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Bowser looks to change D.C. building height laws to reinvigorate downtown

Mayor Muriel Bowser is considering amending the D.C. Height Act to allow the maximum height of buildings in the District to be raised from 130 to 160 feet.

By February 28, 2023

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D.C. attempts to address decade-old housing waitlist backlog and restore reputation

DCHA has tried recently to clear its 20,000-person affordable housing waitlist, which has not accepted applications in nearly 10 years.

By and February 17, 2023

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Corp employees express concerns over internal diversity

Recent cycles raised concerns over The Corp’s hiring process and its diversity measures, that diversity may be tolerated but not encouraged.

By February 16, 2023

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DC Bike Party cruises through campus

On Feb. 8, over 700 people dressed in tutus, prom dresses, and tuxedo t-shirts biked, skated, and hover-boarded across campus, to student cheers.

By February 16, 2023

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Georgetown Protects Racists officially ends sit-in protest, aims to continue anti-racism work

On Friday, Feb. 10, Georgetown Protects Racists (GUPR) announced the end of its sit-in protests during a community meeting at 1 p.m.

By , and February 13, 2023

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Heckler puts its foot down: Red Square table mocks Right to Life, promotes reproductive justice

On Feb. 9, David Edwards protested Right to Life by sticking his feet out from under a replica banner that read "Right to Feet."

By February 10, 2023

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GUPR sit-ins resume in Healy following university’s inconclusive report

GUPR resumed its sit-in after the investigation of the racist hate crime perpetrated against LaHannah Giles came back inconclusive.

By , and February 9, 2023

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Latest antisemitic graffiti results in outburst of support, community Havdalah celebration

The latest in a slew of targeted antisemitic violence, antisemitic graffiti was discovered on campus on Jan. 22 by several Darnall residents.

By February 7, 2023

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Students hold candlelight vigil to honor Tyre Nichols’ life

Students held a vigil in Red Square on Feb. 5 to honor the life of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who was beaten to death by police last month.

By February 6, 2023

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D.C. Council overrides mayor’s veto of criminal code reform

The D.C. Council voted 12-1 to override Mayor Muriel Bowser’s veto of the District’s criminal code reform bill on Jan. 17.

By February 6, 2023

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For the authenticity of Ching Ching Cha to stay after rent hike, it had to leave Georgetown

Since 1998, there was only one shop owner in Georgetown who would sit with you for the time it takes to finish a hot cup of tea. Now, following unprecedented rent hikes, Ching Ching Cha is moving to Dupont Circle.

By and February 3, 2023

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GUPD removes pro-gun group from Red Square following March for Our Lives’ counterprotest

On Tuesday afternoon, two men from Young Americans for Liberty (YAL), began tabling in Red Square, before being asked to leave by GUPD.

By January 25, 2023

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GU Politics Fellows stress unity and optimism for future generations despite divisive political climate

The Spring 2023 GU Politics fellows met with the Voice to discuss American politics and what they want to see from the next generation.

By and January 25, 2023

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H*yas for Choice leads student protest against 24th Cardinal O’Connor Conference

Over a hundred Georgetown students took to the Healy steps to protest the Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Jan. 21.

By and January 22, 2023

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Antisemitic pamphlets the latest in targeted hate speech against Jewish students

Unknown perpetrators distributed at least 75 antisemitic and racist pamphlets to nearly 40 student residences around campus on Nov. 18.

By January 21, 2023

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Student tutors rise to meet evolving needs at motel-turned-migrant shelter

A new D.C. Schools Project cohort goes to Days Inn to tutor newcomer migrant children, encountering more fundamental needs in the process.

By January 20, 2023

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Two-time Georgetown alum brings home two “Jeopardy!” wins

Two-time "Jeopardy!" champion Patrick Curran, a double alum, reflects on his time on the Hilltop and how it helped him become a champion.

By January 19, 2023

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GU French department greets Emmanuel Macron at White House

Georgetown faculty and students in the French department welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron at a White House ceremony on Dec. 1.

By and December 12, 2022

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What is Metro doing about fare evasion?

This month, Metro is cracking down on fare evasion and testing out preventative new fare gates, as it struggles to recover from the pandemic.

By December 9, 2022

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“This is what community looks like”: Student activists receive university response to hate crime, ending sit-in

After the fourth consecutive day of the GU Protects Racists sit-in, university administrators publicly responded to the demands of LaHannah Giles on Dec. 8. On Dec. 9, organizers decided to end the sit-in. 

By , and December 9, 2022