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GUSA works to abolish the Senate and restructure the executive

Several GUSA senators have formed working groups to rewrite GUSA’s constitution with the goal of restructuring advocacy efforts.

News

Omar Alshogre, human rights activist and Syrian refugee, comes to Georgetown to continue his advocacy

Omar Alshogre went viral when he announced on Nov. 1 that he was admitted to Georgetown University for the spring semester.

Halftime Leisure

QUIZ: Which character in The Crown are you based off of your Thanksgiving meal?

Happy Thanksgiving and happy Season 4 of The Crown (Hello, Princess Diana)! I hope you took time off from quizzes over Thanksgiving break, but I’m here to give you one... Read more

Leisure

Alright, Alright, Alright: Time to listen to Matthew McConaughey’s book, Greenlights

“Alright, alright, alright”: the line that brought Matthew McConaughey into the spotlight in Hollywood. Especially with the addition of McConaughey’s southern drawl, these three words have a particular charm to... Read more

Sports

Late run dooms men’s basketball in loss to No. 11 West Virginia

The Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team (1-2, Big East) suffered a difficult 80-71 defeat at the hands of the No. 11 West Virginia Mountaineers (4-1, Big 12) on Sunday evening... Read more

News

D.C. City Council passes REACH Act to address racial inequities

The D.C. City Council unanimously voted to pass the Racial Equity Achieves Results (REACH) Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 at their meeting on Nov. 10. 

News

Patrick Healy Fellows resign, citing racism and mistreatment in the fellowship

The resignation comes after years of attempted reform, according to fellows.

Voices

Let there be lights, lights, and more lights

In a year full of darkness, holiday lights are more important than ever as a signifier of hope and a method of building community.

Sports

Men’s Basketball looks to rebound vs. No. 11 West Virginia

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (1-1, Big East) will host No. 11 West Virginia (3-1, Big 12) on Sunday, Dec. 6 at McDonough Arena. Both teams are hoping to shake... Read more

Voices

Stop blaming political institutions for our problems. Politicians are responsible.

It's fashionable, right now, to blame political institutions for all the problems we see in our democracy. Resisting that impulse is important.

Performance

Despite COVID-19, the show tries to go on

Across the country, theaters were some of the first businesses to close due to COVID-19. Though many have tried to move productions online, nothing is the same. Watch below to... Read more

Halftime Leisure

Dash & Lily dares to be the best Christmas rom-com ever

It’s Christmas in New York City. The lights are magical, the caroling groups sing on every corner, and the streets are somehow not overrun by tourists. You can have the... Read more

Sports

Men’s Basketball Disappoints in 78-71 Loss to Navy at McDonough

On Tuesday night, the Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team (1-1, Big East) fell to the Navy Midshipmen (3-1, Patriot League), 78-71. It was a disappointing effort for the Hoyas, who... Read more

News

GUSA passes act to support BLF through a new committee

The GUSA Senate passed an act to establish a new committee creating a formal relationship between the Black Leadership Forum (BLF) and GUSA.

Sports

Men’s Basketball Looks to Improve to 2-0 Against Navy

On Tuesday, the Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team (1-0, Big East) will host the Navy Midshipmen (2-1, Patriot League) at McDonough Arena. The Hoyas are looking to build off of... Read more

Halftime Leisure

The Trial of the Chicago 7 is prescient, funny, and way oversimplified

After spending over a decade in development hell, it’s hard to think of better timing for the release of The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020), a flawed, overstylized, but... Read more

Voices

Why the Democrats must take party succession for 2024 seriously

If Democrats don't think seriously about succession, they risk more serious losses in 2022 and 2024. Energized, broad-appeal candidates will be key.

Sports

Women’s basketball opener postponed after positive COVID test

The Georgetown women’s basketball season opener scheduled to take place on Nov. 29 has been postponed after a member of the team tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement... Read more

News

New archeological discovery reveals early links between Georgetown and Jesuit slave owners

Georgetown’s complicity in slavery can now be physically traced back to the 1700s through recently discovered artifacts. 

News

SFS Academic Council calls for reform of Georgetown’s admissions practices

The SFSAC released a petition to eliminate standardized testing scores and legacy status in Georgetown’s admissions process.

News

Arena Stage welcomes Georgetown, Howard students in exploration of playwriting

Six students and alumni from Georgetown and Howard are developing their own plays through Arena Stage’s Playwrights’ Arena.

Sports

Men’s Basketball withstands turnovers, late run to defeat UMBC

The Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team (1-0, Big East) defeated the UMBC Retrievers (0-1, America East) on Wednesday evening on the John Thompson, Jr. Court at McDonough Arena. Though the... Read more

News

Soyica Colbert to be new interim dean of the College

Professor Soyica Colbert, (COL’01) will begin her position as interim dean of Georgetown College on Jan. 1, 2021. 

Sports

Meet the New Girls 2020

Opportunities is the name of the game for incoming women’s players. Of the Hoyas’ top 8 in minutes a season ago, only graduate center Anita Kelava remains. Of the top... Read more

Sports

Meet the New Guys 2020

After a flurry of departures over the last 12 months, punctuated by Mac McClung’s transfer to Texas Tech and Omer Yurtseven’s jump to the NBA, there are minutes up for... Read more