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

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GUSA Senate reconvenes with a new speaker, condemns university handling of financial aid

The GUSA Senate reconvened for its first meeting with a new speaker, focusing on financial aid and the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

By Amelia Wanamaker February 7, 2021

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Wisemiller’s Deli offers cookies by mail and local delivery to support business

Wisemiller’s Deli has started a “cookies by mail” service to maintain their business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Annabella Hoge February 1, 2021

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Whitney Maddox leaves Georgetown with a lasting impact

Whitney Maddox has departed Georgetown for a new position as NPR’s Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) manager beginning Feb 1.

By Sophie Tafazzoli January 31, 2021

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Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Life continues to draw controversy, sparks petition

Georgetown’s annual pro-life conference, the Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Life faces criticism once again due to its name and speakers.

By Paul James January 30, 2021

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Staff members claim “Redeploy Georgetown” program forces them to become health screeners against their will

In a letter to administrators published on Jan. 26, Georgetown staff members accused the university of violating its Just Employment Policy.

By Darren Jian January 27, 2021

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Georgetown announces online mental health service, begins closing care gap

Georgetown’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) announced a new resource, HoyaWell in an effort to address mental health needs.

By Paul James January 27, 2021