City on a Hill: The white man’s football

Usually, I stay away from writing about sports. It’s not a personal aversion. I’m as much of a fan as the next guy. I just like to leave it to... Read more

By Gavin Bade October 10, 2013

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Government shutdown affects students and campus services

The government shutdown on Monday closed many federal services across the country, and affected multiple areas of Georgetown, including research, student activities, and career services. In general, the effects of... Read more

By Lara Fishbane October 3, 2013

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Fr. Christopher Steck will not be caretaker of new mascot

For the first time in over ten years, Fr. Christopher Steck will not be the human at the end of Jack the Bulldog’s leash. The selection of the new Jack,... Read more

By Deborah Sparks October 3, 2013

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Old Jesuit residence considered for housing

The Office of Communications announced Tuesday that the University has filed a request with the D.C. Zoning Commission seeking permission to eventually use the vacant former Jesuit residence, composed by... Read more

By Mary-Bailey Frank October 3, 2013

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News Hit: Georgetown commemorates Vaclav Havel

In collaboration with the Czech Embassy, Georgetown University unveiled the new “Václav Havel’s Place” memorial in Alumni Square Wednesday afternoon. The dedication included a conversation between Georgetown professor and former... Read more

By Jeffrey Lin October 3, 2013

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Saxa Politica: Breaking promises, slowly

If it seemed to casual observers that the GUSA leaders were violating the trust of administrators when they chose to publicly reveal what they had learned in private discussions, it... Read more

By Connor Jones October 3, 2013

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Mold outbreaks sicken students

Over this past summer and beginning of the school year, students have reported multiple cases of mold in Kennedy Hall, Village C, LXR Hall, Henle Village, Village A, and Alumni... Read more

By Claire Zeng September 26, 2013

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News Hit: GU launches first MOOC

Over 20,000 students from 150 countries have registered for Georgetown’s first Massive Open Online Course, “Globalization’s Winners and Losers: Challenges for Developed and Developing Countries.” The course, taught by SFS... Read more

By Kenneth Lee September 26, 2013

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University to increase student tuition and faculty salaries

Over the next five years, the University’s Financial Plan intends to increase total University spending by $127,893,000. In order to cover these additional expenditures, the University expects greater growth in... Read more

By Lara Fishbane September 26, 2013

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University, GUSA to survey student body on satellite housing

In response to Thursday’s referendum launched by the One Georgetown One Campus campaign, administrators announced the University will conduct its own survey gauging student interest in living at a satellite... Read more

By Deborah Sparks September 26, 2013

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City on a Hill : Keep the District open

With the D.C. Council’s failure to override Mayor Vincent Gray’s (D) veto on the Large Retailer Accountability Act, it’s easy for progressive Washingtonians to forget that we’re blessed with a... Read more

By Gavin Bade September 26, 2013

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Georgetown University to create new Public Policy School

Wednesday morning, Georgetown University President John DeGioia announced the creation of the McCourt Public Policy School, a project funded by the largest donation received in the school’s history. Frank McCourt... Read more

By Lucia He September 19, 2013

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Sukkah opens on Healy

Wednesday marked the completion of the custom-built sukkah on Healy Lawn in anticipation of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot at Georgetown. The sukkah, designed and constructed by architects Babak... Read more

By Claire Zeng September 19, 2013

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Library announces student council

This Monday, Georgetown University Library hosted an information session on the creation of a new Student Library Council that will allow students on the Main Campus and from the School... Read more

By Kenneth Lee September 19, 2013

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Gray vetoes LRAA, councilmembers push for new bills

On Tuesday, D.C. councilmembers failed to override Mayor Gray’s veto of the contentious Large Retailers Accountability Act (LRAA), legislation that would have required retailers with gross revenues of at least... Read more

By Shalina Chatlani September 19, 2013

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Saxa Politica: The case for a satellite campus

GUSA leaders talk at length about the need to “start a campus discussion” surrounding whether to create a satellite campus. In the same breath, they condemn it as an abomination... Read more

By Connor Jones September 19, 2013

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Student leaders oppose satellite residence proposal

University administrators are considering establishing a satellite campus to meet the requirements of the 2010 Campus Plan. This disclosure has not only created concerns about the administration’s willingness to promote... Read more

By Jeffrey Lin September 12, 2013

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News Hit

Significant progress has been made toward the completion of D.C.’s two forthcoming public transit lines, the Purple Line and the Silver Line. The Purple Line is a proposed East-West rail... Read more

By Joshua Ward September 12, 2013

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Environmental groups to gather for summit on the Hilltop

Having launched its new website in August, Georgetown Environmental Leaders, a partnership between multiple on-campus environmental groups, will host a summit on Sept. 22 with the aim of strengthening cooperation... Read more

By Greta Etro September 12, 2013

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City on a Hill: Getting blunt with D.C.

In terms of D.C. Council politics, it’s still the dog days of summer. The 13 legislators don’t return to their duties until Sept. 17. But as it turns out, the... Read more

By Gavin Bade September 12, 2013