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Men's basketball falls to Rhode Island

Men’s basketball falls to Rhode Island

By Danny Schapiro
February 10, 2020
Hatchet File Photo

Sunrise GW marches to LeBlanc’s home to push for fossil fuel divestment

By Danny Schapiro
February 6, 2020
Women's basketball loses to Saint Louis

Women’s basketball loses to Saint Louis

By Danny Schapiro
February 4, 2020
Hundreds gathered for a winter wonderland event at Ice Yards. Guests enjoyed a plethora of ice games as well as the polar plunge. All funds raised will go toward the Special Olympics, organizers said.

Ice Yards hosts sixth annual Special Olympics polar plunge

By Danny Schapiro and Heidi Estrada
February 3, 2020
Women's basketball defeats UMass 50-47

Women’s basketball defeats UMass 50-47

By Danny Schapiro
January 28, 2020
Hatchet File Photo

Women’s basketball loses to Dayton

By Danny Schapiro
January 23, 2020
Men's basketball routed George Mason Wednesday in front of a packed Smith Center crowd 73-67.

Men’s basketball defeats George Mason 73-67

By Danny Schapiro and Heidi Estrada
January 17, 2020
Panhellenic Council celebrated bid day on the National Mall Sunday.

Panhel celebrates bid day on the Mall

By Danny Schapiro and Dante Schulz
January 12, 2020
How dockless vehicles affect sustainability, safety of D.C. streets

How dockless vehicles affect sustainability, safety of D.C. streets

By Danny Schapiro
December 21, 2019
Men's basketball earned a thrilling 64–63 victory over Boston University Wednesday.

Men’s basketball defeats Boston University

By Danny Schapiro and Dante Schulz
December 9, 2019
More than 65 boats participated in this year's District Boat Parade, an annual gathering at The Wharf where boats are adorned with holiday lights. Attendees could also decorate ornaments, meet Santa Claus and indulge in cookies and s'mores.

District Wharf hosts 27th annual District Boat Parade

By Danny Schapiro and Heidi Estrada
December 8, 2019
Basketball coaches, George's Army president talk basketball attendance

Basketball coaches, George’s Army president talk basketball attendance

By Danny Schapiro and Amanda Plocharski
December 5, 2019
Leaders of Colonial Brass share the history of CBrass, describe what their purpose is and share what drives them to perform.

Meet GW’s pep band: Colonial Brass

By Danny Schapiro, Dante Schulz, Heidi Estrada, Isi Ijewere and Dom Wang
November 25, 2019
The Trans and Non Binary Students at GW hosted a vigil to commemorate Trans Day of Remembrance as part of Trans Awareness Week Wednesday afternoon in Kogan Plaza.

Student organization hosts vigil to commemorate Trans Day of Remembrance

By Danny Schapiro and Dante Schulz
November 21, 2019
Women's basketball loses to Princeton

Women’s basketball loses to Princeton

By Danny Schapiro
November 12, 2019
Men's basketball defeats Howard 76-62

Men’s basketball defeats Howard 76-62

By Danny Schapiro
November 11, 2019
Murals of Northwest D.C.

Murals of Northwest D.C.

By Rachel Armany, Danny Schapiro, Anna Boone, Sidney Lee, Dante Schulz, Heidi Estrada, Zakir Tabini, Michele Wright and Jayde Lyon
November 11, 2019
Men's basketball players to look out for this season

Men’s basketball players to look out for this season

By Danny Schapiro
November 4, 2019
Members of a nearby episcopal church rally congregated in Kogan Plaza, sparking a student protest.

Members of nearby episcopal church rally, spark student protest

By Danny Schapiro and Dante Schulz
October 31, 2019
National Parks Service plants National Christmas Tree in President's Park

National Parks Service plants National Christmas Tree in President’s Park

By Danny Schapiro and Dom Wang
October 28, 2019
Locals celebrate Día de los Muertos at The Wharf

Locals celebrate Día de los Muertos at The Wharf

By Danny Schapiro
October 28, 2019
Chocolate company promotes fair trade in U Yard

Chocolate company promotes fair trade in U Yard

By Danny Schapiro
October 25, 2019
Bar Company unveiled a Brothers Grimm themed pop-up bar in Shaw Wednesday. The joint is open until Nov. 3.

Brothers Grimm themed pop-up bar opens in Shaw

By Danny Schapiro
October 17, 2019
Drag artist Erik Gonzalez talked about his drag persona and performances around D.C.

Drag artist talks persona, performances around D.C.

By Danny Schapiro and Dante Schulz
October 7, 2019
Open Streets DC closes off Georgia Avenue to promote street safety

Open Streets DC closes off Georgia Avenue to promote street safety

By Danny Schapiro and Dante Schulz
October 7, 2019
Students counter-protest demonstration against abortion rights

Students counter-protest demonstration against abortion rights

By Danny Schapiro
September 30, 2019
Senior Ethan Somers discussed the power of social media in his gun control activism work

Senior discusses social media use in gun control activism

By Danny Schapiro and Dante Schulz
September 30, 2019
Jay Xu, a junior majoring in international business, is the founder of a GW-focused Instagram thrift business.

@GWthrift founder uses Instagram to promote business

By Danny Schapiro, Heidi Estrada and Dom Wang
September 30, 2019
Student influencer Natalie Geisel uses Instagram and a blog column as platforms to normalize queerness.

LGBTQ activist uses blog, Instagram to gain large following

By Danny Schapiro and Heidi Estrada
September 29, 2019
Four photographers unveil work in Dupont Underground

Four photographers unveil work in Dupont Underground

By Danny Schapiro, Katie Coolidge, Isi Ijewere and Dom Wang
September 28, 2019
Hundreds of students turn out to second global climate strike

Hundreds of students turn out to second global climate strike

By Danny Schapiro and Heidi Estrada
September 22, 2019
Musician Cariel Coates connects with Foggy Bottom residents through street performances in front of the metro stop

Musician connects with Foggy Bottom residents through street performances

By Danny Schapiro and Dante Schulz
September 16, 2019
Active Minds held a demonstration on suicide awareness in University Yard Thursday.

Nonprofit organization holds demonstration on suicide awareness in U-Yard

By Danny Schapiro and Dante Schulz
September 6, 2019
Thunder Burger owner talked about 'Impossible' burger's rising popularity.

Thunder Burger owner talks ‘Impossible’ burger popularity

By Danny Schapiro and Dante Schulz
September 2, 2019
The Class of 2023 spent their first four days at GW by participating in New Student Orientation.

Students participate in first-ever New Student Orientation

By Danny Schapiro, Dante Schulz and Heidi Estrada
August 25, 2019
Departing editors look back on their time at the Hatchet

Departing editors look back on their time at The Hatchet

By Danny Schapiro, Dante Schulz and Jake Folvag
May 17, 2019
The Wharf hosts annual chihuahua race

The Wharf hosts annual chihuahua race

By Danny Schapiro
May 5, 2019
Student organizations and members of the Faculty Association held a protest in Kogan to demand fair pay and treatment for workers

Fair Jobs GW holds protest in Kogan for workers’ rights

By Danny Schapiro, Dante Schulz and Heidi Estrada
May 2, 2019
Students display artwork at annual Corcoran exhibit

Students display artwork at annual Corcoran exhibit

By Danny Schapiro
April 27, 2019
National Pan-Hellenic Council hosts inaugural step show

National Pan-Hellenic Council hosts inaugural step show

By Danny Schapiro
April 22, 2019
Best male athlete: Atakan Destici

Best male athlete: Atakan Destici

By Danny Schapiro
April 1, 2019
D.C. locals and tourists celebrate Mardi Gras at The Wharf

D.C. locals and tourists celebrate Mardi Gras at The Wharf

By Danny Schapiro and Dante Schulz
March 4, 2019
Urban Boxing hosts match for D.C. college students

Urban Boxing hosts match for D.C. college students

By Danny Schapiro, Dante Schulz and Heidi Estrada
February 25, 2019
First black recipient of athletic scholarship reminisces on his time at GW

First black recipient of athletic scholarship reminisces on his time at GW

By Danny Schapiro
February 25, 2019
Bartenders mix up their best concoctions for National Margarita Day

Bartenders mix up their best concoctions for National Margarita Day

By Arianna Dunham, Danny Schapiro and Jake Folvag
February 22, 2019
Attendees get a second chance at prom at the Washington National Cathedral

Attendees get a second chance at prom at the Washington National Cathedral

By Danny Schapiro and Foon Nguyen
February 16, 2019
Kennedy Center hosts free Lunar New Year performance

Kennedy Center hosts free Lunar New Year performance

By Danny Schapiro
February 9, 2019
Potomac Phil predicts another six more weeks of winter

Potomac Phil predicts another six more weeks of winter

By Danny Schapiro
February 2, 2019
D.C. residents try their hand at curling during weekly event at The Wharf

D.C. residents try their hand at curling during weekly event at The Wharf

By Danny Schapiro
January 31, 2019
D.C. Fray hosts a life-sized version of Hungry Hungry Hippos

D.C. Fray hosts a life-sized version of Hungry Hungry Hippos

By Danny Schapiro
January 28, 2019
Local bike activist reflects on high number of traffic deaths in D.C.

Local bike activist reflects on high number of traffic deaths in D.C.

By Arianna Dunham and Danny Schapiro
January 17, 2019
Crowds brave the cold for the 96th annual National Christmas Tree lighting

Crowds brave the cold for the 96th annual National Christmas Tree lighting

By Danny Schapiro
November 29, 2018
Inside the ARC THE. HOTEL in Foggy Bottom

Inside the ARC THE. HOTEL in Foggy Bottom

By Danny Schapiro
November 12, 2018
College Democrats, Republicans host midterm election watch parties

College Democrats, Republicans host midterm election watch parties

By Danny Schapiro
November 8, 2018
Basketball Guide 2018-19: Players to watch on the men's basketball team

Basketball Guide 2018-19: Players to watch on the men’s basketball team

By Arianna Dunham and Danny Schapiro
November 5, 2018
Players, fans kick off the basketball season at GDub Madness

Players, fans kick off the basketball season at GDub Madness

By Danny Schapiro and Dante Schulz
October 27, 2018
Residents gather in Dupont Circle for vigil honoring LGBTQ hate crime victim

Residents gather in Dupont Circle for vigil honoring LGBTQ hate crime victim

By Danny Schapiro
October 27, 2018
Local pop-up bar displays infamous unsolved murders for October

Local pop-up bar displays infamous unsolved murders for October

By Danny Schapiro
October 15, 2018
Artists showcase their work through the night at Art All Night

Artists showcase their work through the night at Art All Night

By Danny Schapiro and Jake Neuberger
October 1, 2018
Current, former students start discounted meal service

Current, former students start discounted meal service

By Danny Schapiro and Jake Neuberger
October 1, 2018
Composting program collects more than 500 pounds of food in opening weeks

Composting program collects more than 500 pounds of food in opening weeks

By Danny Schapiro
September 21, 2018
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