Student leaders criticize SAC, push for funding changes

Although student leaders vocalized months worth of pent-up criticism about the Student Activities Commission’s new funding method at a town-hall meeting Tuesday night, SAC commissioners made no definite commitment to change the policy in the near-term.

By Jeffrey Niedermaier March 31, 2011

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Working group proposes sexual assault conduct changes

A subcommittee of the University’s Sexual Assault Working Group recently drafted a proposal to change the student code of conduct’s language pertaining to sexual assault in order to clarify the definition of sexual assault.

By Rachel Calvert March 31, 2011

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Obama lays out energy plan in McDonough speech

President Barack Obama formally introduced his adminstration’s new energy policy during a speech in McDonough Gymnasium on Wednesday morning.

By the Voice Staff March 31, 2011

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Applications up in ’11, admission rates down

After marginal changes in acceptance rates over the last two years, Georgetown’s admission rate has shrunk by more than a point to 18 percent, due in part to the largest applicant pool in the school’s history, according to data provided by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

By Samuel Buckley March 31, 2011

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City on a Hill: Politicking the Campus Plan

With the Zoning Commission’s hearings for the 2010 Campus Plan only weeks away, students may have noticed some serious saber-rattling from D.C.’s legislative branch.

By Juliana Brint March 31, 2011

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1789 Initiative on track to hit $500 million by 2016

On the heels of an endowment growth campaign that topped $114 million in fiscal year 2010, fundraising for the 1789 Imperative has maintained momentum and is on track to achieve its goals of raising $500 million in scholarship funds by 2016.

By Rachel Calvert March 24, 2011

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Student space proposals compete for $3.4 million

Since the Georgetown University Student Association’s endowment commission began accepting proposals on Mar. 16, the improvement of on-campus space has emerged as a common theme in suggested uses for the of $3.4 million available due to last semester’s passage of Student Activities Fee Endowment reform.

By Ryan Bellmore March 24, 2011

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LXR to go wireless on Friday

Although wireless Internet access will be activated on Friday in LXR, the second residence hall to receive new wireless access this academic year, it is unclear whether the University will fulfill its commitment of installing wireless service in every dormitory by the end of the semester.

By Jennifer Rokosa March 24, 2011

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TEDx brings innovation to the Hilltop

On Wednesday, members of the Georgetown community gathered in Lohrfink Auditorium to hear “ideas worth spreading” at the TEDx Georgetown conference.

By Jeffrey Niedermaier March 24, 2011

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Saxa Politica: Let students decide funding

Next week, the Georgetown University Student Association will vote in the student activities fee budget, concluding a months-long process that determines how to dole out $800,000 in club funding. Under the present model, GUSA is the only body with power over the budget, and GUSA senators ultimately make subjective decisions as to what constitutes an important contribution to student life.

By John Flanagan March 24, 2011

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GU’s tax-free status under fire

On Wednesday night, D.C. City Councilmember Mary Cheh (D - Ward 3) announced plans to introduce legislation that could effectively revoke the tax-exempt status of D.C. universities.

By Stephen Hylas March 17, 2011

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Disaster in Japan prompts campus outreach

While University officials confirmed earlier this week that all seven Georgetown students studying abroad in Tokyo are safe, those on campus have also been affected by the largest recorded earthquake ever to hit Japan.

By Jeffrey Niedermaier March 17, 2011

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Construction worker killed in accident at science center site

On Wednesday morning, a 36-year-old woman died after she was seriously hurt while working at Georgetown University’s new science center site.

By Chris Heller March 17, 2011

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GUSA endowment commission proposals take shape

GUSA’s Student Activities Fee Endowment Commission held its inaugural meeting Tuesday evening to discuss the allocation of $3.4 million to campus projects. A provision of SAFE reform allows GUSA’s Finance and Appropriations committee to allocate the $3.4 million Student Activities Fee Fund and accrued interest. GUSA established the commission to determine how the endowment money will be allocated, pending final approval by FinApp.

By Samuel Buckley March 17, 2011

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City on a Hill: Sulaimon’s silly screw-ups

There’s an old saying that all politics is local. A lesser-known but equally important corollary to this adage is that much of local politics is hilarious. If you’re one of the many Georgetown students who came to D.C. to get closer to the epicenter of national politics but you’re not paying attention to what’s happening at the local level, you’re missing out.

By Juliana Brint March 17, 2011

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Gray, students to talk noise law

Mayor Vincent Gray has agreed to meet with students to discuss D.C. Council’s “nighttime noise prohibition” Disorderly Conduct Law, among other issues, the DC Student Alliance, a student advocacy group of elected representatives from 15 Washington-area universities, announced yesterday in a press release.

By Ryan Bellmore March 3, 2011

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Thefts down as DPS ups patrols

A wave of on-campus thefts that began last semester has slowed, thanks in part to the Department of Public Safety’s multi-faceted crime-prevention response. Thirty thefts have been reported this semester, compared to 64 between October and November.

By Jeffrey Niedermaier March 3, 2011

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Under pressure from clubs, SAC adopts changes

The Student Activities Commission voted Monday on a package of resolutions and changes to its constitution, several of which came in response to widespread criticism of the new funding guidelines.

By Samuel Buckley March 3, 2011

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On the record: GUSA president and vice-president

On Monday, Georgetown University Student Association executives Mike Meaney (SFS ‘12) and Greg Laverriere (COL ‘12) sat down for separate interviews with the Voice to talk about their upcoming term. Interviews conducted and transcribed by Matt Kerwin.

By Matt Kerwin March 3, 2011

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Saxa Politica: Back to the GUSA future

Georgetown University Student Association presidents only occupy their post for one or two years, making it difficult for them to leave a mark on student life or deliver on optimistic campaign promises. The incoming GUSA executive, Mike Meaney (SFS ’12) and Greg Laverriere (COL ’12), would do well to heed the words of their predecessors—eschew flashy plans for those that will leave positive impacts.

By John Flanagan March 3, 2011