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“Please Admit”: New lawsuit filing alleges Georgetown President creates list of wealthy applicants to receive admission

Plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against Georgetown and 16 other universities filed a new motion in federal court on Dec. 16, alleging that former President John J. DeGioia created a... Read more

By December 17, 2024

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Georgetown’s low ranking in free speech report, explained

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) released its 2025 College Free Speech Report on Sept. 5, with Georgetown ranked 240 out of the 251 colleges studied. The report’s... Read more

By December 9, 2024

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As Supreme Court hears oral arguments on gender-affirming care, rally-goers worry

Hundreds of transgender activists and allies rallied outside the Supreme Court on Dec. 4 as justices heard arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case challenging Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming care... Read more

By and December 5, 2024

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What a second Trump presidency and Republican trifecta means for D.C.

On the campaign trail, Trump promised to “take over” D.C. and “make our capital beautiful again.” That message, and Trump’s focus on D.C., does not inspire confidence for a capital... Read more

By December 5, 2024

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After the election, a look at how Decision Desk counted results at Georgetown

Brandon Finnigan watched the 2004 election from his college dorm room. He was unhappy that results came in slowly and viewers only had access to one source for election data. ... Read more

By December 4, 2024

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John J. DeGioia steps down as Georgetown University President, citing health concerns

John J. DeGioia (CAS ’79, GRAD ’95), Georgetown’s 48th president, announced he would be stepping down effective immediately, in an email sent to the Georgetown University community at 2:02 p.m.... Read more

By November 21, 2024

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Celebration for pandas’ return to D.C. is more than fluff, it’s also about diplomacy

In an era of international political tension, students hope that pandas at the National Zoo will improve discussions on campus about the United States’ relationship to China.  On Oct. 15,... Read more

By November 18, 2024

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GU Politics hosts EGOT winner John Legend for discussion about voting, mass incarceration, and Black liberation

The Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) hosted musician and activist John Legend for a discussion about the election and his own social justice efforts, on... Read more

By November 18, 2024

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Call Your Mother stays schmearing—for now

After nearly five years of legal and zoning battles, Call Your Mother, the popular “Jew-ish” deli on the corner of 35th and O, will keep baking. In a Nov. 13... Read more

By November 15, 2024

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The questions Georgetown still hasn’t answered about the data leak

Georgetown has still not answered many questions about the recent leak of student, alumni, and applicant data.

By and November 14, 2024

GUSA News Brief

GUSA Senate Certifies Fall 2024 Election Results

The GUSA Senate certified the Fall 2024 election results and swore in 11 new senators at their post-election meeting on Sunday, Nov. 10. In a unanimous decision, Ethan Henshaw (CAS... Read more

By November 13, 2024

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Demonstrators respond to Trump’s election at second Women’s March in eight days

Several hundred protesters gathered on the streets of D.C. on Nov. 9 in response to President Donald Trump’s reelection.  The “Time to Resist” rally came only a week after 10,000... Read more

By , and November 10, 2024

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Henshaw-Wagner wins 2024 GUSA Executive election

Ethan Henshaw (CAS ’26) and Darius Wagner (CAS ’27) will be the next GUSA Executive president and vice president, the GUSA Election Commission announced on Twitter at 11:45 pm on Thursday, Nov. 7. 

By November 7, 2024

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Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election

Former President Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday, reclaiming the White House and beating Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. The Associated Press (AP) called the... Read more

By November 6, 2024

Photography

Photo Essay: Election night at Busboys and Poets

As the polls close across the country, cheers and cries from party goers filled the walls of the cafe Busboys and Poets 450 K St. NW. Also known as “The... Read more

By November 6, 2024

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Vice President Harris will not speak at Howard University tonight

Vice President Kamala Harris is hosting an election night event at Howard University, where she graduated with a degree in economics and political science in 1986 and was an active... Read more

By , and November 5, 2024

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Election Day at Georgetown

As millions across the country go to the polls today, Georgetown students will participate in a variety of Election Day events. From marching to the polls, to calling voters in... Read more

By the November 5, 2024

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GUSA Senate candidates talk supporting freshmen and “reasonable” change

It is once again time for another GUSA election cycle. This year, ten candidates have entered the bid for the seven open Class of 2028 Senate seats. Polls for the... Read more

By November 5, 2024

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Need a break from the U.S. election? GUSA Executive candidates had a town hall!

Running eerily parallel to the U.S. presidential election, it is once again time for Hoyas to engage in a GUSA election cycle. This year, two candidates have entered the bid... Read more

By November 5, 2024

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Meet the 2024 candidates for GUSA Executive

After turning in their ballots for federal and state elections, it’ll be time for Hoyas to cast their votes again, this time for the next GUSA Executive team. Elections open... Read more

By and November 5, 2024