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Sophomore Paola Sigüenza poses for a portrait in front of the International Students Office.

International students brace for visa uncertainty as Trump’s second term nears

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Arjun Srinivas
December 9, 2024
Trump reselects GW alum, Project 2025 author as incoming budget director

Trump reselects GW alum, Project 2025 author as incoming budget director

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
December 5, 2024
A representative of Dominion Defense Systems, the contractor for the new fencing, helps to familiarize members of the Facilities Maintenance department with the new structure.

Officials complete installation of permanent U-Yard fences

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
December 5, 2024
Gurdeep Singh ties a turban on Division for Student Affairs Project Manager Charon Hill-Reed as a part of Interfaith Week programming.

Interfaith center organizes second Interfaith Week of year

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Diana Anos
November 18, 2024
A Lebanese flag lays surrounded by candles and flowers during a vigil hosted in October following Israel's attack.

Lebanese student group raises funds to aid families amid Israeli military campaign

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
November 14, 2024
The associate vice provost for the Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement Jordan Shelby West poses for a portrait in her office.

ODECE leader outlines ambitions for diversity at GW amid ‘era of transition’

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
November 11, 2024
Books, flags and keffiyehs line the Students for Justice in Palestine table.

Student groups host ‘radical org fair’ off campus amid alleged sanctions

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Brooke Forgette
October 31, 2024
Stars of 'The Real Housewives' spill secrets at Lisner tell-all

Stars of ‘The Real Housewives’ spill secrets at Lisner tell-all

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Annie O'Brien
October 17, 2024
Students gathered in Kogan plaza in remembrance of Israelis lost on October 7th, one year ago.

Jewish students, community members hold vigil on the one year anniversary of Oct. 7

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Natalie Note
October 10, 2024
Students stand in mourning for Marcellus Williams.

Student organizations host vigil commemorating Marcellus Williams

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
October 8, 2024
A student wearing a yamaka attends a vigil for six Israeli hostages killed by Hamas last month.

Jewish students navigate identity, antisemitism one year after Oct. 7

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
October 7, 2024
The Office of the Board of Trustees on 21st Street.

Pro-Palestinian activists allegedly spray-paint in front of trustees’ homes, issue letters to neighbors

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Brooke Forgette
September 19, 2024
D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel leave Mabel Nelson Thurston Hall after responding to a report of smoke.

Reports of smoke cause Thurston Hall residents to relocate for second time in one day

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
September 17, 2024
Students review pamphlets summarizing key components of religions at the Interfaith Dinner in April.

GW receives below-average score on religious inclusion index

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
September 16, 2024
Former members of GW Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi hold up the sorority's flag.

Members of dissolved sorority establish Jewish student group

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
September 16, 2024
University President Ellen Granberg listens during a Faculty Senate meeting in September.

Students call for greater presence, visibility from Granberg in second year

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Quinn Giordano
September 16, 2024
Students light candles after a vigil in Kogan Plaza celebrating the life of six Israeli hostages.

Students, community members mourn six Israeli hostages killed in Gaza

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
September 5, 2024
A Greenheart Peaches and Cream bowl made with a peach and mango smoothie base topped with maple pecan granola, sliced peaches, plant-based whipped cream, coconut flakes and peach honey drizzle.

Dish of the Week: Greenheart Juice Shop’s Peaches and Cream Bowl

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
September 5, 2024
The Musalla Prayer Room located on the fourth floor of the University Student Center.

Officials complete delayed prayer room renovations, expand space

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
August 29, 2024
Metropolitan Police Department officers are investigating a break-in at the CVS on E Street Monday night.

MPD investigates burglary at E Street CVS

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
August 27, 2024
Demonstrators speak during a press conference, listing their demands, amid the encampment in University Yard.

Officials issue suspensions, probations to pro-Palestinian groups: students

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
August 21, 2024
A collage of images capturing the evolution of Black culture and community at GW.

Alumni reflect on growth of Black campus community 70 years after GW’s desegregation

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
August 19, 2024
John Kirby speaks with Thom Shanker at the Tuesday event in D.C.

White House security communications adviser talks disinformation

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
July 19, 2024
A member of the encampment speaks to a gathered crowd during a press conference.

Students allege more pro-Palestinian groups, students face sanctions for protests

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
July 13, 2024
Workers stand on the Phillips Hall roof performing repairs.

Maintenance and engineering workers secure union contract

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
June 21, 2024
Members of Kappa Alpha Theta moving into the second floor of Strong Hall.

Annual Green Move-Out donations drop from record levels

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
June 21, 2024
Javier Gholston Mina loved musical theater, singing, acting and dancing. His obituary characterizes him as "a born leader and entertainer."

Friends mourn beloved sophomore marketing student who died at 20

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
June 14, 2024
MPD investigating bomb threat at Watergate Hotel

MPD investigating bomb threat at Watergate Hotel

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
June 4, 2024

CPS graduates urged to remain involved in the college as alums in commencement ceremony

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
May 22, 2024
A graduating senior reacts to loosing their prize in the claw machine as part of the Last Night celebration.

Graduates celebrate their last days on campus for inaugural Senior Week

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Brooke Forgette
May 20, 2024
University President Ellen Granberg speaks before the graduating class of 2024 on the National Mall at GW's Commencement.

Speakers urge Class of 2024 to embrace nuance, intellectual inquiry at Commencement

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Tyler Iglesias
May 20, 2024
Metropolitan Police Department Second District Commander Tatjana Savoy speaks at a press conference outside of the Columbia Plaza Apartments on Saturday.

MPD fires gun at subject less than block from campus

By Ryan J. Karlin and Jennifer Igbonoba
May 18, 2024
A graduate receives their stole at the Multicultural Student Services Center Commencement ceremony.

Speakers urge MSSC graduates to protect, cherish center at Commencement ceremony

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
May 17, 2024
Officials informed graduates that security personnel or the U.S. Park Police will escort protesters out of the ceremony if they continue to disrupt the event after an initial warning.

Officials prohibit items, add policies for Commencement week

By Jennifer Igbonoba, News Editor
May 11, 2024
Top Republicans press Bowser, MPD on why they did not clear encampment

Top Republicans press Bowser, MPD on why they did not clear encampment

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Sejal Govindarao
April 30, 2024
Officials restrict campus building access amid pro-Palestinian demonstration

Officials restrict campus building access amid pro-Palestinian demonstration

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Erika Filter
April 25, 2024
Palestine Legal claimed that GW dropped the “vast majority” of charges allegedly filed against SJP and all charges against a student organizer in February.

Palestinian rights group claims GW dropped alleged disciplinary charges against SJP, organizer

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Brooke Forgette
April 24, 2024
Former Migos star Quavo performs for a crowd of Spring Fling attendees.

Quavo stars in Spring Fling concert; students dissatisfied with ticket prices

By Jenna Baer, Jennifer Igbonoba and Nick Perkins
April 21, 2024
The reception desk at the Graduate School of Political Management in the School of Media & Public Affairs building stands empty.

Facing falling enrollment, GSPM stakeholders push to fill vacant director position

By Fiona Riley and Jennifer Igbonoba
April 15, 2024
A Metropolitan Police Department officer on scene snaps a photo of a Palestinian flag unfurled from the 1959 E Street roof.

Pro-Palestinian students denounce UN ambassador at Elliott protest

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Ryan J. Karlin and Elijah Edwards
April 11, 2024
Jetties' hot Dreamland sandwich, layering roasted turkey, melted brie, arugula and fig spread on multigrain bread.

Best on-the-go lunch: Jetties’ Dreamland

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Contributing News Editor
April 8, 2024
Graduate student attacker Emma Nowakowski broke the GW program record for goals in a game against VCU on Saturday with eight.

Women’s lacrosse wins first A-10 game, beats VCU in overtime

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Contributing News Editor
April 8, 2024
Senior international affairs student Charley Poor.

Friends mourn boxer, international affairs student after his death at 20

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Contributing News Editor
April 1, 2024
Members of the Ethiopian-Eritrean Students Association perform during the Taste of Africa event.

Taste of Africa spices up the student center with a night of pan-African unity

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Contributing News Editor
April 1, 2024
Date seeds and a miniature Eid lantern rest on a paper plate during Iftar in the University Student Center.

Muslim Students Association expands programming for Ramadan

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Brooke Forgette
March 25, 2024

Junior dies in car crash while studying abroad in Melbourne

By Rachel Moon and Jennifer Igbonoba
March 10, 2024
Students participate in the DSA Dinner and Dialogue Series by filling out a worksheet reflecting on harms they’ve experienced and caused

As campus tensions continue, some look for common ground

By Fiona Bork and Jennifer Igbonoba
March 7, 2024
Sophomore guard Nya Robertson defends the ball against La Salle.

Women’s basketball picks up third conference victory against La Salle

By Ben Spitalny and Jennifer Igbonoba
February 15, 2024
A sign welcomes students to the GW Multicultural Student Services Center's fifth-floor lounge.

MSSC names interim director, set to launch search for permanent leader

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Contributing News Editor
February 13, 2024
The GW Hillel Building

Hillel launches fellowship to explore LGBTQ+ and Jewish identities

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Contributing News Editor
February 11, 2024
Students attend the Black Heritage Celebration's kickoff keynote from social media influencer Lynae Vanee.

Black Heritage Celebration to celebrate Black achievements, diversity

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Brooke Forgette
February 5, 2024
A sign welcomes students to the GW Multicultural Student Services Center's fifth-floor lounge.

Community members worry over MSSC staffing, funding after Pickett departure

By Fiona Bork, Jennifer Igbonoba and Ianne Salvosa
February 5, 2024
Multicultural Student Services Center Director Dustin Pickett.

Pickett resigns as MSSC director after one year in role

By Fiona Bork and Jennifer Igbonoba
February 1, 2024
Prayer mats carpet the floors of the University Student Center's prayer room, inviting students to utilize the space.

Prayer room renovations generate high hopes from religious students

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Brooke Forgette
January 29, 2024
Graphic design students presented their publications at Hometown Newsstand, a local newsstand on 15th Street.

Corcoran students sell zines, short stories at DC pop-up

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Contributing News Editor
January 21, 2024
Members of the Panhellenic Association's executive board celebrate on Bid Day.

Spring sorority recruitment rises after 2020 low point

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Contributing News Editor
January 21, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters line the stairs in front of the Elliott School of International Affairs Wednesday afternoon.

Pro-Palestinian students hold sit-in at Elliott School, disrupted by ‘doxing truck’

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Rachel Moon
November 30, 2023
Pro-Palestinian protesters attempt to shield the names and faces of students flashing onto a billboard truck parked outside of the Elliott School. The Hatchet has blurred the name of the student projected onto the truck to preserve the individual’s privacy.

‘Doxing truck’ displays names, faces of pro-Palestinian students, draws ire from officials

By Rachel Moon and Jennifer Igbonoba
November 30, 2023
A sea of pro-Israel protesters gather on the National Mall Tuesday.

Tens of thousands rally in solidarity with Israel, call for release of hostages

By Fiona Riley and Jennifer Igbonoba
November 16, 2023
A truck for advocacy organization JewBelong was damaged by an unknown person Wednesday.

Person throws rock, damages truck showing anti-Hamas message

By Max Porter and Jennifer Igbonoba
November 15, 2023
Members of the Caribbean Student Association pose for a portrait.

Caribbean Student Association to resurface campus presence with community service, cultural connection

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Contributing News Editor
November 13, 2023
A GWPD officer stands infront of the presidents house on F Street during a protest against arming GWPD in April.

Officials cancel, postpone inauguration events due to ‘heightened’ safety concerns

By Fiona Riley and Jennifer Igbonoba
November 2, 2023
Multicultural Student Services Center Director Dustin Pickett.

MSSC expands presence, reach during director’s first year

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Fiona Bork
October 30, 2023
The Office for Study Abroad's former location in the University Student Center.

GW cancels spring study abroad applications to Israel

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Contributing News Editor
October 30, 2023
The Student Association Senate's Graduate Student Support Act.

Students supports SA initiative to bolster creation of graduate governing bodies

By Hannah Marr and Jennifer Igbonoba
October 23, 2023
Student Bar Association President Shallum Atkinson at an October meeting.

SBA president announces potential renovations, relocation of GW Law facilities

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Anna Fattizzo
October 19, 2023
Demonstrators wave flags during the two rallies Sunday.

Students, demonstrators reckon with violence and history as Israel, Hamas plunge into war

By Fiona Bork, Rory Quealy and Jennifer Igbonoba
October 9, 2023
A student dance group stands poised on stage as the U.S. Capitol looms.

Members of GW dance groups perform at the World Culture Festival

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Nikita Roy
October 2, 2023
WMATA is providing shuttle service between closed Metro stops due to the derailment.

Metro suspends service along Blue, Yellow lines after train derailment

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Contributing News Editor
September 29, 2023
Attendees discuss public safety at the Tuesday night meeting.

BSU, GWPD host town hall on public safety

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Contributing News Editor
September 21, 2023
Snapshot: Meet La Familia

Snapshot: Meet La Familia

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Staff Photographer
September 18, 2023
Fizz’s ranking system filters the most popular content with the most upvotes from the less funny posts, raising certain content to the top of users’ feeds.

None of your ‘Fizz’ness: Anonymous users dish on new college social media app

By Ayah Mahana and Jennifer Igbonoba
September 18, 2023
Protestors waved the historic lion and sun flag of Iran during the protest at Lafayette Park on Saturday, a symbol of opposition to the Iranian regime.

[Photo] Students, community members gather to show solidarity for Iranian women, urge change

September 18, 2023
The temporary tribute on the south side of Lisner Auditorium featured nine flags dedicated to the nine GW alumni who died during the terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people on Sept. 11, 2001.

Community members gather to remember 9/11 attacks, 22 years later

By Fiona Bork and Jennifer Igbonoba
September 14, 2023
The GW Hawai’i Club sold butter mochi and musubi, a traditional Hawaiian snack made of rice and spam, for community members Tuesday to raise funds for victims of last month’s wildfires in Maui.

[Photo] Hawaiian student organization fundraises to support Maui wildfire survivors

September 14, 2023
The "gwu free food & advice" GroupMe will show you free food around campus and flood your notifications.

Grub, advice and a ton of notifications: Inside GW’s free food chat

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Contributing News Editor
September 11, 2023
Officials announced in May that Revolutionaries would replace the Colonials moniker and unveiled the new logo as students returned to campus this semester.

‘Revolutionaries’ mixed bag among community

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Fiona Bork
August 28, 2023
Demonstrators embrace on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I Have a Dream" speech, just yards away from where he delivered it in 1963.

Activists, politicians honor 60th anniversary of March on Washington

By Ayah Mahana and Jennifer Igbonoba
August 28, 2023
Harrison Floyd faces charges of racketeering, conspiracy to commit solicitation of false statements and writings, and influencing witnesses.

GW alum remains in custody for efforts to undermine 2020 election

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Contributing News Editor
August 28, 2023
Over the past three weeks, the flames in Maui scorched more than 2,000 acres of land and left at least 115 people dead, with hundreds still missing.

Students mourn after Maui wildfires, search for ways to support family, friends

By Fiona Bork and Jennifer Igbonoba
August 28, 2023
Roommate problems don’t always arise until a few weeks in, but it’s best to address issues before tension rises in your tiny residence hall room space.

Green Move-Out produces thousands of pounds of donations to charity, setting record

By Jennifer Igbonoba
July 14, 2023
Two members of the Mu Delta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. perform for onlookers in Potomac Square at the NPHC's "Yard Show and Cook Out" event in late April.

NPHC hosts month of programming, showcases chapters’ legacy, unity

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Salmoncain Smith-Shomade
May 22, 2023
Mayor Muriel Bowser will likely be the first three-term D.C. mayor since Marion Berry, who won his third term in 1986.

Bowser, Milken to receive honorary degrees at University commencement

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Max Porter
May 17, 2023
A Title IX complaint was filed against GW in February but made public on the education department website last week.

Office for Civil Rights to investigate GW for alleged anti-Palestinian discrimination

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Fiona Bork
May 12, 2023
Students and dining employees marched from Kogan Plaza to the dining hall in the District House basement Monday.

Students march to District House dining hall to show solidarity for dining workers demanding better wages

By Jennifer Igbonoba
May 5, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris concluded Wednesday's forum with a discussion in Lisner Auditorium.

Vice President Harris, industry leaders talk AANHPI representation in White House forum

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Cade McAllister
May 4, 2023
The GroW Garden brought one of the largest student attractions to the event – a mini petting zoo with at least eight sheep, including two lambs.

Eco Baa-sh: Students, local organizations, farm animals partner to launch zero-waste Earth Day event

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Fiona Bork
April 24, 2023
Protesters chanted “No justice, no peace, no racist police” and “We keep us safe” as they pounded drums and hoisted signs with messages reading “Guns off my campus” and “Disarm GWPD” during their hourlong protest.

Students demand GW reverse plans to arm GWPD during march to F Street House

By Jennifer Igbonoba, Max Porter and Fiona Bork
April 17, 2023
A sign welcomes students to the GW Multicultural Student Services Center's fifth-floor lounge.

Student groups seek community in new MSSC space after abrupt relocation

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Salmoncain Smith-Shomade
April 17, 2023
Students chat over a meal at Thurston dining hall.

Best GW-run dining venue: Thurston

By Jennifer Igbonoba
April 10, 2023
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