Freshmen who attend seminars will receive housing points

Class of 2017 students will be able to receive housing points for attending a new series of speaker panels, presentations, and breakout activities organized by the Georgetown University Student Association.... Read more

By Claire Zeng November 7, 2013

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New mascot caretaker selected

The Bulldog Advisory Committee has chosen McKenzie Stough (COL ‘13), an employee of Georgetown’s Office of Communications, as the caretaker of the new Jack the Bulldog. “I am thrilled to... Read more

By Jeffrey Lin November 7, 2013

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McAuliffe elected Virginia governor

Terry McAuliffe (D) was elected the 72nd governor of Virginia late Tuesday night. In a close race, McAuliffe won 48.0 percent of the vote. Republican opponent Ken Cuccinelli II won... Read more

By Deborah Sparks November 7, 2013

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GU Fossil Free seeks support from GUSA Senate through resolution

GU Fossil Free has finished a proposal for the GUSA Senate to pass a resolution asking the University’s Board of Directors to divest from fossil fuels. The group plans to... Read more

By Lara Fishbane November 7, 2013

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City on a Hill: Taxis, meet Teamsters

D.C. cab drivers are mad as hell, and they aren’t gonna take it anymore. At least, that was the feeling that came out of reports of last week’s inaugural meeting... Read more

By Gavin Bade November 7, 2013

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News Hit: Budget cuts to affect Alumni Lounge operating hours

Starting Nov. 1, the Alumni Lounge will adjust its operating hours to three days a week for the remainder of the fall semester. This change is part of a transition... Read more

By Shalina Chatlani October 31, 2013

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Student Guard Office changes surveillance policy

In an email sent out to student guards on Oct. 23, the Student Guard Office informed its employees that it will allow DPS to use footage from security cameras installed... Read more

By Kenneth Lee October 31, 2013

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News Hit: GU tables satellite dorm option

The University has officially taken the satellite dorm off the table in favor of Ryan and Mulledy halls as student housing options, administrators confirmed Monday. This decision comes on the... Read more

By Julia Tanaka October 31, 2013

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GU Law Center course sparks controversy

Georgetown University Law Center’s new practicum course set to begin next semester entitled “Regulatory Advocacy: Women and the Affordable Care Act” sparked controversy over the weekend after Catholic media sources... Read more

By Deborah Sparks October 31, 2013

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On-the-record with Missy Foy

The Voice sat down Melissa Foy (COL ‘03), the program director of the Georgetown Scholarship Program, to talk about the progress of the growing program. I understand that you graduated... Read more

By Deborah Sparks October 31, 2013

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Dick Durbin speaks on immigration

The Lecture Fund hosted Senator Dick Durbin (SFS’66, JD’69), the assistant majority leader of the U.S. Senate, at an event titled “U.S. Immigration Reform 360: ‘Immigration Reform: Where we go... Read more

By Deborah Sparks October 31, 2013

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Hoya Court to open next week

Elevation Burger, Salad Creations, and Subway are expected to open to students at the new Hoya Court in the Leavey Center next Wednesday, Oct. 30. The food court, originally intended... Read more

By Manuela Tobias October 24, 2013

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GU welcomes new mascot

Georgetown’s new mascot, John B. Carroll, arrived on campus Monday, Oct. 21. The 14-weeks old puppy took the journey from San Diego, Calif. to Georgetown with breeder Janice Hochstetler. John... Read more

By Deborah Sparks October 24, 2013

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Minor on ethnic studies proposed

The Cura Personalis Initiative, a student-run effort established in September 2012 to address issues of diversity on campus, presented a proposal to the College Academic Council for an interdisciplinary minor... Read more

By Grace Brennan October 24, 2013

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Grab-n-Give pushes for more student awareness

Georgetown Individuals Vocal and Energetic for Service (G.I.V.E.S.) began tabling outside Leo’s to raise awareness of Grab and Give this past Friday. The Grab-n-Give program, first started in 2007 as... Read more

By Lara Fishbane October 24, 2013

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News Hit: TEDX launches on Saturday

TEDxGeorgetown will hold its third official event, sponsored by the Georgetown University Lecture Fund, on Oct. 26. The theme of the event is changemakers. Held in Gaston Hall, Saturday’s event... Read more

By Daniel Paradis October 24, 2013

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City on a Hill: Waiting for de Blasio

“De Blasio wins a primary, Summers doesn’t get nominated, Peter Beinart writes an essay and suddenly the parliamentary left is resurgent?” That was Cole Stangler, In These Times writer and... Read more

By Gavin Bade October 24, 2013

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H*yas for Choice announces new condom delivery system

In an attempt to make condoms more accessible to Georgetown students at parties, H*yas for Choice officially announced their new condom delivery service today, Oct. 17. Students hosting parties can... Read more

By Jeffrey Lin October 17, 2013

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D.C. Council to vote on licensing of undocumented workers

The D.C. Council postponed voting on a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants to apply for local driver’s licenses on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Mayor Vincent Gray (D) first proposed the... Read more

By Deborah Sparks October 17, 2013

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The Corp launches Kill the Cup campaign

The Corp launched a social media campaign called Kill the Cup to reduce the waste created by disposable cups on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Kill the Cup is a project developed... Read more

By Lara Fishbane October 17, 2013