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The GW Hatchet

Faith Wardwell, Managing Editor

Faith Wardwell, a senior majoring in journalism from Boston, Massachusetts, is the 2024-25 managing editor for The Hatchet. She was previously a senior staff writer for The Hatchet’s investigations team and an assistant news editor for the Student Life beat.

All content by Faith Wardwell
A blank absentee ballot

Students vote in battlegrounds deciding congressional power balance

By Rory Quealy and Faith Wardwell
November 4, 2024
Demonstrators remove tents, disperse after MPD mobilization

Demonstrators remove tents, disperse after MPD mobilization

By Nick Pasion and Faith Wardwell
May 10, 2024
MPD clears U-Yard encampment, arrests 33 pro-Palestinian protesters

MPD clears U-Yard encampment, arrests 33 pro-Palestinian protesters

By Faith Wardwell and Ianne Salvosa
May 8, 2024
Officials were concerned by counterprotesters' attempts and alleged plans to remove the Palestinian flag that protesters affixed to the George Washington statue in University Yard, emails reveal.

Granberg says GW unable to end ‘illegal’ protest alone

By Faith Wardwell and Erika Filter
May 5, 2024
Protesters chant in front of a crowd at the encampment.

Seven protesters suspended from GW for encampment, organizers say

By Faith Wardwell and Fiona Riley
April 26, 2024
A Metropolitan Police Department van

MPD declined GW officials’ request to clear encampment, Washington Post reports

By Nick Pasion and Faith Wardwell
April 26, 2024
The bubblegum pink exterior of Georgetown's Call Your Mother

Best restaurant to hate on: Call Your Mother Deli

By Faith Wardwell, Senior Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
Sophomore guard Nya Robertson drives to the hoop in a game against UMass.

Women’s basketball beats Ramblers on Senior Day, grabs A-10 tourney bye

By Grant Pacernick and Faith Wardwell
March 4, 2024
A train pulls into the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro station.

WMATA to renovate stretch near Foggy Bottom, close Red Line stations in summer

By Faith Wardwell, Senior Staff Writer
February 11, 2024
University officials issued a GW alert at 3:24 p.m. to advise community members to avoid the 2400 block of Virginia Avenue due to an “urgent MPD shooting investigation.”

MPD responds to shooting in apartment complex near campus

By Faith Wardwell and Erika Filter
April 16, 2023
The IHRA’s website states the definition aims to identify manifestations of antisemitism that may “target the state of Israel, conceived as a Jewish collectivity.”

Experts split on whether universities should adopt international antisemitism definition

By Faith Wardwell
April 3, 2023
A student organizer for Students for Justice in Palestine said SJP has committed the past year toward organizing for Palestine in the face of “Zionist repression and discrimination."

Students join SJP rally to amplify Palestinian voices across campus

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
April 3, 2023
Amid colliding calls for officials to address alleged acts of anti-Israeli and anti-Palestinian discrimination on campus, contention over the definition of antisemitism sits at the epicenter of the debate.

International struggle over antisemitism definition lies at center of GW debate

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
March 27, 2023
Three students who spoke to The Hatchet, each with an online following ranging from 9,000 to nearly 500,000 followers, said the sponsorships aim to elevate ticket sales to nonstudents and amplify school spirit among the student body.

Marketing agency sponsors student influencers to advertise basketball games

By Faith Wardwell and Tharunika Govindasamy
March 6, 2023
GW students who survived the Parkland shooting said they’re looking to honor the victims by continuing to tell their stories and reflect on the grim impacts of gun violence as similar mass shootings occur at schools nationwide.

Students who survived Parkland school shooting reflect on repeated mass shootings

By Faith Wardwell
February 27, 2023
Student leaders with SJP, Jewish Voice for Peace and other student organizations gathered in Kogan, where they denounced the student conduct proceedings and yelled chants like “GW shame on you” and “from GW to Palestine, occupation is a crime.”

Federal civil rights complaint outlines pattern of alleged racism against Palestinian students

By Nikki Ghaemi, Faith Wardwell and Caitlin Kitson
February 20, 2023
Onlookers gaze upon a mound of rubble, the result of a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated Turkey Monday, killing more than 34,000 to date.

Students mobilize relief efforts to support earthquake survivors in Turkey, Syria

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
February 13, 2023
BSU hosted a “Sneaker Ball” Friday where students showcased their style through sneakers in the University Student Center as a way to celebrate the launch of the month’s programming.

Black Heritage Celebration will celebrate Black joy, legacy through Black History Month

By Faith Wardwell and Brooke Forgette
February 6, 2023
Pro-choice protesters rallied across the country Sunday.

Hundreds march for reproductive rights after overturning of Roe v. Wade

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
January 27, 2023
Protesters said they took to the streets to celebrate the successes of the anti-abortion movement and continue their push for state officials to cease access to abortion.

March for Life returns to D.C. after reversal of federal abortion protections

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
January 23, 2023
A Palestine Legal release states GW charged SJP and its president with a student conduct violation “for misconduct related to property” for their protest outside a speaker event with Doron Tenne, a former IDF intelligence officer, at the GW Hillel building.

Students for Justice in Palestine cleared of discipline for alleged poster damage: release

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
January 19, 2023
Community members joined interim University President Mark Wrighton and Board of Trustees Chair Grace Speights in welcoming Granberg to the University with a welcome ceremony shortly after the announcement of her selection Wednesday.

Students anticipate ‘promising’ future with Granberg’s incoming presidency

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
January 17, 2023
SINAR leaders said they hope to lead several events over the next semester, like a guided tour of the National Museum of the American Indian.

Native American student organization amplifying education, culture after revival

By Faith Wardwell
January 17, 2023
The leaked draft sparked days of protest where thousands of demonstrators, including GW students and organizations, gathered in front of the court to voice their outrage against the decision.

Year in review: Biggest stories of 2022

By Henry Huvos and Faith Wardwell
December 31, 2022
Students noticed narrow aisles could pose mobility difficulties for people with wheelchairs or crutches, who would also need to pass through a heavy door at the main entrance of The Store.

Grocery pickup program pushing to alleviate food insecurity among disabled students

By Faith Wardwell
December 6, 2022
Student leaders with SJP, Jewish Voice for Peace and other student organizations gathered in Kogan, where they denounced the student conduct proceedings and yelled chants like “GW shame on you” and “from GW to Palestine, occupation is a crime.”

Students protest misconduct charges against SJP during SRR hearing on postering damage

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
December 5, 2022
A Palestine Legal release states GW charged SJP and its president with a student conduct violation “for misconduct related to property” for their protest outside a speaker event with Doron Tenne, a former IDF intelligence officer, at the GW Hillel building.

Students for Justice in Palestine facing disciplinary charges from GW after protest

By Faith Wardwell
December 1, 2022
Demonstrators gathered in candlelight with some carrying signs bearing messages like “Free China” and “Uyghur Lives Matter,” to remember the lives lost in the Xinjiang fire and call for a change in Chinese COVID-19 policies.

Demonstrators gather in remembrance of Xinjiang fire victims, denounce CCP

By Faith Wardwell and Erika Filter
November 29, 2022
Protesters passed the time by giving speeches about the RSC’s ties to the fossil fuel industry on a Facebook livestream, eating snacks, playing cards and playing live music on instruments.

Sunrise GW stages 12-hour sit-in at RSC office, calling for ban on fossil fuel funding

By Faith Wardwell
November 21, 2022
Trans Awareness Week kicked off last Thursday with an event hosted by GW Women in Business and the Business Pride Network, where the groups wrote letters to support the transgender community.

Students celebrate identity, talk community support at Trans Awareness Week events

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
November 21, 2022
Panhellenic Association sororities saw a spike in participation in formal recruitment this year, but men in fraternities said interest seemed to lag behind previous years.

IFC recruitment plummets following 12-credit requirement reinstatement for freshmen

By Faith Wardwell and Eoighan Noonan
November 7, 2022
Dean of Students Colette Coleman said furniture-related supply chain issues delayed the lounge's opening from a projected the summer or early fall opening until the start of the spring semester.

Commuter students confront ‘9-to-5’ campus culture as GW prepares commuter lounge

By Faith Wardwell and Shea Carlberg
November 7, 2022
The organization’s leaders said members will pull from personal experiences with violence and poverty in Venezuela to inspire their activism.

Venezuelan student organization to distribute aid, support migrants in D.C.

By Faith Wardwell and Hannah Marr
October 17, 2022
Student groups like Students Against Imperialism, Sunrise GW and GW Dissenters marched to demand divestment following a week of organized teach-ins and art-builds on campus to prepare for Friday’s protest.

Student groups engage in week of action denouncing World Bank, IMF fossil fuel funding stakes

By Faith Wardwell and Olivia Emerson
October 17, 2022
Category 4 storm Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida late last month after first making landfall in Cuba and making its final impact in South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane.

Students process ’surreal’ devastation of Hurricanes Ian, Fiona in hometowns

By Faith Wardwell and Olivia Emerson
October 10, 2022
Marchers blocked the intersection of 21st and H streets for about three hours Friday.

Sunrise GW leads funeral-themed protest, block intersection for three hours

By Faith Wardwell
October 3, 2022
The Black Ace Magazine’s first physical edition since 2017 will print this November, including profiles of Black students, Black-made art and Black-owned businesses around the District.

The Black Ace Magazine returns to highlight Black voices, culture in print this school year

By Faith Wardwell
October 3, 2022
During a retirement ceremony in the University Student Center Tuesday, GW community members celebrated Michael Tapscott’s legacy as the director of the Multicultural Student Services Center since 2003.

GW community celebrates Tapscott’s legacy as MSSC director at retirement ceremony

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
September 26, 2022
BSU leaders said the theme “Black Renaissance: Innovation Continued” will prompt students to create new norms by using figures from the Harlem Renaissance as inspiration for their work.

BSU to channel innovation, artistry of Harlem Renaissance during school year

By Faith Wardwell
September 19, 2022
The student center workout space provides access to equipment like rowing machines, upright bikes, free weights and training balls and is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to midnight.

Students contend with gym fees, limited access to exercise facilities during Lerner’s closure

By Faith Wardwell
September 12, 2022
The University’s newly updated isolation protocol, released in early August, no longer relocates residential students who test positive to separate isolation housing.

Updated COVID isolation protocol spurs couch surfing, hotel stays for exposed students

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
September 12, 2022
Compost Bins

GW Compost to expand collections to six days a week

By Faith Wardwell
September 8, 2022
Interim University President Mark Wrighton encouraged students at the event to take advantage of "only at GW" events during their time in college.

Wrighton welcomes Class of 2026 at annual Convocation

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
August 29, 2022
Photo Illustration by Danielle Towers | Assistant Photo Editor

New student group to focus on improving relationships, sexual health

By Faith Wardwell
August 29, 2022
High-risk and disabled students said they're concerned that because the testing requirement has been lifted, more asymptomatic cases will go unnoticed.

High-risk students apprehensive after officials lift COVID testing requirement

By Faith Wardwell
August 22, 2022

Former philosophy professor, vice president of academic affairs dies at 93

By Faith Wardwell
July 21, 2022

D.C. Council eases medical marijuana regulations for residents over 21

By Faith Wardwell
June 30, 2022
The Colonials moniker had slowly lost visibility on campus during the past several years as the University distanced itself from the nickname.

Colonials moniker retirement generates debate among students, alumni

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
June 24, 2022
Vice President of Finance and Treasurer Bruno Fernandes said the hotel has been a “valuable investment” in the past but is not central to GW’s academic mission.

Officials sell One Washington Circle Hotel to hospitality group

By Faith Wardwell
June 21, 2022
The donated and repurposed goods – including items such as storage organizers, dried pasta and printers – prevented 11 truckloads of goods from ending up in landfills and saved more than $17,000 in disposal and labor fees.

Annual Green Move-Out donates thousands of pounds of goods to local charities

By Faith Wardwell
June 17, 2022
Sounds of the blue line stations accompanied by photos of the metro stations

U.K.-based app will help visually impaired passengers navigate Metro system

By Faith Wardwell
June 11, 2022
The leaked draft sparked days of protest where thousands of demonstrators, including GW students and organizations, gathered in front of the court to voice their outrage against the decision.

Student leaders organize to protest leaked decision signaling Roe v. Wade reversal

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
May 9, 2022
Junior Gianna Cook said she plans to build on relationships with University leaders and the GW community through continuous meetings with officials and partnerships with the Office of Student Life during her second term as BSU president. 

BSU leadership plans to strengthen ties with administration, local universities next year

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
May 9, 2022
About 10 D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services vehicles responded to the leak, including two HAZMAT safety trucks.

Carbon monoxide leak forces evacuation at The Statesman apartment building

By Tara Suter, Faith Wardwell and Caitlin Kitson
May 8, 2022
“It’s time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives,” Justice Samuel Alito wrote in the leaked majority opinion draft.

Hundreds protest in front of Supreme Court after leaked Roe v. Wade draft opinion

By Henry Huvos and Faith Wardwell
May 3, 2022
Senior Sophia Halloran said Sunrise GW organized the march to "reclaim the radical roots" of Earth Day.

Sunrise GW rounds out year of climate action pressure with Earth Day protest

By Faith Wardwell
April 25, 2022
Groups like the Chinese American, Asian American and Taiwanese American student associations held events for the month's celebrations.

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration returns to campus with in-person cultural events

By Nikki Ghaemi and Faith Wardwell
April 25, 2022
Officials said more than 2,100 students registered for Inside GW programming this year, compared to the 2,000 students who attended virtual admitted students programming in 2021.

Inside GW returns in person after pandemic pause for accepted students

By Faith Wardwell and Alexandra Singereanu
April 18, 2022
Students sampled cultural cuisines like Armenian lahmacun, a spiced pizza-like dish topped with minced meat and vegetables, at the event.

International Students Association hosts first World Food Night after two-year delay

By Abby Kennedy and Faith Wardwell
April 14, 2022
The Disabled Students Collective received emails from students concerned the decision to lift the mandate came too soon because they are still at high risk for COVID-19.

Students largely stick to mask-wearing despite lifted mandate

By Abby Kennedy and Faith Wardwell
April 11, 2022
Interim University President Mark Wrighton has regularly attended athletics games since his arrival in January.

Wrighton, Carpenter drove interest in sports as fans returned to stands

By Faith Wardwell and Gabe Lopez
April 4, 2022
Hippo Taco will feature an outdoor patio and deck for patrons to enjoy warm weather and enjoy live music and corn hole.

ANC approves new Western Market restaurant

By Faith Wardwell
March 18, 2022
Zidouemba's campaign focuses on fundraising, increasing student-athlete presence in the SA and highlighting the philanthropic efforts of Greek life members.

Zidouemba launches third consecutive campaign for SA president

By Faith Wardwell
March 10, 2022
Donna Arbide, the vice president for development and alumni relations, said the development office set a series of new donation goals this semester to build up GW’s donor base and prepare for a large-scale fundraising campaign.

Family donations remain below pre-pandemic totals despite recent uptick

By Faith Wardwell
March 7, 2022
John King, CNN’s chief national correspondent, moderated the discussion and posed questions written by members of the audience.

CNN hosts first on-campus ‘Citizen’ event

By Jarrod Wardwell and Faith Wardwell
March 7, 2022
Kyle Anderson | Photographer

Marcia Fudge discusses gentrification, institutional racism in urban housing markets

By Faith Wardwell
February 28, 2022
GW is exempt from property taxes for buildings used for educational purposes, but properties like Western Market are still taxable under D.C. law.

GW ranks among top D.C. taxpayers, employers: city report

By Faith Wardwell
February 14, 2022
Protestors carried signs reading “No Vaccine Mandates” and “My Body, My Choice” while yelling “lock him up” in reference to President Joe Biden and his Chief Medical Adviser Anthony Fauci.

Thousands rally against COVID-19 vaccine, face mask requirements at National Mall

By Daniel Patrick Galgano and Faith Wardwell
January 24, 2022
GW has received more than $47 million under the three pandemic-era federal stimulus bills.

More than 10,000 students receive grants from third round of federal stimulus funding

By Faith Wardwell and Erika Filter
December 6, 2021
"Experts said the changes are largely consistent with rising health care costs amid the pandemic.

Employee medical, dental coverage to see ‘nominal’ changes in 2022

By Faith Wardwell and Aiden Orr
October 11, 2021
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