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City on a Hill: Marion in Ferguson

If death marks the beginning of legacy, Washington, D.C.’s so-called “Mayor for Life,” Marion Barry Jr., started strong. Despite a controversial career marred by crack-smoking and womanizing, the four-term mayor... Read more

By December 4, 2014

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GU Farmer’s Market completes fruitful season in Red Square

After a move to Red Square and the addition of several new vendors, the Georgetown University Farmer’s Market concluded a successful season last week. Vendors and student leaders praised the... Read more

By November 20, 2014

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October and November crime more than doubles from same period last year

Before becoming victims of a violent mugging, Jackson Sinnenberg (COL ‘15) and Jack Schmitt (COL ‘15) weren’t particularly focused on their safety as they walked back to Burleith from a... Read more

By November 20, 2014

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Elevator malfunctions create accessibility issues on campus

This semester, a number of elevator malfunctions and delays throughout campus have caused students to raise concerns about university accessibility and convenience. One of the two elevators in Darnall Hall... Read more

By November 20, 2014

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Saxa Politica: Got a problem? Here’s a town hall

On an almost weekly basis, the student body receives an email from Jay Gruber, Todd Olson, or Robin Morey, inviting them to take part in an upcoming event designed to... Read more

By November 20, 2014

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Administration no longer considering consolidation of cultural centers

Vice President of Student Affairs Todd Olson announced at Tuesday’s diversity town hall meeting that preliminary plans to consolidate the Center for Multicultural Equity and Access, the Women’s Center, and... Read more

By November 13, 2014

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Students Actively Moving Forward advocates university-wide bereavement policy

After a nearly six-year hiatus, the founding chapter of Students Actively Moving Forward returned to campus this semester and plans to propose a university-wide bereavement policy. Bereavement policies give uniform... Read more

By November 13, 2014

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Election Reflection panel examines midterm elections, low young voter turnout

The McCourt School of Public Policy hosted a bipartisan panel on Tuesday night discussing the 2014 midterm elections. The panel, moderated by Professor E.J. Dionne, featured Clinton administration advisor and... Read more

By November 13, 2014

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Jon Stewart, Maziar Bahari discuss themes of ‘Rosewater’ in Gaston Hall

Students and special guests filled Gaston Hall this past Sunday for a screening of Comedy Central show host Jon Stewart’s directorial debut film Rosewater. The screening was followed by a... Read more

By November 13, 2014

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Construction to begin on Southwest Quad sand volleyball court

The construction of a new sand volleyball court in the Southwest Quad will begin later this month, according to an email sent by Vice President for Planning and Facilities Management... Read more

By November 13, 2014

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Higher Edge: Major decision, minor support

Between the rising costs of college tuition and the lingering effects of the recession, it’s no surprise that the specialized training versus liberal arts education debate has yet to be... Read more

By November 13, 2014

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GUSA establishes new committee on class, equity, and access

In collaboration with the Georgetown Scholarship Program, GUSA has established a new Committee on Class, Equity, and Access, applications for which are now open. According to the committee’s proposal, it... Read more

By November 6, 2014

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Rangila relocates from Gaston Hall to Kennedy Center

Georgetown University South Asian Society announced Saturday that its annual dance show, Rangila, will be held at the Kennedy Center’s Opera House Stage instead of Gaston Hall, where structural issues... Read more

By November 6, 2014

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Bulldog Tavern to hold grand opening Friday in Healey Family Student Center

The Healey Family Student Center’s Bulldog Tavern will hold its grand opening on Friday evening as Georgetown’s newest on-campus location for student drinking and dining. The pub has been in... Read more

By November 6, 2014

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Homeless face risks as hypothermia season begins in D.C.

The Department of Human Services issued a hypothermia alert on Nov. 1, requiring all homeless shelters in the city to offer shelter when temperatures drop to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or... Read more

By November 6, 2014

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City on a Hill: Election 2014, Social issues lose

The result of Tuesday’s mayoral election, with Muriel Bowser (D-Ward 4) emerging victorious against David Catania (I-At Large) with 53.9 percent of the votes, were predictable. After the release of a... Read more

By November 6, 2014

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Carry That Weight emphasizes heavy impact of sexual assault on campuses

Georgetown’s Red Square included more than its usual fare of tabling student groups and farmers market tents on Wednesday. Pillows and mattresses bearing red tape in the shape of an... Read more

By October 30, 2014

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Student groups gather to support GU Fossil Free divestment proposal delivery

Georgetown undergraduates, graduate students, and university faculty rallied outside McShain Lounge in Southwest Quad to support GU Fossil Free as it officially presented its divestment proposal to the Committee on... Read more

By October 30, 2014

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D.C. voters to decide on marijuana legalization within the District

On Nov. 4, District voters will determine whether the D.C. Council can move forward with Initiative 71, an act to legalize recreational use of marijuana within D.C. Initiative 71, the... Read more

By October 30, 2014

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Saxa Politica: Admission based on assets?

It’s college admissions season, and Georgetown’s Nov. 1 deadline for early action admissions is just a few days away. Every year—it seems as if on a fixed schedule—the New York... Read more

By October 30, 2014