Primary Concerns: Student led political activism builds as 2020 election begins

Even in a political moment characterized by inter and intra party fighting, Mo Elleithee (SFS ’94) finds the wonder in politics. As director of the Georgetown Institute of Politics and... Read more

By Rachel Cohen January 31, 2020

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Protesters, arrested Monday, return to Georgetown to invite students to impeachment protest

Protesters from the group Refuse Fascism returned to campus on Tuesday Jan. 28 after GUPD arrested two members of their group in Red Square on Monday. Like the previous day,... Read more

By Jack Townsend January 29, 2020

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100 Seconds to Midnight: Scientists and World Leaders Warn of Doomsday

Humanity is closer to destruction that ever before, according to a group of security experts and world leaders who visited campus on Jan. 23. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists,... Read more

By Ryan Remmel January 28, 2020

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GUPD arrests Refuse Fascism protestors in Red Square

GUPD arrested two protesters in Red Square for unlawful entry on Jan. 27. The protestors, Luna Hernandez and Bo Logan, were working with the organization Refuse Fascism to advertise an... Read more

By Katherine Randolph January 27, 2020

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Noname Discusses Social Activism Through Hip-Hop

Noname, a 28-year-old rapper and activist from Chicago, participated in a discussion moderated by Zandria Robinson, an associate professor of African American studies, on Jan. 15 in Copley Formal Lounge. Hosted... Read more

By Hugh Brooks January 23, 2020

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On the record: Spring 2020 GU Politics fellows

On Jan. 16, the Voice sat down with the spring 2020 class of GU Politics fellows to capture their thoughts, on the record. The class includes: Lily Adams, a Democratic... Read more

By Isaac Solly January 23, 2020

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Georgetown Professors Discuss US Airstrike against Iran’s Qasem Soleimani

Georgetown professors debated the U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani earlier this month. The panel was hosted on Jan. 15 by the School of Foreign Service and the... Read more

By Sarah Watson January 22, 2020

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GUSA Senate Passes Resolution on Divestment Referendum

The GUSA Senate passed a resolution to submit a referendum on fossil fuel divestment to the student body and failed to pass a similar referendum in support of ocean-friendly university... Read more

By Caroline Hamilton January 22, 2020

Features

“Not A Luxury, A Right”: Menstrual Equity On Georgetown’s Campus

Having a period comes with a hidden struggle rooted in shame. We discreetly slip a pad or a tampon in our pockets, moving tactfully not to draw attention to the... Read more

By Sienna Brancato January 17, 2020

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“Unlike Any Other Class”: AMST 272 Confronts Georgetown’s History with Slavery

Perched inside the window of GUSA’s Leavey Center office, there is a sign reading “This school exists because of slavery.” These words, written in a burst of red permanent marker,... Read more

By Annemarie Cuccia and Annabella Hoge January 17, 2020

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Jane Fonda Discusses Climate Activism

Academy Award-winning actress and activist Jane Fonda spoke about climate activism in Gaston Hall on Jan. 7. The event, titled “This is Not a Drill: A Discussion with Jane Fonda... Read more

By Jason Cuomo January 15, 2020

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D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans resigns

D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) announced his resignation on Jan. 7, following a unanimous preliminary vote by the City Council for his expulsion in December. He is expected to... Read more

By Alice Gao January 9, 2020

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GU Politics welcomes new fellows for Spring 2020

The Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service announced its new class of fellows for the upcoming Spring 2020 semester on Dec. 16. The fellows include Joe Crowley, who... Read more

By Rachel Cohen December 20, 2019

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Faculty letter calls for transparency, reform in student conduct proceedings

Content warning: This article discusses sexual harassment and assault. In a Dec. 12 letter to University President John DeGioia obtained by the Voice, members of Georgetown’s faculty and staff asked... Read more

By Katherine Randolph December 13, 2019

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GUSA Executive to require demographic data

The GUSA Senate passed a resolution at its Dec. 8 meeting to require applicants for positions in the GUSA Executive to submit anonymous demographic data. According Sen. Leo Teixeira (COL... Read more

By Ryan Remmel December 9, 2019

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Petition for Permanent Off-Campus Mental Health Fund Circulates

A petition is circulating to collect student support for the conversion of the student mental health fund to an endowment of $100,000 in order to ensure its continuity. The endowment... Read more

By Annemarie Cuccia December 9, 2019

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New edition of Women, Peace and Security Index unveiled

The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) hosted an event on Dec. 5 supporting the launch of the new edition of its Women, Peace and Security Index. The... Read more

By Ryan Remmel December 8, 2019

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D.C. Council unanimously recommends expelling Jack Evans in historic vote

Conferring on expulsion for the first time in its history, the D.C. Council unanimously voted (12-0) on Dec. 3 to recommend that Councilmember Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) be expelled for... Read more

By Jason Cuomo December 6, 2019

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Basketball Players LeBlanc, Alexander, Gardner Named in Civil Suits

Content warning: This article discusses sexual harassment and assault. Joshua LeBlanc (MSB ’22), a former member of the Georgetown men’s basketball team, and current players Galen Alexander (COL ’21) and... Read more

By Roman Peregrino December 4, 2019

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Harvard Professor Discusses First-Generation Experience at Elite Colleges

Harvard professor Tony Jack visited campus on Nov. 21 to discuss the challenges first-generation low-income college students face and how administrators can ensure they thrive. The event, co-sponsored by the... Read more

By Julia Pinney November 30, 2019