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At DCist, we’ve never been one to get in on the traditional April Fools’ Day hijinx. But that doesn’t mean we won’t highlight the notable efforts of local publications when we see them — and this year, oy, is there ever plenty of material for media outlets to work with. The Hatchet, the student newspaper of George Washington University, decided to get an head start by running this April Fools’ story, claiming that G.W. would be renamed in honor of “District Overlord Vinny Grey.”

All George Washington statues on campus will be uprooted to make way for silver-plated sculptures of the alumnus.

“Grey has exceeded GW’s expectations for alumni, and we are proud to have his name brand our fine institution,” Schnapps said. “Washington didn’t even go here.”

Students leaders expressed concern over the new sculptures, saying Grey looks like Skeletor and is likely to scare drunk biddies stumbling home after a night out at Sign of the Whale.

Okay, that’s actually sort of funny. The satirical report also says that “Grey will also earn the title of associate vice president of corrupt operations and illegal support services,” which explains why the editors felt the need to purposefully misspell Gray’s name throughout and add a huge bolded disclaimer at the top of the story. But nary a single mention of Navigators or “quid-pro-quo”? That’s poor form, Hatchet.