Fiona Riley

Washington, D.C., United States

Assistant Editor at The GW Hatchet

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The bars behind the bats of GW baseball

2 weeks ago | gwhatchet.com | Fiona Riley

Walk-up songs are a staple of America’s favorite pastime. Whether intended to intimidate the opposing team, rouse the crowd or allow the player to focus on their at-bat, walk-up songs can set the tone for the at-bat or pitching appearance. The concept of walk-up songs first emerged in 1970, when Nancy Faust convinced the White Sox to hire her to play the organ and her playing attracted attention on the radio and from stadium attendees, prompting her to start playing specific songs for players.
SGA candidates weather ‘dark cloud’ of campus free speech in diverging campaign promises

2 weeks ago | gwhatchet.com | Fiona Riley

In a year defined by campus unrest and mounting federal pressure on universities to stifle protests, Student Government Association presidential and vice presidential candidates’ plans on student speech are splintered. The campus community is closely watching University leaders, stakeholders and governing bodies for their responses to pro-Palestinian protests and President Donald Trump’s return to power.
Opponents say Bowser's housing plan will stifle tenant rights

4 weeks ago | streetsensemedia.org | Fiona Riley

Some D.C. affordable housing providers say millions in unpaid rent is threatening their operations. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed solution could help these landlords stay in business, but tenant advocates argue it would do so at the expense of low-income residents who may face heightened evictions.
Officials to close campuses Tuesday for anticipated snowstorm

2 months ago | gwhatchet.com | Fiona Riley

GW will close all University campuses and centers on Tuesday in anticipation of the District’s second major snowfall of the year. Officials encouraged faculty to hold classes virtually and staff to work from home in a GW Alert sent to community members Monday night, hours after the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the area from 10 a.m. Tuesday through 7 a.m. Wednesday.
Driver follows, bangs on Vex after near collision, students report

2 months ago | gwhatchet.com | Hannah Marr |Fiona Riley

A man followed, banged on, blocked and yelled at a Mount Vernon Express shuttle Wednesday afternoon after the shuttle reportedly came close to hitting his car, students reported. Multiple students claimed that a man followed the shuttle to the Vern with his car door open after the two vehicles almost collided near Washington Circle.
“A force of nature:” Remembering poet Redbook Mango

2 months ago | streetsensemedia.org | Fiona Riley

Redbook Mango, a poet, rapper, and Street Sense vendor, was found dead in October after loved ones reported her missing in May 2023. She was 44. Those close to Mango remember her as generous, intelligent, and a talented writer — a “force of nature” who wanted everyone around her to feel seen, heard, and loved. “She would come into a space and just pull everyone toward her,” said Thomas Ratliff, Street Sense’s director of vendor employment.
Women’s basketball suffers fifth-straight defeat with 65-56 loss to VCU

Jan 23, 2025 | gwhatchet.com | Fiona Riley |Hannah Marr

Women’s basketball (8-10, 1-6 Atlantic-10) fell 65-56 to Virginia Commonwealth (10-10, 4-4 A-10) at the Smith Center on Wednesday, losing momentum in a final stretch plagued by missed free throws, fouls and turnovers. The Revolutionaries’ defeat marked the team’s fifth consecutive loss after a tense back-and-forth in the first three quarters.
D.C. passes bill updating involuntary commitment process

Dec 17, 2024 | streetsensemedia.org | Fiona Riley

A bill to streamline the involuntary commitment process for people with severe mental illness passed its first vote in the D.C. Council on Dec. 3, following revisions to address community concerns. While supporters and councilmembers argue the changes will lead to better care, the bill’s detractors feel streamlining the process could make it easier to criminalize people with mental illnesses, especially Black people.
D.C. residents support a pet-friendly homeless shelter

Nov 6, 2024 | streetsensemedia.org | Fiona Riley

Animal rights advocates and community members are asking for D.C. to establish a pet-friendly shelter — but the city is pushing back. On Oct. 8, the D.C. Council Committee on Housing held a public hearing for a proposed bill that would require District officials to offer at least one pet-friendly shelter and limit the fees landlords can charge tenants with pets.
Live: Alumni vie for House, Senate seats

Nov 5, 2024 | gwhatchet.com | Fiona Riley

At least 19 alumni are on the ballot in 15 states for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The Hatchet’s news team is tracking each candidate’s outcome on X using The Associated Press’s official vote count.