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City on a Hill: D.C. intact

Despite predictions that D.C. was poised for an “Inaugurapocolypse” or an “Obamatastrophe,” on Wednesday morning, local pundits and worrywarts awoke to find their city in one piece, though not unscathed. Trash had overwhelmed the Mall and its surrounding streets by noon on Tuesday, and an elderly woman fell on the Metro tracks. The last of the trash, however, should be swept away before the week is out and the woman survived. Police officers made no arrests at the Mall and the city suffered minimal damage. The day, it seemed, had thumbed its nose at those who prophesied catastrophe.

By Molly Redden January 22, 2009

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Students for Justice in Palestine protest War in Gaza

By admin January 15, 2009

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Saxa Politica: Fines are fine, records aren’t

Vice President for University Safety Rocco DelMonaco and Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Jeanne Lord welcomed students back to Georgetown last Wednesday with an intimidating e-mail highlighting the Metropolitan... Read more

By John Lawless January 15, 2009

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On The Record: John DeGioia

University President John DeGioia talked with reporters last week about the Inauguration, expansion plans, the business school, and the LGBTQ center.

By Katie Boran January 15, 2009

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New Philly Ps sparks neighbors’ anger

Since its grand opening this past October, the new location of Philly Pizza & Grill at 1211 Potomac Street has provoked the ire of neighboring businesses and residents, who are complaining about the smells, noises, and traffic problems the take-out restaurant has created.

By Katie Boran January 15, 2009

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Georgetown braces for Inauguration

Huge crowds are expected around Washington, D.C., for the upcoming Inauguration of Barack Obama, and the Georgetown neighborhood is no exception.

By Eric Pilch January 15, 2009

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Campus grieves for Faenza

Jenny Faenza (COL `11) passed away on Saturday while visiting her family in Nashville, Tenn. She had been released from a Georgetown area hosptial before break so she could visit... Read more

By Lillian Kaiser December 4, 2008

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Bias may have motivated Harbin assault

Georgetown’s Department of Public Safety and Bias Reporting Committee are investigating last week’s assault outside Harbin Hall to determine whether the crime was racially motivated. A separate investigation by the... Read more

By Anna Bank December 4, 2008

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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 Juliana Brint December 4, 2008

Editorials

Before SAC, clubs tread lightly

In the midst of controversial discussions between the Georgetown University Student Association and the Student Activities Commission over the SAC chair selection process student clubs, which receive their funding from... Read more

By Alisha Crovetto December 4, 2008

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Commissions advance slowly

In October, the Georgetown University Student Association created five commissions to address concerns about technology, class registration, Georgetown identity, student dining concerns, and code of conduct reform. The Commissions have... Read more

By Eric Pilch December 4, 2008

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City on a Hill: D.C.’s perception problem

World AIDS Day, which took place on Monday, annually brings the District of Columbia’s HIV/AIDS epidemic into citywide focus, if only for a few days. HIV/AIDS clinics and patient advocacy... Read more

By Molly Redden December 4, 2008

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Saxa Politica: The benefit of the Dowd

Finally, somebody said it: “This personal GUSA [Senate] bullshit is stupid,” GUSA President Pat Dowd (SFS ‘09) said Tuesday when I asked what he thought of the GUSA vs. Student... Read more

By Kate Mays November 20, 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 Juliana Brint November 20, 2008

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New SAC constitution rattles cages

On Monday night, the Student Activities Commission voted 12-0 with one abstention to amend its constitution, officially eliminating the requirement that the Georgetown University Student Association appoint and approve all... Read more

By Alisha Crovetto November 20, 2008

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Endowment shrinks

Unable to remain insulated from the nation’s financial crisis, Georgetown University saw its endowment fall 12.5 percent from the beginning of 2008 to September 30, according to a statement by... Read more

By John Lawless November 20, 2008

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Wi-Fi has uncertain future

Wireless internet access at Georgetown can be hard to come by. In an effort to pressure the University into speeding up effort to improve wireless, Georgetown’s Interhall Residence Council has... Read more

By Eric Pilch November 20, 2008

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Tuesday night revelry sours

Early last Wednesday morning, two Georgetown graduates were assaulted on their way to join the crowd celebrating President-elect Barack Obama’s  (D) election in front of the White House. An intoxicated... Read more

By Alisha Crovetto November 13, 2008

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Rattled by assault

A female Georgetown student was sexually assaulted and another was sexually harassed this week, during Georgetown’s annual Take Back the Night week. Though the Department of Public Safety issued campus-wide... Read more

By Molly Redden November 13, 2008