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Serving the GW Community since 1904

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Lauren French: If only these walls could talk

By Lauren French
April 30, 2012

Hatchet wins two national awards

By Lauren French
April 24, 2012
Students gathered in the hallways of the Marvin Center to show their disapproval of conservative icon Phyllis Schlafly. She spoke Wednesday at an event hosted by the GW Young America's Foundation and the College Republicans. Francis Rivera | Assistant Photo Editor

[Photo] More than 50 students picket ‘anti-feminist’ speaker

April 19, 2012

Newark Mayor Cory Booker to headline College Democrats event

By Lauren French
April 2, 2012

Hatchet wins five first place awards in journalism competition

By Lauren French
April 2, 2012

The GW Toolbox

By Lauren French
April 2, 2012
Imam Shaker Elsayed spoke to students during an ice cream event during last year's Islam Awareness Week. Hatchet File Photo.

[Photo] Islam Awareness Week celebrates religion with expanded venues

March 26, 2012
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[Photo] Sweetlife Festival announces second stage line-up

March 22, 2012
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[Photo] More big-name speakers announced for Clinton Global Initiative University

March 9, 2012
This photo of Ayako Ikuno, left, and Upendra Singh, right, at a National Go Topless Day event won a SPJ regional award.

[Photo] Hatchet wins six regional awards

By Lauren French
March 6, 2012

Hatchet elects Anand as editor in chief

By Lauren French
March 6, 2012

Gelman evacuated after possible suspect with gun reported on campus

By Lauren French
March 5, 2012

Colonials drop season finale to Flyers; will return Tuesday for Atlantic 10

By Lauren French
March 5, 2012

Colonials fall 75-59 to Flyers in last regular season game

By Lauren French
March 3, 2012

Brian Williams selected as Commencement speaker

By Lauren French
March 1, 2012
Michael Fonte, left, Suisheng Zhao, middle, and Emerson Niou, right, hailed Taiwan's recent election as a milestone in the country's democratic progress. Cecile Schilis-Gallego | Hatchet Photographer

[Photo] Experts applaud Taiwanese presidential election

February 22, 2012

Campaign efforts target key voting blocs

By Lauren French and Andrea Vittorio
February 21, 2012
The University's mascot roasts a marshmallow during the annual birthday bonfire celebrating George Washington's birthday. | Hatchet File Photo

[Photo] Students protest George Washington birthday celebrations

February 19, 2012

Virus outbreak hits campus

By Lauren French
February 14, 2012
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[Photo] Campus groups announce Student Association endorsements

By Sarah Ferris
February 14, 2012

Colonials nab first A-10 road victory

By Lauren French
February 13, 2012

Men’s basketball team grabs first A-10 road victory of the season

By Lauren French
February 11, 2012
Robert Chernak | Hatchet File Photo

[Photo] Robert Chernak retiring after 24 years

By Sarah Ferris
February 10, 2012
Sophomores Ridhi Arora, left, and Alicia Lalvani, right, wait nervously in Columbian Square after placing an offer for an Ivory Tower double Wednesday evening during the Martha's Marathon auction. The girls won the room with a bid of $3,600. Becky Crowder | Hatchet Staff Photographer

[Photo] Martha’s Marathon live auction raises more than $12,000 for scholarships

February 9, 2012

Hoax e-mail sent to alumni alleges that GW is rescinding diplomas

By Lauren French
February 3, 2012
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[Photo] Monster Jam rolls into D.C.

January 28, 2012

After royal rumor, students await Commencement speaker announcement

By Lauren French
January 27, 2012

Ben Bernanke to guest lecture in business school class

By Lauren French
January 26, 2012
Tara Booker Hatchet File Photo.

[Photo] Depleted Colonial bench bests St. Louis with 10-point victory

January 25, 2012
Ben Gupta's father, Vinod Gupta, began the memorial speaking proudly of his son's accomplishments that include working for former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel as well as the State Department. The family reported Gupta, 28, died in his sleep. Michelle Rattinger | Senior Photo Editor

[Photo] University schedules memorial service for law student

By Sarah Ferris
January 10, 2012
Vinod Gupta, the father of a deceased law and business school student, speaks at a memorial for his son last year. The entrepreneur and philanthropist established a fellowship program at the U.S. State Department in memory of his son, Benjamin Gupta, this week. Hatchet File Photo

[Photo] Friends gather to remember Gupta as outgoing, kind

December 22, 2011

Law student unexpectedly dies in sleep

By Lauren French
December 21, 2011
Suspect GWPD

[Photo] Female employee waits hours to report man with gun at Medical Faculty Associates

By Priya Anand
December 15, 2011

Graduate student dies from illness, University to hold memorial

By Lauren French
December 14, 2011

Director of the University Counseling Center resigns

By Lauren French
December 1, 2011

Obama, Bush to speak at GW Thursday

By Lauren French
November 28, 2011

University launches text message alert system

By Lauren French
November 4, 2011

Text message alert system plans released

By Lauren French
November 3, 2011

[Photo] MPD surrounds Foggy Bottom Metro after reports of shooting

October 31, 2011

University: No Republican debate at this time

By Lauren French
October 19, 2011
Courtesy of Stephen Atwood

[Photo] MPD investigating graduate student’s death as homicide

By Priya Anand
September 30, 2011
Courtesy of J Crew

[Photo] J.Crew to host GW shopping event

September 27, 2011
Caroline Kennedy signs copies of her book "Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy", co-authored by historian Michael Beschloss, following an event in Lisner Auditorium Monday night. Jordan Emont | Assistant Photo Editor

[Photo] Kennedy daughter shares memories from White House years

By Sarah Ferris
September 26, 2011
Senior forward Adriana Moya battles for the ball against a Bryant opponent during a match last season. | Hatchet File Photo

[Photo] Women’s soccer falls to Eagles

September 26, 2011
McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon will open its doors tonight for Halloween celebrations. Hatchet File Photo.

[Photo] Foggy Bottom to host bar crawl

September 28, 2011
Kappa Alpha Psi President Kwasi Agyeman cuts ribbon at the fraternity's townhouse opening. Francis Rivera | Assistant Photo Editor

[Photo] Fraternity celebrates anniversary with housewarming celebration

September 26, 2011
Chelsea Lenhart plays in the outfield during a March game against Cornell. | File Photo

[Photo] Softball splits preseason action

September 19, 2011
Robert Gibbs, college democrats

[Photo] College Democrats to host Robert Gibbs

By Sarah Ferris
September 16, 2011
MPD installs flares at 25th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, blocking cars from going into Georgetown at 12:20 a.m. Gabriella Demczuk | Staff Hatchet Photographer

[Photo] Police shut down Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday

September 17, 2011

Inside our pages: In defense of administration and professor pay reports

By Lauren French
September 15, 2011
Chaudhary Photo Courtesy of Chaudhary

[Photo] Bennett, Chaudhary and Crowley named SMPA fellows

September 13, 2011
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[Photo] Hatchet named an ACP finalist for best non-daily newspaper

September 2, 2011
Dallas Green, the man behind City and Colour, tops The Hatchet's musical obsession list this week. Photo used under Creative Commons.

[Photo] What We’re Listening To

September 2, 2011
The Fishbowl housed open mic nights and study sessions during its short-lived life as a student space. File Photo

[Photo] University offices to replace Fishbowl

By Sarah Ferris
September 2, 2011
Jordan Emont | Assistant Photo Editor

[Photo] Profile on Style: After the Hurricane

August 31, 2011
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[Photo] Fire breaks out on apartment building roof near 24th and M streets

By Priya Anand
August 30, 2011
Kenneth Melson

[Photo] Adjunct professor and ATF head removed from post amid scandal

August 30, 2011
A STAR tour guide leads a group through campus on Saturday morning accompanied by a drizzle and rain from Hurricane Irene. Michelle Rattinger | Senior Photo Editor

[Photo] Photos: Students move in amid rain and wind

August 28, 2011
Photo courtesy of NOAA.

[Photo] Irene Watch: Irene slowly makes her way up the coast

August 27, 2011
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[Photo] Irene hits North Carolina, moves on to D.C.-area

August 27, 2011
Hurricane Irene bears down on the Florida coast Friday. Credit: NASA/NOAA GOES Project

[Photo] Irene Watch: Marvin Center to serve as shelter in emergency situation

By Priya Anand
August 26, 2011

Girl Talk to headline Fall Fest

By Lauren French
August 23, 2011
Earthquake

[Photo] University checking for damages after 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes city

By Priya Anand
August 23, 2011
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