Louie Kahn is the president of the GW College Democrats, and Josh Kutner is the chairman of the GW College Republicans.
Throughout the past century, sitting presidents who failed to be reelected have always risen to the occasion to call for unity among the American people. In 1980, then-President Jimmy Carter urged all of his supporters to join him “in a sincere and fruitful effort to support [his] successor when he undertakes this great responsibility.” Twelve years later, then-President George H.W. Bush declared following his electoral loss that “there is important work to be done, and America must always come first. So we will get behind this new president and wish him well.”
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Students said mundane experiences like a trip to the grocery store or a ride on the Metro feel unsafe when unmasked pro-Trump protesters armed with weapons or combat gear are in the vicinity.
News By Lauren Sforza Jan 18, 2021 11:28 PM
The day before junior Mae McGrath planned to return to D.C., she watched a mob supporting President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol on TV.
McGrath said the insurrection prompted her to push back her return date and stay inside during Inauguration Day events as threats of violence and the spread of COVID-19 remain. She said living in the District the last few weeks has been “nerve-wracking,” citing an increased military presence around campus and the potential to contract the coronavirus.
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Social media pages like the Class of 2024 s Instagram page are among the ways freshmen are connecting virtually with their classmates.
When Melanie Campbell found out her freshman year would be held virtually, she signed up for any student organizations that fit her interests.
Campbell put her name down for GW Balance, the Student Association, GW College Democrats and the GW Choir, hoping to make friends remotely. She said those connections helped her find upperclassmen mentors and freshmen peers who share her interests, and she’s held on to those connections heading into an online spring semester.