Former Kiribati President discusses climate change

Anote Tong, the former President of the island microstate of Kiribati, spoke on Oct. 17 in Copley Formal Lounge on the consequences of climate change. Tong’s speech was part of... Read more

By Michael Coyne November 2, 2016

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Law students petition for paid leave on election day

Georgetown Law Center students began circulating a petition on Oct. 26, asking that the administration cancel all classes and provide all faculty with paid leave on election day. As of... Read more

By Noah Telerski November 2, 2016

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Little movement visible in Nike negotiations

The branding contract between Georgetown University and Nike expires on Dec. 31. As of now, Nike has not signed Georgetown’s code of conduct, and if Georgetown renews the contract, Nike... Read more

By Madelyn Rice October 28, 2016

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ANC candidates debate at forum

Candidates running for commissioner on Advisory Neighborhood Council (ANC) 2E spoke at the ANC Candidates Forum on Oct. 24, hosted by the Citizens Association of Georgetown (CAG) at the Dumbarton... Read more

By Jake Maher October 28, 2016

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GUSA approves smoke-free referendum proposal

At their Oct. 23 meeting, GUSA senate voted in favor of a referendum proposal that will ask undergraduates their opinions regarding the university’s plan to be smoke- and tobacco-free. The... Read more

By Isaiah Seibert October 28, 2016

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GSC delivers petition in support of facilities workers

On Sept. 24, members of the Georgetown Solidarity Committee (GSC) and a group of university workers held a rally and delivered a petition with over 1,000 signatures in support of... Read more

By Chris Dunn October 27, 2016

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Maker Hub debuts in Lau

On Oct. 19 the Maker Hub in Lauinger Library hosted its grand opening for students, faculty and staff. The Maker Hub will serve as a collaborative space for Georgetown community... Read more

By Cassidy Jensen October 25, 2016

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Suru contemplates return to South Sudan after donation

On Oct. 12, Georgetown dining employee Umberto Ripai Suru got quite the surprise, a check from Unsung Heroes for $5,400 to return to his home in South Sudan for the... Read more

By Noah Telerski October 21, 2016

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Election of Jesuit Superior General prompts reflection

On Oct. 14, in Rome, the General Congregation of the Jesuit order elected Father Arturo Sosa Abascal, S.J., of Venezuela as the 31st Superior General of the Society of Jesus,... Read more

By Michael Coyne October 21, 2016

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CAPS introduces accesible policies

Over the summer, Georgetown’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) introduced two new policies to increase accessibility. The policies work to lower the cost and increase the anonymity of treatment and... Read more

By Rebecca Zaritsky October 21, 2016

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GUSA Senate debates smoke-free referendum

GUSA senators debated a referendum proposal about a smoke-free and tobacco-free campus at their Oct. 16 meeting. The Senate will again debate an updated version of the original proposal, sponsored... Read more

By Isaiah Seibert October 20, 2016

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Students protest at university negotiations with workers

On Oct. 14, undergraduates members of Georgetown Solidarity Committee (GSC), as well as several Georgetown University Law students, protested after being denied access to deliver a petition in support of... Read more

By Michael Bergin October 18, 2016

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Graduate and undergrad students join in march against police brutality

On Oct. 10, students marched from Georgetown’s front gates to those of the White House in opposition to excessive police force used against black men and women in the U.S.... Read more

By Margaret Gach October 18, 2016

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Edward Snowden addresses students

On Oct. 7, Edward Snowden spoke to Georgetown students in Lohrfink Auditorium while sitting 4500 miles away in an undisclosed location in Russia. The discussion was moderated by Kevin Bankston,... Read more

By Madelyn Rice October 15, 2016

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Leftist group tries to establish itself on campus

A group of students are starting a Georgetown chapter of New Students for a Democratic Society (New SDS) this semester. Despite initial struggles with poor attendance, the organization has had... Read more

By Isaiah Seibert October 6, 2016

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GUSA announces Senate results

GUSA’s annual Senate elections closed on Sept. 29 and results were released the next day. A total of 57 registered candidates ran for 32 available seats. There were several changes... Read more

By Isaiah Seibert October 4, 2016

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2016 ANC Election: Meet the Candidates

On Nov. 8, residents of the Georgetown neighborhood will turn out to vote on the members of Advisory Neighborhood Council (ANC) 2E. ANCs are neighborhood committees which advise D.C. government... Read more

By Jake Maher September 30, 2016

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Slave descendants respond to university proposal

In the three weeks since Georgetown University President John DeGioia released the proposals of Georgetown’s Working Group on Slavery, Memory, and Reconciliation, activists and descendants of the men and women... Read more

By Margaret Gach September 30, 2016

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Olympic and Paralympic teams honored at Georgetown

Almost 600 Olympic and Paralympic athletes from Team USA convened on McDonough arena Sept. 29 night for the 2016 Team USA awards to honor the accomplishments of the athletes after... Read more

By Ryan Miller September 30, 2016

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H*yas for Choice requests apology from GUPD

H*yas for Choice is requesting a public apology and extra training on the University’s Speech and Expression Policy for Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) after officers removed condom envelopes from... Read more

By Cassidy Jensen September 28, 2016