Getting to the Bottom of It: Recent Episodes
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On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Maddie Flesch and Ida Liben speak with students who are committed to or were considering attending GW about their thoughts on the new three-year on-campus housing requirement.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen for the last time as hosts speak with Student Government Association presidential hopefuls Liz Stoddard and MJ Childs about their campaigns for the position.
to explore what makes the city's transit system so beloved, then stops by the Metro's 50th anniversary pop-up shop to check out the buzz.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen discuss D.C.'s pop-up prediction market themed bar, while reporter Aadarshini Vijesh speaks with GW Law’s Associate Dean for Strategy and Innovation Michael Abramowicz about the recent spike in online betting.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Lizzie Jensen speaks with Student Government Association President Ethan Lynne and Executive Director of Policy Mashal Sohani about their push to improve Ramadan dining hall options, while reporter Cassandane Smith chats with Muslim students to assess the University's dining changes.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-host Max Porter speaks with GW professor Yun Shen about what caused the historic Potomac sewage spill and what's being done to fix it, while reporter Maddie Flesch speaks with student activist Elias Theofilopoulos about the spill's public health and environmental justice implications.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, reporter Ida Liben speaks with Neil Flanagan of the Heurich House Museum about the history of D.C.’s architectural landscape and President Donald Trump’s vision for the city.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, reporter Maeve Hanscom speaks with GW historians about how they're commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S.' founding.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, reporters Maddie Flesch and Aadarshini Vijesh speak with a GW professor and a District journalist about what GW community members can expect as the 2026 mayoral race heats up.
Whiskers employees talk to co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen and reporter Maddie Flesch about their efforts to unionize and what led to the decision.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, three GW professors provide co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen and reporter Ida Liben with insight on the ongoing American intervention in Venezuela and discuss troubling parallels with the U.S.' 2003 invasion of Iraq.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen take a look into the upcoming GW Men's and Women's Basketball season. Podcast reporters Aadarshini Vijesh and Jessica Rowe sit down with Senior Sports Editor Ben Spitalny and Basketball Editor Ryan Jainchill to break down what happened over the offseason and give their insight on the season ahead.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen break down the University's decision to slash expenditures in recent months as it responds to pressures from headwinds compounding higher education finances. Podcast reporter Ida Liben speaks with Gianna Jakubowski, The Hatchet's administration and finance editor, about the effects these cuts are having across campus.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen explore how the government shutdown is impacting GW students. Podcast reporter Maddie Flesch speaks with members of the GW community about the shutdown’s effects on internships, financial aid and campus employment.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen discuss the invasive spotted lanternfly's intrusion into Washington, D.C. Podcast reporter Ida Liben speaks with students and John Lill, a professor of biology at GW who specializes in insect ecology, about the bugs and how to approach them.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen discuss the Washington Commanders' planned relocation to Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in DC. Podcast reporters Alyssa Wismar, Jessica Rowe and Maddie Flesch speak to GW community members and Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2A Treasurer Sean Youngstone about how the Commanders’ homecoming will affect the Foggy Bottom and DC economies and culture.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen attend bipartisan discussions hosted by student groups after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and speak with attendees and organizers about the future of American politics.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen sit down with assistant news editor Gianna Jakubowski covering the University administration and finances beat and news editor Ella Mitchell covering metro news to rehash the top Foggy Bottom and GW stories from this summer.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with Kieran Laffey, the president of GW Ice Hockey, about Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking season and the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup playoff hopes.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with John Richardson, the SGA president between 2011 and 2012, and Nick Gumas, the SGA president between 2014 and 2015, about life after office and the upcoming SGA elections.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with Vladyslav Zaytsev, a first-year and a member of the GW Ukrainian-American Student Association, about the negotiations between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with reporter Aidan Farrell about his conversation with Alan Harwood, an urban planner who has helped plan the Fallen Journalist Memorial in D.C.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter speaks with student TikTok creators Marwa Medjahed and Cierra O'Sullivan about the Trump administration’s pause of a ban on TikTok and where they see the app heading next.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen follow reporter Aidan Farrell's sit down with Amber Taylor from the ACLU of D.C. to discuss the future of D.C. statehood activism under a second Trump administration and looming threats to DC's Home Rule.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen dive into how the return of pandas at the National Zoo will affect the local economy through conversations with Larry Yu, a professor of hospitality management, Seleni Matus, executive director of GW's International Institute of Tourism Studies and local business managers.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter speak with a member of the Foggy Bottom and West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission about the problems that have disrupted DC's 911 response system, potentially putting residents at risk.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Max Porter and Lizzie Jensen speak with a pair of GW historians to learn about the University's football team and why it no longer exists.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter speak with executive board members of GW College Democrats and GW College Republicans to discuss their plans to mobilize student voters.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter speak with members of GW's Fashion Business Association and the program associate at the George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum to better understand the University's new textiles class offered this fall and the potential new textiles and dress studies minor offered next fall.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, co-hosts Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter provide a recap of the summer's top news stories and spoke with Hatchet News Editors to better understand how these stories will progress in the fall.
On this week’s episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, podcast co-hosts Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter discussed D.C. officials' plan to clear a homeless encampment in Triangle Park on Virginia Avenue between 21st and 22nd streets on May 15. They spoke with Shelly Byers and Kurt Johnson, who live in the encampment, and Yannik Omictin, a member of a local governing body that opposed the cleaning, to learn more about how locals have responded to the news.
On this week’s episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Lizzie Jensen spoke with Higher education expert Sandy Baum about the implications of the recently announced increase in GW tuition for the 2024-25 school year
On this week’s episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Lizzie Jensen spoke with GW TRAiLS guides and executive board members Spencer Wilcox, Liz Hartmetz and Jenna Brown about the organizations positive benefits for mental health amidst midterms.
On this week’s episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Lizzie Jensen spoke with author, activist and executive director of Campaign Zero, DeRay Mckesson, on his opposition to the new proposed DC crime bill.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Lizzie Jensen spoke with GW professor of physics, Neil Johnson, on his recently published research outlining the future of Artificial Intelligence and how "bad-actors" can use it to manipulate information.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Lizzie Jensen recaps the season's notable moments of men's and women's basketball teams with the Hatchet Sports team — Sports Editor Sandra Koretz and Contributing Sports Editor Ben Spitalny.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Host Lizzie Jensen speaks to executive board members -- Erin Anderson, Amy Longtan and Lucia Kustra-- of GW's first and only human sciences fraternity, Delta Iota Gamma, on their expansion to a national board.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Host Lizzie Jensen spoke with GW Student's for DeSantis president, Carson Sturgis, on the mission of his organization and presence of republican campaigning on campus.
On this week’s episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Host Lizzie Jensen spoke to author, activist and 2024 democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson on her campaign and policies prior to her visit to GW on Oct 17.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Host Lizzie Jensen spoke with Panda Palooza attendees and GW professor Bruce Dickson on panda diplomacy and the significance of the Smithsonian pandas' departure.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Host Lizzie Jensen recaps the summer's top headlines with the Hatchet News team -- Academics Editor Fiona Riley, Metro Editor Erika Filter, Contributing Metro Editor Max Porter, Student Government Editor Hannah Marr and Contributing Student Life Jennifer Igbonoba.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Host Lizzie Jensen spoke with community pickleball players and D.C. Parks and Recreation Interim Director Thennie Freeman regarding Mayor Muriel Bowser's plan to expand pickleball courts in D.C.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Sejal Govindarao spoke with a pair of GW professors with expertise in technology and political communication about their views on TikTok's future after Montana became the first state to approve a ban of the app.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, reporter Aidan English joins Hosts Sejal Govindarao and Max Porter. He discusses his conversation with Dwayne Wright, an assistant professor of higher education administration and the director of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at the Graduate School of Education and Human Development. Dr. Wright shared his insights regarding the impact of the tuition increase on diversity in enrollment.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Max Porter reports from Girl Up GW’s annual Women’s Gala that featured a series of female panelists who shared their experiences navigating their professional careers before a crowd of about 50 students.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, reporter Grace Eickel speaks with senior Mathena Jencka and discusses her work with D.C. lawmakers to propose legislation outlining sexual violence prevention rules for college campuses.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Hosts Sejal Govindarao and Max Porter discuss the shortage of snow in D.C. this winter. Nikolay Shiklomanov, a professor of climate and environmental change at GW, joins the episode to share his expert insight.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Hosts Sejal Govindarao and Max Porter speak with podcast reporters Lizzie Jensen and Jenna Toulan about how students, especially student-athletes, are reacting to the University's decision to reject "Hippos" as GW's next moniker.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It hosted by Sejal Govindarao and Max Porter, Sejal speaks with senior Payson Thomas – a staff aide to Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, who was elected earlier this month after a five-day, 15-round voting process that consumed Capitol Hill.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Hosts Sejal Govindarao and Max Porter dive into city leaders’ agenda to combat crime and gun violence in D.C. Ward 2 D.C. Council member Brooke Pinto joins the show to discuss her work to reform the District’s criminal code.
Host Eddie Herzig and reporter Maximus Vogt talked with Sports Editor Nuria Diaz to discuss how the men's and women's teams are readying for their respective seasons, led by head coaches with fresh gameplans for the squads.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Host Eddie Herzig speaks with reporters Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter about how D.C.-based non-profit Ayuda is responding to the migrant busing crisis and its effects on the District.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Sejal Govindarao dives into campus voting initiatives and the broader landscape of anticipated student voter turnout ahead of the upcoming midterms.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Host Sejal Govindarao speaks to former Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville, Dean of GW's Graduate School of Education and Human Development Michael Feuer and National Higher Education Washington Post Reporter Danielle Douglas-Gabriel on the impact of President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of it, Hosts Sejal Govindarao and Eddie Herzig dive into a brief history of the newly renovated residence hall and speak with freshmen about their take on the dorm.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, hosts Sejal Govindarao and Eddie Herzig welcome our listeners back to the new school year with a rundown of the shifting changes to GW's dining plan.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Host Sejal Govindarao discusses the semester's top headlines with the Hatchet's news team -- Finance & Administration Editor Isha Trivedi, Health & Science Editor Ishani Chettri, Academics Editor Nick Pasion, Metro Editor Zach Blackburn, Student Life Editor Faith Wardwell, and Student Government Editor Lauren Sforza
Co-Hosts Sejal Govindarao and Eddie Herzig talk with incoming Health and Science News Editor Sophia Goedert about the reinstated mask mandate.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Co-Hosts Sejal Govindarao and Eddie Herzig break down last week's debate between College Democrats and College Republicans and their incoming E-Boards' hopes for more cross-party events in the future.
Christian Zidouemba and Yan Xu speak with Host Sejal Govindarao on their recent victories.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Host Sejal Govindarao speaks with Hatchet Student Government Editor Lauren Sforza on what to know for the upcoming Student Association Elections — voting begins Tuesday, March 29th.
On this week's episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Host Sejal Govindarao analyzes the panel discussion on advocacy vs. objectivity between 5 Black journalists -- Jesse J. Holland, C-SPAN Washington Journal host, Keith Woods, NPR Chief Diversity Officer, Darlene Superville, AP White House reporter, Nicki Mayo, Black Women Unmuted Editor, and Philip Lewis, HuffPost Senior Front Page Editor.
Interim University President Mark Wrighton told the GW community Friday that the University was tracking students, faculty and staff members’ movement across campus during the fall semester based on location data from WiFi access points without informing them. Academics Editor Isha Trivedi delves into the situation.
Hatchet News Editors Nick Pasion and Isha Trivedi discuss their recent story about GW Junior Liza Malinsky, who was denied the ability to bring her service dog to class. They talk about the reaction from thousands in the GW community and their writing process covering a sensitive story.
On this episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, Host Sejal Govindarao speaks with PJ Johnson, the president of College Democrats, and Jacoby Sypher, the College Republicans freshman representative. They debate recent news surrounding voting rights legislation, the filibuster and the roots of the United States’ brewing culture war at large.
On this week’s episode of “Getting to the Bottom of It,” Host Sejal Govindarao analyzes some of President Mark Wrighton’s top priorities as the University’s new president. The Hatchet’s Managing Editor Zach Schonfeld sat down with Wrighton to talk about what his first two weeks on the job have looked like.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," Sejal Govindarao speaks with Managing Editor Zach Schonfeld, Student Government Editor Lauren Sforza, Administration Editor Isha Trivedi, Health and Research Editor Michelle Vassilev, Student Life Editor Abby Kennedy, and Metro Editor Zachary Blackburn to review the biggest news stories of 2021.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," Sejal Govindarao speaks with Sports Editor, Roman Bobek and Contributing Sports Editor, Nuria Diaz, about this year's basketball season.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," Sejal Govindarao speaks with Assistant News Editor Zachary Blackburn and Contributing News Editor Lauren Sforza on what went into the decision to offer U-Pass to students. Ethan Valliath speaks with freshman Zahaan Riyaz and Alec Rich speaks with graduate student Andrew Levine about what greater Metro access means for students.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast reporters CP Richardson and Ethan Valliath speak with President of College Democrats, PJ Johnson, and Chairman of College Republicans, Patrick Burland, about important, upcoming elections.
On this week’s episode of “Getting to the Bottom of It,” podcast host Alec Rich speaks with contributing news editor Lauren Sforza about the Student Court's recent ruling against the first-year senate seat referendum.
On this week’s episode of “Getting to the Bottom of It,” podcast host Alec Rich speaks with student life editor Abby Kennedy and Peter Lake, the director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy at Stetson University who also served as Stetson’s interim director of Title IX compliance, about the University’s handling of Title IX cases and its students’ allegations that it has failed to to protect survivors of sexual assault.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich takes us through this weekend’s commencement including speeches from Senator Elizabeth Warren, Interim Provost Christopher Alan Bracey, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Former SA President SJ Matthews, and Board of Trustees Chair Grace Speights. Portions of commencement audio courtesy of GW.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with President of the Foggy Bottom Association, John George, about how students’ return to campus has affected their neighbors in the Foggy Bottom Community.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Holden Thorp, former provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at Washington University in St. Louis, and Lynn Pasquerella, President of the American Association of Colleges and Universities, about what to expect from the new interim president, Mark S. Wrighton.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with students, Edy Koenigs and Cayton Underwood, as well as the Student Association Chairperson for Physical Facilities and Urban Affairs, Derek Lo, and SA Executive Vice President, Kate Carpenter, about the mold found in campus residence halls.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Daphne Hernandez, associate professor at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston and Sara Goldrick-Rab, professor of sociology and medicine at Temple University, about the university’s new dining plan and food insecurity on campus.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association, about the threat of the Delta variant and COVID-19 on campus.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with news editor, Isha Trivedi and senior news editor, Jarrod Wardwell about the anticipated return to campus.
On this week’s episode of “Getting to the Bottom of It,” podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Erin Chapman, the president of the Faculty Association, and Andrew Zimmerman, the group’s Faculty Senate and staff liaison, in the wake of President LeBlanc’s resignation.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Jeremy Pollok from Tonic about reopening plans.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich and producer Ciara Regan speak with graduating seniors about their time at GW and graduation plans.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Dr. Georges Benjamin and Dr. Lynn Pasquerella about the universities requiring students to have the COVID-19 vaccine.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with assistant news editor Zach Schonfeld about feedback gained from the faculty-wide survey on President Leblanc.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast hosts Alec Rich speaks with Andrea Martinez and Yannick Omictin about the Urban studies initiative.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast hosts Alec Rich speaks with newly-elected SA EVP Kate Carpenter about her plans and platform for the Student Association.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast hosts Alec Rich, Sarah Sachs, CP Richardson and Thais Kolganov speak with Student Association candidates Charlotte Gaynor, Philippa Balshaw, Daniel Sandoval, and Sidra Hussain about their campaign strategies amid the pandemic.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Hatchet Student Life Editor Tiffany Garcia and the director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy at Stetson University Peter Lake about Greek recruitment amid the pandemic.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Faculty Association President Andrew Zimmerman about a faculty-wide survey of university President Thomas Leblanc’s leadership.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Joshua Kim, Edward Maloney, Marguerite Dennis, and Lynn Pasquerella about how universities across the country could be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Hatchet Sports Editor Emily Maise about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected GW sports.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with freshmen Emir Johnson and Alex Rainey about their lives back on campus.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Hatchet Contributing News Editor Makena Roberts and Hatchet Editor in Chief Sarah Roach about the growing calls for SA President Howard Brookins resignation.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Dagoberto Acevedo, Jessica Baskerville and Louie Kahn about how they are feeling before Inaguration Day.
On this week's special episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast hosts Alec Rich and Sarah Sachs speak with the GW Hatchet's Zach Schonfeld, Isha Trivedi, Jared Gans, Tiffany Garcia and Emily Maise about the biggest news stories of 2020.
On a special episode of GTTBOI, host Alec Rich explores the impact that GW's growth has had on the Foggy Bottom community over time and where that leaves the University today. In interviews with both community members and experts, the discussion tackles a wide range of topics including the responsibility of an urban university to its surrounding area and how GW can square its ambitions to improve with the toll that might take on the Foggy Bottom community as a whole.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with the GW Hatchet's Sports Editor Emily Maise about the upcoming basketball season.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Dr. Lynn Pasquerella, President of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, and Peter Lake, the Charles A. Dana Chair and Director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy at Stetson University about what changes to higher education may be made under President-Elect Joe Biden's administration.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with GW Hatchet's news editor Lia DeGroot and GW Hatchet's senior photo editor Lillian Bautista about covering election day events in D.C.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with GW College Republicans Chairman Josh Kutner and GW College Democrats President Louie Kahn about the upcoming presidential election.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Executive Director of the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service and Chair of the GW Votes Taskforce Amy Cohen and Dr. Adam Gismondi, Director of Impact at the Institute for Democracy and Higher Education at Tufts University's Tisch College about student voter turnout.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with GW Hatchet's Administration Editor Zach Schonfeld and President of the Association of American Colleges and Universities Dr. Lynn Pasquerella about the university's decision to stay online for the spring semester.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Karina Ochoa Berkley and Nicole Alanko about the recent termination of the pre-law adviser position.
On this week’s episode of “Getting to the Bottom of It,” podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Krystal Lewis, Peter Ceglarek, Astor Tellman, Alexa Vero and Sophie Hirshfield about ways to take care of mental health amid the pandemic.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Executive Director of the American Public Health Association Georges Benjamin, President of the American Association of Colleges and Universities Lynn Pasquerella and Peter Lake, the Director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy at Stetson University about students breaking public health guidelines on large gatherings.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with GW Hatchet's Sports Editor Emily Maise, Aquil Abdullah and Danielle Cormier-Smith about the recent cuts to GW sports programs.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Associate Professor Julia Storberg-Walker, Professor Andrew Zimmerman and University Professor of Human Origins Bernard Wood about the calls for President LeBlanc's resignation
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with Dagoberto De Jesus Acevedo and GW Hatchet's Assistant Video Editor Dante Schulz, with written statements from Peyton Wilson, about the recent March on Washington and the Black Lives Matter movement.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with GW Hatchet's administration editor Zach Schonfeld about the factors that contributed to GW's move online this fall.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with GW Hatchet photographers to discuss how their work has been affected by COVID-19 and what they have learned from this unprecedented time.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with GW Hatchet photographers to discuss how their work has been affected by COVID-19 and what they have learned from this unprecedented time.
On this week’s episode of “Getting to the Bottom of It,” podcast host Alec Rich speaks with D.C.-area university museum directors on the effects that the shutdown has had on their museums.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," podcast host Alec Rich speaks with experts in public health and higher education to examine where the University might land in its decision to hold on-campus classes this fall. Rich spoke with the American Public Health Association's Executive Director Dr. Georges Benjamin, the Association of American Colleges & Universities President Lynn Pasquerella and the Chronicle of Higher Education's Lindsay Ellis.
On this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," Alec Rich and Sarah Sachs speak with PhD graduate students to discuss a petition that calls for essential changes to graduate student funding packages and the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic have had on graduate students.
‘Getting to the Bottom of It’: Exploring the movement asking LeBlanc to resign by The GW Hatchet
'Getting to the Bottom of It': Tracking fraternity recruitment trends by The GW Hatchet
'Getting to the Bottom of It': Calling out issues of shared governance by The GW Hatchet
'Getting to the Bottom of It': Checking in on the Mount Vernon Campus by The GW Hatchet
'Getting to the Bottom of It:' Reviewing five years of the Science and Engineering Hall by The GW Hatchet
On this week’s episode, "Getting to the Bottom of It" talks with one senior news editor about what you may have missed at last week's Faculty Senate meeting.
On this week’s episode, senior news editor Parth Kotak breaks down the biggest administration news of the week, including the newest details on Provost Forrest Maltzman's replacement. Editors also talk what it's like to live with a chronic illness on campus and a fashion show for fans of HBO's Euphoria.
'Getting to the Bottom of It': Petitioning the Spanish language department by The GW Hatchet
Katrin Schultheiss discusses faculty concerns that University President Thomas LeBlanc's strategy for increasing the proportion of STEM majors will put funding for non-STEM departments in jeopardy.
On this week’s episode, D.C. statehood advocate Jesse Lovell talks about how universities have helped the movement. Editors also dive into updates on the "Colonials" moniker and a new speakeasy in Dupont Circle.
On this week’s episode, administration editor Zach Schonfeld analyzes University President Thomas LeBlanc's next steps for achieving his strategic initiatives. Professors and leaders of the GWU Faculty Association Guillermo Orti and Greg Squires give their takes on LeBlanc's announcement.
On this week’s episode, "Getting to the Bottom of It" breaks down how sorority women ended up in hot water again after a sorority president's racist Snapchat post was obtained by The Hatchet. Student Association Senator André Gonzales, CCAS-U, shares his thoughts on how student leaders can help the campus move on.
On this week’s episode, "Getting to the Bottom of It" checks in with professor Dave Karpf in the aftermath of his Twitter battle with New York Times columnist Bret Stephens.
On this week’s episode, Getting to the Bottom of It catches up with Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner James Harnett and metro editor Lia DeGroot to talk about how students can get around campus this year.
On this week’s episode, culture editor Sidney Lee walks freshman through everything they need to before their first day. Also check out our breakdown of the new first-year student orientation.
On this week’s episode, assistant news editor Lia DeGroot recounts the class of 2019's graduation ceremony on the National Mall. Editors also discuss University budget allocations and the hundreds of thousands of dollars lost in library funding.
Getting to the Bottom of It” is hosted by Meredith Roaten and features culture editor Sidney Lee. This podcast is produced by assistant video editor Jacob Folvag and podcast host Meredith Roaten. Music is produced by Aulx Studio. Special thanks to Lia DeGroot, Jared Gans and Zach Schonfeld for joining us.
On this week’s episode, assistant news editor Jared Gans spoke with more than 15 faculty and staff who have complained about conditions in the psychology department building. Editors also discuss disability discrimination complaints against GW and what graduates are doing after they receive their diplomas.
“Getting to the Bottom of It” is hosted by Meredith Roaten and features culture editor Sidney Lee. This podcast is produced by assistant video editor Jacob Folvag and podcast host Meredith Roaten. Music is produced by Aulx Studio. Special thanks to Jared Gans, Shannon Mallard and Zach Schonfeld for joining us.
On this week’s episode, outgoing Student Association President Ashley Le talks about how she and her executive cabinet have worked with administrators to cut costs for printing, laundry and reserving rooms. Editors also discuss a Corcoran student’s Quinceañera-themed senior thesis project and the results of SA diversity town halls.
“Getting to the Bottom of It” is hosted by Meredith Roaten and features culture editors Sidney Lee and Molly Kaiser. This podcast is produced by assistant video editor Jacob Folvag and podcast host Meredith Roaten. Music is produced by Aulx Studio. Special thanks to Ashley Le and Paige Morse for joining us.
On this week’s episode, The Hatchet’s news team reflects the University's decision to late fees on general collection books for less than 40 days. Editors also discuss dinners Student Association leaders are hosting for student organizations and living quarters for freshmen in Fulbright Hall.
"Getting to the Bottom of It" is hosted by Meredith Roaten and features culture editors Sidney Lee and Molly Kaiser. This podcast is produced by assistant video editor Jacob Folvag and podcast host Meredith Roaten. Music is produced by Aulx Studio. Special thanks to Jared Gans, Lia DeGroot and Paige Morse for joining us.
On this week's episode, The Hatchet's news team reflects on outgoing Provost Forrest Maltzman's tenure. Editors also discuss a program that welcomes international students as they arrive at the airport and faculty suggestion about how research processes can be more efficient.
On this week's episode, our news team recaps the results of last week's runoff elections for Student Association president and shares the legacy of a retiring biology professor and former chair of the department. Plus, our contributing culture editor talks about student rapper Young Gravy, who is scheduled to perform at Pre-Fling this weekend.
On this week’s episode, our senior news editor gives us a recap of Student Association elections. Plus, The Hatchet’s culture editor talks about some of her favorite picks from our annual Best of Northwest guide to the top restaurants, activities and campus fixtures.
On this week's episode, The Hatchet's news team discusses candidates in the upcoming Student Association elections. Plus, our Metro editor talks about quiet changes in GWPD leadership and our sports editor discusses the legacy of men's basketball's former head coach.
On this week's episode, The Hatchet's news team updates us on the status of the Colonial Health Center's leadership and University President Thomas LeBlanc's first presidential review. Plus, our culture editor talks about how to have a staycation in D.C. for spring break.
On this week's podcast, The Hatchet's news team talk about the lack of advisors in the Center for Student Engagement and a survey sent to students about how they use the Writing Center. Also, our culture editor looks back at important moments of black history at the University.
On this episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," editors discuss The Hatchet's analysis of past yearbooks, a new mentorship program for black students on the Mount Vernon Campus. Also, our sports editor gives an overview of this year's baseball season and our culture editor discusses a new dating app.
On this week's podcast, The Hatchet's news team talks about senior administrators stepping down, the launch of a new ethics office and upcoming renovations in The Shops at 2000 Penn. Also, our contributing culture editor discusses a new student group focused on sustainable fashion.
On this week's episode, listen to news editors explain changes to the programming, date and name of Colonial Inauguration and layout the results from a culture assessment of GW conducted this fall. Plus, our culture editor gives listeners a rundown of where to try CBD-infused products in the District.
On this week's episode, listen to news editors talk about the dean of the student experience's stay in residence halls and give us an update on mediation between the Student Bar Association Senate president and Jewish Law Student Association members. Plus, our culture editor talks gift ideas from alumni-owned businesses and shares tips from professional bakers on making the best holiday treats.
Listen to The Hatchet's news team discuss a new report about food insecurity on campus, the black student community on campus and an overview of the amount of legislation proposed in the Student Association. Also, our culture editor talks about an alumna who recently signed a publishing deal for her poetry.
On this week's episode, news editors talk about a new plan to review University President Thomas Leblanc's performance, the Board of Trustees' approval of a free 18th credit and the launch of a new Asian Studies minor. Also, The Hatchet's culture editor gives recommendations to alumni visiting for Colonials Weekend.
On this weeks episode, The Hatchet's news editors discuss the opening of a student prayer space on campus and the rebranding of GW's newly independent Alumni Association. Plus, our culture editor talks about the impact a dance professor has had on the program she has been apart of for more than 50 years.
On this week's episode, hear news editors talk about the launch of a discounted meal startup, the University's recent partnership with the Disney Institute and updates to the Student Code of Conduct. Also, our culture editor talks about an alumnus who has a set at the All Things Go Fall Classic music festival.
News reporters update us on a group of graduate students' push for a union and discuss a new student-made guide for middle to low-income students.
On this week's episode, hear about renovations on the Virginia Science and Technology Campus, the School of Business' budget deficit and the recent increase in students with disabilities. Also, our culture editors talk about a documentary produced by a Management and Tourism Studies professor.
This week, listen to The Hatchet's news team discuss the partisan make up of the Student Association and how GW's alumni donations compare to other universities. Also, our contributing culture editor gives us an exclusive look at an upcoming board game that's perfect for GW students.
Listen to this week's episode to catch up on news you may have missed over the summer. Also, get tips for the new school year from Hatchet staff members.
On this episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," our senior news editor gives a rundown of some of the biggest stories from the Spring 2018 semester. Also, some Hatchet staff members give their advice for incoming freshmen.
Listen to The Hatchet's news team talk about this year's commencement ceremony, graduates' plans after graduation, a recent lawsuit against the University and an update to the University's Title IX policies on this week's episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It."
Before the latest crop of seniors from The Hatchet graduate this weekend, they sat down with our podcast hosts to discuss their favorite memories from working at the newspaper.
Listen to Hatchet news editors talk about a recent lawsuit against the University, graduate students' effort to unionize and GW's rising admission rate. Also, our culture editor tells us about a Pulitzer Prize-winning professor.
This week on "Getting to the Bottom of It," The Hatchet's news team talks about University President Thomas LeBlanc's first year, Corcoran students' frustrations and a class-action lawsuit against the University. Also, The Hatchet's contributing culture editor gives us an inside look at a do-it-yourself music venue run by students.
This week on "Getting to the Bottom of It," The Hatchet news team talks about what to expect at the SA meeting Monday night -which will address calls to divest- and updates us on the university's diversity and inclusion initiatives that followed the racist Snapchat involving three sorority women from the Alpha Phi Sorority. Also, our contributing sports editor fills us in on GW's new athletic director and our contributing culture editor talks about off-road vehicles built by student engineers.
This week on “Getting to the Bottom of It,” our news team talks about GW ending its contract with International Limousine Service and the plan for the new $795 million bond. The Hatchet’s sports editor also joins the podcast to update us on the current baseball season.
Our news editors talk about the departure of Associate Dean of Students Tim Miller as well as the University's new roll out for admitted student days. Also, hear the best spots to check out in Northwest D.C. and a musically talented baseball player.
This week on a special episode of "Getting to the Bottom of It," Hatchet news editors and editorial board discuss the upcoming Student Association election and referendums.
This week on "Getting to the Bottom of It," our news editors and reporters discuss how GW would respond to a mass shooting and the departure of the Vice President for Research Leo Chalupa. The Hatchet's culture editors also talk about the satirical stickers you've been seeing on the laptops in your lecture halls.
This week on "Getting to the Bottom of It," our news editors discuss the University's new sustainable investment fund and the problems associated with veteran health care at GW. Also, listen to Hatchet culture editors discuss marijuana parties happening in the District.
This week on "Getting to the Bottom of It," hear our news editors talk about University oversight on faculty research and GW's fundraising strategy. Also, our culture editors talk about the older auditors you might see in some of your classes.
This week on "Getting to the Bottom of It," our news editors and staff writers talk about the conversation around diversity in Greek life after the Alpha Phi Snapchat scandal and the rise of online teaching on campus. Also, hear from our culture editors as they discuss the most cringe-worthy stories from Valentine's Days past.
This week on "Getting to the Bottom of It," listen to our news editors talk about the Alpha Phi Snapchat post and food insecurity on campus. Also, our culture editors talk about the District's overrated restaurants.
This week on "Getting to the Bottom of It," listen to news editors talk about #MeToo trends on social media and the investigation into GW's online accessibility for students with disabilities. Also hear about the Women's Voices Theater Festival, a group of women playwrights who are trying to include more women in theater.
This week on "Getting to the Bottom of It," our news and culture sections discuss the prevalence of Adderall on campus. Also learn about the new changes to the Division of Student Affairs and an assistant news editor's experience at the Women's March this past weekend.
This week on "Getting to the Bottom of It," Hatchet news editors talk about a new student company created to mitigate drug-facilitated assault and the resignations of two University Police Department officials. Also, our culture editor talks about a GW student heading to some of the countries biggest musical festivals as the drummer for the band Snail Mail.
This week on "Getting to the Bottom of It," news editors talk about Dean of Student Affairs and Vice Provost Peter Konwerski's impending exit from GW and the Student Association Senate's progress this semester. Our culture editor also gives some suggestions on what to get your naughty and nice friends this holiday season.
This week on "Getting to the Bottom of It," hear our news editors discuss dining affordability on campus and the declining bee population. Our culture editor also gives some pie recommendations for the upcoming holiday season.
This week on "Getting to the Bottom of It," hear our news editors discuss how President Donald Trump is changing your courses' curricula and the challenges with the Virginia Science and Technology Campus. Also, get a sneak peak at a GW student band's new song "Your Troubles Going Away."
This week on "Getting to the Bottom of It," two of our news editors discuss international student diversity on campus. Our contributing sports editor also joins the podcast to talk about what to expect from the men's and women's basketball teams this season.
This week on “Getting to the Bottom of It,” a news editor gets a response from her Freedom of Information Act request about GW’s Title IX investigation. Also, hear about a new history course on the University’s previous ties with slavery and a GW dropout turned professional dog walker.
Welcome to “Getting to the Bottom of It,” The Hatchet’s new weekly podcast. Hosts Leah Potter and Meredith Roaten are joined by assistant news editor Liz Konneker to talk about this week’s top news stories on the gender-wage gap among female administrators and the challenges of holding classes in a construction zone. Also, culture editor Liz Provencher talks about the men’s basketball assistant coach’s green thumb and the best place to grab a fall-flavored treat.