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Catherine Alaimo/The Hoya | H*yas for Choice and SAPE sold condom-grams and consent-grams in honor of Valentine's Day.

Be Mine… if You Want to: Consent, Condoms and Valentine’s Day

By Lauren Doherty, Senior News Editor February 15, 2024

H*yas for Choice (HFC), a pro-abortion student group, and Sexual Assault Peer Educators (SAPE), a student group that advocates for sexual assault survivors, held Valentine’s Day inspired fundraisers...

@gupolitics | Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger spoke to the Georgetown community about trust in elections and the outcome of presidential elections in an event hosted by the McCourt School Institute of Politics and Public Service on Feb. 7.

Georgia Secretary of State Speaks on Future of Election Security in America

By Joshua Chilmaid, Special to The Hoya February 9, 2024

Brad Raffensperger, the Republican secretary of state of Georgia, spoke about his experience overseeing presidential elections and his predictions for the future of U.S. politics at a Feb. 7 event.  The...

Students Celebrate Community, Honor Diversity During Black History Month

Students Celebrate Community, Honor Diversity During Black History Month

By Madison Fox-Moore February 9, 2024

Georgetown University announced its recognition of the Black community in the honoring of the 48th annual Black History Month on Feb. 1. This year, the celebration hinges on student engagement, particularly...

@guagainstsb | In a Feb. 6 proposal, Georgetown Students Against Starbucks (GSAS) formally requested to university administration that Georgetown terminate its contract with the on-campus Starbucks and divest from its stock share in the corporation due to allegations of union busting against the coffee chain.

Georgetown Students Continue Fight to Kick Starbucks Off Campus

By Nora Toscano, Hoya Staff Writer February 9, 2024

Following a semester of petitions, protests and discussions with university administration, student group Georgetown Students Against Starbucks (GSAS) has formally requested to university administration...

The Inaugural Executive Director of the Knight-Georgetown institute, Dr. Alissa Cooper, started on Feb. 5, leading the Institute in its exploration of the intersection of technology and policy.

Knight-Georgetown Institute Announces Inaugural Executive Director

By Madison Fox-Moore February 9, 2024

The inaugural executive director of the Knight-Georgetown Institute (KGI) officially started her position Feb. 5, aiming to spearhead the young institute in its efforts to cultivate tech policy for the...

Givenchy Regional President Speaks at GRLA Event

Givenchy Regional President Speaks at GRLA Event

By Caleigh Keating, Events Desk Editor February 9, 2024

An executive at luxury fashion house Givenchy discussed the evolution and current state of the fashion industry at Georgetown University Feb. 6. At the event, which the student club Georgetown Retail...

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Georgetown Chimes Dedicate 50th Cherry Tree Massacre to Lost Chimes Members

By Kate Hwang, Graduate Desk Editor February 9, 2024

A cappella groups from Georgetown University and other nearby colleges performed in the 50th annual Cherry Tree Massacre a cappella show Feb. 2 in Gaston Hall, during Senior Parents and Family Weekend. The...

Global Trade Keynote: Sen. Chris Coons Talks Regulations, Sustainability

Global Trade Keynote: Sen. Chris Coons Talks Regulations, Sustainability

By Catherine Alaimo and Lauren Doherty February 9, 2024

Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) delivered the keynote speech at the Remaking Global Trade for a Sustainable Future conference held at Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) on Feb. 8. The conference,...

Maren Fagan/The Hoya | Six professors from different universities discussed the role of Black women’s influence and participation in the field of politics during a Feb. 5 panel co-hosted by the government department, department of African American studies and women’s and gender studies.

Panel: Professors Discuss Research, Role of Black Women in Politics

By Maren Fagan, Academics Desk Editor February 8, 2024

Six professors discussed the role of Black women as leaders and mobilizers in voting, their influence in past elections and their role in the upcoming 2024 presidential election in a Feb. 5 panel. Georgetown...

Nola Goodwin/The Hoya | Four poets of African heritage joined a poetry reading on Feb. 7 hosted by the Lannan Center to discuss African culture and the modern impact of colonialism as a Georgetown event for Black History Month.

Black Poets Talk Heritage, Share Work

By Nola Goodwin, Special to The Hoya February 8, 2024

Four poets of African descent shared their poems and reflected on their writing experiences at a poetry reading held by the Georgetown University Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice on Feb. 6. The...

Georgetown School of Foreign Service | During a visit to the United States, Montenegro’s Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed his country and its relationship to the enlargement of the European Union (EU) at a Jan. 30 Georgetown event.

Montenegrin Minister of Foreign Affairs Discusses EU Accession

By Harry Yang, Special to The Hoya February 2, 2024

During a visit to the United States, Montenegro’s Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed his country and its relationship to the enlargement of the European Union (EU) at a Jan. 30 Georgetown event. The...

Courtesy of Toluwani Baoku / Nearly 600 Georgetown University students and faculty have signed a petition as of Feb. 2 against a schedule change slated to shorten winter break by one week beginning in the 2024-25 academic year.

Don’t Shorten Winter Break, Students Say

By Jack Willis February 2, 2024

Nearly 600 Georgetown University students and faculty have signed a petition as of Feb. 2 against a schedule change slated to shorten winter break by one week beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. The...

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