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Georgetown’s construction chaos and why it might be worth it

Dodging forklifts on Copley Lawn, making detours around barriers near the Davis Performing Arts Center, and tuning out the sound of cranes have been the college experience for Georgetown students... Read more

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Faculty-run Gaza Lecture Series begins its second year amid free speech concerns

The second annual Gaza Lecture Series commenced on Sept. 9, consisting of 10 lectures scheduled through March 2026. The series welcomes distinguished academics to discuss the Israeli occupation of Gaza... Read more

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Georgetown students start mentorship club for first-generation high school seniors

While attending George Washington University’s 2023 Admitted Students Day, first-generation college student Laura Alcalá Penelas (CAS ’28) and her mother took a trip to the Hilltop.  Prior to this visit,... Read more

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Is “New Henle” worth it? Students grapple with maintenance issues

Byrnes, Hayden, & Henle Halls—known to students as “New Henle”—became a dream dorm when housing registration opened for the 2025-26 school year last spring. Now, unexpected maintenance issues have raised... Read more

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What’s the tea with Tea?

A new dating app exclusively for the girls has made its way to Georgetown.  Tea was born with the mission to create a safe dating tool for women. The app... Read more

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“King of whimsy” Nick Hasbun is tired of boring

If your walks to class haven’t been bombarded with flyers covered in “WHIMSY” in the last few months, you may be living under a rock. This initiative for increasing silliness... Read more

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New Georgetown president draws student praise for progressive, Jesuit values

Georgetown University announced on Oct. 15 that Eduardo M. Peñalver would be named the institution’s 49th president, after a unanimous vote by the board of directors. In interviews with the... Read more

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Former Israel prime minister’s visit disrupted by student protest

In response to former Israel Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s campus visit, Georgetown’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) organized approximately 25 protestors in front of the Rafik B. Hariri building... Read more

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Hoyas turn pink as Georgetown Athletics rally for breast cancer awareness

October wasn’t just about midterms and fall colors at Georgetown—it was also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Across the Hilltop, Georgetown’s athletic teams were “turning pink” more than any year yet. ... Read more

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Turning a new page: Meet Georgetown’s new library dean, Alexia Hudson-Ward

A new and welcoming presence has appeared among the familiar shelves and study spots of Georgetown’s library system. On Aug. 30, Alexia Hudson-Ward stepped into the role of University Librarian... Read more

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Georgetown’s Committee on Business Practices votes unanimously to protect GUTS drivers employment

Georgetown’s Advisory Committee on Business Practices (ACBP) voted unanimously in favor of passing a resolution to Chief Operating Officer (COO) David Green recommending all 18 Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS)... Read more

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Students organize Palestine Solidarity Market, supporting local vendors and Gazan families

Last Sunday, a red-brick townhouse tucked away in the Burleith neighborhood welcomed visitors with the scent of rosewater oud, racks of upcycled vintage clothing, and walls lined with keffiyeh prints. ... Read more

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Smithsonian museum closures disrupt classroom visits and student museum interns

After staying open for an extra 11 days, the Smithsonian Institution’s 19 museums located in D.C. officially shut their doors to visitors on Oct. 12, following the federal government shutdown.... Read more

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Dr. Fauci and Dr. Frieden discuss global health solutions at STIA event

On Oct. 16, Georgetown University’s Science, Technology, and International Affairs (STIA) program hosted a conversation between public health leaders Dr. Tom Frieden, who is the former director of the Centers... Read more

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Meet the 11 new GUSA senators

Georgetown students elected seven class of 2029 GUSA senators and four at-large GUSA senators this week, the Election Commission announced via X Saturday morning. Out of a packed field of... Read more

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Georgetown students overwhelmingly pass performing arts and conduct referendums

Georgetown students voted in favor of two referendums, one calling for a reform of the conduct process and another imploring the university to invest in the arts, the GUSA Election... Read more

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Wagner-Missaghi wins 2025 GUSA executive

The GUSA Election Commission announced that Darius Wagner (CAS ’27) and Nazgol Missaghi (CAS ’28) would be the next GUSA executive president and vice president on Oct. 24 at 10:20... Read more

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GUSA candidates make last remarks before voting opens at town hall

Just before voting went live, the GUSA Elections Commission held a final town hall for presidential and at-large senator candidates. The presidential candidates clarified their respective campaigns and policies through... Read more

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At Mr. Georgetown 2025, fifteen men battle it out for the pageant crown

Under the glimmering stage lights of Gaston Hall and the gaze of seven hundred hopeful eyes, fifteen men battled it out for the 2025 Mr. Georgetown crown on Oct. 3.... Read more

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Meet the 2025 GUSA senate candidates

If you’ve somehow missed it, GUSA elections are back and better than ever. With 11 senate seats open and over 30 candidates, this race will be a wild ride.  The... Read more