Mayor Bowser recognizes gun violence as a public health crisis, launches prevention program

Mayor Bowser signed a Mayor’s Order recognizing gun violence as a public health crisis and announced the creation of a prevention program.

By Annabella Hoge February 25, 2021

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Georgetown’s WeWork partnership kicks off successfully despite criticisms

Georgetown’s partnership with the shared workspace company WeWork aimed to give many students much-needed study space.

By Kenneth Boggess February 25, 2021

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Georgetown launches Racial Justice Institute

Georgetown’s Racial Justice Institute will come into effect four years after the university committed to its creation.

By Annemarie Cuccia February 25, 2021

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Georgetown community raises more than $17,000 for Leo’s Worker

Two Georgetown students crowdsourced more than $17,000 for Stacey Walton, a food and service employee at Leo O'Donovan Dining Hall.

By Nora Scully February 23, 2021

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WMATA shuts down Blue Line, closes stations for maintenance

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority temporarily closed its Blue Line trains amid reconstruction projects.

By Maya Kominsky and Annabella Hoge February 21, 2021

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Georgetown distributes $6 million of CRRSAA grants to undergraduate and graduate students

Georgetown is distributing $6 million in grants from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act to students.

By Sarah Watson February 21, 2021

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COVID-19 cases surge amid influx of students in Georgetown

The first few weeks of the spring semester have been marked by a significant uptick in COVID-19 cases as students return to the area.

By Sophie Tafazzoli February 19, 2021

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GUSA tickets meet for Blaxa town hall focusing on marginalized communities

The two GUSA executive campaigns answered questions in a virtual town hall hosted by The Blaxa on Feb. 15.

By Roman Peregrino February 18, 2021

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Georgetown undergrad navigates business world as a young CEO

During the pandemic, Ava McDonald (COL ’24) is growing her business and advocating for women leaders in entrepreneurship.

By Jack Pedigo February 16, 2021

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Kleier and Pejo suspend GUSA executive ticket

Olivia Kleier (SFS ‘22) and Jon Pejo (COL ‘22) suspended their campaign after allegations they plagiarized.

By Sarah Watson February 15, 2021

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GU Politics fellows discuss partisanship and social justice in a post-Trump era

GU Politics fellows answered questions centering on social justice, leadership, and bipartisanship as America enters a new administration.

By Nora Scully February 15, 2021

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Following new D.C. law, the Corp plans to reverse cashless policy by Fall 2021

The Corp will begin accepting cash again following the passage of the Cashless Retailers Prohibition Act of 2019.

By Alec Weiker February 14, 2021

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GUSA Senate passes resolution demanding COVID-19 guideline reforms

The GUSA Senate passed a resolution calling for the university to make its COVID-19 community guidelines more consolidated and transparent.

By John Woolley February 11, 2021

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Graduate student coalition calls for equal tuition reductions

Tuition Equality Now released a petition urging Georgetown to reimburse graduate students for a further five percent of tuition.

By Ethan Greer February 11, 2021

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During COVID-19 restrictions, Lauinger Library provides services for students on and off campus.

Lauinger Library opened for the spring semester with newly extended hours and new policies to increase student access to resources.

By Annabella Hoge February 11, 2021

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Bystander intervention program is paused as HES faces staffing cuts

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Georgetown’s budget forced cutbacks in essential areas, including bystander intervention training.

By Paul James February 11, 2021

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The legacy of Patrick Healy, SJ, Georgetown’s first Black president

Healy is considered Georgetown's first Black president and first African American president of a predominantly white university in America.

By Annabella Hoge February 10, 2021

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The Corp reopens, temporarily closes Vital Vittles due to university restrictions

With contactless ordering options and employee health and safety training, The Corp is reopening its business.

By Annabella Hoge February 9, 2021

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Sivagami Subbaraman retires as director of LGBTQ Resource Center and Women’s Center

Director of the LGBTQ Resource Center and Women’s Center announced last November that she would be retiring as director.

By Alec Weiker February 9, 2021

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Without staffing, Office of Sustainability faces uncertain future

The Office of Sustainability (OoS) is on pause due to a lack of staffing after the departure and movement of its full-time staff members.

By Annemarie Cuccia February 8, 2021