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The Georgetown University Student Association showcased student artists and performers at Arts Week.

GUSA’s Arts Week Showcases Student Artists

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor October 3, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA), Georgetown’s student government, is hosting Arts Week, a series of events and galleries showcasing student artwork, from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5.  GUSA...

GUSA advanced legislation on Village A renovations, transfer credit evaluations and Flex dollar expansion at a Sep. 21 senate meeting (Georgetown University).

GUSA Passes Legislation on Village A Renovations, Transfer Credit Transparency, Flex Dollar Expansion

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor September 26, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA), Georgetown’s student government association, passed four bills that aim to include students in residential hall redevelopment plans, increase transparency...

Ruth Abramovitz/The Hoya | Students pushed back on a new fee at The Tombs, a restaurant and bar at the heart of the Gerogetown community.

Students Rally Against New Fee At The Tombs

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor September 11, 2025

Georgetown University students pushed back on a new cover fee at a local bar and beloved student spot, starting a petition and boycott to get the fee removed.  The Tombs, a restaurant and bar near...

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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...

GUSA senators advanced summer legislation on student life funding, GUPD security costs, and building access ahead of the fall semester.

GUSA Advances Legislation on Student Life, Security, Funding in Summer Session

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor September 4, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA), Georgetown’s student government, passed several bills during their summer session aimed at improving student life and easing the transition back...

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...

GUSA launched ‘Save Georgetown Day’ petition with the goal of loosening the administration’s policies for 2025. (Georgetown University)

GUSA Launches ‘Save Georgetown Day’ Petition, Aiming to Reform 2025 Policies

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor April 26, 2025

Georgetown University announced in an April 23 email that the administration will loosen some restrictions on campus gatherings for Georgetown Day after the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA)...

GUSA advanced legislation on Village A renovations, transfer credit evaluations and Flex dollar expansion at a Sep. 21 senate meeting (Georgetown University).

Newly Elected GUSA Senators Prioritize Student-Centered Solutions for Dining Reform, Transparency

By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor April 23, 2025

Eighteen students, including 10 incumbent senators, were elected to the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate, Georgetown’s student government, April 16. As the senate begins its...

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...

26 candidates are running for GUSA Senate this year to address internal governance issues, expanding access to services and responding to the federal government.

Meet the 26 Candidates Running for GUSA Senate

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor April 15, 2025

Twenty-six students are running for seats in the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate, Georgetown’s elected student government, in its April 14-16 election.  Candidates’ key...

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,...

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GU Community Prepares for Divestment Vote

By Nora Toscano and Jack Willis April 11, 2025

Georgetown University undergraduates voiced worries and excitement in advance of the April 14-16 referendum on whether the university should divest from companies and academic institutions linked to Israel’s...

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