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New York Times reporter Scott Shane moderates a panel with actor Jennifer Lawrence, director Francis Lawrence and retired CIA agent Jonna Hiestand Mendez.

Jennifer Lawrence talks Russian spies, feminism to preview latest film at Newseum

By Callie Schiffman
February 16, 2018
The National Park Service introduced a pair of proposals earlier this month that would ban recreational activities on much of the National Mall and sharply increase rental rates.

Proposed National Mall sports ban could leave club teams without practice fields

By Callie Schiffman
November 20, 2017
Freshman Emily Rockenbach said her views were misrepresented in a viral video when she was stopped on campus by an interviewer from a conservative news site.

Conservative news site brings right-wing ridicule to GW in controversial videos

By Callie Schiffman
November 1, 2017
Freshman Adonte Yearwood said he was devastated when he heard about the hurricanes hitting the Virgin Islands, where he was born and raised.

Students with personal ties to Virgin Islands launch hurricane relief fundraiser

By Callie Schiffman
October 19, 2017
Amira Bakir, the president of the Muslim Students' Association, said it was easier working with Sodexo than Restaurant Associates because they gave waivers to many organizations, allowing groups to use outside catering.

Food service provider struggles to provide authentic dishes, multicultural leaders say

By Callie Schiffman
September 21, 2017
Most 18-year-olds are moving into their residence halls and preparing for their first college course, but Aaron Parnas and Kisa Ibrahim have already completed their first week of classes at GW Law School.

Two 18-year-olds skip four years, head straight to GW Law

By Liz Provencher and Callie Schiffman
August 31, 2017
Jazmin Kay, a junior and president of the GW College Democrats, attended a seminar as vice president of political affairs last academic year and said the trainings were a way to prepare students for leadership roles.

CSE increases leadership training requirements for student organizations

By Cayla Harris and Callie Schiffman
August 28, 2017
Eight out of the 14 planned summer study abroad programs were cut last month, at least double the number of cancellations than an average summer.

Summer study abroad programs scrapped due to low enrollment

By Callie Schiffman
June 11, 2017
Prepare for back-to-school political debates with this U.S.-China relations book, “Avoiding War with China,” written by Amitai Etzioni, a professor of international affairs. The book will be released May 2.

Summer readings with professors you’ll recognize from the classroom

By Callie Schiffman
May 1, 2017
Christine Hoff Sommers, host of the YouTube channel "The Factual Feminist," spoke with students about the meaning of equity feminism at a Young America's Foundation event Wednesday.

Young America’s Foundation hosts critic of third wave feminism

By Callie Schiffman
April 13, 2017
President: Lande Watson

President: Lande Watson

By Callie Schiffman
March 26, 2017

Student group brings national Mexican affairs conference to campus

By Callie Schiffman
March 8, 2017
Lande Watson, the president of the College Democrats and the Student Association vice president for public affairs, is the first to announce her SA presidential campaign.

Junior, CDs president first to announce SA presidential campaign

By Elise Zaidi and Callie Schiffman
March 2, 2017

Metro Monopoly: D.C. universities’ student centers

By Bridie O'Connell, Meredith Roaten, Callie Schiffman and Gavin Gondalwala
February 5, 2017
Clockwise from bottom left: Sophomore Bonnie Zucco, sophomore Nora Hennessey, junior Kei Pritsker and sophomore Cara Schiavone organize in the halls of the Russell Senate Office Building before delivering letters to senators outlining their concerns about Betsy DeVos, the Secretary of Education nominee.

Students continue push against Trump with protests, marches

By Callie Schiffman
February 5, 2017
Siobhan Finnerty | Hatchet Photographer

College Democrats begin planning for next election cycle

By Callie Schiffman
November 20, 2016
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