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GUSA Passes Bills on Cannabis Sanction Transparency, Byrnes Hall Access

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor September 10, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) passed two bills regarding cannabis conduct violations and access to residential halls at a Sept. 7 meeting. In a unanimous vote, the GUSA Senate...

RAO: Remain Focused on Campus Changes, GUSA

RAO: Remain Focused on Campus Changes, GUSA

By Saahil Rao September 4, 2025

I’ve been struck recently, walking around campus, by the appearance of a number of “Fight Fascism” posters. These posters, very rightfully lambasting Trump for deployment of the National Guard and...

Courtesy of Georgetown University | The GUSA senate certified the senate election results following the reinstatement of a disqualified candidate on

GUSA Certifies Election Results After Constitutional Challenge, Allegations of Bribery

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor May 2, 2025

Days after the constitutional council of the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA), Georgetown’s student government, reinstated a disqualified candidate, the GUSA Senate certified the results...

EDITORIAL: Cautiously Support GUSA at Halfway

EDITORIAL: Cautiously Support GUSA at Halfway

By The Editorial Board April 26, 2025

After campaigning on an expansive platform spanning reforms to meal plans, installing swings and faithful communication between GUSA and the student body, Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA)...

The Georgetown University Student Association hosted the first meeting of the Common Spaces Committee, a new committee on student spaces and facilities.

GUSA Committee Holds Forum on Improving Campus Spaces

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor April 22, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) hosted the first meeting of the Common Spaces Committee, a newly formed GUSA committee focused on improving facilities, with administrative representatives...

Courtesy of Georgetown University | The GUSA senate certified the senate election results following the reinstatement of a disqualified candidate on

Eighteen Students Elected to GUSA Senate

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor April 16, 2025

Eighteen students, including ten incumbent senators, won seats in the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate elections, the GUSA election commission announced April 16.  Six senators...

Aamir Jamil/The Hoya | The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate approved a resolution to hold a referendum April 11 through April 13, on whether students support establishing gender-inclusive, which will require 25% turnout.

GUSA Postpones Divestment Referendum

By Aamir Jamil, Contributing Editor April 13, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) election commission postponed a referendum on divestment from companies and academic institutions engaged with Israel’s government to April 26-28,...

The Georgetown University Student Association, in collaboration with student organizations and artists on campus, presented Georgetown Arts Week from April 6 to April 13.

Arts Week Highlights Student Musicians, Fashion Designers, Visual Artists

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor April 11, 2025

In collaboration with student organizations including Georgetown Radio (WGTB), GU Queer People of Color (QPOC) and Prospect Records, the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA), Georgetown’s...

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GUSA Endorses Student Protest, Passes Transportation Bills

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor March 28, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate passed 14 bills, including resolutions to endorse a student-led protest regarding federal changes in education, reform transportation services...

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GUSA 2026 Budget Passes, Fulfills Higher Percentage of Budget Requests

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor March 21, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate increased or maintained funding for all but two student activity advisory boards for fiscal year 2026.   The senate passed the final version...

The Georgetown University Student Association and administrators from the Office of Residential Living and the Center for Student Engagement updated students on housing, administrator accessibility and student-led initiatives, at a Feb. 21 town hall meeting.

GUSA Hosts Town Hall

By Ari Citrin, Student Life Desk Editor February 26, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) and administrators from the Office of Residential Living and the Center for Student Engagement (CSE) updated students on campus issues, including housing...

FILE PHOTO: NATALIE REGAN/THE HOYA | Twelve candidates, mostly BIPOC students and sophomores, joined ballots by petition. Heated criticism of the student government body surfaced in GroupMe chats and on social media leading up to the influx of candidate petitions.

GUSA Passes Student Leader Ethics Bills

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor February 26, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate passed seven pieces of legislation, including two bills to ensure ethical standards for student leadership, at its Feb. 23 meeting.  The...

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