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Changes to intro history requirement

The College is changing its gen. ed. history requirement by replacing one of the previously mandated general survey classes with a history focus course.

By April 17, 2013

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Leads yes, suspects no

According to Chief of DPS, Jay Gruber, DPS is currently pursuing several leads in its investigation of the vandalism in Dahlgren Chapel.

By April 17, 2013

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Campus survey will help plan 20 years of development

The Georgetown master planning survey will allow the University to incorporate student opinion into the campus development plan for the next 20 years.

By April 17, 2013

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City on a Hill: Silverman the golden vote

On April 23, Washingtonians will vote on a referendum to secure budget autonomy for the District, and also to fill an at-large seat on the D.C. Council

By April 17, 2013

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NSO will not have mandatory sexual assault workshop

This year’s NSO will not include a mandatory sexual assault education workshop, but instead will offer a voluntary sexual assault awareness social event.

By April 11, 2013

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Coalition of student groups participates in rally for immigration rights

On Wednesday, a group of over two hundred Georgetown students marched to the Capitol building to meet with the citywide A10 Immigration Reform Rally.

By and April 11, 2013

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New dorm location unveiled, GUTS routes to be altered

The University’s Planning 102 session outlined long-term campus construction plans concerning GUTS bus routes and additional living space.

By April 11, 2013

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Union Jack: Thatcher’s oppressive legacy

The Iron Lady, was no such thing as "one of the great champions of freedom and liberty.”

By April 11, 2013

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Dispute over Jack’s Boathouse nearly finalized

After months of dispute and controversy, the legal battle between Jack’s Boathouse and the National Park Service has come to an end.

By April 4, 2013

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With a month left GUSA focuses on allocation reform, sexual assault

Though just over a month remains in the school year, GUSA hopes to accomplish several objectives before the semester’s end.

By April 4, 2013

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Faculty submit ITEL proposals, decisions expected by May

Last Thursday, March 28, faculty members submitted 42 final grant proposals for the Initiative on Technology-Enhanced Learning.

By April 4, 2013

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City on a Hill: A poisoned relationship

D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson and her staff must change something in their approach to governance, and quick.

By April 4, 2013

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DPS Chief in the dark surrounding blue light system

The recent Georgetown University Student Association executive election brought a significant amount of attention to the issue of sexual assault policy, a problem faced by many campuses across the country.... Read more

By March 21, 2013

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Georgetown new member in EPA’s Green Power Leadership Club

Since 2009, Georgetown has been purchasing green energy as part of a larger initiative to reduce the University’s carbon footprint. Because of Georgetown’s work in creating a more environmentally friendly... Read more

By March 21, 2013

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On The Record with GUSA Execs Tisa and Ramadan

The Voice sat down Georgetown University Student Association President Nate Tisa (SFS ‘14), and Vice President Adam Ramadan (SFS ‘14), both sworn in Saturday March 16. Why did you decide... Read more

By March 21, 2013

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Union Jack: Beyond marriage equality

Last week, many liberals were ecstatic after hearing the news that Senator Rob Portman, the reactionary Republican junior senator from Ohio, had changed his stance to become supportive of gay... Read more

By March 21, 2013

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Georgetown community reacts to announcement of Pope Francis I

The selection of Pope Francis has been both surprising and thought-provoking for Catholics around the world, but also Catholics here on the Hilltop.

By March 14, 2013

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FinApp draft budget out, only 62 percent of requests met

On Tuesday, March 12, the GUSA Finance and Appropriations Committee released its draft budget, meeting about 62.3 percent of funding requests.

By March 14, 2013

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Workers, activists highlight increasing wage theft in DC

50 workers and supporters gathered at the Office of the mayor and the council to present a symbolic bill about increasing cases of wage theft in D.C.

By March 14, 2013

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City on a Hill: Gentrification, depredation

Gentrification is more than an economic issue—it’s a question of individual rights. The impetus should be on developers to think of their tenants as human.

By March 14, 2013