Georgetown students flock to get on Flok

Flok, an anonymous social media app, has become popular among Georgetown students who use it to anonymously share aspects of life on campus.

By Michelle Serban March 30, 2022

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SJP pulls off successful Israeli Apartheid Week, despite organizing troubles

SJP hosted a series of events educating the community about Palestinian culture and human rights issues in the Israeli-Palestinian crisis.

By Paul James March 29, 2022

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Repeal of indoor mask mandate met with mixed response from Georgetown community

Georgetown implemented a mask-optional policy in university-operated buildings, including residence halls, classrooms, and dining facilities.

By Jupiter Huang March 29, 2022

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HFSC reopening heralds return of student life

Georgetown’s reopening of the HFSC Great Room serves as a step towards restoring a lively student presence in the space.

By Alex Deramo March 26, 2022

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Former Secretary of State and professor Madeleine Albright dies at 84

Dr. Madeleine K. Albright, the first female Secretary of State and professor at Georgetown, died on March 23 at 84 years old.

By Nora Scully March 24, 2022

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“We all belong to this community.” Students run for ANC office

Cimrun Srivastava and Arnav Kumar are running for seats on ANC 2E, representing the neighborhoods of Georgetown, Burleith, and Hillandale.

By Franziska Wild March 19, 2022

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Georgetown community rallies in the wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine

Students joined a sea of thousands of protesters carrying Ukrainian, Georgian, and U.S. flags into the center of D.C.

By Jupiter Huang March 18, 2022

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New light installment at The Wharf sends hopeful message to Romanians living abroad

The installation connects Romanians living abroad to their homeland and is scheduled to last until March 31 of this year.

By Michelle Serban March 15, 2022

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Georgetown Explained: Marijuana policies

Washington, D.C. has relaxed its marijuana laws significantly in recent years, but Georgetown’s official drug policies have not followed suit.

By Margaret Hartigan March 5, 2022

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TEDxGeorgetown 2022 poses the question of renewal in a world altered by the pandemic

The organizers of TEDxGeorgetown are looking ahead, to a “renaissance” of new hope after two years of strife and isolation on a global scale.

By Ajani Jones March 3, 2022

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D.C. bill requires schools to provide free period products to students

The D.C. Council passed a bill requiring District schools to provide free period products in all women’s and gender-neutral bathrooms.

By Isabella Stratta February 25, 2022

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Students struggle to reconcile CAPS accessibility gap

Over the course of the pandemic, Georgetown launched new telehealth services, but many students still struggled to find support.

By Joanna Li February 24, 2022

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GUSA debates upcoming Executive transition and mask mandates

The Senate passed legislation to amend outdated bylaws and debated repealing mask mandates during their meeting on Feb. 20.

By Nora Scully February 24, 2022

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Unannounced inspections part of D.C. Jail class-action settlement

DOC has agreed to five unannounced inspections of the D.C. Jail over the next six months as part of a recent class-action lawsuit settlement.

By Michelle Serban February 23, 2022

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1619 Freedom School founders speak about community literacy work

The 1619 Freedom School, founded by Hannah-Jones, is an after-school program for young Black kids to learn Black history.

By Graham Krewinghaus February 23, 2022

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Further tuition increase adds burden on current students, alumni

Georgetown undergraduates are facing another annual tuition increase according to a Feb. 14 announcement from the Provost.

By Joanna Li February 22, 2022

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GUPD faces criticism for delayed response to shooting near campus

Even though students subscribe to the HOYAlert notification system utilized by GUPD, many were not informed of the shooting by GUPD.

By Johanna Crane February 22, 2022

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One year later, Kristi Riggs pushes for accountability from Martin’s Tavern

After experiencing racial discrimination at Martin’s Tavern in 2021, Kristi Riggs wanted to avoid litigation.

By Nora Scully February 18, 2022

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GUSA Senate declines to overturn executive election results, certifies Wolfe and Ume-Ukeje despite campaign allegations

The GUSA Senate convened on Feb. 13 to certify the 2022 executive election results over the recommendation of the Election Commission (EC).

By Sarah Watson, Megan O'Malley and Graham Krewinghaus February 13, 2022

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Wolfe and Ume-Ukeje win the 2022 GUSA Executive Election

Kole Wolfe (SFS ’24) and Zeke Ume-Ukeje (COL ’24) have won the 2022 GUSA Executive Election, according to the Election Commission.

By Annabella Hoge and Nora Scully February 13, 2022