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Here Comes the Sun? Local environmentalists oppose university solar project

When Benjamin Hance decided he wanted to put solar panels on his home, he faced a dilemma. Living on a wooded lot meant trees cast shadows on his roof, and... Read more

By December 7, 2018

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Finding His Voice: Martin Yant Looks Back on Voice Founding, Career of Investigating

As the Voice nears our 50th anniversary in March 2019, we are looking back at our history, alumni, and life after the Voice. In the fall of 1967, Georgetown was... Read more

By December 7, 2018

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“Glad It’s Over”: Students Reflect on California Wildfires

On Thanksgiving Day, the roads to Gaby Walton’s (COL ’20) home in Malibu, California, were closed. Walton does not normally return home for Thanksgiving due to the distance, however this... Read more

By December 7, 2018

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Kehoe Field renovation project set to begin in 2019

Yates Field House held an open house in Sellinger Lounge on Nov. 30 to discuss upcoming renovation plans for Kehoe Field. The renovations are expected to begin in late February... Read more

By December 6, 2018

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GUSA senate passes reforms to Election Commission

The GUSA Senate unanimously passed an Act to Amend the Bylaws to Reform the Election Commission at their Dec. 2 meeting. The act provided for changes to the GUSA election process,... Read more

By December 6, 2018

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China imposes exit ban on SFS sophomore

China has placed an exit ban on Victor Liu (SFS ’21) and his sister and mother, the New York Times has reported. The ban prevents Liu, who was born in... Read more

By November 30, 2018

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DeGioia hosts 18th annual Thanksgiving Dinner

University President John DeGioia hosted his annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 21. First held 18 years ago, the event invites undergraduate and graduate students to join the DeGioia family for... Read more

By November 30, 2018

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DeGioia invites campus community to discuss proposed Title IX regulations

University President John DeGioia sent an email to the Georgetown community explaining how the university’s plans to respond to the proposed Title IX regulations released by the Department of Education... Read more

By November 30, 2018

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GUSA senate passes resolution supporting STAIV

The GUSA senate unanimously passed a resolution to support Students Taking Action against Interpersonal Violence (STAIV) in advocating for survivors of sexual assault at their Nov. 18 meeting. The resolution... Read more

By November 21, 2018

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Students demand university action in light of proposed Title IX changes

Students Taking Action against Interpersonal Violence (STAIV) delivered a letter to Georgetown administrators demanding that the university denounce Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ proposed changes to Title IX regulations on... Read more

By November 20, 2018

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Students disappointed by SAMAC update

Some students feel that the Sexual Assault and Misconduct Advisory Committee (SAMAC) has not made enough concrete progress following an email SAMAC sent to Georgetown faculty, staff, and students on... Read more

By November 20, 2018

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University announces expansion of parental leave for full time, non-tenure line faculty

The university announced that it would begin offering one semester paid, new parent leave to Full Time Non-tenure Line Faculty members (FTNTL) the afternoon of Nov. 15. This will make... Read more

By November 19, 2018

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Valentino Dixon joins panel to discuss exoneration, art

Valentino Dixon was the center of a panel hosted by the Prisons and Justice Initiative and the Lecture Fund celebrating his exoneration from prison and highlighting the role that Georgetown... Read more

By November 19, 2018

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Petition calls on DeGioia to ban H*yas for Choice

An online petition with more than 15,000 signatures is calling for University President John DeGioia to ban H*yas for Choice (HFC). The petition, posted by TFP Student Action, has been... Read more

By November 16, 2018

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Kennedy discusses midterm elections, healthcare, and bipartisanship in G.U. Politics event

The Institute of Politics and Public Service at Georgetown’s McCourt School hosted Congressman Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass.) on Nov. 13 in the Copley Formal Lounge. Kennedy was joined by the... Read more

By November 15, 2018

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Weapons policy signage headed to Commision of Fine Arts after Old Georgetown Board Approval

The Old Georgetown Board (OGB) approved 21 signs displaying Georgetown University’s weapons policy to be posted around campus at their Nov. 1 board meeting. If the proposal for the signs... Read more

By November 15, 2018

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Meek Mill discusses criminal justice system, reform

Rapper Meek Mill joined Marc Howard, director of the Georgetown Prison Justice Initiative, in the Lohrfink Auditorium for a conversation on criminal justice reform on Nov. 7. In an event... Read more

By November 14, 2018

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GUSA passes resolution urging university to take further action on 272

The GUSA senate unanimously passed a resolution urging Georgetown to create a memorial to the 272 enslaved people sold by the university in 1838 at its Nov. 11 meeting. The... Read more

By November 14, 2018

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Tuition roundtable presents likely tuition increase

The first Hoya Roundtable of the 2018-19 academic year met to discuss the rate-setting of tuition on Nov. 5. The event, co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost, GUSA and... Read more

By November 12, 2018

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Graduate students vote in favor of unionization

Graduate students voted 555-108 to unionize and be represented by the Georgetown Alliance of Graduate Employees (GAGE) in affiliation with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The results of the... Read more

By November 9, 2018