By Alex Teerlinck With everything gone virtual in the past few weeks, it’s important to remember what we were doing and what we were really passionate about at GW before quarantine. You should still feel encouraged to participate in your student orgs- oftentimes, you can make a difference from your couch (or wherever it is…

By Maya Konings Hi everyone. I’m still here; still quarantined, and still cooking. As my state’s stay at home order extends on and my stress levels are exponentially building, spending time in the kitchen has been even more important for me as of late. My family has all been craving dishes that are hearty, comforting,…

By Davis Burton As the 2020 General Elections begin to heat up, students at GW have a unique opportunity to turn their political convictions into meaningful action. GW, like many schools in the D.C.area, is known for its politically active student body. There is a high concentration of students studying Political Science, International Affairs and…

By Krista Minas Students at GW are lucky to have the opportunity to involve themselves in a variety of organizations on campus. In fact, GW has over 500 registered student orgs that they can choose from. One of these amazing organizations is “She’s the First,” an organization that focuses on the belief that all women…

By Alex Teerlinck In case you haven’t heard, we’re in the midst of a global pandemic. This is certainly an unprecedented time in our lives and it’s ok to feel confused, upset, and lost. While social distancing, one thing I’ve been struggling with is putting down electronics. Not just my phone, not just the news.…

By Carly Novell After growing up involved with the disabled community in her hometown, sophomore Alyssa Markopoulos felt there weren’t enough opportunities to connect at her university. When she began attending GW, she participated in a Best Buddies event and loved it, but the club didn’t stay active throughout the rest of the year. In…

By Tori Mandato Not many undergraduate students can say they’re the CEO and founder of a communications company. Ashwath Narayanan is an exception. Narayanan, though born in the US, lived in Southern India before coming to George Washington University to pursue politics and non-profit work. Here, the idea for Culture Media Co. was born.  Culture…

By Alex Teerlinck Consider this the follow up to my midterm article – the season is now well upon us but just about everyone I’ve talked to is struggling to finish these ~demanding~ few weeks. Spring break is the light at the end of the tunnel, but it seems like we’ll never get there. I…

By Lauren Ofman, EIC 2020 marks the centennial anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance, a movement celebrating black culture – art, literature, and politics – that surged through New York City in the 1920’s. The anniversary’s intersection with Black History Month inspired sophomores Desi Warren and Bishop Walton, as well as the rest of their team,…

By Alex Teerlinck This past winter, I went on a trip to Florida with the GW Alternative Breaks program to learn about food justice and farm worker rights. I won’t ramble on about the trip itself- it was both fun and educational, but the main focus of this article is Alt Breaks itself.  As GW…