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Following two information sessions this week, four tickets are set to face off in the Georgetown University Student Assocation's executive election to be held Feb. 22.

4 Tickets Emerge for GUSA Executive Race

By Jeff Cirillo and Yasmine Salam February 2, 2018

Four potential tickets have emerged in the upcoming race for the Georgetown University Student Association executive election. Election day is set for Feb. 22, with this year’s official campaign period...

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The devastating effects of Hurricanes Irma and Maria disrupted Georgetown's traditional application process in Puerto Rico. Two applicants shared their stories with The Hoya.

After Hurricanes, Puerto Rican Applicants Face New Barriers

By Grey Rosenzweig February 2, 2018

Claudia Corral sent her application to Georgetown University on Oct. 25 from a small restaurant across the street from her home in Ocean Park, Puerto Rico. Her home had been without Wi-Fi since Hurricane...

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Student-led efforts to raise funds for an off-campus mental health program were met with a $10,000 contribution from the university Thursday.

Off-Campus Mental Health Pilot Program Receives $10,000 in University Funding

By Erin Doherty February 2, 2018

A pilot program for off-campus mental health stipend program for low-income students is set to launch after a university contribution of $10,000  to the Georgetown University Student Association in support...

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21 residents of Ward 3 have banded together to file a lawsuit against Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and D.C. Council about the pending development of a new homeless shelter.

Homeless Population Tallied in Annual Count

By Meena Morar February 2, 2018

After nightfall on Jan. 24, Cameron Hull (COL ’18) searched the streets of the Georgetown neighborhood for figures lying in the darkness. As the temperature dipped into the 30s, she tallied the number...

SHEEL PATEL FOR THE HOYA Fr. James Martin, S.J called for shared and celebrated life experiences between people from all walks of life during his talk Wednesday.

Catholic Priest Advocates for LGBT Inclusion in the Church

By Joe Egler February 2, 2018

Open dialogue between the LGBT community and the Catholic Church is necessary to eliminate stigmas associated with LGBT Catholics, author Fr. James Martin, S.J., said Wednesday at a book talk cohosted...

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Georgetown University Student Assosciation President, Kamar Mack (COL ’19), left, and Vice President, Jessica Andino (COL ’18) reflect during their first State of the Campus Address.

GUSA State of Campus Address Previews Advocacy Priorities

By Quinn Coleman February 2, 2018

Student leaders from the Georgetown University Student Association shared their recent achievements and future initiatives during an inaugural State of the Campus address in Healey Family Student Center...

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A student-launched app allows users to access discounted food from the Georgetown neighborhood.

Students Launch Discount App for Neighborhood Restaurants

By Montana Boone February 2, 2018

A discount food ordering app designed by Georgetown students Aaron Rutter (COL ’20) and Sahaj Sharda (SFS ’20) launched this week. The app, Dynos, works with local Georgetown restaurants to provide...

SHAVONNIA CORBIN-JOHNSON/FACEBOOK Recent graduate Slavonia Corbin-Johnson (SFS '14) is running as a Democrat for Congress in the fourth district of Pennsylvania.

26-Year-Old Alumna Running for Congress in Pennsylvania

By Deepika Jonnalagadda February 1, 2018

Recent Georgetown graduate and former White House adviser Shavonnia Corbin-Johnson (SFS ’14) announced her bid for the House of Representatives last October, just over three years after she graduated. If...

FILE PHOTO ISABEL BINAMIRA The letter highlights the environmental harm presented by tar sand oil extraction, which is significantly more severe than other types of oil extraction.

GU Fossil Free Delivers Letter to DeGioia

By Will Cassou February 1, 2018

Student group GU Fossil Free delivered a letter to University President John J. DeGioia on Friday outlining its request for Georgetown to divest from tar sand oil companies. “By investing in tar sand...

US GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION In September 2017, the Department of Education released new Title IX guidelines, allowing universities to set their own standards for evidence in misconduct investigations.

Students Garner National Support for Title IX Letter

By Bella Avalos February 1, 2018

Two students from the Georgetown University Student Association’s federal and D.C. relations committee collected 198 signatures from university student body presidents across the United States in support...

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Hillary Clinton to Make Hilltop Return With 2nd Speech in 2 Years

By Deepika Jonnalagadda and Sarah Mendelsohn February 1, 2018

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to speak in Gaston Hall on Feb. 5 to present the annual Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards for Advancing Women in Peace and Security to Nadia Murad, a former...

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Student-led efforts to raise funds for an off-campus mental health program were met with a $10,000 contribution from the university Thursday.

Students to Vote Again on GUSA Senate Reform Referendum

By Elizabeth Ash February 1, 2018

Students are set to vote Feb. 22 on a campuswide referendum that proposes reforms to the Georgetown University Student Association senate, including proposals to elect senators by class year instead of...

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