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Lizzie Mintz: Learning from the past

By Lizzie Mintz
April 21, 2021
Brookins said several of his relationships in the SA have changed or come to "bitter ends."

Brookins resigns after allegations of sexual misconduct, mismanagement in SA branch

By Lizzie Mintz, Zach Schonfeld and Makena Roberts
January 31, 2021

Officials acknowledge social media posts alleging sexual misconduct

By Lizzie Mintz
January 25, 2021
Over the weekend, SA President Howard Brookins has been called on to resign amid claims of sexual misconduct from a female student and allegations of creating a "negligent and careless" work environment.

Departed SA cabinet members keep quiet on exits as controversy around Brookins mounts

By Lizzie Mintz, Ciara Regan, Samantha Serafin and Makena Roberts
January 25, 2021
Senators said a sustainability-focused committee within the SA would be "powerful" and "impactful" when working in conjunction with student-led green organizations.

Explainer: How the SA could address mounting calls for body’s president to resign

By Lizzie Mintz and Zach Schonfeld
January 23, 2021

Student leaders call on SA president to resign amid claims of sexual misconduct

By Lizzie Mintz, Zach Schonfeld and Makena Roberts
January 23, 2021
A Metro board ethics investigation found that chairman Jack Evans violated ethics codes relating to conflicts of interest.

Ward 2 D.C. Council race marked by controversy, close competition

By Lizzie Mintz
November 2, 2020
ANC 2A Chair James Harnett hopes to secure a seat on the D.C. State Board of Education in the upcoming elections, while senior Yannik Omictin aims for a seat on ANC 2A.

Two seniors spearhead campaigns for local office in D.C.

By Lizzie Mintz and Yutong Jiang
November 2, 2020
Students previously enrolled in Krug's classes said the incident highlights the need for greater faculty diversity in academic departments across the University.

Krug resigns from post following student, alumni, faculty criticism

By Lizzie Mintz
September 9, 2020
Students previously enrolled in Krug's classes said the incident highlights the need for greater faculty diversity in academic departments across the University.

Students say history professor who falsified Black identity ‘betrayed’ them

By Lizzie Mintz, Makena Roberts and Tiffany Garcia
September 8, 2020

Officials acknowledge ‘pain’ caused by Krug revelation

By Lizzie Mintz and Zach Schonfeld
September 4, 2020
The history department is inviting students and people from other universities to attend three seminars on inequality in society over the next few months.

Administrators investigating White history professor who falsely claimed Black heritage

By Sarah Roach and Lizzie Mintz
September 3, 2020
Student Association leaders say they're pushing administrators on issues like a graduate student tuition cut and Pass/No Pass classes for the fall semester in response to the unprecedented pandemic.

SA members refine fall priorities in light of online classes, ongoing pandemic

By Lizzie Mintz and Makena Roberts
August 30, 2020
Frank DiPerna, a longtime professor of photography, died on June 26 after a battle with colon cancer.

Longtime Corcoran professor dies at 73

By Lizzie Mintz
July 8, 2020
Park Police Sgt. Carl R. Holmberg said the National Park Service estimated the replacement and repair cost for the statue at $78,000.

GW student charged with damaging Andrew Jackson statue in Lafayette Square

By Lizzie Mintz
July 1, 2020
Take a trip through memory lane with The Hatchet's timeline of this year's graduating class.

Reflecting on the Class of 2020’s four years

By Lizzie Mintz
May 11, 2020
SA Sens. Howard Brookins, U-at-Large, and Brandon Hill, CCAS-U, will transition to their new roles as president and executive vice president through video meetings.

Elected SA leaders to transition into roles, begin initiatives online

By Lizzie Mintz and Makena Roberts
April 13, 2020
SA presidential candidate Bishop Walton served as SA Senate secretary and as a co-chair of Black Heritage Celebration prior to running for SA president.

President: Bishop Walton

By Lizzie Mintz
April 6, 2020
SA Sen. Brandon Hill, CCAS-U, said his experience in the senate helped him form relationships with officials.

Executive Vice President: Brandon Hill

By Lizzie Mintz
April 6, 2020
Summer classes will be held online and some may be canceled.

Most summer classes to move online, residence halls remain closed

By Lizzie Mintz
April 3, 2020
Eight years after the District levied a tax on plastic bags, city officials say it's having the desired effect.

Foggy Bottom Whole Foods employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Lizzie Mintz
April 1, 2020
The petition calls on officials to provide a partial tuition refund, citing financial stressors from the pandemic and the difference in experience between online and in-person classes.

More than 1,200 people sign petition urging officials to refund half of spring tuition

By Lizzie Mintz
March 29, 2020
SA Sen. Jake Corsi, CCAS-G, alleges that a virtual election discriminates against international, low-income and rural students.

SA senator files complaint against JEC for holding virtual election

By Lizzie Mintz and Makena Roberts
March 25, 2020

Officials offer housing, dining refunds as students prepare to leave campus

By Lizzie Mintz
March 16, 2020

Officials advise CCAS faculty to prepare online classes amid concerns over COVID-19

By Lizzie Mintz
March 4, 2020
SA candidates and their staff run to hang up posters at 8 a.m. Tuesday morning.

SA candidates fasten signs around campus on annual postering day

By Lizzie Mintz and Makena Roberts
February 25, 2020
Junior and SA Sen. George Glass, U-at-Large and the finance committee chair, is running for SA president on a platform of building school pride.

Two-term SA senator launches bid for SA president to increase school spirit

By Lizzie Mintz and Jarrod Wardwell
February 24, 2020
Sophomore Christian Zidouemba, who studies international affairs and international business, is one of six candidates vying for SA president.

Sophomore runs for top SA post aiming to improve career services, up Muslim student resources

By Lizzie Mintz
February 24, 2020
SA Sen. Jake Corsi, CCAS-G, brought the bylaw violation to the attention of the Student Court last semester.

Student Court rules SA executive members cannot vote on constitutional committee

By Lizzie Mintz and Makena Roberts
February 24, 2020
The GW Students for Indigenous and Native American Rights President and sophomore Georgie Britcher wants to foster collaboration among student organizations as SA president.

SINAR president to run for SA’s top post, vows to connect student organizations

By Lizzie Mintz and Makena Roberts
February 18, 2020
Violent crimes, which include robbery, aggravated assault and domestic violence under the Clery Act, have fallen by nearly half over the past three years.

GWPD officer who allegedly shoved protester placed on administrative leave

By Lizzie Mintz and Zach Schonfeld
February 6, 2020

Faculty group criticizes LeBlanc’s divestment analogy, calls for more faculty input

By Lizzie Mintz
February 5, 2020
Packnett Cunningham, an author and co-host of Pod Save the People, talked at the keynote address about how allies of the black community need to get involved and help black people organize.

Prominent activist, author presents Black Heritage Celebration keynote

By Lizzie Mintz
February 5, 2020
SA Sen. Quentin McHoes, ESIA-U, sponsored a resolution asking officials to exempt students with an outstanding balance of $1,000 or less from paying GW a one-time $150 late payment fee.

SA Senate urges GW to divest from fossil fuels

By Lizzie Mintz and Makena Roberts
January 28, 2020
GW Pi Kappa Alpha leaders haven't spoken about the chapter's suspension, but experts said members may have dissolved to avoid disciplinary action.

Pi Kappa Alpha quiet on details of campus suspension

By Lizzie Mintz
January 27, 2020
Alexander Welling | Assistant Photo Editor

Pi Kappa Alpha national boots GW chapter

By Lizzie Mintz
January 22, 2020

Senior Greek life official departs GW after nearly five years

By Lizzie Mintz
January 20, 2020
Student Association leaders have until Jan. 28 to respond to a complaint from a senator who alleges that the leaders violated the legislative process.

Student Court asks SA to respond to complaint alleging bylaw violation

By Lizzie Mintz
January 16, 2020
Officials said they expect to continue offering $30 worth of laundry credit to students for at least the next year.

Half of student body used all or some of $30 printing credit in fall semester

By Lizzie Mintz and Gabby Pino
January 16, 2020
SA Executive Vice President Amy Martin talks to the senate during its first meeting of the semester. Senators passed no legislation but converted several seats to at-large positions.

SA Senate hears no legislation during first meeting of the semester

By Lizzie Mintz and Makena Roberts
January 13, 2020
The environmental advocacy group Sunrise GW posted a letter on its website calling on officials to stop accepting money from fossil fuel companies.

Student organization demands GW divest from fossil fuel holdings

By Lizzie Mintz
January 13, 2020

Rice University chief of police to head GWPD

By Lizzie Mintz
January 9, 2020
University President Thomas LeBlanc's background in computer science and his years as a top official at the University of Miami have shaped his first year in office, according to long-standing faculty and former administrators.

Decade in review: Biggest events of the 2010s

By Lizzie Mintz
December 31, 2019

Officials unveil new color-coded safety and security alert system

By Lizzie Mintz
December 12, 2019
Sen. Jake Corsi, CCAS-G, is alleging that a special committee tasked with rewriting the SA Constitution should not include both senators and executive board members.

SA senator sues SA for allegedly overstepping executive powers

By Lizzie Mintz
December 11, 2019
Kyle Piekarski, the chairman of the Joint Elections Commission, discussed proposed updated to the Student Association's elections process.

SA Senate switches to ranked-choice election ballots, lowers candidate signature requirements

By Lizzie Mintz and Ilena Peng
November 26, 2019
Student leaders said they passed legislation and launched a task force over the past week to combat anti-Semitism on campus.

Student leaders express mixed reactions to legislation condemning anti-Semitism

By Lizzie Mintz
November 25, 2019
Panhellenic Association leaders declined to talk about conversation surrounding diversity and inclusion sessions mandated by the University earlier this semester.

Panhel leaders silent about sorority diversity trainings

By Lizzie Mintz
November 25, 2019
Student leaders from the Student Association, GW Program Board, Residence Hall Association and GW Class Council spoke at a town hall Thursday.

Student leaders discuss transparency, student feedback at joint town hall

By Lizzie Mintz and Clara Duhon
November 22, 2019
SA Sen. Louie Kahn, CCAS-U, sponsored a resolution condemning an anti-Semitic Snapchat video and calling on the organization to create a definition of anti-Semitism consistent with the U.S. State Department.

SA Senate urges body to formally define anti-Semitism, censures senator

By Lizzie Mintz and Samantha Serafin
November 19, 2019
The Student Association is holding a hearing for SA Sen. Jake Corsi, CCAS-G, to evaluate accusations of "discriminatory behavior" and failure to uphold his duties as a chair.

SA Senate to decide whether senator failed to fulfill duties, created ‘hostile’ environment

By Lizzie Mintz
November 17, 2019

SA president files executive order calling for task force against anti-Semitism

By Parth Kotak and Lizzie Mintz
November 17, 2019
D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to a minor fire that activated the sprinkler system in Thurston Hall Friday night.

Thurston residents evacuate to Marvin Center after third-floor fire

By Lizzie Mintz
November 16, 2019
SA Sen. Jake Corsi, CCAS-G, has awaited a student government censure hearing for two months following "harmful rhetoric" accusations.

Bylaw inconsistencies delayed SA censure hearing, senators say

By Lizzie Mintz and Dylan Sapienza
November 14, 2019

GW for Israel pens letter calling on LeBlanc to address anti-Semitism on campus

By Jared Gans, Lizzie Mintz and Lia DeGroot
November 13, 2019
Feminist Student Union leaders posted flyers urging students to not go through sorority and fraternity recruitment this spring and acknowledge instances of racism and assault relating to the Panhellenic Association and Interfraternity Council.

Feminist Student Union urges students to reject Panhel, IFC recruitment

By Lizzie Mintz
November 7, 2019

Officials condemn, work to respond to anti-Semitic Snapchat video

By Dani Grace, Lizzie Mintz and Shannon Mallard
November 6, 2019
Former and current College Democrats leaders will not name those involved with omitting a candidate's votes during the group's freshman representative election.

College Democrats silent on details surrounding slew of e-board resignations

By Lizzie Mintz
November 4, 2019
Todd Neblett, the SA’s director of student advocacy, said members of the Student Advocacy Corps will receive specialized training to help students facing disciplinary action.

Student Advocacy Corps looks to grow membership after pilot semester

By Lizzie Mintz and Samantha Serafin
October 30, 2019
SA President SJ Matthews and Executive Vice President Amy Martin said they submitted data to officials who decided to increase laundry credits to 34 free loads of laundry.

Laundry credits to increase next semester, officials say

By Lizzie Mintz
October 30, 2019
Louie Kahn, the campaigns director for GW College Democrats, said the executive board is working to regain members' trust after several former e-board members omitted votes during the organization's freshman representative election.

Resigned College Democrats members rigged group’s election, current leaders say

By Lizzie Mintz and Julia Russo
October 29, 2019
Grace Hromin | Photographer

SA Senate codifies rules for resource center loans

By Lizzie Mintz
October 29, 2019

Power outage affects Foggy Bottom Campus buildings Sunday

By Lizzie Mintz
October 29, 2019
Transgender and Non-Binary Students of GW registered as a student organization last semester and has begun to host events this fall.

Organization for transgender, non-binary students hosts first events

By Lizzie Mintz and Alice Chang
October 16, 2019
Samantha Paralikas, the SA's former vice president for judicial affairs who is advising the SA during the suit, said the lawsuit was about the allocation of SA Senate seats and not about defining representation.

SA Senate decides on lawsuit alleging unfair graduate student representation

By Lizzie Mintz and Samantha Serafin
October 15, 2019
Arielle Bader | Assistant Photo Editor

Students form organization to promote ocean conservation

By Lizzie Mintz and Dylan Sapienza
October 13, 2019

Bret Stephens backs out of event at GW days before officials planned to send invites

By Lizzie Mintz and Shannon Mallard
October 13, 2019
Jordan West, the director for diversity and inclusion education, said she is working with officials to assess how bias trainings implemented over the past year have impacted students.

Diversity, inclusion education director prioritizes relationships in first year

By Lizzie Mintz
October 9, 2019
SA Sen. Raina Hackett, CCAS-U and the chair of the diversity and inclusion assembly, sponsored a resolution calling on the University to require in-person diversity training for students.

SA Senate urges GW to mandate in-person diversity training

By Lizzie Mintz and Clara Duhon
October 8, 2019
SA Sen. Brandon Hill, CCAS-U, and SA Sen. Howard Brookins, U-at-Large, will serve as chair and vice chair respectively of the first-ever Black Senators' Caucus.

Black senator caucus aims to increase SA representation in first year

By Lizzie Mintz
October 6, 2019
SA President SJ Matthews and SA Executive Vice President Amy Martin said they are meeting with student leaders and officials to increase transparency and accessibility in the SA.

SA leaders to prioritize diversity and inclusion, accessibility

By Lizzie Mintz
October 6, 2019
Student Court judges Ian Haimowitz, Wayne Arminivage and Britt Lewis voted to require that SA senators discuss representation and apportionment within the senate.

SA Senate to define ‘representational equality’ in special meeting

By Lizzie Mintz and Jarrod Wardwell
October 2, 2019

The Post sues D.C. Council for allegedly violating open information laws

By Dani Grace and Lizzie Mintz
October 2, 2019
Nicole Cennamo, the Student Association Senate chief of staff, is leading an effort to provide more office supplies to student organizations.

Student Association expands resource center for student organizations

By Lizzie Mintz
September 26, 2019
SA Sen. Brandon Hill, CCAS-U, sponsored a bill Monday to create The Black Senators’ Caucus.

SA Senate forms caucus for black senators, mandates more funding for The Store

By Lizzie Mintz
September 24, 2019
Former SA Sen. André Gonzales, CCAS-U, and SA President SJ Matthews are spearheading an effort to explore renaming the Colonials moniker.

SA leaders lay groundwork for task force to change Colonials moniker

By Lizzie Mintz
September 23, 2019
Six resignations this fall have left the Student Association Senate with about a third of its body unfilled.

More than a third of SA Senate vacant one month into semester

By Lizzie Mintz
September 23, 2019
Student Association Sen. Jake Corsi, CCAS-G, co-sponsored a resolution calling on the senate to allocate funds for campus improvement projects.

SA Senate calls on University to increase campus safety in an active shooter scenario

By Kate McCarthy and Lizzie Mintz
September 11, 2019
Student Association Sen. Justin Diamond, ESIA-U, announced plans to resign from his post Monday.

Justin Diamond announces intention to resign in first SA Senate meeting of semester

By Lizzie Mintz
September 10, 2019
At least 17 women have said they will or might disaffiliate from the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority after the organization’s former president posted a racist Snapchat story over the summer.

Racist Snapchat prompts Phi Sigma Sigma members to leave sorority

By Lizzie Mintz
September 9, 2019
Phi Sigma Sigma President Alison Janega will step down from her position after a Snapchat post with a racist caption appeared to have been posted from her account.

Former Phi Sigma Sigma president embroiled in controversy disaffiliates from sorority

By Lizzie Mintz
September 8, 2019
Panhellenic Association sororities could not participate in the annual "Meet the Greeks" event Saturday after a racist Snapchat post emerged from the account of a sorority president earlier this week.

GW suspends Panhel informal recruitment, social activities this fall amid racist post

By Lizzie Mintz
September 7, 2019
Phi Sigma Sigma President Alison Janega will step down from her position after a Snapchat post with a racist caption appeared to have been posted from her account.

Phi Sigma Sigma president announces intention to resign

By Parth Kotak and Lizzie Mintz
September 6, 2019
Link called on the senate to pass a referendum this fall to adjust the number of senate seats allotted to undergraduate and graduate students based on each respective student population.

SA to defend itself in Student Court for alleged lack of graduate student representation

By Lizzie Mintz
September 5, 2019
The University is working alongside students to gather information about a Snapchat post with a racist caption.

Officials working to address racist Snapchat post from sorority president’s account

By Lizzie Mintz and Shannon Mallard
September 4, 2019
Sarah Currie, Riya Gavaskar, Caitlyn Phung and Pamela García are all founding members of GW Women of Color.

Students launch student organization to highlight, empower women of color

By Lillian Bautista and Lizzie Mintz
September 2, 2019
Phillips Hall houses the Judaic Studies program, which currently has just three majors.

Citing safety concerns, officials ban postering in stairwell of Rome and Phillips halls

By Lizzie Mintz
August 28, 2019
Hatchet File Photo

Eliminating fixed tuition may lead to an initial tuition drop for Class of 2024, experts say

By Lizzie Mintz and Zach Schonfeld
August 25, 2019
Students and families who participated in New Student Orientation said the model helped them acclimate to campus and familiarize themselves with University resources.

Orientation programming eases transition into GW, students say

By Lizzie Mintz
August 25, 2019
Arielle Bader | Assistant Photo Editor

Lexus crashes into truck at 24th and H streets

By Lizzie Mintz
August 22, 2019

Officials to end fixed tuition policy beginning with Class of 2024

By Lizzie Mintz and Zach Schonfeld
August 19, 2019
Alexander Welling | Assistant Photo Editor

New Student Orientation focused on including families, building connections

By Lizzie Mintz
August 18, 2019
Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Evans did not admit to violating D.C.'s Code of Conduct, a list of rules that limit government employee behavior.

Jack Evans threatened to fire Metro officials during ethics investigation

By Lizzie Mintz and Zach Schonfeld
August 18, 2019
Hatchet File Photo

SA leaders use summer break to gain momentum on spring projects

By Lizzie Mintz
August 18, 2019
Graduating senior Ethan Kelley talks about his religious experience as a Catholic at GW.

Speakers remind graduates to rely on their faith at Interfaith Baccalaureate Service

By Lizzie Mintz
May 18, 2019
Jasmine Cannon, a student speaker and the recipient of the Distinguished Master’s Degree Scholar award, shared African proverbs at the commencement celebration.

CCAS master’s graduates asked to stay engaged with GW after graduation

By Lizzie Mintz
May 17, 2019
ANC commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday urging D.C. officials to improve pedestrian safety.

ANC probes D.C. officials to increase pedestrian safety

By Lizzie Mintz and Lia DeGroot
May 16, 2019
SA Sen. Matt Ludovico, U-at-Large and the chair of the finance committee, said most student organizations received less funding than requested because more groups applied for funds.

SA hands out less funding to student organizations as more groups apply

By Lizzie Mintz and Paige Morse
May 2, 2019
Alexander Welling | Assistant Photo Editor

SA Senate passes $1.2 million budget to fund student organizations

By Lizzie Mintz and Paige Morse
April 30, 2019
SA Sen. AJ Link, Law-G and the chair of the diversity and inclusion assembly, said the listening sessions allowed minority students to voice concerns about problems they face on campus.

Diversity and inclusion assembly to continue listening sessions this fall

By Lizzie Mintz and Paige Morse
April 29, 2019
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