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Dani Grace: Finding my own form of advocacy

Dani Grace: Finding my own form of advocacy

By Dani Grace
April 27, 2020

‘The hippo is here to stay’: SA president says statue will remain a stop on campus tour

By Dani Grace
February 6, 2020

PSU calls for LeBlanc to resign after ‘racist and reprehensible’ comment in divestment video

By Dani Grace and Zach Schonfeld
February 6, 2020

Officials condemn, work to respond to anti-Semitic Snapchat video

By Dani Grace, Lizzie Mintz and Shannon Mallard
November 6, 2019
Metropolitan Police Department units respond to a call on L Street.

MPD, FEMS respond to report of man ‘dangling’ feet off top of L Street construction site

By Dani Grace
October 17, 2019

Kanye West talks religion, upcoming album at impromptu campus visit

By Dani Grace
October 12, 2019

The Post sues D.C. Council for allegedly violating open information laws

By Dani Grace and Lizzie Mintz
October 2, 2019
Jabari Stafford, a former men’s tennis player, claims multiple tennis coaches, players and department staff members “fostered an environment that was conducive to blatant discriminatory conduct.”

Former men’s tennis player sues athletic department alleging discrimination, racism

By Barbara Alberts and Dani Grace
December 10, 2018
The law school will host mediation sessions in the spring to help “resolve the current controversy and move toward healing the community.”

Students say officials put off settling Student Bar Association conflict to avoid bad publicity

By Dani Grace, Cayla Harris and Sarah Roach
December 10, 2018

GWPD arrests man for unlawful entry, assault on police officer

By Dani Grace
November 21, 2018
A security monitor was present during 73 percent of checks in Shenkman Hall over a 31-day period.

Two residence halls lack security more than 95 percent of the time

By Dani Grace, Lizzie Mintz and Zach Schonfeld
November 19, 2018

Duques Hall evacuated after smoke found in parking garage

By Dani Grace and Lizzie Mintz
November 17, 2018
Six emergency vehicles and 25 emergency personnel responded to the Foggy Bottom Metro station Friday after a woman in a motorized wheelchair drove onto the tracks, authorities said.

Woman in wheelchair drives onto Foggy Bottom Metro tracks

By Dani Grace
November 16, 2018
Cathy Martens, who bought FoBoGro last month, proposed a plan to the University Friday to redesign the third floor of the store into a cafe.

FoBoGro owner proposes third-floor cafe

By Dani Grace and Talia Zelle
November 15, 2018
GW Hospital’s nine doctors who use the robotic technology have performed 3,000 surgeries over the past 15 years.

GW Hospital leads regional hospitals in robotic surgeries

By Dani Grace and Lia DeGroot
November 15, 2018

MPD looking for suspect who stole printer, mobile card reader from GW Hillel

By Dani Grace
November 8, 2018
The Hillsides on the Mount Vernon Campus – which include Clark, Cole, Hensley and Merriweather halls – were grouped together and won the competition with the highest percentage of students who signed up for Turbovote.

Nashman Center hosts competition encouraging students to vote

By Dani Grace
November 8, 2018

MPD arrests student for threatening roommate

By Dani Grace
November 2, 2018

GWPD, MPD respond to sexual assault in Marvin Center

By Dani Grace
October 30, 2018

MPD searching for suspect who stole computer, hard drive from car

By Dani Grace
October 29, 2018

MPD arrests woman for DUI after car accident in front of Thurston Hall

By Dani Grace
October 28, 2018

GW Hospital becomes first in D.C. to implement advanced stroke software

By Dani Grace
October 28, 2018

Woman arrested on I Street for simple assault

By Dani Grace
October 24, 2018
A cracked water pipe in Madison Hall Saturday morning caused leaks across four rooms and the basement lounge.

Pipe malfunction causes one-hour evacuation from Madison Hall

By Dani Grace
October 22, 2018

MPD investigating assault in Marvin Center

By Dani Grace
October 22, 2018
FoBoGro was fined thousands of dollars for selling alcohol to underage consumers last spring.

FoBoGro fined $30,000 for selling alcohol to underage customers

By Dani Grace
October 22, 2018

Student arrested in Guthridge Hall for domestic violence

By Dani Grace
October 21, 2018

MPD, GWPD search for two suspects in attempted robbery of E Street CVS

By Dani Grace
October 18, 2018
A woman is suing the GW Hospital and GW Medical Faculty Associates for malpractice.

Woman sues GW medical affiliates for alleged malpractice

By Dani Grace
October 18, 2018
I Street, across from the former Beefsteak location in 2018.

I Street intersections to receive upgrades over next several years

By Dani Grace and Mark Warburton
October 15, 2018
Firefighters and GW Police Department officers responded to an incident on the 600 block of 21st Street NW Thursday night and closed the street for about 30 minutes.

Three firetrucks, GWPD respond to incident on 600 block of 21st Street NW

By Dani Grace
October 11, 2018

Two backpacks stolen from car parked near Lisner Hall

By Dani Grace
October 8, 2018

Graduate student arrested for posting senators’ private information online

By Dani Grace
October 6, 2018

D.C. Council repeals controversial ballot measure boosting tipped workers’ wages

By Dani Grace
October 2, 2018
The District Department of Transportation approved a permit last month allowing GW to build a 50-foot-wide crosswalk between District House and Kogan Plaza.

Officials to install new H Street crosswalk this week

By Dani Grace and Zach Schonfeld
October 1, 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

MPD looking for two suspects who assaulted man near Strong Hall

By Dani Grace
September 29, 2018
The GW Hospital is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for underpaying it between 2006 and 2011.

GW Hospital sues U.S. health department over compensation miscalculation

By Dani Grace
September 24, 2018
Arielle Bader | Staff Photographer

Multiple squad cars respond to F Street searching for robbery suspect

By Dani Grace
September 23, 2018

Four men on scooters snatch purse from pedestrian near 22nd and H streets

By Dani Grace
September 23, 2018

Pedestrian struck by car on 23rd and H streets

By Dani Grace
September 21, 2018

Officials rule out shooting threat after multiple investigations

By Dani Grace
September 18, 2018

JBKO residents evacuated for ‘suspicious odor’ on second floor

By Dani Grace
September 18, 2018
GW and its insurance agency are suing a maintenance company, claiming the company caused water damage in the 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue complex.

University, insurance agency sue company for causing water damage in 2000 Penn complex

By Dani Grace
September 17, 2018
Two leaks in Amsterdam Hall have caused water to drip into students' rooms.

University repairing two leaks in Amsterdam Hall

By Dani Grace
September 17, 2018

GWPD, MPD respond to assault near Amsterdam Hall

By Dani Grace
September 16, 2018
Rajeev Pandarinath, an orthopedic surgeon, speaks at a new health seminar series hosted by the GW Hospital and Medical Faculty Associates Wednesday night.

GW Hospital, Medical Faculty Associates launch free health seminar series

By Dani Grace and Lizzie Stricklin
September 13, 2018

Mayor declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Florence

By Dani Grace
September 11, 2018

Officials to monitor Hurricane Florence status

By Dani Grace
September 10, 2018
Mikhail Kogan, an assistant professor of medicine, is partnering with D.C.- and Virginia-based medical professionals this month to expand treatment options for patients suffering from chronic pain.

Professor leads support group for chronic pain patients

By Dani Grace and Diego Mendoza Diaz
September 10, 2018

GWPD arrests man previously barred from South Hall

By Dani Grace
September 9, 2018

FixIt experiences website delays after officials announce extended hours

By Dani Grace
September 8, 2018
Jillian Wolons, a sophomore, helped start the Student Neighborhood Advisory Corps, a new student organization that aims to get students involved in local government.

New student organization aims to involve students in local government

By Dani Grace
September 6, 2018

Crime log: Smoke alarm in Potomac House leads to student drug bust

By Dani Grace and Valerie Yurk
September 3, 2018
GW Hillel will soon tear down its more than 30-year-old building on H Street and replace it with a four-story structure equipped with a kosher dining venue.

GW Hillel to begin building construction this semester after prolonged legal battle

By Dani Grace and Riya Gavaskar
September 3, 2018
Jack Bilancia, a freshman, plays guitar while sitting on a new bench added to the mid-campus quad.

Officials debut new community spaces

By Dani Grace
August 30, 2018
Aniqa Raihan, an alumna and sexual assault survivor, announced a lawsuit against the University in April that was dismissed by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Tuesday.

Judge dismisses alumna’s lawsuit claiming GW mishandled sexual violence case

By Leah Potter and Dani Grace
August 30, 2018

GWPD arrests man for sleeping in Ross Hall

By Dani Grace
August 27, 2018
Ten firetrucks responded to the Elliott School of International Affairs early Monday after receiving a report of smoke in the school's basement.

Ten firetrucks respond to Elliott School after report of smoke in basement

By Dani Grace
August 27, 2018

Crime log: Alumnus barred for screaming at staff in Office of Alumni Relations

By Dani Grace
August 27, 2018
The Metropolitan Police Department responded to more than 65 crimes – mostly thefts from cars and buildings – on or near GW streets this summer.

Summer crime log: Theft plagues Foggy Bottom during vacation

By Dani Grace
August 27, 2018
Fulbright Hall now houses about 150 freshmen in quads to accommodate the roughly 2,800 students in the Class of 2022.

Officials add course sections, pack residence halls to accommodate freshmen

By Dani Grace and Lauren Peller
August 27, 2018

GWPD arrests man for sleeping in Monroe Hall

By Dani Grace
August 26, 2018
Eight years after the District levied a tax on plastic bags, city officials say it's having the desired effect.

Two men arrested for shoplifting from Whole Foods

By Dani Grace
August 23, 2018
University President Thomas LeBlanc said officials “underestimated the amount of dollars a student needs" to eat for a semester in Foggy Bottom.

LeBlanc denounces ‘racism and hate’ at upcoming white nationalist rally

By Dani Grace
August 10, 2018

Medical professor finds hormone therapy may increase risk for heart disease

By Dani Grace
August 8, 2018

GWPD makes DUI arrest outside Lisner

By Dani Grace
August 7, 2018

Suspect steals $1,500 in cigarettes from FoBoGro

By Dani Grace
August 7, 2018

Woman steals student’s wallet in GW Hospital lobby

By Dani Grace
August 6, 2018

Money, instruments stolen from Newman Center

By Dani Grace
August 2, 2018
The D.C. Council passed multiple measures Tuesday clearing the path for a helipad to be constructed atop GW Hospital.

GW Hospital named ‘Center of Excellence’ for lung cancer screening

By Dani Grace
July 30, 2018

Man arrested for assaulting woman at Smith Center

By Dani Grace
July 30, 2018
Peter Konwerski, the vice provost and dean of student affairs, said the University has demonstrated its commitment to the student experience and increased retention by raising $177 million for financial aid, facilities upgrades, career support and more student services and programs.

Konwerski named finalist in presidential search at North Carolina community college

By Dani Grace
July 25, 2018
The law school is dropping its application fee, which professors and experts said could increase the number of applicants.

Law school introduces new master’s degree program for non-lawyers

By Dani Grace
July 24, 2018

Man with outstanding warrant arrested at GW Hospital

By Dani Grace
July 23, 2018
The Foggy Bottom and West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission will vote on an agreement with the hospital at a special meeting Thursday that could clear the way for the helipad to be constructed.

Former attendant sues GW Hospital for religious discrimination

By Dani Grace
July 18, 2018
GW Hospital rooftop. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a bill Tuesday allowing for the construction of a helipad on the south side of the hospital above the Foggy Bottom Metro exit.

Mayor gives green light to GW Hospital helipad construction

By Dani Grace
July 10, 2018

GW Hospital patient arrested for assaulting attendant

By Dani Grace
July 9, 2018
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.

Dockless bike-share programs fall victim to theft, vandalism less than a year after launch

By Dani Grace
July 5, 2018
The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design amended its bylaws to prepare for merging its programs with the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences' art programs.

Corcoran to display political cartoons banned from Pittsburgh newspaper

By Dani Grace
July 2, 2018
Uber released a report on the top 10 travel destinations in the District in 2017.

Uber, Lyft prices to increase following D.C. Council tax legislation

By Dani Grace
June 30, 2018

MPD searching for suspect who unlawfully entered Greek townhouse

By Dani Grace
June 28, 2018
The Foggy Bottom and West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission will vote on an agreement with the hospital at a special meeting Thursday that could clear the way for the helipad to be constructed.

Lawsuit alleges wrongful death, medical malpractice at GW Hospital

By Dani Grace
June 28, 2018

Patient claims GW Hospital staff member stole money from his wallet

By Dani Grace
June 26, 2018

Student struck by car near Kogan Plaza

By Dani Grace
June 22, 2018
Jack Evans, a D.C. councilmember representing Ward 2, was under review by the Council's ethics board.

Ward 2 D.C. Council member under review by ethics board

By Dani Grace
June 22, 2018
D.C. residents voted in favor of a controversial measure Tuesday bumping the minimum wage to $15 an hour for tipped workers by 2025.

D.C. primary elections: Residents back incumbents, increased wages for tipped staff

By Dani Grace
June 19, 2018

Man arrested near campus for throwing bleach in woman’s eyes

By Dani Grace
June 17, 2018

MPD searching for armed robber on Pennsylvania Avenue

By Dani Grace
June 16, 2018

Man previously barred from campus arrested for starting a fire in Ross Hall

By Dani Grace
June 12, 2018

MPD searching for suspect who stole woman’s purse outside of Statesman Apartments

By Dani Grace
June 11, 2018

Crime log: Desktop computers stolen from Mount Vernon Campus

By Dani Grace
June 11, 2018
The GW Police Department responds to crime on campus, but not all of the incidents are a cause for concern.

Guide to The Hatchet’s crime log through comical campus crimes from the year

By Dani Grace
June 11, 2018
The D.C. Council passed multiple measures Tuesday clearing the path for a helipad to be constructed atop GW Hospital.

Local officials, students applaud D.C. Council helipad approval

By Dani Grace
June 11, 2018

Reply brief claims GW uses wrong standard to evaluate sexual misconduct appeals

By Dani Grace
June 11, 2018

Metro to discontinue free rides for delayed MARC, VRE riders

By Dani Grace
June 6, 2018
The Foggy Bottom and West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission will vote on an agreement with the hospital at a special meeting Thursday that could clear the way for the helipad to be constructed.

GW Hospital earns award for stroke treatment

By Dani Grace
June 6, 2018
The D.C. Council unanimously approved several measures Tuesday clearing the way for a helipad to be constructed on the roof of the GW Hospital.

D.C. Council unanimously approves GW Hospital helipad construction

By Leah Potter and Dani Grace
June 5, 2018

Coworking company to open in 2000 Penn complex

By Dani Grace
June 5, 2018

MPD, GWPD officers respond to armed robbery near Academic Center

By Dani Grace
June 1, 2018
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