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Presidential candidates debate GUSA’s role, influence on campus

On Feb. 19, four GUSA candidates debated the role of student government in Georgetown student life and influence over the university administration in the GUSA presidential debate. Josh Sirois (COL... Read more

By February 21, 2018

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On the Record: GUSA candidates Hunter Estes and Richard Howell

The Voice sat down with GUSA executive candidates Hunter Estes (SFS’19) and Richard Howell (SFS ’19) to discuss their platform of cost, community, and charity and their plans for tuition... Read more

By February 19, 2018

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On the Record: Logan “Batman” Arkema and Jonathan “Robin” Compo

The Voice sat down with the Dark Knight himself (Logan Arkema, COL ‘20) and his sidekick Robin (Jonathan Compo, COL ’20) for a conversation about their unique campaign, their goals... Read more

By February 17, 2018

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On the Record: GUSA candidates Josh Sirois and Casey Doherty

The Voice sat down with GUSA executive candidates Josh Sirois (SFS ‘20) and Casey Doherty (COL ‘20) to discuss their campaign platform, “Moving Forward,” and goals to bring feasible solutions... Read more

By February 17, 2018

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On the Record: GUSA candidates Sahil Nair and Naba Rahman

The Voice sat down for an interview with 2018 GUSA executive candidates Sahil Nair (SFS’ 19) and Naba Rahman (SFS ‘19). In the interview, they discuss how being outsiders to... Read more

By February 17, 2018

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GUSA vice presidential candidates debate student apathy and inclusion

GUSA vice presidential candidates shared their plans at a debate held by the GUSA Election Commission in the ICC on Feb. 14. Casey Doherty (COL ’20), Naba Rahman (SFS ’19),... Read more

By February 16, 2018

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Love Saxa claims that university misallocated donations

Love Saxa, a student group that advocates for traditional relationships, has accused the university of deliberately misappropriating at least $400 in donations meant for their organization. The club’s legal counsel,... Read more

By February 16, 2018

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Albright receives Georgetown award for diplomatic career

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright received the 2018 Jit Trainor Award for Excellence in the Conduct of Diplomacy on Feb. 12 for her contributions to diplomacy in her career.... Read more

By February 16, 2018

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Clinton presents peace awards at Georgetown

Hillary Clinton spoke at Gaston Hall Feb. 6 with the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security to present the 2018 Hillary R. Clinton Awards for Advancing Women in Peace... Read more

By February 13, 2018

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From the top: the unfinished story of graduate student unionization at Georgetown

Last week, graduate student assistants at Georgetown came one step closer to having a recognized union. The Voice decided to take a look back at the last two years of... Read more

By February 9, 2018

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Third annual Hoya Hacks pursues greater diversity in participants

Over 250 college-aged hackers descended on the Healey Family Student Center on Jan. 26th to participate in Georgetown’s third annual Hoya Hacks event. The event included a wide selection of... Read more

By February 9, 2018

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Georgetown slave descendants seek reparations from university

A group of descendants of the 272 slaves sold by Georgetown University in 1838 to keep the university afloat have renewed their calls asking for monetary reparations from the school.... Read more

By February 7, 2018

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Sister Simone Campbell addresses Catholic social justice in Sacred Lecture Series

Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, discussed the public element of spirituality on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 in Dahlgren Chapel. The event, titled “From... Read more

By February 6, 2018

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Georgetown kidnapper to be deported to UK

Paolo Aldorasi, the man convicted last January of kidnapping a Georgetown student, will be deported to the United Kingdom to serve further prison time after spending 11 months in the... Read more

By February 6, 2018

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WMATA’s “Rush Hour Promise” refunds subset of delayed passengers

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) will refund metro riders whose train is delayed by 15 minutes or more during the rush hour commute in its new “Rush Hour... Read more

By February 4, 2018

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University begins negotiating union election for grad students

The Georgetown Alliance of Graduate Employees (GAGE), the university’s union of graduate students who work for their departments, came one step closer to official recognition from the school on Thursday.... Read more

By February 4, 2018

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Sen. Flake discusses Republicans’ future, ‘politics of resentment’ with GU Politics

Republican senator Jeff Flake from Arizona spoke at Georgetown about his discontent with the direction of the Republican party on Monday, Jan. 29 in an event hosted by the Georgetown... Read more

By February 1, 2018

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Third referendum on GUSA restructuring attached to executive ballot

On Monday, Jan. 29, the GUSA Election Commission announced a two-question referendum will be attached to the executive ballot this February. The referendum proposes structural changes to GUSA and expands... Read more

By January 31, 2018

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Spring 2018 GU Politics Fellows emphasize engagment, bipartisanship

The Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service welcomed its new class of fellows to Georgetown with the start of the spring semester. The five spring 2018 fellows have... Read more

By January 27, 2018

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Millennial mayors discuss fresh perspectives, local government with GU Politics

On Jan. 23, three young mayors from across the country gathered in the Healy Family Student Center to discuss the future of “millennials” as leaders in local politics. Hosted by... Read more

By January 27, 2018