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AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER SERVING THE GW COMMUNITY SINCE 1904

The GW Hatchet
Serving the GW Community since 1904

The GW Hatchet
All content by Brooke Shapiro
GW Club Climb mounts rock walls, competes against local rivals

GW Club Climb mounts rock walls, competes against local rivals

By Brooke Shapiro, Staff Writer
October 21, 2024
Newly opened Chinese bookstore, JF Books, on Connecticut Avenue located in Dupont Circle.

Chinese-language bookstore opens in Dupont Circle after facing censorship in Shanghai

By Brooke Shapiro, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
Alum sings of collegiate 'core memories' in GW-inspired single

Alum sings of collegiate ‘core memories’ in GW-inspired single

By Brooke Shapiro, Staff Writer
August 29, 2024
Roommates Meaghan Shepard and Maggie Bace pose for a portrait in their South Hall room.

Long-term roommates share their success stories, from strangers to siblings

By Brooke Shapiro and Lana Khalaf
August 19, 2024
d4vd, on the right, stands before a backdrop of a giant red and white version of his logo of an upside-down four.

Indie pop breakout d4vd brings dynamic performance to DC

By Brooke Shapiro, Staff Writer
June 14, 2024
Emma Ramos and Elias Muniz show their love over FaceTime.

From high school sweethearts to cross-Atlantic romance, grads share their long distance love stories

By Brooke Shapiro, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
A patron flips through vinyl records at Som Records on 14th Street.

Vinyl shops around DC to celebrate Record Store Day with exclusives and concerts

By Diana Anos and Brooke Shapiro
April 15, 2024
A student wallows in a squash court in the Lerner Health and Wellness Center.

Best spot to cry: Lerner’s squash courts

By Brooke Shapiro, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
Student Government Association presidential candidate Lauren K. Harris

President: Lauren K. Harris

By Brooke Shapiro, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
Mike Nilsson, an adjunct professor of media law, holds his saxophone at

School of Rock: The GW faculty who jam in punk bands and lead hip-hop groups

By Caitlin Kitson and Brooke Shapiro
March 25, 2024
Cathy Forster, a professor of geological sciences, and Jim Clark, a professor of biological sciences, have fostered their marriage of more than 25 years within the bounds of campus.

Meet the adorable married professors of GW

By Brooke Shapiro, Reporter
February 11, 2024
Museum-goers stroll through the National Museum of Women in the Arts' exhibits, created exclusively by women and nonbinary artists.

Star-studded, suit-centric events to attend if you aren’t going to Gala

By Brooke Shapiro, Reporter
January 29, 2024
New student organization SoulfulBrewing encourages students to find comfort in healing while sipping on herbal beverages.

New student organization ‘brews’ a space for cultural healing, individual expression

By Brooke Shapiro and Annaliese Persaud
January 16, 2024
The Downtown Holiday Market glints at the foot of the National Portrait Gallery.

Mini donuts, local tunes and woven glassware: Downtown Holiday Market returns

By Brooke Shapiro and Nicola DeGregorio
December 11, 2023
"Where Do Words Come From?" exhibit at Planet Word Museum.

5 cozy indoor activities for the chilly winter months

By Ella Mitchell and Brooke Shapiro
November 16, 2023
A GW Club Boxing member blocks a blow from an opponent.

Dodging cars and ducking punches: A look into GW boxing

By Ella Mitchell and Brooke Shapiro
October 30, 2023
Located near the Tysons Metro Station, Spirit Halloween has a vast selection of last-minute costume options.

Staying young at heart, students discuss their Halloween costume evolutions

By Brooke Shapiro and Shea Carlberg
October 23, 2023
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