The Hatchet Blogs
“Beyond Therapy” opens Generic Theatre’s spring season
The directorial debut of senior Zack Shelton, “Beyond Therapy” chronicles the comically volatile relationship between good-hearted but emotionally mercurial Bruce, played by sophomore David Chamberland, and stoic, independent Prudence, played by sophomore Caitlin Simpson.
Alumna’s killer sentenced to life in jail without parole
The 29-year-old was arrested in late March for first degree murder, after police suspected she beat and stabbed Murray when they found holes in Brittany Norwood's accounts of the night alumna Jayna Murray died.
After royal rumor, students await Commencement speaker announcement
Unfortunately for lovers of the British royalty, it seems that Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton won't be GW's University-wide Commencement speaker this May. And, with keeping with tradition, GW normally announces their Commencement speaker in the latter half of the spring semester.
American Red Cross to host blood drives
A significant decrease in donor turnout during the weeks surrounding the holiday season has left a shortage in the region, with some blood types dropping to critical and emergency levels, according to the American Red Cross.
City leaders to visit New Hampshire to push for D.C. statehood
Following the weather-related postponement of a trip originally scheduled for two weeks ago, D.C. Council members and Mayor Vincent Gray plan to urge the state's lawmakers to pass a resolution in support of D.C. statehood.
Ben Bernanke to guest lecture in business school class
The class, dubbed "The Federal Reserve and Its Role in Today’s Economy" and taught by professor Tim Fort, will be open to undergraduate students with a basic understanding of the Federal Reserve.
Freshman punches UPD officer during marijuana arrest
A University Police officer received a radio call for suspected marijuana at about 1 a.m., according to Metropolitan Police documents, and the freshman attempted to flee the scene.
Weekend Outlook
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Pastor, skeptic clash in God debate
Griffin, a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, and Shook, director of education at the secular nonprofit Center for Inquiry, participated in a heated two-hour discussion in the Marvin Center Grand Ballroom about religion, morality, science and the existence of God.
Depleted Colonial bench bests St. Louis with 10-point victory
Following a blowout loss to conference rival Duquesne last Saturday, GW (10-10) entered the Smith Center tonight looking to bounce back and earn their third conference win against A-10 opponent St. Louis.
Defense stalls as men’s basketball team falls to La Salle
It was a defensive skid that neither head coach Mike Lonergan nor sophomore forward Nemanja Mikic could explain, and it was a skid that saw the Colonials (8-12, 3-3 A-10) drop another league road contest, falling 78-63 to La Salle.
Men’s basketball live blog: GW at La Salle
Follow along as the Colonials try to best La Salle, a team that currently owns a 12-game home win streak.
National Police Week provides hotel rooms for graduation
Planit Meetings is inviting families participating in this spring's University-wide Commencement to take advantage of a number of room blocks at various hotels near campus and the National Mall.
Profile on Style: The Best of Black
Profile on Style is a weekly post that explores the motivations behind GW’s fashion trends. We’ll show you the most interesting aspects of GW style, and then try to make some sense of it all. Keep your eyes open for a reporter and photographer walking around because you might become the latest trendsetter.
Obama underlines college access in national address
President Barack Obama urged Congress to stop interest rates on student loans from doubling, as they are set to do in July, and to permanently extend the tuition tax credit his administration created.
Thousands rally at March for Life to protest landmark Supreme Court decision
This post was written by Hatchet Reporter Roxanne Goldberg.
Men’s golf team installs video analysis software
The men's golf team added V1 Pro Video Analysis Software to its two-year-old Tad and Mary Jean Lindner Golf Simulator Room this week, providing a state-of-the-art technological boost to the Colonials' training facility.
What We’re Watching
. Directed by Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein, “Underworld: Awakening” continues to provide the action and thrills that made the franchise famous.
Hospital leader to be selected by March
The position was vacated nearly four months ago, when chief executive officer Trent Crable resigned. The change in leadership was announced internally shortly before Cable's departure Sept. 30, but was not brought to light in the University community until Jan. 6.
Renovation plans push out shops at Georgetown mall
With shopping traffic in the M Street complex taking a dip in recent years, Vornado Realty Trust plans to refresh the space, ANC 2E Commissioner Bill Starrels said Monday.
Draft Magazine gives shoutout to local bars
Draft Magazine just released its list of 100 best beer bars in the U.S., highlighting the District's Bier Baron and Churchkey as two of the best beer-savvy spots in the country.
Student Association leaders renew fight against fees
The Student Association executive team said Monday it would power through what SA President John Richardson described as University gridlock to publish a comprehensive list of fees by the end of next month.
