Category: News
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Josh Peck, Social Media and Nickelodeon Star, Visits GW
By Krista Minas and Lauren Ofman As Josh Peck was introduced to the stage on Thursday, March 5th here in Lisner auditorium, students went wild as their childhood icon from Drake and Josh sat down and acknowledged the audience. Prior to coming to this event, we were curious to see the angle he was going…
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Pre-Law Chapter of GW’s Black Law Student Association to Host Dr. Yusef Salaam on Campus
By Brandon Wallace, EIC News As Black History Month comes to a close, the pre-law chapter of the Black Law Student Association (BLSA) is hosting Dr. Yusef Salaam — one of the Exonerated Five — on campus this Sunday, March 9, 2020. The Exonerated Five were five Black boys, mostly middle-school children, accused of raping…
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CNN’s John Avlon Visits GW
By Carly Novell As a part of GW’s Presidential Distinguished Event Series, an initiative that provides GW students with complimentary tickets to hear renowned speakers, the school welcomed CNN’s John Avlon to discuss his latest book, Washington’s Farewell: The Founding Fathers’ Warning to Future Generations. New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s former speechwriter delivered a 30…
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Brandon Hill is Aiming to Change the University With SA Bid
By Brandon Wallace, EIC News Disclaimer: The GW Local does not endorse candidates, but rather gives them a platform to share their beliefs. Brandon Hill, CCAS Student Association Senator, Chair of Senators’ Black Caucus, and former Vern resident declares bid for SA Executive Vice President, with an emphasis on inclusivity, community, and accessibility for all…
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3 Things To Consider This National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
By Maya Konings This week from February 24th to March 1st, marks the National Eating Disorder Association’s NEDAwareness 2020 Week, where the organization encourages all members of the community to “come as you are” and share their stories. NEDA estimates that 20 million women and 10 million men in America will have an eating disorder…
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Can We Make a Home Out of GW Housing?
By Daniel Okay Photo from The Washington Post As an evolving institution, accurately presenting the perspectives and experiences of the GW student body is imperative to creating an inviting platform where students can have their needs met. Housing is a key pillar to university life, which can be burdensome already, and according to a recent…
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Everything You Need to Know About Being a Hilltern (As a GW Student)
By Parisa Akbarpour When you go to school in Washington, D.C., and especially at GW, interning on Capitol Hill seems like a rite of passage. The atmospheres within the political science and international affairs departments are extremely intimidating and competitive, so it can be scary when everyone else seems to have more experience than you. …
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I went to an event at the GW office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and loved it!
By Sophia Sasson It may not come as a surprise to those who know me, but for those who don’t I absolutely love food. I cook, bake, eat food, write about food, and now I can say I have been to a food innovation panel with people that work in the food industry. The GW…
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Looking in the Mirror: Reflections from the GW Democrats’ Mock Caucus
By Brandon Wallace, EIC News “Feel the Bern,” chants echoed throughout Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre in the Marvin Center as the final results from the GW College Democrats’ Mock Caucus were revealed — 53 votes for Bernie Sanders, 41 votes for Elizabeth Warren, and 40 votes for Pete Buttigieg. While the night proved thrilling for…
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Student Founds GW’s Chapter of The American Medical Women’s Association
By Caroline Dehn, EIC Lifestyle A new addition to student organizations at GW is the American Medical Women’s Association, a national organization working to bring together women from all spectrums of the pre-medical field. According to their website, AMWA’s mission is to “advance women in medicine, advocate for equity, and ensure excellence in health care.”…