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Saxa Politica: The importance of local journalism

This may be the end. After three years writing for this preeminent newsweekly, my time as a reporter, editor, and columnist is ending soon. Over the course of my time... Read more

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News Hit: UIS will lock out students who do not change their passwords

University Information Services is mandating that students change their Georgetown account login passwords every six months within a two week notification period, a policy first announced February 19. Students who... Read more

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News Hit: Milzman to be detained in jail until trial

Chief Judge Richard W. Roberts, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, on Monday, reversed last week’s ruling that would have released Daniel Milzman (COL ’16) to... Read more

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GU mulls housing requirement for juniors, sophomores limited to dorms by 2016

The completion of the Northeast Triangle Residence Hall in February 2016 will mean that sophomores will, by default, no longer be able to live in on-campus apartments, according to Executive... Read more

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Admissions rate falls to 16.6% for class of 2018

Georgetown’s Admissions Committee accepted 3,232 students for the incoming class of 2018, out of 19,501 total applicants. The overall admission rate was 16.6 percent, which represents a slight decrease from... Read more

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SFS development chair chosen

Because of a $4 million grant from the Coca-Cola Foundation, the School of Foreign Service will establish its first endowed chair for the Master’s of Global Human Development program. Distinguished... Read more

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New GUSA lecture series scheduled to begin April 14

The Lecture Fund has committed to organize a new professor lecture series with the Georgetown University Student Association. The first lecture, featuring assistant professor of government Fr. Matthew Carnes, S.... Read more

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GUSA cabinet appointed

The new cabinet of Georgetown University Student Association President and Vice President Trevor Tezel (SFS ‘15) and Omika Jikara (SFS ‘15) was approved on Sunday by the GUSA Senate. In... Read more

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Union Jack: “Between Two Ferns” insufficient

On March 12, 1933, a president addressed a nation in the first of many radio chats. For the next decade, Franklin D. Roosevelt would speak to American citizens in his... Read more

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On the record with Trevor Tezel and Omika Jikaria

After taking a solemn oath late Sunday afternoon to “preserve, protect, and defend the constitution and bylaws of the Student Association,” newly-inaugurated GUSA President Trevor Tezel (SFS ‘15) and Vice-President... Read more

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Milzman detention unresolved

Daniel Milzman (COL ‘16), who was charged with possession of a biological toxin last Friday, appeared before District court on Tuesday for his detention hearing. Judge John M. Facciola ordered... Read more

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Henle forum promises renovations to eliminate mold

Vice President of Facilities and Management Robin Morey announced the installation of new dehumidifiers to combat mold in Henle Village apartments on Monday night at a forum hosted by Residential... Read more

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Provost promotes student research

In an effort to cultivate student interest in undergraduate research, the Walsh Exchange, the Carroll Round, the School of Nursing and Health Studies Undergraduate Research Conference, and the Undergraduate Research... Read more

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News Hit: GU considering on-campus housing requirement for juniors

The University is considering implementing an on-campus housing requirement for juniors, among other proposals, in an effort to meet the 2010 Campus Plan goal of housing 385 additional students on... Read more

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News Hit: Tuition to rise 4.3 percent

Tuition is facing a 4.34 percent increase in the 2014-2015 academic year according to the University’s financial plan for fiscal years 2015 to 2018 released on March 19. Once this... Read more

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City on a Hill: D.C. needs more public housing

When D.C.’s homeless shelters were overwhelmed this winter, the Gray administration’s first response was to blame the victims. D.C. General—the defunct hospital used as a homeless shelter since 2007—quickly filled... Read more

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FBI investigating ricin incident at McCarthy Hall

A white powdery substance found in a student’s dorm room on the sixth floor of McCarthy residence hall tested positive for ricin, according to an email from Georgetown Police Chief... Read more

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GUSA promotes conservation in water week event series

The GUSA Freshmen Sustainability Council and Office of Sustainability organized the first Georgetown Water Week to highlight issues of water conservation and sustainability at Georgetown. The environmental initiative began Monday... Read more

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Healy Pub vendor to be chosen by April

University officials said this week that they will decide on a vendor by April for the Healy Family Student Center Pub, which is slated to open in August along with... Read more

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SFS junior, Mark Adamsson, dies over spring break

Mark Adamsson (SFS ’15) passed away during spring break while traveling with classmates in the Dominican Republic. His death was caused by lung and heart failure, according to Georgetown Director... Read more