“Between Differences, Across Divides: A Translation Seminar Series” weaves together translation and creative writing

On Sept. 18, the Georgetown Humanities Initiative hosted the “Creative Crossovers: Translators as Fiction Writers” event panel, delving into the intricacies of translating another author’s text and the connections between... Read more

By Jacqueline Gordon September 25, 2025

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At the performative lesbian contest, Hoya Blue is the warmest color

Dr. Martens, feminist literature, and carabiners galore decorated Copley Lawn this past Sunday as contestants eagerly fought for the title of “Most Performative Lesbian.” Nick Hasbun (CAS ’28), who hosted... Read more

By Chih-Rong Kuo and Aubrey Butterfield September 25, 2025

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“It’s never been easier and more scary to speak your mind”: Jack Schlossberg emphasizes the importance of social media in politics at GUCD event

Jack Schlossberg, political journalist and grandson of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, joined Georgetown University College Democrats (GUCD) on Sept. 8 to highlight the role of social media in... Read more

By Sehr Khosla and Serene Pai September 25, 2025

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“A lesson plan on how to grieve”: Georgetown community reflects on the loss of beloved professor Ricardo L. Ortiz

In the glow of the afternoon sun through stained-glass windows, Gaston Hall was full of reunions and memories. Chatting above the hum of a piano, old friends embraced each other... Read more

By Elaine Clarke September 24, 2025

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10th class of GU Politics Fellows share advice, goals for the semester

Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) announced their 10th anniversary class of fellows, giving students access to the best and brightest in politics, including former politicians,... Read more

By Justin Higgins and Bennett Gilhuly September 20, 2025

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Did Georgetown’s most Performative Men revive campus whimsy?

This past Sunday, those enjoying an afternoon stroll on campus may have spotted 24 silly sock-wearing, guitar-strumming men lined up on the White Gravenor steps. The anticipation in the air... Read more

By Sophie St Amand September 20, 2025

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Citation procedures, organization sanctions, and clarifications: Code of Conduct changes, explained

On August 22, Georgetown’s Office of Student Conduct (OSC) approved the 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct, which clarifies the previous student conduct standards and introduces new changes to student organization... Read more

By Chih-Rong Kuo September 19, 2025

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Iconic Georgetown bar The Tombs introduces $5 cover, sparking backlash

The Tombs, a renowned bar and restaurant located just blocks away from the front gates, has long been a staple for upperclassmen. Students crowd in for Tuesday trivia nights, conclude... Read more

By Ninabella Arlis and Gabriella Jolly September 15, 2025

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Your rights interacting with federal officers, explained

President Donald Trump deployed approximately 2,000 National Guard troops to D.C. and took control of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in early August, after declaring an emergency based on inaccurate... Read more

By Sophie St Amand and Samantha Monteiro September 14, 2025

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Resident Assistants face unexpected policy changes ahead of new year

Resident Assistants (RAs), old and new, arrived on campus in mid-August for their yearly training before the new semester. But this year, training came with several changes to Residential Living... Read more

By Aubrey Butterfield and Alexandra Risi September 12, 2025

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Georgetown students and Congressional members advocate against federal occupation of D.C.

Dozens of students walked out of class Tuesday, Sept. 9 to demand an end to President Donald Trump’s deployment of the national guard and surge of federal law enforcement agents... Read more

By Sophia Jacome and Julia Carvalho September 10, 2025

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Georgetown Interim President testifies at congressional antisemitism hearing: “Antisemitism is incompatible with living our mission”

On July 15, Georgetown Interim President Robert M. Groves testified before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce in a hearing titled, “Antisemitism in Higher Education: Examining the Role... Read more

By Chih-Rong Kuo and Sophie St Amand July 15, 2025

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Right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson said Georgetown is “filthy.” A decade ago, he wanted his son to attend.

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson took aim at Georgetown in an interview with Ed Martin, who was the interim D.C. U.S. attorney nominee until last week. The conversation aired... Read more

By Sydney Carroll May 18, 2025

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Judge orders release of Georgetown postdoctoral fellow Badar Khan Suri

A federal judge ordered the release of Dr. Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown postdoctoral fellow, in a hearing on May 14. Khan Suri has been held in an Immigration and... Read more

By Alaena Hunt and Sydney Carroll May 14, 2025

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Supreme Court to hear case represented by attorneys from an institute at the Georgetown Law Center

Attorneys from the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP), a nonpartisan institute within the Georgetown Law Center, are representing the respondent in Trump v. CASA Inc., a case set... Read more

By Sophia Jacome May 13, 2025

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RA union votes unanimously to certify new contract

The Georgetown Resident Assistant Coalition (GRAC) voted unanimously to ratify their first contract with the University on May 9. This comes a year after Georgetown’s residence assistants (RAs) voted overwhelmingly... Read more

By Chih-Rong Kuo May 10, 2025

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Students face challenges in the race for off-campus senior housing

Rylie Hannon (CAS ’27) started looking for senior off-campus housing at the beginning of fall, nearly two years before she planned to move in. While Hannon partially attributes starting the... Read more

By Izzy Wagener May 8, 2025

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Khan Suri case to stay in Virginia, judge rules

Detained Georgetown postdoctoral researcher Dr. Badar Khan Suri’s case will stay in Virginia, federal judge Patricia Tolliver Giles ruled on May 6. Giles denied the federal government’s motion to transfer... Read more

By Chih-Rong Kuo May 7, 2025

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Georgetown’s affinity graduations honor diversity and celebrate community

As graduation season approaches, many of Georgetown’s communities are preparing for affinity graduations on campus. Georgetown’s many affinity graduations celebrate students’ diversity in sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, and disability... Read more

By Minhal Nazeer May 4, 2025

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“Why Hasn’t Georgetown Divested?”: Students protest Georgetown’s refusal to implement Israel divestment referendum

Around 50 community members gathered in front of Healy Hall on Thursday evening to protest Georgetown’s refusal to implement a student referendum calling on the university to divest from companies... Read more

By Connor Martin and Samantha Monteiro May 1, 2025