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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Last Call Looms for Healy Pub

By Glenn Russo August 30, 2011

The administration's brewing dissent for the Healy Pub proposal came to a head Wednesday when University President John J. DeGioia indicated that approval is unlikely for the student effort. "[The Healy...

Students Face Charges in Wake of Leavey Incident

By Lauren Weber August 30, 2011

Sam Buckley (COL '14) and Eric Pilch (COL '12) — suspects in the damaging of several fourth-floor Leavey Center offices early Sunday morning — have been charged with two misdemeanors of destruction...

DC Sports

By Photo Editor August 29, 2011

As a Division I school, Georgetown provides no shortage of entertainment options for sports fans. But for those that want to witness some high-level competition beyond the Hilltop, Washington provides...

High-Speed Winds Loosen New Science Center’s Roof Shingles

By Mariah Byrne and Lauren Weber August 28, 2011

Large shingles used in the construction of the New Science Center's roof became loose around 11:55 p.m. yesterday as Hurricane Irene buffeted campus. According to the university, D.C. Fire responded...

School of Nursing and Health Studies

By Photo Editor August 27, 2011

Despite being the smallest of the four schools, the NHS has a formidable presence on campus. Armed with some of the most overworked, scrubs-loving students on campus, the NHS comes with its own system...

Hurricane Irene Alters University’s Welcome Week Plans

By Mariah Byrne August 26, 2011

Georgetown is shuffling parts of its Welcome Week timetable in light of the predicted severe weather from Hurricane Irene. New Student Orientation Convocation, planned for Sunday morning, will be postponed...

O’Brien Named VP for Mission and Ministry

By Glenn Russo August 25, 2011

Fr. Kevin O'Brien, S.J. (COL '88) has been selected as the next vice president for mission and ministry, according to a broadcast email sent Thursday. He will fill the position left vacant after Fr. Philip...

Missing Grad Escapes From Prison in Libya

By Glenn Russo August 25, 2011

Matthew VanDyke (GRD '04) has reportedly escaped from a Libyan prison in Tripoli after a months long search to locate the missing Baltimore journalist. Matthew had been missing since February when he left...

O’Donnell Stepping Down as Provost

By Glenn Russo August 24, 2011

University Provost James O'Donnell announced today that he will leave his post at the end of the academic term to become a full-time professor in the Classics department following a sabbatical. According...

Virginia Earthquake Shakes the Hilltop

By Sarah Kaplan August 23, 2011

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Virginia Tuesday afternoon, prompting the evacuation of Georgetown University buildings and the U.S. Capitol. The quake, the largest in Virginia in more than a...

Renovations to Dahlgren Chapel to Begin

By Upasana Kaku August 22, 2011

Construction on Dahlgren Chapel will begin this week, kicking off a major renovation project that is expected to last two years. The restoration, which has been planned for several years, will address...

Reynolds Targeted in Second Burglary Spree This Summer

By Lauren Weber August 13, 2011

In the latest of a number of burglaries in the Southwest Quad, several students reported the theft of multiple electronic items after returning to their rooms in Reynolds Hall on Friday around 7:12 p.m. According...

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