Saxa Politica: The dog days of summer

It’s well known that organizations announce bad news on Friday afternoons. However, instead of these Friday news dumps, the University has been engaging in “summer news dumps.” In place of... Read more

By Connor Jones August 26, 2013

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DPS to ban laptop, tablet use while student guarding

A slew of residence hall burglaries over the past year has prompted the Department of Public Safety to evaluate some of its security policies. DPS reconsidered the way its student... Read more

By Rhiannon Greene April 25, 2013

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Federal budget cuts to harm research funding and financial aid

Sequestration measures passed earlier this year by Congress have led to a 5.1 percent funding cut from Federal Work Study programs, which will negatively affect financial aid and research spending... Read more

By Caitriona Pagni April 25, 2013

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D.C. votes for budget autonomy and Anita Bonds

With the passing of the election of April 23, D.C. voters have not only chosen a new Council member but also decided, after nearly 213 years since the District’s creation,... Read more

By Jeffrey Lin April 25, 2013

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Saxa Politica: Kegging it back to campus

Last week, Vice President for Student Affairs Todd Olson lifted the years-old ban on having multiple kegs in University-owned housing. While Olson’s move is the most recent in the first... Read more

By Connor Jones April 25, 2013

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Workers silenced on Leo’s issues, call for new committee

Although students have spaces to voice concerns about Leo's issues, the ability of workers to do so is limited by Aramark and District policy.

By Lucia He April 17, 2013

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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 Morgan Manger 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 Matthew Weinmann 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 Jeffrey Lin 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 Gavin Bade 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 Caitriona Pagni 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 Elizabeth Cosica and Lucia He 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 Julia Jester 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 Cole Stangler 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 Rhiannon Greene 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 Laura Kurek 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 Matthew Weinmann 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 Gavin Bade 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 Rhiannon Greene 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 Jeffrey Lin March 21, 2013