Juliana Brint

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For OGB, four bad Apples don’t spoil the bunch

More than a year after purchasing the space at 1229 Wisconsin Avenue, Apple is still working with local government boards to develop a design that will harmonize the company’s modern aesthetic with the Georgetown neighborhood’s historical preservation standards.

By February 12, 2009

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GU to drop Russell for labor violations

After months of investigation into the labor practices of Russell Athletic, a major producer of athletic gear for universities that has been accused of violating workers’ rights in Honduras, and under pressure from the Georgetown Solidarity Committee, Georgetown’s Licensing Oversight Committee decided on Tuesday that it will not renew the University’s contract with the company when it expires June 30.

By February 5, 2009

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Reconciling faith, LGBTQ Center

For Georgetown, which became the first Catholic college or university in the nation to have a LGBTQ Resource Center at the beginning of this year, reconciling a strong religious presence on campus with a burgeoning LGBTQ community has been a hot-button issue. Now, as the LGBTQ Resource Center enters its second semester, campus religious groups, with encouragement from University President John DeGioia, have begun to explore the ways they can work with the center.

By January 29, 2009

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All we’re saying is give Peace (Corps) a chance

New statistics released by the Peace Corps about the top volunteer-producing colleges and universities show that the number of Georgetown graduates participating in the program has steadily decreased since 2005.

By January 22, 2009

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UDC opening community college

The University of the District of Columbia, the only public institution of higher education in Washington, plans to open a two-year community college next year.

By January 22, 2009

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Student Metro efforts stall

Progress toward the creation of a Metro discount for D.C. college students has come to a standstill, despite its momentum at beginning of the semester. Though they remain optimistic, local... Read more

By December 4, 2008

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Council talks gay wedding bells

For supporters of same-sex marriage in the District of Columbia, this year’s election was seen as particularly significant. Several local media outlets, including the Washington Blade, speculated that if Democrats... Read more

By November 20, 2008

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City on a Hill: D.C., the suffrage-free city

The election of Barack Obama (D) and the gains made by Democrats in Congress bode well for those fighting for voting rights for the District of Columbia. However, last week’s... Read more

By November 13, 2008

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City on a Hill: D.C. needs Rheeality check

As the national media reports it, District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee is the most popular woman in Washington.  The past few months have seen fawning profiles of... Read more

By October 30, 2008

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City on a Hill: Michael Brown for D.C. Council

The 1973 Home Rule Act, which outlines the District’s self-governance, screwed the District of Columbia over in a variety of ways. It denies Congressional representation and made any legislation passed by the D.C. Council subject to the whims of Congress. But the setting aside of two of the D.C. Council’s four at-large seats for non-Democrats is one of the most flagrant violations of fair representation.

By October 16, 2008