GU students help the homeless

With winter fast approaching and temperatures falling, Georgetown student groups have been raising support for the homeless people living in the area. As part of Hoya Outreach Programs & Education’s... Read more

By Lara Fishbane November 20, 2013

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Students call on Wendy’s to join Fair Food Program

Over 150 student activists marched from the White House to a NoMa Wendy’s restaurant on Nov. 16, where D.C. Fair Food, the regional chapter of the Student Farmworker Alliance, presented... Read more

By Shalina Chatlani November 20, 2013

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News Hit: SLC endorses GU Fossil Free

The nine members of GUSA’s Student Life Committee voted unanimously to endorse GU Fossil Free’s divestment proposal on Nov. 19, which opened the door to a full GUSA senate vote.... Read more

By Claire Zeng November 20, 2013

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City on a Hill: No vouching for this program

The government shutdown brought national attention to the budget battles between D.C. and the Capitol, but it’s not just appropriations fights where Congress hamstrings the District. There are more subtle,... Read more

By Gavin Bade November 20, 2013

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GSC presents letter to Epicurean

Georgetown Solidarity Committee, with student leaders from the Georgetown University Student Association, the Georgetown branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and Hoyas for Immigrant Rights,... Read more

By Kenneth Lee and Deborah Sparks November 14, 2013

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DeGioia announces new initiative

President John DeGioia announced the creation of a new initiative called “Designing the Future(s) of the University” in an email to the Georgetown community on Tuesday. Launching on Nov. 20,... Read more

By Jeffrey Lin November 14, 2013

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Few minorities in GU grad programs

According to enrollment statistics released by the Office of the Registrar on Sept. 27, African American students currently comprise 2.57 percent of the 2,486 students in the Graduate School of... Read more

By Manuela Tobias November 14, 2013

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On-the-record with D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells

The Voice sat down with 2014 mayoral candidate and D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) for an interview on his policy stances, ranging from decriminalization of marijuana to resolving corruption... Read more

By Shalina Chatlani November 14, 2013

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Saxa Politica: GUSA’s Nanny State

Want better housing next year? Just make sure you’ve paid your library fines, and double-check that you’re not a bigot. GUSA hopes to combat the destructive forces of discrimination through... Read more

By Connor Jones November 14, 2013

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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