Students Introduce Neighborhood Rescue Program to Combat Food Insecurity
Students Advancing Food Equity is confronting unaddressed food insecurity in the Georgetown University community amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the university’s virtual operating status.
Former Black Staffers Advocate for Greater Diversity Within the White House
At a Feb. 23 event sponsored by GU Politics and The Blaxa, former Black White House staffers said they struggled to make their perspectives heard while working in a largely white environment.
Georgetown Produces Highest Number of Fulbright Scholars out of US Universities For Second Year
Despite application challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgetown University is the top producer of Fulbright student scholars for the second year in a row, with 39 recipients of the scholarship this year.
Georgetown University professor of history and American studies Marcia Chatelain recently launched a weekly newsletter, “Your Favorite Prof,” to share her three favorite things with readers: fast food history, good teaching and lifelong learning.
The editorial board endorses Nile Blass (COL ’22) and Nicole Sanchez (SFS ’22) in the GUSA Executive election.
MARCHL: Debunk Modern Disinformation
In this week’s edition of “Combatting Conspiracies,” Lea Marchl (SFS ’22) assesses contemporary propaganda through disinformation and urges Georgetown students to beware of conspiratorial thinking and authoritarian power grabs.
BAZAIL-EIMIL: Reject Unhealthy Standards of Perfection
In this week’s edition of “Keeping the Faith,” Eric Bazail-Eimil (SFS ’23) applauds the inherent imperfection in everyone, reminding students and community members that every person is worthy of respect and God’s love.
In this week’s edition of “Around the Association,” Tim Brennan (MSB ’24) discusses the NBA’s high scoring trends, and the implications for future NBA seasons.
MEN’S BASKETBALL | Blair, Pickett Cross 1,000 Career Points in Georgetown’s Decisive Win Over Butler
On Feb. 13, Georgetown men’s basketball team defeated the Butler Bulldogs 78-63 to garner their sixth win of the season.
Film Photography’s Revitalization Allows Students to Embrace Creativity by Capturing Vivid Moments
Despite spending most of their lives in front of a screen, Generation Z may be responsible for resurrecting the art of film photography, drawn to the nostalgia-tinged grain and bright colors not captured on digital.
“Minari” Expertly Portrays Asian Immigrant Story, Features Stellar Acting
Lee Isaac Chung’s semi-autobiographical Minari intimately captures the immigrant experience through multiple generations as they seek out their American dreams.
Viral Spiral: Dogecoin
Dogecoin, a type of cryptocurrency, was originally based on a meme, but has soared in popularity recently due to widespread attention on social media, particularly from Elon musk.
“Framing Britney Spears” Calls Attention to Harmful Conservatorships, Cruel Attacks by Media
The documentary “Framing Britney Spears” sheds new light on the destructive role of the media in the star’s highly publicized breakdown in 2007, as well as explores her fight to be released from her conservatorship.
With Georgetown’s recent partnership with WeWork, shared office spaces have become a study haven for some students. As the partnership has grown, however, it has been plagued with miscommunication and concerns over accessibility and COVID-19 safety.
International Students Find New Meaning, Hope in Celebrating Lunar New Year at Home
In a silver lining to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many international students from East and Southeast Asia had the rare chance to spend Lunar New Year with their families this week, allowing them to celebrate and reconnect with their cultural identities, often for the first time in years.
Professors Struggle With Dependent Care, Lack of University Support Amid COVID-19
Facing new challenges as schools and care facilities remain closed in the wake of COVID-19, Georgetown faculty with young children or elderly family members have called on the university to provide more resources to assist with the heightened costs of dependent care.
