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

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

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GUSA passes resolution condemning poor university communication in emergencies

GUSA condemned Georgetown’s failure to communicate safety concerns through HoyAlert and advocated for safety measures against sexual assault.

By Jupiter Huang February 11, 2022

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Georgetown medical housing: a quickly approaching deadline

The application for medical housing for the 2022-2023 academic year is due Friday, Feb. 11.

By Sophie Tafazzoli February 10, 2022

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GUSA Executive debates reflect dissimilar levels of experience on ballot, GUSA controversies

The presidential and vice presidential debates occurred on Feb. 7 and 8 between the two official campaigns: Leonard/Khan and Wolfe/Ume-Ukeje.

By Margaret Hartigan and Nora Scully February 10, 2022

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D.C. launches direct cash assistance program to support new and expectant parents

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser recently announced a cash assistance program to support new and expectant low-income parents in Wards 5, 7 and 8.

By Isabella Stratta February 9, 2022

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Corp fall hiring report to inform focus on diversity

In the first year of the report, The Corp hopes the data will inform a more inclusive and accessible hiring process for future students.

By Ashley Kulberg February 9, 2022

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GradGov president, vice president accused then cleared of misappropriation in Israel trip controversy

GradGov SLC passed and later rescinded a vote of no confidence against the president and vice president regarding a student trip to Israel.

By Nora Scully and Graham Krewinghaus February 9, 2022

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Two GUSA campaigns under fire, third ticket hastily joins the race for Exec

As of Feb. 6, there are now four tickets campaigning in the GUSA Executive election. Voting opens Thurday, Feb. 10.

By Franziska Wild and Sarah Watson February 8, 2022

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Omicron interruptions to bus services leave residents stranded

Since Jan. 10, D.C. residents have experienced delays, cancellations, and crowding in public transportation services, spurred by Omicron.

By Margaret Hartigan February 7, 2022

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GUSA passes a resolution calling for divestment connected to the genocide of Uyghur Muslims

GUSA passed legislation to address Georgetown’s endowment in companies related to the genocide and repression of Uyghur Muslims in China, as well as confirmed a new senator to fill a... Read more

By Franziska Wild February 7, 2022

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Establishing Asian American studies remains an uphill battle at Georgetown

Professor Christine So wants to know why English is the only department at Georgetown with an Asian American studies scholar in it.

By Jupiter Huang February 4, 2022

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After interim leadership, new CAPS director looks to rebuild trust

After more than a year without a director of Georgetown’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS), Dr. Durriya Meer began in the role on Jan. 24. With experience at Johns Hopkins... Read more

By Paul James February 3, 2022

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Anti-mandate march draws thousands amidst extended D.C. vaccine and mask mandates

When Dr. Jesse Goodman talks to patients who don’t want to get the vaccine, he doesn’t stop at telling them to get vaccinated; Goodman takes it one step further. “For... Read more

By Nora Scully February 2, 2022

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Initiative 82 on track to end the sub-minimum wage for D.C. tipped restaurant staff

After a long series of setbacks, restaurant workers rejoice as a new effort is slated to abolish an exception to D.C. minimum wage laws. Formally titled the District of Columbia... Read more

By Alec Weiker February 2, 2022

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Students adjust to new semester under Omicron

Georgetown’s COVID-19 test numbers from the week of Jan. 9 have been released, revealing that of the 5,267 students tested, 342 tested positive. The university’s 6.49 percent positivity rate dropped... Read more

By Michelle Serban February 2, 2022

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GUSA tackles GOCard access, accessibility for immunocompromised students

As Georgetown prepares for a return to in-person learning, GUSA passed legislation advocating for immunocompromised students and expanding GOCard access at their meeting on Jan. 23. The first resolution calls... Read more

By Franziska Wild January 30, 2022

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We asked President DeGioia some of the students’ most pressing questions. Here are his answers.

Each semester for several years, the editor in chief of the Voice has sat down with University President John J. DeGioia to ask about the biggest issues facing the university—solar... Read more

By Annemarie Cuccia January 19, 2022

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Changes to initial spring COVID-19 protocols aim to combat Omicron

When students moved in for the fall semester in August 2021, they took a single COVID-19 PCR test and received a cloth mask with a Georgetown ‘G’ on it. When... Read more

By Margaret Hartigan and Jupiter Huang January 14, 2022