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In Chartered Waters: School Choice in the District

“We certainly are keenly aware of the fact that you have choices and your children can go anywhere,” Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Antwan Wilson said... Read more

By Caitlyn Cobb and Isaiah Seibert March 31, 2017

Classics Department Translates Letter on Sale of 272 Slaves

A group of around 20 students and faculty from the Classics Department recently finished an English translation of an 1836 Latin letter from the Society of Jesus headquarters in Rome.... Read more

By Katya Schwenk March 31, 2017

No Longer ‘Safe From Science’: Dissecting science visibility and increasing course requirements

When most people hear the words “Georgetown University,” they think of international relations, government, and business, headlined by the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and the McDonough School... Read more

By Caitlin Mannering March 31, 2017

DNC leaders discuss millennial engagement

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Tom Perez and Deputy Chair Keith Ellison discussed the future of the Democratic Party in a conversation with Mo Elleithee, executive director of the... Read more

By Maddie Vagadori March 30, 2017

Rev. Katsouros discusses Jesuit education at Arrupe College

The Rev. Stephen Katsouros, S.J., founder and dean of Arrupe College, underlined the importance of giving everyone a chance to access higher education during the third annual Bernardin Lecture, sponsored... Read more

By Allegra Hahn March 30, 2017

GSC holds protest during GAAP weekend

Members of the Georgetown Solidarity Committee (GSC) held a protest to raise awareness of the working conditions that laborers in Nike factories faced as admitted students and their families attending... Read more

By Noah Telerski March 28, 2017

Journalists discuss challenges in Trump era

Georgetown’s undergraduate journalism program hosted a panel discussion with journalists to discuss the changes and challenges to journalism in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency. The March 22 talk was... Read more

By Rebecca Zaritsky March 27, 2017

Women discuss taking action at Own It Summit 2017

Hundreds of women gathered in Gaston Hall at Own It Summit 2017 to discuss the importance of women taking action in the current political climate of the country. The theme... Read more

By Alli Kaufman March 24, 2017

Writing Center expands awards program

The Georgetown University Writing Center is expanding its awards program to include four awards categories, each with a $1000 prize. The program, sponsored by US News & World Report, is... Read more

By Emma Francois March 22, 2017

Georgetown to offer tuition discounts to federal employees

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies (SCS) announced on Mar. 14 that it had reached an agreement with the federal Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to offer 10% scholarships to... Read more

By Noah Telerski March 22, 2017

Unsung Heroes expands to other campuses

Unsung Heroes, a student-run initiative which runs a Facebook page sharing stories and photos of facilities, service, and other workers at Georgetown, has begun launching new chapters at campuses throughout... Read more

By Margaret Gach March 17, 2017

End of Life Care in the District: Campus Reacts to Death With Dignity Act

More than two years after it was introduced, Washington, D.C.’s B21-0038, titled the “Death with Dignity Act of 2015,” became law in the District last month. With its passage, adult... Read more

By Alex Lewontin March 17, 2017

CISR urges board of directors against private prison investments

The Committee on Investment and Social Responsibility (CISR) recommended the university board of directors not invest directly in private prison companies and avoid commingled funds with investments in private prison... Read more

By Ryan Miller March 13, 2017

The Trump family’s ties to Georgetown

On a rainy day in January just four miles from Georgetown’s Hilltop, Donald Trump took the oath of office to become the 45th President of the United States. He was... Read more

By Noah Telerski March 13, 2017

Faculty Senate condemns Trump immigration ban

The Faculty Senate released a statement condemning President Donald Trump’s immigration ban and showing support for affected students, faculty, and staff. In the Feb. 21 statement, which was emailed to... Read more

By Rebecca Zaritsky March 13, 2017

LGBT Living Learning Community proposal rejected

The administration denied the proposal for the creation of a Living Learning Community (LLC) for queer and allied students last semester. The GUSA LGBTQ+ Inclusion team submitted the proposal, titled... Read more

By Graham Piro March 10, 2017

Celenza announced as new College dean

Christopher Celenza will become the new dean of Georgetown College on July 1. Celenza will replace Dean Chet Gillis. Gillis, who has held the role since 2009, will take a sabbatical... Read more

By Emma Francois March 4, 2017

Orchestrating Diplomacy: GU Students Head to Cuba

While most students will be relaxing at home over spring break, twelve members of the Georgetown University Orchestra will be boarding a plane to Havana, Cuba. Only two years ago,... Read more

By Isaiah Seibert March 4, 2017

Office of Student Conduct upholds Nike protest sanctions

The Office of Student Conduct affirmed sanctions placed on eight members of Georgetown Solidarity Committee (GSC) who participated in the sit-in in University President John DeGioia’s office last December to... Read more

By Jake Maher February 25, 2017

Mack/Andino win GUSA executive election

On Feb. 26 at 2:06 a.m., the GUSA Election Commission announced on Twitter that Kamar Mack and Jessica Andino won the 2017 GUSA Executive Election. Mack/Andino won in the fourth... Read more

By Graham Piro February 24, 2017

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