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Lynne, Stoddard discuss plans for SGA reforms, shared governance at swearing in ceremony
By Khanh Dang, Assistant News Editor • May 4, 2025
Lynne and Stoddard were sworn in before the first SGA Senate meeting of the term.
SGA, Title IX Office host Denim Day, show support for sexual assault survivors
By Khanh Dang, Assistant News Editor • May 2, 2025
More than 200 students and 22 student groups including Greek organizations like Zeta Beta Tau, Sigma Kappa and Alpha Epsilon Phi, advocacy groups like Poetic Justices and It’s On US , and D.C.-based women’s shelters like House of Ruth, organized bake sales, barbecues, clothing drives, and raffles to raise funds for local shelters.
Officials suspend SJP until May 2026 over unauthorized events
By Ryan Saenz, Assistant News Editor • May 1, 2025
Students for Justice in Palestine is banned from campus until May 2026, according to a decision from Conflict Education and Student Accountability in April.
E Street CVS to shutter after 65 years in business
By Elijah Edwards, Contributing News Editor • May 1, 2025
Patrons will be directed to the 24-hour 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. location, which is located inside Western Market.
Provost Chris Bracey sits at a Board of Trustees meeting in February.
GW to slash FY2026 expense budget by 3 percent, pause merit increases
By Gianna Jakubowski, Assistant News Editor • May 1, 2025
Officials said Wednesday they will reduce the University budget by 3 percent next fiscal year in light of recent "financial issues" and higher education "headwinds" created by President Donald Trump’s executive actions.
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Student Government Association President Ethan Lynne getting sworn in at the inauguration ceremony Thursday.
Lynne, Stoddard discuss plans for SGA reforms, shared governance at swearing in ceremony
By Khanh Dang, Assistant News Editor • May 4, 2025
Lynne and Stoddard were sworn in before the first SGA Senate meeting of the term.
Student organizations tabling at the Denim Day event in Square 80 on Wednesday.
SGA, Title IX Office host Denim Day, show support for sexual assault survivors
By Khanh Dang, Assistant News Editor • May 2, 2025
More than 200 students and 22 student groups including Greek organizations like Zeta Beta Tau, Sigma Kappa and Alpha Epsilon Phi, advocacy groups like Poetic Justices and It’s On US , and D.C.-based women’s shelters like House of Ruth, organized bake sales, barbecues, clothing drives, and raffles to raise funds for local shelters.
Provost Chris Bracey sits at a Board of Trustees meeting in February.
GW to slash FY2026 expense budget by 3 percent, pause merit increases
By Gianna Jakubowski, Assistant News Editor • May 1, 2025
Officials said Wednesday they will reduce the University budget by 3 percent next fiscal year in light of recent "financial issues" and higher education "headwinds" created by President Donald Trump’s executive actions.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather outside Kogan Plaza during a protest on March 21st.
Officials suspend SJP until May 2026 over unauthorized events
By Ryan Saenz, Assistant News Editor • May 1, 2025
Students for Justice in Palestine is banned from campus until May 2026, according to a decision from Conflict Education and Student Accountability in April.
The CVS Pharmacy located on E St.
E Street CVS to shutter after 65 years in business
By Elijah Edwards, Contributing News Editor • May 1, 2025
Patrons will be directed to the 24-hour 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. location, which is located inside Western Market.
The 1918 F Street office, which houses the Office of the President, the Provost, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
GW seeks reaccreditation as Trump targets accreditors’ DEI standards
By Jackson Rickert, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
The start of this process, required every eight years by the accrediting body, comes amid Trump’s new executive order Wednesday targeting college accreditation bodies that require institutions to have diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. 
Perspective: Lean on local arts in politically turbulent times
Perspective: Lean on local arts in politically turbulent times
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • May 1, 2025
The musical “Fun Home” brought my beloved cartoons to the stage. The fusion reminded me how essential it is to support the local arts at a time when President Donald Trump’s anti-diversity, equity and inclusion policies are threatening their survival. 
Cartoon: Kennedy Center's patriotic pivot amid DEI program cuts
Cartoon: Kennedy Center’s patriotic pivot amid DEI program cuts
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • May 1, 2025

Perspective: It’s okay not to have post-grad plans
By Jamie Greenberg, Opinions Writer • April 28, 2025
As we approach graduation, we need to remember it’s okay to not know what you want to do after graduation.
Op-ed: Growing US political polarization echos pre-Nazi Germany divides
By Michelle Frankfurter, Guest Contributor • April 28, 2025
In the intervening years between Trump’s first and second terms, the extreme polarization within American society has only intensified, echoing the political divisions within Germany in the years leading up to the Nazi rise to power. 
Staff editorial: By turning to humility, officials can begin to mend pro-Palestinian encampment rifts
Staff editorial: By turning to humility, officials can begin to mend pro-Palestinian encampment rifts
By Editorial Board April 28, 2025
In order to rebuild as a community and move forward, GW must be willing to acknowledge the situation with humility, on what went wrong and how the encampment affected the GW community. 
A cartoon inspired by GW's weekly federal update emails.
Cartoon: Your weekly reminder
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • April 24, 2025
A cartoon inspired by GW's weekly federal update emails.
Gemini x Happy Ice Cream’s vodka sauce pizza with burrata and olive oil on top .
Dish of the Week: Gemini x Happy Ice Cream vodka pizza
By Mollie Weiner, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
Rebranded in June 2023, Gemini, formerly known as Happy Gyro, serves an assortment of pizza, pasta, ice cream and multiple varieties of wine.
A student reads a book in Rock Creek Park.
Destress, recharge this finals season with these off-campus activities
By Carly Cavanaugh, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025
When organizing the upcoming week's Google Calendar, if you can, carve out some time during an afternoon with a sunny forecast for some escapism.
The Subverting Their Standards exhibit by Daysia Barr and Dylan Reynolds shown in the Corcoran Flagg Building.
Subverting Their Standards exhibition nurtures self-expression
By Diana Anos and Brian Lee April 28, 2025
In an open room with blues and reds as pictures on the walls and paper shreds on the ground, two second-year Masters of Fine Arts students showcased their capstone pieces in Corcoran’s NEXT Festival, running from April 17 to May 16.
Arkibuna Coffee van serving customers on I Street.
Arkibuna coffee truck brews up campus conversation
By Reagan Higgins, Reporter • April 28, 2025
Owner Eskinder Debebe said he values the warmth of daily interactions with customers and said the exchanges are what keep his passion for coffee and community alive.
The Siegfried sub from Dragon Hero DC.
Dish of the Week: Dragon Hero DC’s Siegfried sub
By Shea Carlberg, Staff Writer • April 24, 2025
Tucked in a nook on Ninth Street lies a new sandwich shop packed with the medieval swordplay of masterfully crafted subs, soups and immersive, mystical Easter eggs. 
Students wave light-up foam sticks in the crowd at Spring Fling on Saturday.
The Driver Era revs up Smith Center for Spring Fling performance
By Diana Anos and Carly Cavanaugh April 21, 2025
Indie pop band The Driver Era commanded the stage in Program Board’s annual Spring Fling concert, with former Disney star Ross Lynch alongside brother Rocky Lynch delivering a high-energy performance to a small but mighty crowd.
Freshman pitcher Aidan Carey prepares to pitch the ball during Tuesday's game against Towson.
Baseball drops game to Towson ahead of final A-10 push
By Kristi Widjaja, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
With just three conference series left in the season, Baseball stands at sixth place in the A-10 with an 11-10 record.
Head Coach Ganiyat Adeduntan poses for a portrait on the Smith Center basketball court.
Adeduntan molds future of women’s basketball program with staff hirings, transfer additions
By Ben Spitalny and Ryan Jainchill April 28, 2025
Just over a month into her tenure, women's basketball Head Coach Ganiyat Adeduntan has started building out the program, hiring four assistant coaches and adding two transfer players earlier this month.
Freshman infielder Kaylee Layfield hits the ball during a game against Georgetown University on Tuesday.
Softball bests Rhode Island in three game series in final home stand of season
By Maya Rosado, Reporter • April 28, 2025
The series win brings GW to fourth in the Atlantic 10, where they stand 3.5 games back from first-place Saint Louis. 
GW Club Table Tennis serves up competition, community camaraderie
By Marcel Richardson Villenas, Teresa Seraphin and Misha Cohen April 28, 2025
Take a look inside the GW Table Tennis Club, where friendly competition has brought together a close community on the second floor of the University Student Center.
Nacho average bar food: Behind the scenes of the Midlands Beer Garden taste test
By Misha Cohen and Nicholas Aguirre Zafiro April 21, 2025
Culture Editor, Nick Perkins, traveled to Midlands Beer Garden to put the Midlands Nachos to the test as the best nachos of the northwest. This video featured culture editor Nick Perkins.
Mr. Henry’s pays tribute to the life and music of Roberta Flack
By Ava Thompson April 17, 2025
Mr. Henry's, a historical local D.C. restaurant, hosted a tribute concert for Roberta Flack following her passing this past February.
GW Ice Hockey president discusses the Washington Capitals’ historic season
By Max Porter, Podcast Host • April 28, 2025

On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with Kieran Laffey, the president of GW Ice Hockey, about Alex Ovechkin's...

Former SGA presidents provide updates on post-presidencies, give advice to current candidates
By Max Porter, Podcast Host • April 7, 2025
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with past Student Government Association presidents about life after office.
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