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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 Centers 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 12, 2024
Students attend the Black Heritage Celebrations 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 Centers 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 Centers 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 Associations 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 Abroads 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 Senates 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
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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 NPHCs 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 Wednesdays 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 Centers 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
The entire Afrofuturism exhibit places Black people at the center of all things futuristic and hones in on the creative strength of the Black community.

Smithsonian Afrofuturism exhibit honors creative visions of African diaspora

By Jennifer Igbonoba
April 3, 2023
Experts in maternal health discussed issues surrounding the health inequities affecting Black people, who often have worse maternal outcomes due to systemic racism.

Experts in public health, maternal health discuss Black maternal mortality and complications in US

By Jennifer Igbonoba
March 6, 2023
The Diversity Summit made its in-person return to campus with more than 100 students, faculty members and guest speakers hosting workshops and discussions from Wednesday to Friday.

Diversity Summit returns in person after two years of virtual programming

By Olivia Emerson and Jennifer Igbonoba
March 6, 2023
Protesters at the rally said they are doubtful that the program will survive the lawsuit, but they are hopeful for future efforts to cancel student debt.

Hundreds rally for student debt relief amid skeptical Supreme Court arguments

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Cade McAllister
March 2, 2023
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.

Classroom mask mandate expires, drawing ‘expected’ close to COVID-era policy

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Barry Yao
February 27, 2023
Seales is known for playing Tiffany DuBois on HBO’s Insecure, her stand-up special “I Be Knowin” and as a former co-host of now-canceled daytime talk show “The Real.”

Comedian Amanda Seales kicks off BHC calendar

By Jennifer Igbonoba
February 6, 2023
Karen Donfried, the assistant secretary of state for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, said the U.S. began receiving intelligence around October 2021 about Russia beginning to build a capability to invade Ukraine.

US diplomat talks foreign policy, war in Ukraine

By Jennifer Igbonoba
January 30, 2023
A group performs a dragon dance at the annual Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown Sunday, which drew hundreds of people to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit.

Photo Essay: Lunar New Year Parade

By Lily Speredelozzi, Emmy Numann, Florence Shen and Jennifer Igbonoba
January 23, 2023
GWADI’s aims to push the Elliott School to create interdisciplinary courses on regions in Africa, offer co-curricular academic opportunities and increase funding for African studies institutes.

Elliott offers first African economics course after student campaign to diversify curriculum

By Jennifer Igbonoba and Salmoncain Smith-Shomade
January 23, 2023
Erlich said Russian public opinion of the war continues to be “fairly high” since Russians prefer state media over foreign media that is heavily critical of the country.

McGill University professor discusses pro-Kremlin propaganda in Ukraine

By Jennifer Igbonoba
January 23, 2023
Trustees established a framework to consider renaming requests last summer in response to student activism.

Officials quiet on cost of moniker change

By Ianne Salvosa and Jennifer Igbonoba
November 7, 2022
In lieu of attending in person, Georges Army has focused instead on promoting the athletics departments online programming, including a virtual fan engagement package called The Suite Life.

GW Athletics, George’s Army rallying fan base with tailgates, fan section traditions

By Jennifer Igbonoba
November 7, 2022
Leonor Tomero, the commissioner at the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States and former deputy assistant secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Missile Defense, said one of the lessons she’s learned throughout her career is the importance of change.

Latinas in national security talk career challenges, identity

By Jennifer Igbonoba
October 17, 2022
The curry flavor of Soi 38s gaeng hang lay was vibrant with just a hint of spice, and the pork belly was more mild and fatty in flavor.

Try this diverse mix of gluten-friendly restaurants around the District

By Audrey Scott and Jennifer Igbonoba
October 10, 2022
For about the last 20 minutes, Jones went out into the audience on the floor to give light-hearted roasts to anyone the microphone wire would let her reach as a designated part of her set.

Leslie Jones draws mixed reactions to controversial Fall Comedy Show set

By Jennifer Igbonoba
October 6, 2022
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