D.C. general elections: Who’s on the ballot?

The Voice's guide to the upcoming elections in Washington, D.C, and how to vote in them.

By Sarah Watson and Isaac Solly October 28, 2020

Georgetown businesses severely strained, closing amid COVID-19

As federal stimulus loans run out and governments begin to lift dine-in restrictions, an increasing number of Georgetown neighborhood businesses have closed or are struggling to remain open.

By Sophie Tafazzoli October 27, 2020

News

Georgetown parents petition to open campus for spring 2021

Some Georgetown parents, united on Facebook and through a petition, are asking for the university to be in person for the spring semester.

By Sophie Tafazzoli October 27, 2020

News

Panel convenes professors, advocates and policymakers in discussion of D.C. evictions

“Tenants need support; we need a process that is respectful and gives dignity to these tenants, and unfortunately the court process is the opposite of that for them.”

By Paul James October 25, 2020

News

Online OUTober: Virtual Coming Out Day celebrations mark LGBTQ History Month at Georgetown

Georgetown University LGBTQ Resource Center and GUPride celebrated LGBTQ History Monthand Coming Out Day virtually.

By Sarah Weber October 25, 2020

Georgetown Explained

Georgetown explained: GUPD

The Voice explains Georgetown's on-campus police force GUPD and the criticisms it has received over the years.

By Sarah Watson October 24, 2020

News

Women of color in GUSA speak out

How they believe the institution has failed them, and how it can improve

By Ethan Greer October 23, 2020

News

Spring class registration postponed following GUSA Senate resolution

Vice Provost Rohan Williamson announced in an Oct. 20 email the start of class registration for undergraduate students would be pushed back from Nov. 9 to Nov. 30. This move... Read more

By Ethan Greer October 21, 2020

News

D.C. evictions point to housing instability division along racial and economic lines, report finds

A new report from Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy on evictions filed and executed between 2014 and 2018 gives the latest insight into vast racial and economic disparities in... Read more

By Paul James October 20, 2020

News

The Georgetown Progressive Alliance: A new space for progressive ideas, community, and activism

The Georgetown Progressive Alliance (GPA), a new political organization for leftist students, has begun holding meetings this semester and promoting progressive causes on and off-campus. The club itself is the... Read more

By Alec Weiker October 20, 2020

News

UPDATED: University promises action on GU 272; student advocacy group remains skeptical

The following story has been updated to include clarification from a university spokesperson and ensuing response from the GUSA BOD representatives. Members of the Georgetown administration promised a plan to... Read more

By Annemarie Cuccia October 19, 2020

News

D.C. Public Schools set to reopen in November amid ongoing pandemic

D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) will be reopening next month, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced in a COVID-19 situational update on Monday, Oct. 5. According to Chancellor of DCPS Dr. Lewis Ferebee,... Read more

By Andrea Ho October 19, 2020

News

With “Title IX for a New Generation” class canceled in the spring, students reflect on its influence

Georgetown’s groundbreaking class on Title IX, “Title IX for a New Generation,” has been canceled for the Spring 2021 semester. The course, offered in the Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST)... Read more

By Annabella Hoge and Sarah Watson October 19, 2020

News

Losing a D.C. landmark: Georgetown musicians mourn the closure of U Street Music Hall

U Street Music Hall announced it would be permanently closing its doors on Oct. 5. Known informally as “U Hall,” the live music venue was a hallmark of D.C. nightlife... Read more

By Camilia Fateh October 15, 2020

News

Senate fills vacancy, revises community guidelines

The GUSA Senate voted to confirm a new senator for the class of 2022, Beyza Yazici (SFS ’22), at their meeting on Oct. 11. After the resignation of Daniella Sanchez... Read more

By Amelia Wanamaker October 14, 2020

News

GAGE claims university is stalling arbitration process, delaying COVID-19 protections for graduate workers

The Georgetown Alliance of Graduate Employees (GAGE) claims university administrators are stalling ongoing arbitration proceedings, which need to be completed before the union can negotiate further COVID-19 protections for graduate... Read more

By Darren Jian and Abigail Keating October 14, 2020

News

D.C. police claim Georgetown football player helped orchestrate fatal robbery

The Georgetown senior wide-receiver who was arrested late last month on the charge of first-degree murder while armed, Dijon Williams, was involved with a robbery that led to the killing... Read more

By Annabella Hoge October 12, 2020

News

Amidst university promises, students attempt to secure work-study jobs

The start of the Fall 2020 semester threw many Georgetown students into financial panic. As students tried to determine whether they could afford to attend school virtually and secure a... Read more

By Sarah Watson October 10, 2020

News

Georgetown parent sentenced to home confinement in college admissions scandal

On Oct. 5, Georgetown parent and former technology CEO, Peter Dameris, received a sentence of one year of home confinement, a $95,000 fine, and three years of supervised release for... Read more

By Sophie Tafazzoli October 10, 2020

News

Senate supports graduate student union, appoints member working positions

At its second meeting of the term on Oct. 4, the GUSA Senate unanimously passed its first piece of legislation, agreeing to sign and support an open letter from GAGE... Read more

By Amelia Wanamaker October 9, 2020