Unidentified Person Eggs Georgetown Students, Local Pedestrians
An unidentified perpetrator throwing eggs has ambushed at least eight Georgetown University students and residents of the neighborhood from a car near Wisconsin Avenue and M Street NW.
Anticipation Builds Among Students as The Tombs Announces October Reopening Date
Students and graduates have expressed excitement after The Tombs announced it was planning to reopen in mid-October, the first time the bar and restaurant will be open in over a year.
In-Person Homecoming Celebrations Canceled for 2nd Year Straight
Georgetown University canceled the 2021 homecoming celebrations in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, marking the second year in a row the annual celebrations will be impacted by the ongoing pandemic.
Georgetown University Health Education Services has postponed online sexual assault prevention and alcohol safety trainings — which typically take place before incoming students arrive on campus — until mid-September, sparking backlash from students and faculty.
The Editorial Board calls on Georgetown to implement a Metro Pass program for the benefit of its student body, and, in particular, low income students.
MARCHL: Establish Media Literacy Curriculum
In this week’s edition of “Combating Conspiracies,” Lea Marchl (SFS ’22) discusses the need for media literacy training in the modern world and encourages Georgetown to teach its students how to effectively recognize misinformation.
VIEWPOINT: Include Faculty in Vaccine Mandate
John O’Connor (COL ’23) underscores the importance of beginning the fall semester as a fully vaccinated community and urges Georgetown to establish a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for faculty and staff.
In “Believe in ‘Ted Lasso’!”, Demi Pappas (MSB ’24) explains how “Ted Lasso” successfully tackles leadership, mental health, and social justice in sports.
Georgetown University was named the inaugural recipient of the John Thompson Jr. award on Sept. 2. This award honors an athletic program within the Big East that pioneers social justice work.
Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” Fails to Innovate, Rehashes Decade-Old Conventions
Drake’s new album “Certified Lover Boy” lacks innovation, resembling the same tracks he has been releasing for over a decade.
POP DECODED: Exploring Norway’s Pop Microcosm: Dagny
This week’s column tracks the best works of Norwegian pop star, Dagny, whose talented lyricism and diverse melodies are sure to make her rise in the industry.
With long wait times for food and facilities work orders, as well as unclear COVID-19 policies, the return to campus has fallen short of student expectations.
With Marriage Pact, Students Shoot for the Moon for Puny Chance of Love
Over one-third of Georgetown University undergraduate students filled out the Marriage Pact, a matchmaking algorithm that pairs people to their optimal romantic partners.
GU Mutual Aid Confronts Economic Disparities Through Radical Community Care
Rallying students through grassroots organizing, the Georgetown University Mutual Aid Network has redistributed over $85,000 to students in need over the past year and advocated for student solidarity and community care amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Old Dogs, New Clicks: Senior Auditors Hit the Books, Make Online Friends in Year of Zoom
Though sometimes known to sit quietly in the back of classes, members of Georgetown University’s Senior Citizen Non-Degree Auditor Program have taken advantage of a virtual learning environment to speak up, make friends and, yes, learn how to use a computer.
