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Dante Schulz: Capturing the Video Stories of My Neighbors

By Dante Schulz
April 7, 2022
Sophomore Daisa Bandy said inclusivity is the most critical element of her platform, including proposals to institute a University-wide diversity course requirement and a training for employees to take before the academic year.

President: Dasia Bandy

By Dante Schulz and Amanda Plocharski
March 28, 2022
A look inside GW's COVID-19 testing lab

A look inside GW’s COVID-19 testing lab

By Dante Schulz, Amanda Plocharski and Thais Kolganov
February 1, 2022
For the next installment of The Hatchet's Student Spotlight Series, we sat down with Olivia Issa, a senior who is president of the No Lost Generation student org and leads the Welcoming Campus Initiative. Her leadership roles focus on making campus more inclusive for refugee students and helping them access resources for higher education.

In the spotlight: Olivia Issa

By Dante Schulz, Amanda Plocharski and Maximus Kanda
November 22, 2021
GW Votes hosted a National Voter Registration Day event to register students in Potomac Square Tuesday afternoon.

GW Votes hosts voter registration event

By Dante Schulz
September 30, 2021
Students find community on new social media app

Students find community on new social media app

By Dante Schulz
September 20, 2021

Professor, student leaders talk humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

By Dante Schulz
September 16, 2021
Students dance at Silent Disco in Potomac Square

Students dance at Silent Disco in Potomac Square

By Dante Schulz and Amanda Plocharski
September 13, 2021
GWCC hosts Student Showcase

GWCC hosts Student Showcase

By Dante Schulz, Amanda Plocharski and Thais Kolganov
September 7, 2021
Student organizations set up displays in University Yard Friday evening to attract new members to join in the first in-person semester since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Student organizations perform, advertise to new students at MSSC Block Party

By Dante Schulz
September 7, 2021
Co-directors of the Campus COVID Support Team discussed mitigation efforts on campus amid a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases attributed to the Delta variant.

Milken professors talk COVID-19 prevention on campus

By Dante Schulz
September 7, 2021
Western Market is gearing up to welcome local D.C. vendors to Foggy Bottom's new food hall as students begin their first in-person semester since the onset of the pandemic.

Western Market prepares to welcome local vendors

By Dante Schulz
August 30, 2021
Adams Morgan earned the reputation of the District’s “artsy” neighborhood in the 1970s when residents began congregating in the area to create street art, which included everything from plastering political posters throughout the neighborhood to painting large murals on building exteriors.

Maintaining Adams Morgan as a home for the District’s artistic crowd

By Dante Schulz
July 29, 2021

Mapping D.C. neighborhoods

By Dante Schulz and Thais Kolganov
June 24, 2021
The Hatchet sat down with U Street business owners, residents and entertainers to discuss how high rent prices and the influx of new residents into the neighborhood is pushing out its unique history.

How U Street business owners preserve entertainment industry amid gentrification

By Dante Schulz
April 7, 2021
Junior Brandon Hill, the current Student Association president, is running to remain in the position for another year.

President: Brandon Hill

By Dante Schulz
March 29, 2021
Junior and former SA Vice President For Diversity and Inclusion Hannah Edwards is running on a 15-point plan hitting on a wide range of topics, from multiculturalism trainings to adding student voices to the reopening process.

President: Hannah Edwards

By Dante Schulz
March 29, 2021
Zidouemba's campaign focuses on fundraising, increasing student-athlete presence in the SA and highlighting the philanthropic efforts of Greek life members.

President: Christian Zidouemba

By Dante Schulz and Heidi Estrada
March 29, 2021
Aborisade said he wanted to use “some” of the SA executive budget – which amounts to roughly $50,000 a year – to create an “online textbook pantry” for students to access their materials online.

President: Charles Aborisade

By Dante Schulz and Heidi Estrada
March 29, 2021
Senator Sofia Packer, CCAS-U and member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, is running for vice president.

Vice president: Sofia Packer

By Dante Schulz and Amanda Plocharski
March 28, 2021
Sophomore and SA Sen. Kate Carpenter, U-at-Large, aims to encourage casual interactions between students and SA members to build greater trust.

Vice president: Kate Carpenter

By Dante Schulz and Amanda Plocharski
March 28, 2021
The Hatchet sat down with Chinatown community activists, residents and local leaders to discuss challenges facing the neighborhood, including high rent prices, Chinese-run businesses flocking to the Maryland Virginia suburbs and the area's struggle to retain its cultural identity.

Chinatown community leaders talk preserving cultural identity of neighborhood

By Dante Schulz and Thais Kolganov
March 1, 2021
For the second installment of The Hatchet’s Spring Spotlight, we talked with GW Pitches’ music directors Juliette Ghaffari and Cyrena Kokolis. Ghaffari and Kokolis were nominated for their work to continue producing a cappella remotely.

In the spotlight: Juliette Ghaffari and Cyrena Kokolis

By Dante Schulz and Heidi Estrada
February 10, 2021
The Capitol was largely blocked off by fences and the National Guard to minimize crowds during the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent potential unrest by pro-Trump demonstrators.

D.C. spectators talk significance of Biden, Harris administration on Inauguration Day

By Dante Schulz and Amanda Plocharski
January 21, 2021
Military personnel and fenced off roads are spread out across the city in an effort to begin preparing for the Inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris on Wednesday, January 20. Road and metro closures are effective until Thursday, January 21.

D.C. prepares for Biden-Harris inauguration under looming threat of unrest

By Dante Schulz and Amanda Plocharski
January 17, 2021
Five D.C. restaurant owners discussed the social and financial burden the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on their businesses and staffs.

Restaurant owners talk mental toll of pandemic on staff

By Dante Schulz
December 27, 2020
Student organization leaders discussed the impact of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ victory on girls and women around the country.

Student organization leaders talk impact of Harris’ victory

By Dante Schulz
November 13, 2020
A cultural interpreter from the National Museum of the American Indian spoke about the significance of Native American Heritage Month and the Native nations that call the DMV home.

Cultural interpreter talks Native American Heritage Month

By Dante Schulz
November 9, 2020
Thousands flocked to the White House Saturday afternoon after Joe Biden was projected the 46th president of the United States.

People pour onto D.C. streets following historic presidential election

By Dante Schulz and Jessica Simanjuntak
November 7, 2020
People headed to the White House and scattered around D.C. Tuesday as the initial election results rolled in. Protests remained largely peaceful throughout the day and into the evening as people watched races called on a jumbotron near the White House.

Thousands gather in D.C. on Election Day as results trickle in

By Dante Schulz and Jessica Simanjuntak
November 4, 2020
The Hatchet talked with Student Association Sen. Gabriel Young, CCAS-U, and Frederick Flores, the vice president of the Philippine Cultural Society, about their push to launch the Asian American studies minor program.

Students discuss push to create Asian American studies minor

By Dante Schulz
November 2, 2020
The GW College Democrats and GW College Republicans sat down to discuss what their preferred presidential candidate needs to do to secure votes in the days before the election.

College Democrats, College Republicans talk presidential election

By Dante Schulz
November 2, 2020
Alumni and the Faculty Association president discussed the history of former GW president Cloyd Heck Marvin and the current push to rename the Marvin Center.

Alumni, Faculty Association president talk renaming Marvin Center

By Dante Schulz
October 25, 2020
Thousands gathered outside of the Supreme Court to commemorate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died from complications from pancreatic cancer Friday.

Thousands gather outside Supreme Court to commemorate Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death

By Dante Schulz and Jessica Simanjuntak
September 20, 2020
Students and faculty marched through campus Friday as part of ongoing calls for University President Thomas LeBlanc to resign. Protesters cited GW's partnership with the Disney Institute, a proposed enrollment cut, layoffs as reasons for him to step down.

Dozens demand LeBlanc’s resignation outside his residence

By Sarah Roach and Dante Schulz
September 13, 2020
Students discussed how history professor Jessica Krug's lie about her Black identity have altered their perception of academia and the University

History students discuss impact of Jessica Krug’s lie

By Dante Schulz and Isi Ijewere
September 11, 2020
Thousands gathered on the National Mall Friday for the “Get your knee off our necks” commitment March, organized by the National Action Network to recognize the police killings and shootings of Black Americans and protest racial discrimination.

Thousands attend March on Washington to protest racial discrimination

By Dante Schulz
August 30, 2020
GW held an online commencement ceremony this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Commencement 2020

By Dante Schulz
June 11, 2020
A GoFundMe campaign started by Tonic's owner will be used to support employees furloughed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

GoFundMe campaign raises money for Tonic employees

By Dante Schulz
April 27, 2020
FRESHFARM is keeping its farmers’ markets operational during the COVID-19 pandemic to support local farmers and the local D.C. community.

FRESHFARM takes greater precautions to keep market open during pandemic

By Dante Schulz
April 27, 2020
Medical students from Georgetown, GW, and Howard Universities created a platform that matches health care workers with student volunteers to provide childcare and other services during the pandemic.

Medical students match health care workers with volunteer babysitters

By Dante Schulz
April 27, 2020
The Latino Student Fund, a program that partners with the Nashman Center to provide tutoring services to students and families around D.C., is continuing to serve their students through distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Latino Student Fund continues to offer online tutoring amid pandemic

By Dante Schulz
April 21, 2020
Junior Howard Brookins was elected as Student Association President and Brandon Hill was elected as Student Association Executive Vice President.

SA victors react to election results

By Dante Schulz
April 13, 2020
The University moved to online classes for the first time this week. Students said that while professors are trying their best to teach, faculty are limited in their ability to demonstrate their knowledge in a topic.

Students react to transition to online courses

By Dante Schulz
March 27, 2020
Professor Christopher Mores discusses how face masks and hand sanitizers affect our ability to combat the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. He said the best precaution people can take is to wash their hands and refrain from touching their face.

Global health professor discusses safety measures amid COVID-19 outbreak

By Dante Schulz, Akash Pamarthy and Heidi Estrada
March 18, 2020
Men's basketball reached season-highs as a team and individually in its 85–69 win over Saint Joseph's Saturday.

Men’s basketball defeats Saint Joseph’s 85–69

By Dante Schulz
January 28, 2020
GW Vibes and GW Pitches discussed their preparation leading up to the ICAA A Capella Competition: Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal Saturday.

Two a capella groups talk preparation for ICAA A Capella Competition

By Dante Schulz
January 27, 2020
Organizers from March On and a Women's March discuss the importance of inclusivity in the Women's March.

Student organization, Women’s March organizers talk significance of inclusivity

By Dante Schulz, Heidi Estrada and Lizz Bolaji
January 21, 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
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
Women’s basketball earned its third win of the season over Georgetown Sunday. The Colonials outscored the Hoyas in the paint, netting 20 to Georgetown’s 14.

Women’s basketball defeats Georgetown 52–49

By Dante Schulz
November 25, 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 student organizations LATAM and BRASA collaborated to celebrate Latin American culture by hosting Fiesta Latina Wednesday in the Elliott School City View Room.

Student organizations celebrate Latin American culture at first-ever Fiesta Latina

By Dante Schulz and Heidi Estrada
November 21, 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
Three student choreographers discussed the inspiration and creative process of choreographing their pieces for the Fall Dance Concert.

Student choreographers talk inspiration behind dance concert performances

By Dante Schulz and Heidi Estrada
November 19, 2019
GW Class Council and the Trans and Non Binary Students at GW collaborated to host a drag show Saturday evening.

Two student organizations collaborate to host drag show

By Dante Schulz
November 18, 2019
Thurston residents described the evacuation process after a third-floor fire Friday night.

Thurston residents describe evacuation process after third-floor fire

By Dante Schulz
November 16, 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
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
Student organization commemorates Indigenous People's Day in Kogan

Student organization commemorates Indigenous People’s Day in Kogan

By Dante Schulz
October 14, 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
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
Washington Ballet hosted a pop-up performance Wednesday evening at CityCenterDC.

Washington Ballet hosts pop-up performance

By Dante Schulz, Heidi Estrada and Amanda Plocharski
September 27, 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
Students and officials honored the victims of 9/11 in a memorial service in Marvin.

Students, officials honor victims of 9/11 in memorial service

By Dante Schulz and Heidi Estrada
September 11, 2019
The Hatchet sat down with two popular on-campus bands about the history of their bands and performing as students.

On-campus bands talk history of their bands and performing as students

By Dante Schulz
September 9, 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 founder of the instagram page @gwthrift hosted a pop-up thrift store in U-Yard Thursday afternoon.

Student organization hosts pop-up thrift shop in U-Yard

By Dante Schulz and Heidi Estrada
August 31, 2019
Catch up on some of the biggest headlines from this summer.

News you may have missed over the summer

By Dante Schulz
August 25, 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
Class Council brings petting zoo to Square 80

Class Council brings petting zoo to Square 80

By Dante Schulz
May 3, 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
The Office of Sustainability teamed up with student organizations Monday to host an Earth Day fair in Kogan Plaza.

Sustainability office holds Earth Day fair in Kogan Plaza

By Dante Schulz
April 23, 2019
A professor set up an echo chamber in Marvin Center this week that allows students to listen up close to music.

Professor performs music with interactive echo chamber

By Dante Schulz
April 16, 2019
Delta Lambda Phi hosted its second annual drag show Saturday featuring student, faculty and professional performers.

Delta Lambda Phi hosts second annual drag show

By Dante Schulz
April 8, 2019
Big Ink hosts woodblock print-making workshop in Corcoran

Big Ink hosts woodblock print-making workshop in Corcoran

By Dante Schulz
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
Sorority members celebrate bid day in Potomac Park

Sorority members celebrate bid day in Potomac Park

By Dante Schulz and Jake Folvag
January 24, 2019
Chabad Colonials hold a menorah lighting ceremony to celebrate Hanukkah

Chabad Colonials hold a menorah lighting ceremony to celebrate Hanukkah

By Dante Schulz, Mikayla Grossman and Sid Mirvis
December 6, 2018
Student launches campaign to reduce number of single-use water bottles on campus

Student launches campaign to reduce number of single-use water bottles on campus

By Arielle Bader, Dante Schulz and Mikayla Grossman
November 15, 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
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