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

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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 Matthew Weinmann 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 Cole Stangler 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 Claire Zeng 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 Matthew Weinmann 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 Lucia He 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 Gavin Bade March 14, 2013

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University still developing a plan for New South groups

Plans for the Healey Family Student Center in New South Hall have been in the works since 2011, but plans for moving student groups out of the building are still... Read more

By Matthew Weinmann February 28, 2013

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Dean of College endorses Justice and Peace Studies major

Since the end of the last school year, a group of Georgetown students and faculty has been working to put together a Justice and Peace Studies major. Last week, the... Read more

By Lucia He February 28, 2013

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Campaign for referendum on budget autonomy begins

On April 23, D.C. residents may finally fulfill that age-old American revolutionary demand, “no taxation without representation.” During a special election, residents of the District of Columbia will have the... Read more

By Jeffrey Lin February 28, 2013