Category: News
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D.C. Zinefest: Highlighting Local Creators
By Alexandra Savage On Sunday, October 9th, I visited D.C. Zinefest at Brookland Arts Walk near Catholic University. As somebody with little artistic knowledge, I conducted some research beforehand and discovered that a zine is essentially a small, self-published DIY magazine about any possible topic. According to the Creative Independent, zines have a long and…
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Six-Dollar Quesadillas
By Jonathan Kay Fine colonials of THE George Washington University, have I got a gem for you. As many of you know, the whole “food situation” at GW is a bit of a mess. One of the casualties of the administration’s questionable level of competence is the disappearance of GW staples within the District basement…
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The D.C. Coffee Shop Buzz
Photo taken from the Wydown Facebook page By Caroline Dehn AEIC Needing a pre-class coffee fix? A comfy study spot? An excuse to escape the Foggy Bubble? Nothing is better than trying out new coffee shops across the city on a self-date or with friends. As someone who loves both coffee and exploring each corner…
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Letter from the Editor: Celebrating New Leadership at the Local
By Lauren Ofman and Grace Eberts GWL Family, I cannot believe that this is the last article I will be writing for The GW Local. Over the past three years our team has grown from 6 to over 20, our viewership has skyrocketed to over 1,000 views per week, and our content has expanded from…
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D.C. School Reinstitute Mask Mandates
By Claire Leibowitz The George Washington University, American University, and Georgetown University all lifted their mask mandates over the course of March and April, but quickly reimplemented policies after a rise in cases due to the Omicron BA.2 subvariant. GW, specifically, reinstated the mask mandate on April 12, eight days after lifting it on April…
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A Tribute to My Friend, Cheslie Kryst
Photo from NPR By Christiana Corporon Cheslie Kryst had it all on paper. Former Miss USA, attorney, social activist and television correspondent. At only thirty, she had accomplished more than most people ever will in their lifetime. From her enviable sense of fashion, her sparkling smile and that absolutely stunning curly hair, she was everything…
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Ex Pat: The New Hub for GW Students
By Kaleigh Werner, AEIC As we enter Spring semester of our first year back after “zoom university,” our campus is finally beginning to feel normal again. Basketball games are being held, orgs are gathering and the spirit of being a GW student has begun to blossom and return. However, after a year spent communicating online…
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Introducing President Wrighton
Photo from GW Today By Caroline Dehn Starting this semester, GW experienced a change in leadership, welcoming Interim President, Mark S. Wrighton. The announcement of Wrighton’s governance was revealed at a Faculty Senate meeting on September 10th, 2021 along with the upcoming retirement of former President Leblanc. President Wrighton has agreed to serve as an…
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Call Your Mother to Assume the Mercy Me Café Space
Photo via @callyourmotherdeli on Instagram By Claire Leibowitz, Media and Relations Manager Call Your Mother (CYM) – the popular and beloved Jew-ish deli – is adding a sixth location to the DMV, located inside the Yours Truly Hotel in West End. The inventive bagel shop is taking over its sister restaurant, Mercy Me, according to…
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Free At-Home COVID Tests Offered Around the City
Image Courtesy of @MayorBrowser on Twitter By Mallory McGovern As GW students head back to in-person classes, regular COVID testing is essential to keeping our campus, as well as D.C. open and safe. Of course students are already familiar with protocols for on-campus testing. However, with rising case numbers, there are a limited number of…