Serving the GW Community since 1904

The GW Hatchet
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 Diego Mendoza
The specialty market and cafe fusion Baker's Daughter separates itself from other cafes with its extensive list of sweet and savory options.

Dish of the Week: Baker’s Daughter’s chorizo breakfast tacos

By Diego Mendoza
July 23, 2021
Stop by The Royal for the subtle, smoky corn flavor of the masa gnocchi.

Dish of the Week: The Royal’s masa gnocchi

By Diego Mendoza
June 17, 2021
As the boundary between class and life has deteriorated over the course of the past year, so has the barrier to smoke and drink during classes.

Best unhinged quarantine habit: Taking substances during class

By Diego Mendoza
April 19, 2021
Nothing captures the struggles of living on the Vern like Sanders' demeanor on an early morning Vex ride.

Best GW meme on the meme page: Bernie Sanders on the Vex

By Diego Mendoza
April 19, 2021
The District has several amateur rowing clubs that offer memberships for everyone from experts to interested beginners.

Amateur sports leagues around D.C. to join for community, physical activity

By Diego Mendoza
April 4, 2021
Volunteer at D.C.'s largest rooftop garden to learn about sustainable farming and enjoy a meal made from the fruits of your own labor.

Weekend Outlook – Volunteer at a rooftop garden

By Diego Mendoza
March 4, 2021
Z-Burger, located at 22nd and P streets, is a perfect wrap to a night out in Dupont Circle.

With BTS closed, here’s where to find the best burger

By Diego Mendoza and Sarah Sachs
February 21, 2021
For many restaurants, health and safety meant closing down in-person dining and operating with a barebones crew for delivery and takeout.

Restaurants temporarily turn into ‘ghost’ takeout joints during pandemic

By Diego Mendoza
February 16, 2021
Cane's wings are smoked for 12 hours and served with a side of dressing and sliced green onion for garnish.

Dish of the Week: Cane’s jerk chicken wings

By Diego Mendoza
February 3, 2021
One event this month features three scholars critically examining and deconstructing narratives about Black female sexuality, intimacy and joy.

Events to celebrate Black History Month for every day of February

By Diego Mendoza, Anna Boone and Clara Duhon
February 1, 2021
A darker season of "Euphoria" awaits viewers this week on HBO Max.

Release radar: TV shows to watch out for this year

By Diego Mendoza
January 25, 2021
Menya Hosaki uses three main broths in its soups: the chicken-based chintan, a milky-like pork tonkotsu and kelp and dried fish dashi stock.

Dish of the Week: Menya Hosaki’s spicy tonkotsu ramen

By Diego Mendoza
January 14, 2021
For some students, the need to organize and map out due dates in advance became more important after classes moved online.

Students share lessons learned from online school

By Diego Mendoza
January 11, 2021
Don't miss out on Secret Santa this holiday season – use Elfster to anonymously assign pairings and remain safe from COVID-19.

Games to play during your virtual holiday work party

By Diego Mendoza
December 6, 2020
Woodley Cafe's bourbon pecan pie balances sweet with smoky in a dish sure to please the taste buds.

Dish of the Week: Woodley Cafe’s bourbon pecan pie

By Diego Mendoza
November 19, 2020

‘What’s New Buff and Blue’: Chatting with election week demonstrators

By Diego Mendoza, Sarah Sachs and Gwyn Wheeler
November 9, 2020
Biden supporters outnumbered the president's outside the White House, first protesting, then celebrating, as millions of Americans anxiously awaited election results.

The people behind the protests leading up to Joe Biden’s victory

By Diego Mendoza
November 9, 2020
Sharbat's medovik, or honey cake, consists of multiple layers of crepe-like pastry stacked atop each other with honey and whipped cream sandwiched in between.

Dish of the Week: Sharbat’s honey cake

By Diego Mendoza
October 28, 2020
Law student Ethan Shuchart built a website to connect students looking for work to parents and residents in D.C. in need of some extra help amid the pandemic.

Law student creates babysitting network for D.C. students, families

By Diego Mendoza
October 4, 2020
Southeast D.C.’s La Famosa offers soulful Puerto Rican cuisine, like pork mofongo in Navy Yard.

Dish of the Week: La Famosa’s pork mofongo

By Diego Mendoza
October 1, 2020
Celebrate the end to your week – or the start to a new one – at Victura Park, a pop-up wine garden located at the Kennedy Center’s REACH.

Weekend Outlook – Head to The REACH for a pop-up meal from Brothers and Sisters

By Diego Mendoza
September 23, 2020
For many students, their 21st birthday is a big milestone. Find out how some students celebrated the event in quarantine this year.

Students find new ways to ring in 21st birthdays during pandemic

By Diego Mendoza and Anna Boone
September 20, 2020
Members of the GW community have painstakingly recreated GW's campus virtually in the sandbox video game Minecraft.

Dozens of students recreate campus on Minecraft

By Diego Mendoza and Anna Boone
September 13, 2020
Barley Mac's breakfast gnocchi is crispy, oily, cheesy and flavorful – the perfect decadent brunch.

Dish of the Week: Barley Mac’s breakfast gnocchi

By Diego Mendoza
September 9, 2020
Is the remote semester less than conducive to your newly developed drug habit? Here are some tips to manage the hassle.

How to be a stoner in your childhood home

By Diego Mendoza
September 8, 2020
Treating yourself to a nice dinner to celebrate the first week of classes? Rumi's Kitchen is the perfect place for fans of Persian cuisine.

Dish of the Week: Rumi’s Kitchen’s chicken barg

By Diego Mendoza
September 3, 2020
Clinicians with experience counseling diverse demographics, like LGBTQ and Black students, are available at the Colonial Health Center over the phone.

Resources to take care of your mental health in your first year

By Diego Mendoza
August 23, 2020
Check out the Calico DC for barbecue and drinks to beat the D.C. heat.

Dish of the Week: Calico DC’s barbecue brisket sandwich

By Diego Mendoza
July 23, 2020
Mala Tang is a six-minute walk from Virginia Square on the Orange Line.

Dish of the Week: Mala Tang’s braised beef noodle soup

By Diego Mendoza
July 9, 2020
Stop by Harlot DC's new location in the U Street corridor for Drag Brunch.

Weekend Outlook – Attend a drag brunch at Harlot DC

By Diego Mendoza
July 9, 2020
D.C.'s looser restrictions on public gatherings mean you and your friends can enjoy distanced fun at the Sculpture Garden.

Weekend Outlook – Host a Picnic at the Sculpture Garden

By Diego Mendoza
July 2, 2020
A police car is spray painted with the word "Floyd," referring to a black American killed by an officer earlier this month.

Student demonstrators passionately protest but express mixed opinions on rioting, looting

By Diego Mendoza and Tiffany Garcia
June 10, 2020

Student cancels GoFundMe fundraiser for McReynold’s to ‘respect the ongoing protests’

By Diego Mendoza
June 4, 2020
Try a virtual open mic night, brush up on your Spanish skills and cook up some soul food this weekend.

Virtual Weekend Outlook – Jam out at an open mic night from your living room

By Diego Mendoza
May 28, 2020
Students are organizing virtual birthday celebrations, parties, family reunions and game nights as COVID-19 halts in-person gatherings.

Students reinvent social functions over video calls

By Diego Mendoza and Chloe Kearin Willeford
May 17, 2020
Rachel Brady, a graduating senior, said she spent her time at GW planning and leading Alternative Breaks.

Seniors reflect on what they would have celebrated at Commencement

By Diego Mendoza, Anna Boone, Clara Duhon and Julia Russo
May 11, 2020

‘What’s New Buff and Blue’: Celebrating graduation during the pandemic

By Diego Mendoza, Anna Boone, Sarah Sachs and Gwyn Wheeler
May 10, 2020
A new pop-up called Fedwich, based out of the Kramerbooks and Afterwords Cafe in Dupont Circle, is offering six hearty sandwiches and some lighter options for order online.

Restaurants alter menus to provide comfort cuisine during pandemic

By Diego Mendoza
April 27, 2020
If you can't celebrate 4/20 this year, take a look at some of the GW community's favorite memories of the day.

Students reminisce on past 4/20s while in quarantine

By Diego Mendoza and Anna Boone
April 20, 2020
"Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness" is a seven-part docuseries depicting the life and drama of former zookeeper Joe Exotic.

‘Tiger King’ is jaw-dropping but doesn’t highlight the issues of exotic animal captivity

By Diego Mendoza
April 13, 2020
Alumna Taylor Kane published a book that discusses how her father's death from a genetic disease caused her to advocate for those affected by rare diseases.

Alumna, RARE GW founder chronicles her father’s rare disease in book

By Diego Mendoza
January 27, 2020
Freshman Linette Delgado is one of four first-generation student representatives for former First Lady Michelle Obama's "A Year of Firsts" campaign.

Freshman mentors first-generation students in Michelle Obama campaign

By Diego Mendoza
January 21, 2020
Jack Fonseca | Staff Photographer

Annual Halloween high heel race celebrates first year helmed by Mayor Muriel Bowser

By Diego Mendoza
October 31, 2018
Alumna Candace Cain, left, launched a series featuring actors like Julianne Michelle, Clay Aiken and Ashley Brinkman.

Alumna debuts Amazon television series inspired by her time at GW

By Diego Mendoza and Margot Dynes
October 10, 2018
A 2,000-pound ice sculpture that spelled out the word “truth” was stationed on the National Mall Saturday.

‘Truth’ melted: Ice sculpture dissolves on the National Mall to protest post-truth politics

By Diego Mendoza and Arielle Ostry
September 24, 2018
City Tap Penn Quarter’s bar, located at 901 Ninth St. NW, is offering a $20 “shot ski” while the U.S. men and women’s hockey teams compete in the Olympics.

Celebrate closing ceremonies with Olympics specials around the District

By Diego Mendoza
February 22, 2018
Load More Stories
Donate to The GW Hatchet