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Seniors Slumped from Falling Behind
By Claire Leibowitz, EIC The Class of 2024 started their college experience online three years ago after a disappointing GW COVID-19 decision to delay in-person learning for an entire year. While some students came to stay on or near campus, many were at home, taking courses from their childhood bedrooms. After an entire year passed,…
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Fall 2023 Fashion Trends
By Nina Rodriguez It’s that time of year! Pumpkin spice is everywhere and the leaves are changing. As the cool breeze starts rolling in, here are some Fall fashion trends that will keep you looking, and feeling, hot. The looks of this Fall season are bringing an elevated style to timeless classics, introducing versatile pieces…
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Recapping a Year in Student Comedy at GW
By Zac Bestwick The 2022-2023 academic year was monumental for student comedy at GW, with student performance orgs like receSs, GW Comedy Nights, and Insert Here putting on successful shows that had their classmates roaring with laughter. receSs wrapped up their year with their seventh and final sketch comedy and improv show on April 15th.…
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Music, Memories, & More: FALL GIG 2022
By Bryn Taylor As the school year gets into full swing, Radio George Washington (WRGW) and the Student Music Coalition (SMC) know just how much the George Washington student body needs a rockin’ start. This upcoming Friday, come to Square 80 for a night of excellent music and college memories at WRGW’s Fall Gig. WRGW’s…
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GW Local Editors Spotlight
Editors for Fall 2022 Grace Eberts, Editor in Chief (she/her/hers) Grace is a Junior from Chapel Hill, North Carolina majoring in Philosophy (focused in Public Affairs) with a double minor in Communications and Dance. Grace’s favorite thing about The Local is that it gives her an outlet to write with her own voice and develop…
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Can Harry Styles Save Us? A Discussion on Gender and Celebrity
By Mallory McGovern Today, for $20 a pop, you can get nail polish developed by Harry Styles and modeled on his manicured, ring-adorned hands, through his new company, Pleasing. This beauty business venture is only the latest of Styles’ embrace of non-normative gender roles. While known to fans, Styles’ artistic choices came into the public…
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We Want “A New Type of Suit;” Tokyo’s Response to Olympian’s Battle Cry
Photo source: People Magazine. The Norwegian women’s national handball team poses in great spirits despite facing a fine for not wearing bikini shorts, which traditionally are part of the official handball uniform. By Allie Cohen Fashion is reflective of current socio-political environments; the Olympics is no exception. Since its launch in 1896, the Olympics has…
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A Letter From The Editor: See Ya In Person (Hopefully)
By Lauren Ofman, EIC Hey Locals, So here we are, we have officially completed a whole year of virtual classes, meetings, and events. Though this year was especially challenging, I feel incredibly proud and fortunate to have been able to post The Local every week. This year, we expanded our creative envelope and added an…
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Hair Policies Are A Federal Issue, So Why Are They Being Left Up to the States?
By Allie Cohen While hair discrimination gears towards all individuals, these policies are really just another way of silencing the cultural expression of racial, ethnic, and religious minorities. Such policies cause adverse psychological, financial, and health effects. In addition to these effects, hair discrimination policies contribute to the achievement gap. Specifically, adults are less likely…
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~Unstuck~ at Home: These Companies Want to Keep Us Entertained
By Sophia Sasson Being stuck at home is not always the most entertaining of times. I have found myself lacking motivation to do much of anything yet wanting to accomplish a lot. Luckily, lots of companies have been providing new services to help us stay entertained during self isolation. For Exercise – CorePower Yoga is…