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No one warned them about the “Dahlgren Effect”

James Murray (CAS ’89) was merely doing a favor for his friend by replacing a whiteboard for a girl named Sarah, who happened to live in VCW, the same dorm... Read more

By April 9, 2026

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Same origin, different experiences: The lives of twins at Georgetown

Before her Georgetown acceptance, Jacqueline Correa (CAS ’29) had committed to Florida State University (FSU). Correa assumed, as a first-generation low-income student, that she would be rejected from Georgetown. And... Read more

By March 28, 2026

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A year after his arrest, Badar Khan Suri remains hopeful despite ongoing legal battles

On March 17, 2025, Badar Khan Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown, finished a typical day of teaching. After staying behind in the classroom for a while, he went to... Read more

By March 17, 2026

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Black organizations rally for Black History Month despite decreased enrollment

120 students packed into the Healey Family Student Center Social Room for Black Student Alliance (BSA) and Black Theatre Ensemble (BTE)’s joint talent show, “The Final Hour”. The Feb. 25... Read more

By March 16, 2026

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Labor of love: Behind the scenes of Georgetown’s spring theater productions

On a Friday afternoon in February, while some students may have been studying or taking a nap, Linsey Brookfield (CAS ’26) was cutting a piece of plywood with a circular... Read more

By March 16, 2026

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More than static: WGTB returns to its place on Georgetown’s airwaves

After WGTB Georgetown University Radio’s equipment failed unexpectedly last semester, Georgetown’s only student-run radio station went silent. After four months of troubleshooting, the station returned to the air in mid-February,... Read more

By March 15, 2026

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Here for a long Chime: Georgetown’s oldest a cappella group celebrates 80 years on campus

For Aidan Metz (MSB ’26), finding a community at Georgetown also meant performing musical numbers around the country with some of his closest friends.  Metz is the artistic director and... Read more

By February 27, 2026

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“Losing that local focus”: What the Post’s layoffs mean for D.C. journalism

Amber Ferguson was on vacation when the Executive Editor of The Washington Post, Matt Murray, announced massive cuts to the staff on Feb. 4. Ferguson, who worked at the Post... Read more

By February 23, 2026

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“Time for us to start telling our story”: Celebrating 50 years of go-go 

Growing up in D.C., Ronald Moten remembers his mother blasting music in the kitchen throughout the day. These beats were a distinct homegrown blend of funk, hip-hop, jazz, and R&B.... Read more

By February 20, 2026

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Looking the part: The cost of fashion conformity at Georgetown

At Georgetown, fashion rarely announces itself. It covertly arrives in beige knit sweaters and navy trench coats, in quarter-zips and discreet designer totes. It’s a careful and cohesive look repeated... Read more

By February 8, 2026

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From noodles to nails, student entrepreneurs find their niches at Georgetown

During his freshman year at Georgetown, Hansel Guo (MSB ’27) struggled to reconnect with his passion for cooking. It was difficult to cook in the freshman dorms and balance classes... Read more

By February 7, 2026

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Washington, D.C. food banks prepare for rising food insecurity amid Trump-era policy shifts

Liz spends many of her mornings volunteering at the Capital Area Food Bank. In an average day, the food bank packages over 550 boxes of beans, canned fruits, and juice... Read more

By January 26, 2026

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Georgetown students with dietary restrictions continue to face obstacles when finding a meal

When Isabel Carr (CAS ’26) was a freshman at Georgetown, eating at Leo J. O’Donovan Dining Hall sent her to the hospital twice.  Tree nuts, milk, and eggs can cause... Read more

By January 25, 2026

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Learning instruments at Georgetown reflects challenges in promoting the arts

From the pep band that plays at basketball games to the melodious jazz and chamber Music ensembles, music is a crucial component of the Georgetown community. Yet for students hoping... Read more

By December 9, 2025

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Despite changes to structure, Georgetown stands by Race, Power, and Justice course

In fall 2024, the doors of Georgetown’s Intercultural Center (ICC) Auditorium swung open to let through a stream of new students for the inaugural lecture of its latest course, Race,... Read more

By December 7, 2025

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Labor and learning: Fight over bus drivers’ benefits directs student attention to campus unions

University plans to change the benefits of Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS) bus drivers have put unions and labor organizing at the center of student attention. Georgetown University announced in... Read more

By November 17, 2025

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Skybound: Rangila 31 gears up to take the stage

On Nov. 21 and 22, over 400 dancers in intricately designed costumes will take to the brightly lit stage in Gaston Hall. Across the span of one matinee and two... Read more

By November 16, 2025

News Commentary

What are you gonna do with a philosophy degree?

I’m a philosophy major, so some may be surprised to hear that being a blue-haired barista at a café after graduation isn’t part of my five-year plan. Explaining to friends... Read more

By November 15, 2025

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Lack of haircare for Black women in Georgetown leaves them on the fringe

When Fathia Fasasi (SOH ’27), the resident director of Black House—a residential space and cultural hub for Black students—came to Georgetown, she was surprised at the lack of spaces on... Read more

By November 7, 2025

News Commentary

“The Jane Goodall Rules”

On Oct. 1, we were called to reflect on the legacy of our “Messenger of Hope,” Dr. Jane Goodall. After she died from old age on Oct. 1, 2025, her... Read more

By November 2, 2025