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Georgetown students travel to Ferguson, protest police violence and racism

This past weekend, 16 Georgetown students traveled to St. Louis, Mo. to participate in Ferguson October, a movement calling attention to police violence and racial injustice in the aftermath of... Read more

By October 16, 2014

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New DC Taxicab Commission proposals challenge Uber

The DC Taxicab Commission disclosed a series of proposals on Oct. 8 that would make the city’s fleet of nearly 7,000 cabs a model for other taxi commissions in the... Read more

By October 16, 2014

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City on a Hill: D.C. taxis fare poorly against Uber

Most Georgetown students, especially when they have to be somewhere in a pinch, have experienced the satisfaction that comes with the ease of calling an Uber taxi and being dropped... Read more

By October 16, 2014

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Main Campus Executive Faculty takes steps to tackle grade inflation

Over the past few months, the Main Campus Executive Faculty has been actively working to address grade inflation and disparity across departments. “In the next week or two, all faculty... Read more

By October 9, 2014

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Award-winning Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks in Gaston on Friday

Award-winning Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who gained popularity when her speech on feminism was featured in Beyoncé’s “Flawless” music video, will speak at Georgetown on Friday at noon in Gaston... Read more

By October 9, 2014

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Saxa Politica: Competitive culture presides on campus

’Tis the season of disappointment. Applications to the Corp and GUASFCU have been written, received, and rejected. Academic Council and, most recently, GUSA Senate committee chair votes have been cast,... Read more

By October 9, 2014

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University considering third-year meal plan requirement, GUSA to challenge

Georgetown’s Dining and Auxiliary Services is considering a possible expansion of the meal plan requirement to juniors in an effort to accommodate additional students living on campus. Flex Dollar-based options... Read more

By October 9, 2014

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Students, GUPD express concerns about SafeRides system

Both students and the Georgetown University Police Department have recently expressed concerns over the operation of SafeRides, the free service offered to Georgetown students, staff, and faculty as a safe... Read more

By October 2, 2014

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Vendor bankruptcy leaves store shelves empty at Vital Vittles

A new sign in Vital Vittles this week informed shoppers that its largest vendor, Associated Wholesalers Inc., has gone bankrupt—explaining the temporary shortage of certain items until the Corp reorganizes... Read more

By October 2, 2014

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GUPD addresses free speech at GUSA roundtable

At a GUSA Hoya Roundtable meeting this Tuesday, Georgetown University Police Department Chief Jay Gruber addressed free speech concerns. He called his department’s actions against H*yas for Choice last Monday... Read more

By October 2, 2014

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Higher Edge: Colleges shouldn’t get IX lives

The White House’s star-studded “It’s On Us” campaign may have made headlines this month, but it’s far from being the only step in recent times to combat sexual assault on... Read more

By October 2, 2014

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GUPD officer removes H*yas For Choice members protesting on 37th Street

An officer from Georgetown’s Department of Public Safety removed H*yas for Choice members from tabling on the sidewalk outside the University’s front gates Monday. The group was protesting a ceremony... Read more

By September 25, 2014

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Malaysian Prime Minister discusses Southeast Asia, open society in Lecture Fund event

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak kicked off the year for the Georgetown University Lecture Fund, participating in an event concerning the global “pivot to the Pacific” on Tuesday. The event... Read more

By September 25, 2014

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GUSA introduces Multicultural Council in Town Hall

Bringing together representatives from different cultural groups on campus, GUSA debuted its Multicultural Council during a town hall session held on Sept. 23. The Multicultural Council’s leadership team, led by... Read more

By September 25, 2014

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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