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Law students elect Fernandez to SBA presidency
By Elijah Edwards, Assistant News Editor • February 26, 2026
GW Law students elected second-year law student Juliana Fernandez, an SBA senator for the last two years and current SBA President Amanda Hichez’s chief of staff, as the next president of the Student Bar Association on Wednesday.
Granberg announces GW will develop multiyear plan to strengthen financial health
By Ryan Saenz, Assistant News Editor • February 26, 2026
University President Ellen Granberg announced the development of a new multiyear plan to eliminate GW's structural deficit as a part of GW's strategic framework in a community-wide email Tuesday.
Community members hand-deliver open letter to provost demanding GW halt GSEHD cuts
By Elijah Edwards, Assistant News Editor • February 26, 2026
Roughly two dozen demonstrators rallied outside University President Ellen Granberg’s house Wednesday, urging administrators to reverse planned faculty layoffs and stop restructuring in the Graduate School of Education and Human Development.
SBA weighs joint resolution with SGA calling on officials to bar ICE from campus events
By Juwon Kim, Reporter • February 26, 2026
The Student Bar Association is considering a joint resolution with the Student Government Association calling on GW to ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement from career fairs, which both bodies could pass next week.
The Innovation Center balcony overlooks the Virginia Science & Technology Campus.
GW sells Virginia campus
By Gianna Jakubowski, Assistant News Editor • February 27, 2026
Officials said the sale to an undisclosed buyer will help strengthen GW's financial position and fund strategic framework initiatives but won't solve its structural budget deficit.
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Student Bar Association President Juliana Fernandez poses for a portrait in the GW Law School.
Law students elect Fernandez to SBA presidency
By Elijah Edwards, Assistant News Editor • February 26, 2026
GW Law students elected second-year law student Juliana Fernandez, an SBA senator for the last two years and current SBA President Amanda Hichez’s chief of staff, as the next president of the Student Bar Association on Wednesday.
GW President Ellen Granberg speaks on a podcast in November.
Granberg announces GW will develop multiyear plan to strengthen financial health
By Ryan Saenz, Assistant News Editor • February 26, 2026
University President Ellen Granberg announced the development of a new multiyear plan to eliminate GW's structural deficit as a part of GW's strategic framework in a community-wide email Tuesday.
Interim Provost John Lach receives open letter from members of the SAVE GSEHD Coalition on Wednesday.
Community members hand-deliver open letter to provost demanding GW halt GSEHD cuts
By Elijah Edwards, Assistant News Editor • February 26, 2026
Roughly two dozen demonstrators rallied outside University President Ellen Granberg’s house Wednesday, urging administrators to reverse planned faculty layoffs and stop restructuring in the Graduate School of Education and Human Development.
SBA Senator Aya Almarsri presents at a meeting on Tuesday.
SBA weighs joint resolution with SGA calling on officials to bar ICE from campus events
By Juwon Kim, Reporter • February 26, 2026
The Student Bar Association is considering a joint resolution with the Student Government Association calling on GW to ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement from career fairs, which both bodies could pass next week.
A panel of speakers at the Student Government Association's joint town hall meeting on Tuesday.
Students raise campus accessibility concerns at SGA town hall
By Michaela Gonzalez, Reporter • February 26, 2026
Students voiced concerns about accessibility compliance and new accessible buildings on GW campuses to a panel of GW officials at a town hall meeting Tuesday.
Ambassador James Franklin Jeffrey discusses his memoir at the Elliott school on Wednesday.
Former US ambassador reflects on career in Middle East diplomacy
By Shivu Sathe, Reporter • February 26, 2026
James Jeffery, a former ambassador who served under three presidents, discussed U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and the shifting balance between diplomacy and the military at the Elliott School of International Affairs Wednesday.
Cartoon: Trump’s State of the Union game show
Cartoon: Trump’s State of the Union game show
By Caroline Morrelli, Staff Cartoonist • February 26, 2026

Perspective: GW should play a greater role in advancing Native American advocacy
By Ethan Vargas, Opinions Writer • February 26, 2026
In light of the rich American Indian history and Indigenous presence in D.C., GW is uniquely situated to spread awareness and advocacy for these communities.
Caroline Morrelli | Staff Cartoonist
Staff editorial: GW can’t bluebook its way out of the AI era
By Editorial Board February 23, 2026
At GW, the outdated policy has left individual professors to determine what usage is permissible in their classrooms, which has triggered a growing reliance on bluebook exams and in-class testing.
Perspective: GW must combat the homogenization of Latin America
By Santino Bernacchi, Opinions Writer • February 23, 2026
Many think that Latin American culture is only Mexican or Caribbean, or that accents between regions do not diverge. We, the GW community, must actively work to push against these stereotypes: by asking people about their cultures, being open and empathetic. Latin American culture is deeply ingrained in the United States, although not always acknowledged by citizens in its entirety.
Column: Classes aren’t connecting Trump to authoritarian trends
By Willow Harrington, Opinions Writer • February 23, 2026
It is the responsibility of a higher-education institution to expose students to information they may not get anywhere else and encourage them to make connections they may not otherwise make so that they can understand the true ramifications of national developments.
Cartoon: Halfway to spring
Cartoon: Halfway to spring
By Abby Turner, Staff Cartoonist • February 19, 2026

Marina Berio hosts a talk called Ten Photography Lessons for a Dead President at the Corcoran Flagg building.
Artist confronts family history, Japanese Internment through art
By Diana Anos, Culture Editor • February 26, 2026
In partnership with the National Gallery of Art and For Freedoms, visual artist Marina Berio presented her self-published work, “Ten Photography Lessons for a Dead President," and discussed the themes alongside author-advocate Shirley Ann Higuchi.
Students celebrate the Lunar New Year in Kogan plaza.
Students gather for Lunar New Year event showcasing East, Southeast Asian cultures
By Jessica Rowe, Contributing Culture Editor • February 23, 2026
Vibrant traditional clothing, energetic K-pop music and lively dance performances filled Kogan Plaza on Wednesday afternoon during the annual Lunar New Year celebration, allowing students to participate in traditions from various East Asian countries. 
Sophomore Christian Laskody plays his guitar during the Shoebox concert.
Shoebox Music turns residence halls into a ‘home’ for student performers
By Ori Rosmarin and Raina Pawloski February 23, 2026
Usually coated in bright fluorescent lights and accented with chipping paint, Shoebox Music transformed Guthridge Hall’s basement into a romantic, dreamy nook to be used as the backdrop for student musicians performing a variety of love-themed songs on Saturday.
A girl looks at a saddle at the Year of the Horse exhibition at The George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum.
GW Textile Museum debuts equestrian textile exhibit timed to Year of the Horse
By Prudence Frein, Reporter • February 23, 2026
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum opened their exhibition, “Adorning the Horse: Equestrian Textiles for Power and Prestige,” on Saturday, exploring the historical significance and history of 60 equestrian textiles.
DC Tasty Corner's Argentine beef empanadas.
Dish of the Week: DC Tasty Corner’s Argentine beef empanadas
By Mary Pappas, Reporter • February 19, 2026
A bright red building off Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown blends South American flair with American comfort, dishing out everything from flaky empanadas to hearty falafel bowls, a menu built to satisfy virtually any craving.
Buddhist monks walk down 23rd Street to start of the 109th fay of their "Walk For Peace" on Wednesday.
Photo Essay: Buddhist monks finish 15-week ‘Walk for Peace’ in DC
By Arwen Clemans, Aurora Underwood, Erika Lopez-Cepero, Mathylda Dulian and Nicholas Ware February 12, 2026

Surrounded by opponents, junior guard Trey Autry attempts to shoot during Friday's game against Dayton.
Men’s basketball falls 68-66 to Dayton in back-and-forth battle decided in final seconds
By Ryan Jainchill, Basketball Editor • February 28, 2026
Men's basketball came up just short against the Dayton Flyers Friday night.
Senior guard/forward Emma Theodorsson blocks an opponent's shot during Wednesday's game against St. Bonaventure.
Women’s basketball secures 61-47 Senior Night victory over St. Bonaventure
By Sophia Caputo, Staff Writer • February 26, 2026
Women’s basketball closed out its home slate with a 61-47 win over St. Bonaventure on Senior Night at the Smith Center on Wednesday. 
Sophomore guard Gabby Reynolds looks to pass during Saturday's game against George Mason.
Women’s basketball falls 67-52 to George Mason in sixth consecutive rivalry defeat
By Matthew Cinque, Staff Writer • February 23, 2026
Hopes were high following an overtime victory over Richmond, a top contender in the Atlantic 10, but the magic was unable to be replicated as George Mason took a commanding lead starting in the second quarter.
Buddhist monks conclude peace walk in DC
By Misha Cohen, Jack Dudding, Kassidy Corey, Luke Bertrand and Colin Wagner February 26, 2026

Crowds gathered in D.C. to welcome the Buddhist monks as they completeda cross-country Walk for Peace that began in Texas. The group's journey...

In motion with GW Balance, where dance means everything
By Marcel Richardson Villenas, Ananya Gondesi, Andrew Rooney and Luke Bertrand December 8, 2025

Step into the world of GW Balance, where dancers of all styles find community and artistic expression on campus. The Hatchet spoke with cast...

How Carpe Librum builds community one used book at a time
By Marcel Richardson Villenas, Ananya Gondesi, Jack Dudding and Karisse Perpuly December 1, 2025

Local nonprofit Turning the Page serves thousands of children and families across the D.C. area through its popular Carpe Librum fundraiser....

Architect, public historian talks Trump’s changes to DC’s physical landscape
By Lizzie Jensen, Max Porter and Ida Liben February 25, 2026

On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, reporter Ida Liben speaks with Neil Flanagan of the Heurich House Museum about the history of...

GW Historians prepare for America 250 commemoration
By Max Porter, Lizzie Jensen and Maeve Hanscom February 9, 2026

On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, reporter Maeve Hanscom speaks with GW historians about how they're commemorating the 250th anniversary...

Rory Quealy: Leaving home
Rory Quealy: Leaving home
By Rory Quealy, Managing Director • December 8, 2025
I’m proud of a lot that I’ve done at The Hatchet. I’ve told important stories. I’ve learned how to talk to strangers and to advocate for myself. I became a sharper writer and a more diligent reporter. But above all, I found a home.
Anna Fattizzo: In the details
Anna Fattizzo: In the details
By Anna Fattizzo, Copy Chief • December 8, 2025
From all the late nights fact checking and copy editing over the years, I’ve been on staff during some big moments for the paper. From the Medical Faculty Associates to GW Police Department’s botched arming rollout, I’ve been the last set of eyes on our biggest scoops. I’m incredibly proud to have played a small role in our coverage. 
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