migdon
January 22, 2018

Crime log: Intoxicated female becomes disorderly on the Vern

By Brooke Migdon
January 16, 2018
The West End Library officially opened Saturday after five years of construction.

Community leaders gather to open renovated West End Library

By Dani Grace and Brooke Migdon
December 9, 2017
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority fare system will no longer permit riders to complete rides on the bus or subway with a negative balance on SmarTrip cards.

WMATA bans negative balances on fare cards, drawing student concerns

By Catherine Moran and Brooke Migdon
December 7, 2017
Five dockless bike-sharing companies – whose bikes are not required to be docked at stations across the city – have launched temporary programs in the District since September.

Critics voice accountability, safety concerns as ‘dockless’ bike program takes off

By Justine Coleman and Brooke Migdon
November 1, 2017
Brooke Migdon | Staff Photographer

Community members, officials voice support for propsed Penn Ave development at hearing

By James Levinson and Brooke Migdon
October 13, 2017

Alcohol violations on the rise to start the academic year

By Brooke Migdon
September 13, 2017

Sexual assault and abuse reports surge in the last three years

By Brooke Migdon
May 4, 2017
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