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Tara Suter: Falling down is just the beginning

By Tara Suter
April 27, 2023
If you’re looking for something other than the traditional drag show, Pitchers also features drag bingo Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Best drag venue: Pitchers DC

By Tara Suter
April 10, 2023
The Student Association Senate must confirm the dates of SA elections, which must end by April 14, according to SA bylaws. The senate’s schedule states its next regularly scheduled meeting is slated for April 10.

JEC delays SA elections amid ballot disputes as ‘tentative date’ remains unclear

By Tara Suter and Erika Filter
March 29, 2023
Junior Nathan Orner, the SA's former secretary of transportation, said he wants to create an anonymous form for students to report instances of sexual assault, which would first go to the SA and later the Title IX Office to “ensure” the Title IX Office takes students’ claims “seriously.”

Former SA transportation secretary makes ballot as presidential candidate

By Tara Suter and Nora Fitzgerald
March 24, 2023
Comedian, writer and filmmaker Negin Farsad said growing up as an Iranian American in Palm Springs, California, she felt isolated because there weren’t a lot of people with a similar ethnic background living nearby.

Comedian talks using comedy to fight racism, ‘hyphenated’ identity in Diversity Summit keynote

By Tara Suter
March 7, 2023
John Donnelly, a FEMS Fire Chief, said responders mostly confined the fire to a single unit on the second floor.

Fire sparks evacuation of senior citizen apartment building in Foggy Bottom

By Tara Suter and Sophia Goedert
November 15, 2022
Co-owner Kyle Burk said the Twitter account has reeled in customers who wouldn’t have visited the store otherwise, including those from outside the District.

Capitol Hill Books connects followers to literature through beloved Twitter account

By Tara Suter
October 31, 2022

South African media figures discuss future of country’s democracy, history of corruption

By Tara Suter
September 26, 2022

CNN journalists discuss impact of policy on upcoming midterms

By Tara Suter and Eoighan Noonan
September 22, 2022
Students said GW lacks clear guidance or support for students who attempt to change their names to reflect their gender identity, only listing a few steps for the different processes on official websites.

GW systems deadname transgender, nonbinary students in ‘difficult and demeaning’ process

By Tara Suter and Ianne Salvosa
September 19, 2022
Whether you're perched atop the Watergate Hotel or catching some riverside breeze at The Wharf, the views and drinks at these rooftop bars will not disappoint.

D.C.’s best rooftop bars for scenic views and tasty cocktails

By Tara Suter
September 5, 2022

Author Daniel Pink talks pushing past awkwardness, decision making

By Tara Suter
August 28, 2022
The Metropolitan Police Department responded to more than 65 crimes – mostly thefts from cars and buildings – on or near GW streets this summer.

Pedestrian struck and killed by driver on Virginia Avenue identified

By Tara Suter
August 12, 2022
Donnelly has previously worked as an EMT, paramedic, firefighter and officer, compiling 28 years of service for FEMS.

Four Black women firefighters allege racial and gender discrimination in lawsuit

By Tara Suter
August 5, 2022
International and domestic kidney care experts will gather in Jack Morton Auditorium from May 21 to 23.

GW to host debate between US Senators

By Tara Suter
July 19, 2022
Nesbitt was also the keynote speaker at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ 2022 doctor of medicine program diploma ceremony on May 15.

D.C. Health director to resign at the end of July

By Tara Suter
July 13, 2022
The garages will now only be accessible by GWorld card or a barcode or access code from garage tickets, according to a University release.

GW to add new security measures to public parking garages

By Tara Suter
July 13, 2022
Former Student Bar Association President Jordan Michel said through students' shared experiences in law school, the class learned humility, acceptance and inclusivity.

GW Law celebrates graduating class of law students

By Tara Suter
May 16, 2022
With her insane vocals, incredibly catchy and meaningful songs and her pure ability as a gorgeously captivating performer, Sawayama’s concert was nothing short of showstopping.

Rina Sawayama brings stunning pop vocals and confident energy to The Howard Theatre

By Tara Suter
May 16, 2022
About 10 D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services vehicles responded to the leak, including two HAZMAT safety trucks.

Carbon monoxide leak forces evacuation at The Statesman apartment building

By Tara Suter, Faith Wardwell and Caitlin Kitson
May 8, 2022
The League of Women Voters D.C. partnered with GW to host the in-person forum, which Cheryl W. Thompson moderated.

District mayoral candidates make their case to voters at GW-hosted forum

By Tara Suter
May 3, 2022
The cabinet is currently split into eight departments, each with executive secretaries who oversee between one and seven assistant secretaries who direct about 18 project assistants.

Zidouemba announces major cuts to Student Association executive cabinet

By Tara Suter and Erika Filter
April 25, 2022
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Office and the D.C. Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment organized the event, which included a parade and fireworks.

D.C. Emancipation Day celebration draws hundreds at Freedom Plaza

By Tara Suter
April 18, 2022
Static TV comes from humble beginnings, organizing their first small show by themselves in West Hall’s 1,600-square-foot Blackbox Theatre in March 2019.

Best student musician or band: Static TV

By Tara Suter
April 11, 2022
SA Sen. Philippa Balshaw, CCAS-G, spoke at Monday's meeting in favor of the Graduate Housing (Goes International) Act, which she co-sponsored.

SA Senate calls for officials to provide graduate student housing

By Tara Suter and Erika Filter
March 31, 2022
Voting for this year’s elections take place on Tuesday and Wednesday on GW Engage.

Here’s what you need to know before SA election day

By Tara Suter and Erika Filter
March 28, 2022
SA Sen. Chris Pino, CCAS-U, sponsored the Electoral and Representational Reform Act.

SA Senate fails to add referenda to spring election ballot

By Lauren Sforza and Tara Suter
March 10, 2022
Sen. Dasia Bandy, ESIA-U and the chair of the senate’s diversity and inclusion assembly, sponsored both resolutions on the same day when she announced her plan to run for SA president.

SA Senate votes to heighten refugee student support, require diversity courses

By Tara Suter and Sophia Goedert
March 3, 2022
SA Sen. Sofia Packer, U-at-Large, sponsored the resolution urging officials to eliminate research funding from the fossil fuel industry.

SA Senate urges GW to phase out fossil fuel research funding

By Tara Suter and Sophia Goedert
February 10, 2022
The SA’s special finance reform committee, chaired by SA Sen. Yan Xu, ESIA-U, has been conducting an overhaul of the body's finance bylaws for much of the current term.

The Student Association’s new finance bylaws, explained

By Tara Suter
February 7, 2022
SBA Sen. Garett May sponsored a bill to request GW Law Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew to submit an audit to disclose protocols that officials implemented or should establish to handle digital platform failures.

SBA Senate rejects bill to audit GW Law’s system outage handling

By Lauren Sforza and Tara Suter
January 27, 2022
Officials have provided scholarships to student leaders in certain groups like the SA, WRGW and band.

Hill, Carpenter compensated more than leaders at peer student governments

By Tara Suter
January 24, 2022
Senators who voted in opposition said health concerns tied to the pandemic and a lack of feedback from students about the future of remote learning should stall the return to in-person operations.

SBA Senate rejects resolution to encourage return to in-person learning

By Tara Suter and Riya Sharma
January 13, 2022
SA Sen. Yan Xu, ESIA-U, said he sponsored the resolution to ease “tension” between the administration and students and to offer an act of “good faith” to officials.

SA Senate votes to recognize LeBlanc’s presidential leadership, accomplishments

By Tara Suter and Henry Huvos
December 10, 2021
Forbes recognized more than 600 young professionals in their annual lists.

Eight alumni crack Forbes 30 Under 30 list

By Tara Suter and Henry Huvos
December 6, 2021
Senators unanimously passed the Band Aid Act to "improve efficiency" within the body.

SA Senate amends bylaws to streamline senate procedures

By Tara Suter and Henry Huvos
November 18, 2021
The ruling came just hours after Sunday’s hearing.

Student Court strikes down first-year senate seat referendum following multiyear debate

By Lauren Sforza, Tara Suter and Henry Huvos
October 11, 2021
SA Sen. Gabriel Young, CCAS-U, said STEM students in particular have spent large amounts on textbooks.

SA online textbook exchange program will alleviate costs, students say

By Tara Suter and Henry Huvos
September 27, 2021
SA senators met in person for the first time since the start of the pandemic Monday night in the University Student Center's continental ballroom.

GW installs menstrual hygiene product dispensers across campus

By Lauren Sforza and Tara Suter
September 1, 2021
Local leaders said they support the proposed $100 Metro credit.

Metro lowers weekend fares, expands service to bring back riders

By Tara Suter and Zach Blackburn
August 23, 2021
Graduating students said they invited vaccinated friends and family to D.C. to celebrate commencement in person.

Graduates celebrate Commencement with small gatherings of vaccinated friends

By Tara Suter and Abby Kennedy
May 17, 2021
SA Sen. Thomas Falcigno, CPS-G, said The Student Election Modernization Act ensures that “no discrepancy” exists between election guidelines in the SA constitution, the SA's charter and Joint Elections Commission bylaws.

SA Senate clarifies ranked-choice voting, runoff processes

By Tara Suter and Lalitha Shanmugasundaram
April 21, 2021
Experts in infectious diseases said if a student’s entire friend group has been fully vaccinated, seeing them indoors and without face masks is safe.

Vaccinated students adjust to looser COVID-19 restrictions after year of tight social pods

By Tiffany Garcia and Tara Suter
April 19, 2021
Junior and former SA Vice President For Diversity and Inclusion Hannah Edwards is running on a 15-point plan hitting on a wide range of topics, from multiculturalism trainings to adding student voices to the reopening process.

President: Hannah Edwards

By Tara Suter
March 28, 2021
SA Sen. Sebastian Weinmann, Law-G and the sponsor of the bill to add procedures to remove the SA president, said the referendum aligns the current SA constitution with the newly restructured SA bylaws.

SA Senate votes to place two referenda on ballot for upcoming election

By Tara Suter and Lalitha Shanmugasundaram
March 24, 2021
Buckley, a first-year law student, said she was raised in Hong Kong before coming to D.C. and while working in a U.S. State Department program, met an Uyghur who was sentenced to hard labor in 2016 when he went back to China.

SBA Senate approves new law school student organization in last meeting of semester

By Tara Suter and Lalitha Shanmugasundaram
November 18, 2020
Many students engaged in election activities like phonebanking say school is on the backburner as Election Day approaches.

‘I’ve just been so overwhelmed’: Students struggle to focus on classes as Nov. 3 nears

By Tiffany Garcia and Tara Suter
November 2, 2020
Poor air quality and fears surrounding evacuation distracted from online classes, students on the West Coast said.

Power outages, poor air quality from West Coast fires disrupt students’ studies, homes

By Tiffany Garcia and Tara Suter
September 28, 2020
A University website states that administrators plan to resume in-person classes by the fall semester.

International students weigh return to campus ahead of fall semester

By Tara Suter
August 23, 2020
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