The GW Hatchet

The GW Hatchet is a student-run newspaper that operates independently in both its editorial and financial aspects, catering to the community of The George Washington University located in downtown Washington, D.C. Since its inception on October 5, 1904, it has become the second-oldest newspaper still in operation in the District, following The Washington Post. The Hatchet is published weekly on Mondays throughout the academic year. In 2018, it earned recognition from the Associated Collegiate Press as one of the nation’s top online college newspapers, receiving the prestigious Newspaper Pacemaker award, which honors excellence in college journalism through comprehensive coverage, quality writing, in-depth reporting, engaging columns, impressive design, and striking visuals.

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Officials unveil finalized anti-discrimination policies following OCR agreement

2 weeks ago | gwhatchet.com | Jenna Lee

Officials released finalized versions for four anti-discrimination policy changes as part of the University’s voluntary resolution agreement with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Wednesday. In a University release, officials said they received “robust” community engagement on the draft policies released in March which included 2,054 individual policy views and 127 submitted feedback forms on the four policies.
Occupational therapy program graduates inaugural cohort amid increased enrollment, visibility

2 weeks ago | gwhatchet.com | Dylan Ebs

The occupational therapy program in the School of Medicine & Health Sciences graduated its inaugural cohort over Commencement weekend. Joyce Maring, the executive associate dean for health sciences at SMHS, said officials launched the doctorate program for occupational therapy students in 2022 after regional clinical partners expressed a need for qualified occupational therapists.
Baseball wraps up season defined by offensive stability, defensive struggles

2 weeks ago | gwhatchet.com | Hannah Marr

In a season marked by explosive offense, tough losses and moments of promise, baseball (27-27, 14-16 Atlantic 10) concluded their season Saturday — falling just one game short of qualifying for the conference tournament. While the team showed flashes of dominance — including a 26-7 trouncing of the University of Maine and an 18-4 rout of the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, both in March — the Revolutionaries struggled to maintain momentum against conference opponents.
MFA rebrands to GW Medicine from ‘inside out’

3 weeks ago | gwhatchet.com | Ianne Salvosa

The University’s medical arm is taking on the name of GW Medicine. Medical Faculty Associates spokesperson Anne Banner said officials are rebranding the MFA, a network of physicians who teach at the School of Medicine & Health Sciences and service medical centers including GW Hospital, to GW Medicine to represent the organization’s relationship with GW’s medical school.
GW named founding member of science nonprofit partnership

3 weeks ago | gwhatchet.com | Dylan Ebs

Officials announced last month that the University joined a leading scientific research nonprofit as a “founding institutional member,” a move officials said will better connect GW researchers with scientists across the country.
The Hatchet named best all-around student newspaper in regional awards

1 month ago | gwhatchet.com | Fiona Riley

The Society of Professional Journalists recognized The Hatchet as the best all-around student newspaper at a large school in its 2024 regional student journalism awards on Tuesday. The Hatchet won best photo essay, data visualization and all-around student newspaper at a large school for SPJ’s Region 2, which includes D.C., Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Delaware. The Hatchet will now advance to the national competition, with SPJ set to announce the winners in late spring.
Ianne Salvosa: Dancing

1 month ago | gwhatchet.com | Ianne Salvosa

Each year, graduating editors are given 30 final column inches — “30” was historically used to signify the end of a story — to reflect on their time at The Hatchet, published in the final issues of the year. Good dancers have good timing. It isn’t just staying on the beat or knowing which move goes with which count. In dance, we refer to good timing as filling out the counts, making sure you’re “in the pocket” of the music.
Faith Wardwell: Ordered chaos

1 month ago | gwhatchet.com | Faith Wardwell

Each year, graduating editors are given 30 final column inches — “30” was historically used to signify the end of a story — to reflect on their time at The Hatchet, published in the final issues of the year. The Hatchet is cluttered. Anyone who’s ever stepped foot within the walls of our townhouse would agree. Stacks of old editions fill every nook, ominous carpet stains expose coffee spills from chronic late nights, and inside jokes from staff members past and present checker the whiteboards.
Faith Wardwell: Orderly chaos

1 month ago | gwhatchet.com | Faith Wardwell

Each year, graduating editors are given 30 final column inches — “30” was historically used to signify the end of a story — to reflect on their time at The Hatchet, published in the final issues of the year. The Hatchet is cluttered. Anyone who’s ever stepped foot within the walls of our townhouse would agree. Stacks of old editions fill every nook, ominous carpet stains expose coffee spills from chronic late nights, and inside jokes from staff members past and present checker the whiteboards.
GW Ice Hockey president discusses the Washington Capitals’ historic season

1 month ago | gwhatchet.com | Max Porter

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 record-breaking season and the Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup playoff hopes. This podcast was hosted and produced by Max Porter.