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Democratic Middle East Requires US, Expert Says

By Megan Carey September 8, 2017

Megan Carey is a staff writer for The Hoya. Entrenched authoritarian powers in the Middle East can ultimately be democratized with U.S. intervention, according to Danielle Pletka, vice president...

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Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu ( ) of California advocated action on climate change.

Congressman Lieu Urges Climate, Environmental Policy Action

By Charlotte Allen September 8, 2017

Charlotte Allen is a staff writer for The Hoya. Now is the time to discuss climate change policy, according to Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu (LAW ’94) of California. Lieu spoke at the Social, Economic...

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Sixteens students without documentation met with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) Wednesday night.

Georgetown Dreamers Welcomed on Capitol Hill Following DACA Repeal

By Jesus Rodriguez September 7, 2017

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin (SFS ’66, LAW ’69) of Illinois hosted 16 students without documentation on Capitol Hill to express his support after this week’s repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood...

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Two bias related incidents have been reported over the last two days.

Two Bias-Related Vandalisms Reported in Two Days

By Jeff Cirillo September 7, 2017

Jeff Cirillo is a staff writer for The Hoya. Three swastikas were found on the walls of two residence hall elevators this week. A swastika was found carved onto the wall of a Village C West elevator...

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District Launches Annual Creativity Initiatives

By City News Editor September 7, 2017

Marina Pitofsky is a staff writer for The Hoya. Washington, D.C.’s government will sponsor over 100 art events throughout the city in a monthlong showcase of creativity across the District. Announced...

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The International Finance Corporation Building in Washington, D.C., one of the District's LEED-certified buildings.

District Announced First Platinum-Certified LEED City in the World

By Sarah Wright September 7, 2017

Sarah Wright is a staff writer for The Hoya. Washington, D.C., is now the world’s first Platinum-certified environmentally friendly city, according to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design...

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Former Obama communications director Jen Psaki, left, and former Trump communications director, right, discuss their respective experiences in the White House.

Media Narrative Difficult to Control, Former White House Comms Directors Say

By Emma Kotfica September 6, 2017

Emma Kotfica is a staff writer for The Hoya. President Donald Trump’s habit of communicating his unfiltered perspectives to the public through Twitter poses a unique challenge for the White House...

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Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State and National Security Adviser, addressed democracy promotion in developing countries while signing her most recent book Saturday.

Condoleezza Rice Advocates Democracy Promotion Abroad

By Alfredo Carrillo September 6, 2017

Alfredo Carrillo is a staff writer for The Hoya. Democracy can successfully develop in any country over time as long as strong institutions uphold freedom and equality, argued former Secretary of State...

About 115 Georgetown students marched to the Capitol Sunday, Jan. 19 in support of immigration reform. The March for America drew tens of thousands of immigrants and activists.

DeGioia Condemns ‘Unconscionable’ Termination of DACA

By Christian Paz September 5, 2017

University President John J. DeGioia condemned President Donald Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, calling it an "unconscionable decision" in a university-wide...

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GU$Avings cards offering modest discounts will be distributed to lower-income students and some others.

GUSA Launches Discount Cards, First New Affordability Initiative

By Jeff Cirillo September 1, 2017

A new initiative by the Georgetown University Student Association is set to provide 1,500 discount cards for neighborhood shops and restaurants, primarily to low-income students, marking the current...

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GU Politics Introduces Fall Semester Fellows

By Hannah Urtz September 1, 2017

The Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service announced their fall 2017 class of Fellows last Wednesday, showcasing a diverse group of six policy and media experts from across the political...

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NSO Concludes Programs Highlighting Jesuit Identity

By Sarah Wright September 1, 2017

Highlighting the role of diversity at Georgetown and emphasizing the university’s Jesuit values, New Student Orientation welcomed 1,615 students from the Class of 2021 and 208 transfer students to...

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