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Students grab food during the Interfaith Dinner in the University Student Center Grand Ballroom.

Community members break bread for Interfaith Week dinner

By Shea Carlberg, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
A sign placed next to a notice protesting the sweep of the E Street encampment in July.

Foggy Bottom encampment clearings foil residents’ ‘last resort,’ advocates say

By Rory Quealy and Shea Carlberg
October 7, 2024
Speakers discuss how empathy bridges gaps between partisan differences during the first of three Intercultural Dialogue panels.

Religious leaders discuss holding conversations, mending political divide

By Shea Carlberg, Staff Writer
August 26, 2024
From left to right, Mark Campbell, Lilly Roberson, Maya Rupert, Doug Thornell and Peter Loge in the School of Media and Public Affairs Tuesday.

Political strategists discuss youth engagement, participation in campaigns

By Shea Carlberg, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Student Government Association Sen. Dan Saleem (CCAS-U) at an SGA meeting in November.

SA Senate votes to request Board of Trustees add two student trustees

By Shea Carlberg and Anna Fattizzo
November 16, 2023
Located near the Tysons Metro Station, Spirit Halloween has a vast selection of last-minute costume options.

Staying young at heart, students discuss their Halloween costume evolutions

By Brooke Shapiro and Shea Carlberg
October 23, 2023
A copy of “The Tenant” by Katrine Engberg served as the first clue of Game Genius's scavenger hunt.

Food-themed scavenger hunt sends puzzle lovers all over the District

By Caitlin Kitson, Lindsay Larson, Shea Carlberg, Jenna Baer and Nova Spier
October 12, 2023
Students await orders from food vendors in District Hall's food court, which inflated its prices this semester.

Dining hall prices jump due to increasing costs and ‘marketplace,’ officials say

By Shea Carlberg, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
After donating a copy of their book to the LGBTQ+ collection in the Library of Congress, author Casey McQuiston spoke to die-hard fans leading up to the book’s film adaptation premiere.

Review: ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ is a feel-good film with Wattpad flair

By Shea Carlberg and Flora Roy
September 6, 2023
Melanie Rocha, pictured left, said she and Jenna Ahart, right, led the painting sessions for the 52-foot mural.

Students, officials unveil mural on University Student Center fourth floor

By Shea Carlberg
May 10, 2023
More than 20 students said it is hard to tell which foods contain ingredients like shellfish, gluten, nuts and meat because officials do not display a detailed ingredient list for each menu item.

Limited ingredient labeling in dining halls poses risk to people with dietary restrictions: students

By Shea Carlberg and Pravina Khadka
April 24, 2023
During the catchy single “How” featuring Roddy Ricch, Ella Mai sang about her independence on the heels of an overly attached relationship.

Ella Mai exudes confidence, vulnerability in D.C. on her ‘Heart On My Sleeve’ Tour

By Shea Carlberg
April 13, 2023
A total of 27 out of 41 available senate seats have no candidates this year, tallying one more vacancy than last year’s election when 25 of 46 seats lacked a candidate.

SA Senate candidates run uncontested in smallest campaign pool in 21 years

By Nicholas Anastacio and Shea Carlberg
April 10, 2023
Although the trees were few and far between, visitors could not drop their gaze from their expansive pink-and-white encrusted branches.

Best spot to see cherry trees: National Cathedral gardens

By Shea Carlberg
April 6, 2023
Student leaders said they intend to incorporate traditions from Ramadan into the organization’s kickoff for members who celebrate.

Student organization aims to unite Afghan community, fundraise for refugees

By Shea Carlberg
April 3, 2023
Freshman Holland Ley, the event coordinator for Art n Soul, said he is excited to see a “student touch” added to the white walls of the student center.

Students to paint D.C.-themed mural in University Student Center this spring

By Shea Carlberg
February 6, 2023
Students said Valentine’s Day has summoned a throbbing heart for those dating from afar, but it has also been a time to rejoice over intimate connections and flower arrangements to come.

Students reflect on the evolution of their love lives while finding their own individuality

By Shea Carlberg and Natalie Arbatman
February 6, 2023
Kogan Plaza, pictured in January 2023.

Students, faculty call on GW to raise funding transparency

By Shea Carlberg
January 26, 2023
Sophomore Emma Hearns said maintaining manageable study habits like utilizing Notion, a productivity application for organizing and tracking work completion, will help her prioritize her classes.

Students share their New Year’s resolutions and techniques to stay committed

By Lauren Grauer, Shea Carlberg and Maryn Larsen
January 17, 2023

What’s New Buff and Blue: The man in the big red suit

By Sarah Sachs and Shea Carlberg
December 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
Protesters said electing pro-choice representatives in the midterm elections was their primary inspiration for marching.

Thousands attend Women’s March as midterms approach

By Shea Carlberg
October 10, 2022
Two alumni, one junior and one local resident are each running to represent GW students in D.C.’s most-local governing body.

ANC candidates prepare for office with focus set on student representation

By Shea Carlberg
September 26, 2022
Stroll through the historic landscape of Dumbarton Oaks Garden, which represents a century of an original project dating back to 1921.

Weekend Outlook – Live the European mountain lifestyle at the Czech embassy

By Shea Carlberg
September 21, 2022
Student leaders said ACLU-GW is seeking to establish a list of consistent members and create a chapter constitution during the fall.

GW ACLU chapter to advocate for human rights, recruit members during first year

By Shea Carlberg
September 19, 2022
This annual festival captures the hearts of D.C. concertgoers with striking music, “socialdisdancing” and live performances seated at the Sylvan Theater on the National Mall until sunset.

Weekend Outlook – Dance to live jazz music at an annual festival on the National Mall

By Shea Carlberg
August 31, 2022
The week kicks off Monday morning with a welcome breakfast with GW Hillel, followed by “Building Welcome Programs,” which will introduce freshmen to their residence hall and living community. 

Events that freshmen should attend to get the most out of Orientation Week

By Shea Carlberg
August 22, 2022
Metro riders sit and stand as they pass the Foggy Bottom Metro Station.

Metro withdraws 7000-series trains for further inspections

By Shea Carlberg
July 8, 2022

What’s New Buff and Blue: Seniors recount GW highlights

By Sarah Sachs, Meghan O'Neil and Shea Carlberg
May 9, 2022
The app will serve as a platform for independent artists to promote their music without signing with a record label.

Seniors developing social media, music streaming platform for independent artists

By Shea Carlberg
April 18, 2022
The jalapeños and red sauce added a spicy kick to the dish for those interested in a meal with a bit of heat.

Dish of the Week: Mi Vida’s tatanachos

By Shea Carlberg
April 7, 2022
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