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About 10 students from the Georgetown Solidarity Committee delivered a letter yesterday to Chief of Staff Joseph Ferrara demanding the university end its contract with Nike by the end of business hours today.

GSC Demands University End Nike Contract

By Jeanine Santucci December 7, 2016

The workers’ rights advocacy group Georgetown Solidarity Committee demanded the university cut its licensing contract with Nike by the end of business hours today when about 10 of its members delivered...

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4E’s Favorite Leo’s Yelp Reviews

By Joseph O’Reilly and Joseph O’Reilly December 6, 2016

Ever since Georgetown announced its new plans for Leo O'Donovan dining hall, campus has been abuzz with excitement, anticipation and more than a few questions. Will lines be longer? How will Georgetown...

Council Postpones Release of Results

By Jeff Cirillo December 6, 2016

The results of last Thursday’s Georgetown University Student Association senate restructuring referendum will not be released or certified before winter break, after the GUSA Constitutional Council extended...

georgetown university campus plan
The Washington, D.C. Zoning Commission approved the 20-year campus plan with the collaboration of students, administration and neighbors in Georgetown.

Campus Plan Receives Approval

By Hannah Urtz December 6, 2016

The Washington, D.C. Zoning Commission unanimously approved Georgetown University’s 20-year campus plan in a hearing Dec. 1, ending a four-yearlong process led by the Georgetown Community Partnership. The...

MV JANTZEN
Edgar Welch was arrested Sunday for discharging an assault rifle at the Comet Ping Pong pizzeria after reading an online conspiracy theory about the restaurant.

Fake News Prompts Pizzeria Gun Scare

By Aly Pachter December 6, 2016

A man was arrested Sunday afternoon after walking into a pizzeria in Northwest Washington, D.C., with an assault rifle and discharging his weapon, citing a desire to self-investigate a false online...

Biden Cautions Against Deregulation

By Ian Scoville December 6, 2016

To ensure the 2009 financial crisis does not repeat itself, the United States should keep financial regulations in place after President Barack Obama leaves office, according to Vice President Joe...

THE NATIONAL POLICY INSTITUTE
Richard Spencer, who coined the term “alt-right,” came under fire for hosting a conference in D.C. that centered around white nationalism and white supremacy.

District, Nation Sees Increased ‘Alt-Right’ Presence

By Christian Paz December 6, 2016

A recent increase in reported bias-related incidents at Georgetown mirrors a national increase in hate crimes since the election of President-elect Donald Trump, increasing concerns about the role...

Georgetown College Announces 4 New Minors for Spring

By Yasmine Salam December 6, 2016

Georgetown College plans to introduce four new minors, including Creative Writing, Persian language, Turkish language and Religion, Ethics and World Affairs, beginning next spring. Students in the...

SFS Hosts Discussion Series Following Election Results

By Jesus Rodriguez December 6, 2016

Students continue to voice the need for increased campus dialogue about the ramifications of the election of President-elect Donald Trump to the presidency, specifically on issues concerning minority...

Students React to Chair Fine

By Matthew Trunko December 6, 2016

Henle Village residents and the Georgetown University Student Association have raised concerns over university spending after residents were charged a total of $2,234.08 after four chairs in Henle...

Expert Urges Refugee Action

By Campus News Editor December 6, 2016

A lack of access to education for refugee children is one of the most significant consequences of the global refugee crisis, according to Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration...

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According to the National Park Service, the Washington Monument will remain closed for an additional two years, despite predictions that it would reopen in May 2017.

Washington Monument Closes Down for Repairs

By May Teng December 6, 2016

The Washington Monument is to remain closed until 2019 due to repairs, the National Park Service announced Dec. 2. The monument has been closed since Aug. 17 following three previous closures, including...

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