Georgetown Grads, Professors Making Mark on Election

eic — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:08:19 -0500

Georgetown may not boast both any of this year’s presidential candidates as alums, but both university professors and graduates have had a very visible presence both on and off the campaign trail this election season.

Freshman Buckingham, Senior Behm Lead Georgetown to Sailing Title

eic — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:47:30 -0500

For freshman Charlie Buckingham, ignorance was bliss.

When he arrived at Georgetown last fall, he didn’t know his new teammates well enough to know if winning a national championship was a realistic goal or not. So he didn’t bother worrying about it.

Chris Higgins, A Student Whose 'Generosity Was Legendary,' Dies at 23

eic — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:09:14 -0500

To some, Christopher Higgins (COL '09) was “the mayor,” a man who connected with just about everyone and who could captivate any audience. To others, he was the funniest guy in the room, someone with a sharp wit and an unending repertoire of practical jokes. And to all who knew him, he was generous, warm-hearted and loyal.

Hoyas Denied by Blue Devils

eic — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:30:00 -0500

You can’t say the Hoyas didn’t go down swinging.

After an afternoon of inconsistent offense, Georgetown missed five shots, including two free position tries and four attempts that were stopped by the Duke goalie, in the final 1:45 of their NCAA first-round game against Duke and came out on the short end of a 10-8 final score at the Multi-Sport Facility.

Cheers and Jeers for 2007-2008

sr.opinion — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:08:37 -0500

Cheers to new MSB building

A common theme we’ve harped on this year is Georgetown’s constant lack of adequate space for its students, but there is a beacon of hope growing next to the Leavey Center: the new home of the McDonough School of Business.

Life's Little Lessons Are Best Learned Outside the Classroom

sr.opinion — Fri, 16 May 2008 05:31:39 -0500

As far as I can tell, there are several different kinds of country songs. There are the ones designed to make you feel good about being an American, so good that you want to bomb people who aren’t. Don’t like those much. There are those that suggest all the reasons why you’re perfectly right to get cat-kicking drunk on a lonely Tuesday night. Not wild about those either.

Crafting a Plan for Faculty Future

sr.photo — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:11:18 -0500

Jonathan Ray, an assistant theology professor who came to Georgetown in fall 2006, said Georgetown was a bit lax in its pursuit, especially compared to the aggressive recruiting he experienced at UCLA and Yale University.

Class of 2008 Starts Saying Its Goodbyes to Hilltop

sr.photo — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:04:03 -0500

The Class of 2008 began its farewell to the Hilltop with guidance for their professional careers during the senior class convocation Thursday afternoon in McDonough Gymnasium, the same spot they all gathered for the first time nearly four years ago.

Godfrey to Step Down as Ministry Director

sr.photo — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:00:01 -0500

Four years ago, he came to Georgetown wanting to make a difference. Since then, he’s spent his time finding ways to bring the Jesuit ideals of inclusion and service to campus. And now, Fr. Timothy Godfrey, S.J., is graduating, along with the Class of 2008, from his position as director of campus ministry.

GU Plans More Security Reforms

sr.photo — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:58:15 -0500

After an LXR resident reported being sexually assaulted at gunpoint last month, administrators plan to develop long-term dorm security reforms over the summer, including evaluation of the university’s contract with its hired security firm and an increase in the number of Department of Public Safety officers.

More Applicants Accepted Off Waitlist

sr.photo — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:55:01 -0500

Georgetown will dip further into its waitlist this year to fill the incoming Class of 2012 after several peer universities cancelled their early admissions programs.