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Georgetown recognized three professors in Gaston Hall on Oct. 21 for their service to the university in both research and teaching.

Professors Receive President’s Award

By Eric Jubber November 4, 2016

Georgetown University recognized a professor of oncology and pharmacology who is working to cure cancer, a law school professor whose research is shaping the decision-making of the U.S. Supreme Court...

Metro Fires 100 Workers

By Matthew Larson November 4, 2016

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced Oct. 28 the termination of 100 workers over the next week as part of wider efforts to balance an anticipated $290 million budget shortfall for...

GU Politics Hosts Last Debate

By Gaia Mattiace November 4, 2016

Georgetown University College Democrats and College Republicans expanded upon key issues from this year’s election cycle during the upperclassman debate in the Healey Family Student Center Great Room...

Experts Push Pivot to Asia

By Henry Greene November 4, 2016

The next U.S. president should develop a strong but sensitive American presence in Asia, according to a panel of five foreign policy experts in Copley Formal Lounge on Wednesday. The conversation, which...

4E's Guide to Spotting a Freshman

4E’s Guide to Spotting a Freshman

By Julia Axtell and Julia Axtell November 3, 2016

Freshman year is described as a "time of transition." It is almost like a second awkward stage since you have to adjust to a completely different lifestyle (except hopefully you're rocking a better haircut...

Fifty Shades of Gray: A Campus Sweatshirt Analysis

Fifty Shades of Gray: A Campus Sweatshirt Analysis

By Sarah Reuter and Sarah Reuter November 2, 2016

Fall is upon us. It is time for overpriced seasonal lattes, never-ending weeks of midterms and long nights in Lau. It's time to unpack sensible footwear, time for facilities to (finally) turn on the...

Hottest US Presidents of All Time

Hottest US Presidents of All Time

By Madison Santoli and Madison Santoli November 1, 2016

The election is officially one week away, which means that in a few days, we can all let out a big sigh of relief because we no longer have to pretend we really really care about the election. If you're...

Trump Hotel Opening Spurs Labor Protests

By Grace Lobo November 1, 2016

More than 400 people protested the grand opening ceremony for the Trump International Hotel in on Pennsylvania Avenue to demonstrate against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s stances on...

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After presenting a petition to the university advocating for increased worker wages last Tuesday, members of the Georgetown Solidarity Committee, pictured, expressed concerns over the tentative agreement.

University, Union Reach Tentative Agreement

By Alfredo Carrillo November 1, 2016

After five months of negotiations, the university reached a tentative agreement with the union representing Georgetown’s facilities workers Wednesday to increase annual wages by 2 percent, falling...

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The Georgetown University Student Association is addressing concerns by members of the GUSA senate with its plan to abolish the senate and establish a new assembly.

GUSA Debates Senate Reform

By Jeff Cirillo November 1, 2016

The Georgetown University Student Association senate addressed concerns with the plan to abolish the senate and establish a new assembly, during a public senate meeting Sunday in which two senators...

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One hundred fifty-five runners took part in a 5K marathon sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon to raise almost $9,000 for Doorways for Women and Family, a charity that supports victims of domestic violence.

155 Take Part in SigEp Run Against Domestic Violence

By Colin Maloney November 1, 2016

One hundred and fifty-five runners took part in Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity’s third annual Halloween 5K marathon Saturday to raise around $9,000 for Doorways for Women and Family, a charity that...

Unsung Heroes Looks to Expand

By Ben Goodman November 1, 2016

Unsung Heroes, a student-run initiative that shares the stories of workers in the Georgetown community using social media, is seeking nonprofit status to enable it to develop similar programs at other...

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