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In emergency vote, D.C. council approves concealed carry law

The D.C. Council unanimously approved emergency legislation on Tuesday that will allow D.C. residents to carry concealed handguns with a permit. Council members met for this emergency vote after a... Read more

By September 25, 2014

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White House ‘It’s On Us’ campaign includes GU leadership

The White House announced its latest campaign aimed at ending sexual assault on campuses nationwide last Friday with the “It’s On Us” initiative—the day after Georgetown officials sent students two... Read more

By September 25, 2014

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University holds Ebola symposium, addresses student concerns

In light of concerns from disease experts about the Ebola epidemic, Georgetown hosted a symposium, “The Ebola Crisis: Context, Systemic Challenges, Consequences” on Sept. 23. Panelists—students, professors, and luminaries including... Read more

By September 25, 2014

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City on a Hill: The brutal truth about D.C.’s finest

Watching the riots unfold in Ferguson while sitting on my couch back home in Jackson, Miss., during the 50th anniversary of the South’s Freedom Summer movement for racial equality no... Read more

By September 25, 2014

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Georgetown community remembers Andrea Jaime

Georgetown student Andrea Jaime (NHS ‘17) passed away from apparent meningitis at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. That evening, students, faculty, and friends gathered in Dahlgren Quadrangle to... Read more

By September 18, 2014

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Senate holds first hearing on D.C. statehood in 21 years

Activists and District leaders crowded the Dirksen Senate Office Building this Monday as the Senate held its first hearing on the issue of D.C. statehood in 21 years. If D.C.... Read more

By September 18, 2014

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Trojan Women Summit presents opportunity for Syrian voices to be heard

In lieu of a performance from its original cast members after they were denied visas to the U.S., Georgetown will host Voices Unheard: Syria: The Trojan Women Summit this weekend.... Read more

By September 18, 2014

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Adjunct professors reach settlement agreement with the university

Six of Georgetown’s part-time faculty reached a settlement last Thursday on the terms of a three-year contract with the University. The faculty was part of a bargaining committee that voted... Read more

By September 18, 2014

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Thrive Week highlights nutrition and well-being issues on campus

Georgetown’s Health Education Services began Thrive Week, formerly known as Be Well Week, on Monday, and will continue its health-related events through Saturday, Sept. 20. The change in title comes... Read more

By September 18, 2014

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Saxa Politica: GU history is far from a fairytale

Once upon a time, Georgetown became the first Catholic university in America to have an LGBTQ center, with not one, but two full-time staffers—an anomaly at the time. Today, the... Read more

By September 18, 2014

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Georgetown environmental groups come together for annual summit

A coalition of environmental student groups, academic departments, and University offices came together on Tuesday for the Georgetown Environmental Leaders Fall Summit, where they discussed how to foster a community... Read more

By September 11, 2014

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University implements new overnight guest policy for minors

On Monday, the University announced a new Minor Guest Policy, which dictates that minors visiting Georgetown students living in all on-campus housing are now required to have a signed permission slip... Read more

By September 11, 2014

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Jes Res, Northeast Triangle details revealed at construction open house

The open house for students interested in the ongoing construction projects was shared recent progress on the former Jesuit Residence renovations and Northeast Triangle construction, coincidentally using Georgetown’s newest building,... Read more

By September 11, 2014

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GU Pride approved to host IgnatianQ conference on campus

Georgetown’s administration has approved the proposal drafted last spring for the IgnatianQ LGBTQ Catholic conference to be held on the Hilltop, according to GUPride President Thomas Lloyd (SFS ‘15). The... Read more

By September 11, 2014

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D.C. police to pilot body cameras

Some D.C. police officers could be wearing body-mounted cameras as soon as Oct. 1 as part of a pilot program testing their viability for the entire police force, according to... Read more

By September 11, 2014

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Higher Edge: Stay classy, for-profit universities

In 1911, the federal government tried to rate American colleges, but failed miserably. Undeterred, the U.S. Department of Education is trying again. Later this fall, a draft of President Obama’s... Read more

By September 11, 2014

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Sneak peek of the Healey Family Student Center

The Healey Family Student Center will open Friday at noon—and the Voice got a sneak peak of the long-awaited space. Director of the Center for Student Engagement Erika Cohen-Derr and... Read more

By September 4, 2014

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Complying with White House standards, GU reforms sexual assault policy

Vice President of Student Affairs Todd Olson announced “an enhancement of the Office of Student Conduct’s efforts to broaden its response to sexual misconduct” in an email sent to the... Read more

By September 4, 2014

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UIS introduces LiveSafe, Usher, and Campus Quad mobile apps to campus

In order to keep up with students’ increasing use of smartphones, the University partnered with three new mobile developers this school year, adding the applications LiveSafe, Usher, and Campus Quad... Read more

By September 4, 2014

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GU Fossil Free delivers divestment proposal to DeGioia

GU Fossil Free delivered the final draft of its 35-page proposal to the office of President DeGioia on Tuesday, initiating what they hope will be a fruitful year of engaging with... Read more

By September 4, 2014