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15 Extreme Things to Give Up This Lent

15 Extreme Things to Give Up This Lent

March 1, 2017

Lent is here and you know what that means: the classic forfeit of chocolate, the avoidance of french fries and the (unpromising) theory of exercising more often. Chalk it up to one word? Boring! Instead...

Suspect in Georgetown Student Kidnapping Arrested

By Aly Pachter February 28, 2017

The suspect accused of kidnapping a Georgetown University student three blocks from campus has been arrested in Seattle, Wash., according to local media outlets. NBC4 Washington has named the suspect...

STUDENTS OF GEORGETOWN, INC.
The Students of Georgetown, Inc. is planning to move Uncommon Grounds to the bookstore’s second floor.

Uncommon Grounds Moves to Higher Ground

By Caroline Hyer February 28, 2017

Students of Georgetown, Inc. is planning to move Uncommon Grounds, its oldest coffee shop, from Sellinger Lounge to within the university bookstore on the second floor of the Leavey Center. The...

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The Holy Trinity Catholic Church supported a Syrian refugee family whose travel to resettle in the U.S. was delayed by the Jan. 27 executive order.

From Syria to Safety: A Family’s Journey to D.C.

By Kshithij Shrinath February 28, 2017

The children had been pulled out of school. Belongings were stuffed into four suitcases and the long flights were booked. After fleeing conflict in Syria and finding brief refuge in Erbil, Iraq, the...

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The university is planning to launch a new Student Health/Wellness Advisory Board , after the Mental Health Advisory Board was shut down in January.

New Student Health Advisory Board to Expand Scope

By Jeff Cirillo February 28, 2017

The university plans to launch a general Student Health/Wellness Advisory Board in the fall semester to replace the Mental Health Advisory Board, which shut down in January, causing some student mental...

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Unsung Heroes intends to set up an online fund for Frankie Capers, a cashier at Einstein Bros. Bagels for three years, to go on vacation for the first time in more than 12 years with her grandson.

Faith, Students Motivate Einstein’s Frankie Capers

By Alfredo Carrillo February 28, 2017

Frankie Capers, who has served as a cashier at Einstein Bros. Bagels stores on campus for three years, would be turning 57 tomorrow — if tomorrow were Feb. 29. Even though Capers will have to...

Presidential Speechwriters Reflect on Past Addresses

By Gaia Mattiace February 28, 2017

The address to the joint session of Congress will be President Donald Trump’s opportunity to extend an olive branch to democrats, according to two former presidential speechwriters speaking at a Georgetown...

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GUSA Vice President-elect Jessica Andino (COL '18), left, and President-elect Kamar Mack (COL '19) were elected Feb. 23 with the narrowest election margin in recent history of 34 votes.

Mack to Lead GUSA as First Sophomore President in Eight Years

By Tara Subramaniam February 28, 2017

Georgetown University Student Association President-elect Kamar Mack (COL ’19) will be the first sophomore to serve as president since 2009 when he is inaugurated March 18. In addition, his running...

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Two Georgetown University Law Center professors joined 13 law professors from across the country to file a professional misconduct complaint against Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Donald Trump.

Law Center Professors File Complaint Against Conway

By Marina Pitofsky February 28, 2017

Fifteen law professors from across the country, including two from the Georgetown University Law Center, signed a letter sent to the Washington, D.C. Court of Appeals’ Office of Disciplinary Counsel...

How to Prepare for Spring Break

How to Prepare for Spring Break

By Sarah Reuter and Sarah Reuter February 27, 2017

Spring! Break! Spring! Break! Maybe you love Georgetown more than life itself. Is your phone background a super original picture of Healy Hall? Did you finally learn the words to the fight song and now...

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Kamar Mack (COL ’19) and Jessica Andino (COL ’18) won yesterday’s Georgetown University Student Association executive election by a narrow margin of 34 votes over Garet Williams (COL ’18) and Habon Ali (COL ’18).

Mack, Andino Win GUSA Election in Narrow Victory

By Ian Scoville and Tara Subramaniam February 24, 2017

Kamar Mack (COL ’19) and Jessica Andino (COL ’18) won the Georgetown University Student Association election early this morning, narrowly defeating Garet Williams (COL ’18) and Habon Ali (COL...

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke about her most memorable moments at an event Thursday.

Ginsburg Recalls Landmark Cases, Talks New Book

By Molly Cooke February 24, 2017

The United States should strive to be a welcoming place for both diversity and the freedom to express one’s views, argued U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at a promotional event Thursday...

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