Law enforcement prepares for the possibility of a second round of D.C. attacks

Law enforcement officials are bracing for a potential second round of violence, after reports of alleged plans by white-supremacists.

By Kenneth Boggess March 3, 2021

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Seminar discusses ‘criminal (in)justice’ system, impact on Black women

Criminal justice experts discussed inequalities in the criminal justice system and the disproportionate impacts of incarceration.

By Margaret Hartigan and Paul James March 2, 2021

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Blass and Sanchez ticket wins the 2021 GUSA Executive election

Nile Blass (COL ’22) and Nicole Sanchez (SFS ’23) will become the next GUSA Executive president and vice president.

By Ethan Greer February 28, 2021

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GUSA presidential candidates debate approaches to advocacy, GUSA restructuring

GUSA presidential candidates Nile Blass (COL ’22) and Daniella Sanchez (COL ’22) explained their respective tickets’ approaches to advocacy.

By Ethan Greer February 26, 2021

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Students told us what was important to them. Here’s what GUSA tickets will do about it.

Voice survey results amid Nile Blass (COL ’22) and Nicole Sanchez (SFS ’22) and Daniella Sanchez (COL ’22) and Leo Arnett (SFS ’22) campaign.

By Sarah Watson February 25, 2021

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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