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Officials renovate campus spaces, make HVAC upgrades over summer
Officials renovated at least four buildings across GW’s campuses this summer. Officials renovated and expanded offerings at the Lerner Health and Wellness Center and the Eatery at Pelham Commons, and upgraded HVAC systems in the University Student Center and Gelman Library. The Lerner and Pelham renovations follow student complaints of limited exercise equipment and dining options, respectively, while officials worked on Gelman and the student center as part of larger remodeling plans.
Staff report ‘overwhelming’ burnout: Staff Council survey
GW staffers reported “overwhelming” burnout, heavy workloads and inadequate job training in a monthslong survey presented by the Staff Council on Friday. Amanda Kohn, the council’s correspondence and engagement secretary, said at a Friday meeting that the results from the survey, which councilmembers sent to GW staff over the past several months, showed staff members’ discontent with their workload, office politics, a lack of respect among colleagues, insufficient support resources and job training. Kohn said Staff Council leaders will compile the survey’s findings and present the detailed survey results at the staff council’s next meeting on Sept. 15 and present a report to the Board of Trustees at its meeting on Sept. 27.
SGA Senate announces extended dining hall hours
The Student Government Association announced extended hours for Shenkman Hall’s market and dining hall in an Instagram post Tuesday. Shenkman’s dining hall will expand their weekday hours to operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, after serving students last year from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Shenkman Market will now be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends, after only operating on weekdays last year. SGA President Ethan Fitzgerald said he and SGA Vice President Ethan Lynne met with GW Dining officials throughout the summer to discuss concerns students raised with finding food late at night and before early classes.
New kids on the block: First-year professors dish on joining the ranks at GW
There’s nothing quite like the hum of anxiety that radiates through a classroom of first-years on the first day of class. Whether it’s Principles of Economics I or Introduction to Comparative Politics, you will find a hoard of first-years filing in — hoping to make a friend or two and awaiting the start of their collegiate academic careers. But among the throngs of eager first-years and nonchalant upperclassmen, there is another group of GW community members finding their place on campus this fall: first-year professors.
Don’t stick to the status quo: A crash course on DC’s arts scene
D.C. is not just a city of government worker bees — the District is also a place for cultural celebration. From watercolor classes to on-campus dance sessions, D.C. is chock-full of experiences that celebrate all artistic mediums. Here are some highlights to experience the expressive side of the District.
The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week
Barracks Row 7-11 closes suddenly. Late last week, the Barracks Row 7-11 closed its doors permanently. A 7-11 employee told Capitol Hill Corner that the reason for closure was because of shoplifting. Update # 2: Cease and Desist Order for Safe House Weed Outlet on H Street, NE. Safe House,...
Cathedral Choral Society Unveils 2024-25 Season
The Cathedral Choral Society, led by Music Director Steven Fox, has announced its 2024-25 season. The season opens with Johannes Brahms’ “Requiem,” with soloists mezzo soprano Katerina Burton and baritone Trevor Scheunemann. Performance Date: October 20, 2024. The Cathedral Choral Society continues its holiday tradition with “Joy...
Women’s soccer seeks defensive strength, team presence under new coach
After a 4-11-3 record last season, women’s soccer is looking to build a strong team identity on and off the field this year under newly hired Head Coach Jeremy Williams. The team opened their season Thursday against American, tying 1-1, with freshman Selah Koleth scoring the team’s lone goal in the 40th minute. Williams said these early games allow the team to test out different playing styles and find its strengths in real game situations.
Turning tides: Swimming recruits fill roster gaps left by transfers
After a three-peat of Atlantic 10 championships wins, swimming and diving face a transitional season with the absence of top performers from the previous season, a fresh batch of recruits and a new leader. The team added ten new players, a diverse group of athletes all the way from Idaho...
Men’s soccer makes strides to improve across field before season opener
Men’s soccer opens their regular season Thursday, looking to eclipse a .500 record for the first time since the 2020-21 season. The Revs will return to their home turf at 1 p.m. to take on Old Dominion University with a largely reshaped team after announcing five new additions to the roster in June. The recruits will fill the places of several key players including William Turner, who led the team with four goals in his graduate year.
Council Rock Newtown defeats Washington team with mercy rule in Little League World Series
Residents in Newtown, Bucks County, gathered to support Council Rock Newtown as they faced Washington in the Little League World Series on Sunday.The Action Cam was at the Green Parrot Restaurant & Pub on North Sycamore Street for the watch party that supporters set up.Council Rock Newtown notched another big win, beating their opponents 12 to 2.The game only lasted four innings and ended when the mercy rule kicked in.Officials say the team is now advancing to the next round in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Their next game is set for Tuesday at 3 p.m.SEE ALSO | Council Rock Newtown advances in the Little League World SeriesCouncil Rock Newtown advances in the Little League World Series
Man allegedly attacked outside Dupont Circle Shake Shack, MPD investigating as suspected hate crime
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it is investigating a suspected hate crime after a man was allegedly attacked outside of Shake Shack in Dupont Circle on Saturday evening. Shortly after 6 p.m., officers responded to the Shake Shack, located at 1802 Jefferson Place Northwest, for the report of an […]
After 30 years, a new road map for Hyperion Espresso
Over the past few days, discerning patrons at Hyperion Espresso might have noticed a handful of white sticky notes adhered to the golden repositories that store coffee beans behind the bar. The temporary labels, with titles like “Route 39” and bulleted flavor notes, are the work of Jack Scholl. Scholl,...
Absence of padlock-closures for I-71 stores is pushing D.C.’s medical cannabis market towards “catastrophic failure”
D.C. medical cannabis operators are growing increasingly concerned about the closure of unlicensed gifting shops as the medical cannabis market continues to struggle. Since the safe harbor period was lifted at the end of January 2024, 62 warning letters have been delivered to businesses found to still be selling cannabis in the city. There have been 20 cease and desists issued to businesses and landlords of those businesses found to still be operating illegally after warnings were issued, but no businesses have been padlocked or shut down.
Shadow Politics, August 18, 2024
Guest, Josh Horwitz, a Distinguished Professor discussing how to reduce gun violence through public health research. Guest, Josh Horwitz, a Distinguished Professor discussing how to reduce gun violence through public health research. In the District of Columbia, it has become clear that any person who wants a gun can get...
EMS supervisor helps save 'lifeless' dog after apartment fire in Southwest DC
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — The call came out around noon Friday for a fire at an apartment on M Street in Southwest DC. Sgt. Melissa Turner was working as the EMS supervisor. “While I’m waiting for the transport units to come, I decided to go to the alpha side, or the front of the building," she said.
Bearcats Women's Soccer Holds On For First Win Of 2024
Binghamton would establish a 3-0 lead and hang on for a 3-2 win over George Washington in their season opener on Sunday afternoon. The Bearcats would pick up a pair of goals from freshman midfielder Anna Buckwalter. Senior forward Hannah Mimas would also add a goal and an assist for...
Keydets top American for 1-0 victory
LEXINGTON, Va. – Looking for a second straight win to open the season, the VMI women's soccer team accomplished the feat by defeating visiting American University by a 1-0 score Sunday afternoon at Patchin Field. The 2-0 start is the best for VMI since opening the 2018 campaign with...
1 man shot to death in Northeast DC, police say
WASHINGTON (7News) — A shooting claimed the life of a man in Northeast, D.C. Saturday morning, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Officers said they were in the 400 block ofQuackenbos Street when they heard sounds of gunshots. Officers said they began to look around the 6100 block of New Hampshire Avenue and found a man, later identified as30-year-old Victor Porras-Contreras, suffering gunshot injuries.
16-year-old arrested in connection to Northwest DC robbery
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said officers arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection to a robbery that happened in Northwest D.C. early Saturday morning. Police said that at about 2:50 a.m., the suspects approached the victim in the 2000 block of 11th St. Officers said the suspects assaulted the victim […]
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