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JUAN MANUEL HERRERA FOR THE HOYA
Secretary General of the Organization of American States Luis Almagro discussed Venezuela's constitutional crisis.

Q&A: OAS Secretary Luis Almagro Talks Venezuela, Democracy

By Dani Guerrero April 25, 2017

Two people were killed Monday in Venezuela as thousands continue to protest against President Nicolas Maduro’s government, which continues to be engulfed by political scandals and an economic recession. The...

GUSA Signs DACA Pledge of Support

By Matthew Larson April 25, 2017

The Georgetown University Student Association officially signed on to a regional student government coalition’s Student Association Statement of Support for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals...

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White House deputy assistant Sebastian Gorka left an SFS CyberProject panel earlier than expected Monday after student protests and contentious questions.

Trump Adviser Gorka Leaves Panel Early After Protests

By Alfredo Carrillo April 25, 2017

Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to President Donald Trump, left a Georgetown International Project on Cyber Engagement panel on “fake news” and propaganda yesterday 20 minutes before it was scheduled...

Panelists Promote Intersection of Scholarship and Activism

By Quinn Coleman April 25, 2017

Students can use academic research to promote the interests of marginalized groups and the working poor, according to panelists at the “Work, Organize, Struggle: Student Perspectives” conference hosted...

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Tens of thousands gathered at the National Mall on Saturday to march to the Capitol building.

Thousands Descend on National Mall for Science March

By Ben Goodman April 25, 2017

The March for Science drew tens of thousands of marchers, including Georgetown students, to the National Mall on Saturday in support of science and in protest of policies of President Donald Trump’s...

Georgetown Student Assaulted, Suspect Charged

Georgetown Student Assaulted, Suspect Charged

By Isabelle Groenewegen April 25, 2017

A female Georgetown student was assaulted while walking alone on the 3300 block of N Street around 2:44 a.m on Friday, April 21. The Metropolitan Police Department arrested the suspect after a SafeRides...

University Apologizes for Sale of 272

University Apologizes for Sale of 272

By Hannah Urtz and Lily Steinberg April 21, 2017

  In one of the most active attempts by a U.S. university to address a tie to slavery, Georgetown community members convened with descendants of the 272 slaves sold in 1838 to formally apologize...

Task Force Seeks More Education on Sexual Assault

By Yasmine Salam April 21, 2017

  Members of the Sexual Assault and Misconduct Task Force recommended increased mandatory sexual assault education to change campus culture in a panel Wednesday night in the Healey Family Student...

Ossoff Narrowly Misses Victory in Georgia 6th

By Tait Ryssdal April 21, 2017

Jon Ossoff (SFS ’09), a Democratic candidate running for Georgia’s 6th congressional district, is set to face Republican Karen Handel in a June 20 runoff for a seat that has been held by a Republican...

COURTESY HEIDI ELMENDORF

Organizer for the Hoyas March for Science, Associate Professor Elmendorf said in today's society there a pressing need for policymakers to appreciate and understand the value of scientific research.

Q&A: Professor Heidi Elmendorf Talks the March for Science

By William Zhu April 21, 2017

Thousands of activists and scientists are expected to descend on the National Mall this weekend for the first ever March for Science. Marchers hope to promote awareness of scientific research and evidence-based...

At a Crossroads: Hurdles Remain for LGBTQ Inclusion on Campus

By Jeanine Santucci April 21, 2017

Aaron Warga (SFS ’18) was tabling in Red Square for Transgender Day of Visibility when an admitted student asked about Georgetown’s housing process for gender-nonconforming students. Warga was at a...

Students Join Regional Immigration Movement

By Lily Steinberg April 21, 2017

Eight Georgetown students have joined the DMV Sanctuary Congregation Network, a local initiative launched March 21 led by regional religious groups, that provides spiritual support and legal resources...

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