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4E's Guide to Freshman Networking

4E’s Guide to Freshman Networking

By Julia Axtell and Julia Axtell October 5, 2016

So it's August before your freshman year of college and you're wondering: "How am I going to make friends?" To be honest, everyone here is in the same boat of knowing practically no one once they arrive...

Professor Talks History, Modern Understanding of Ghettos

By Tanner Larkin October 5, 2016

Princeton University professor of sociology Mitchell Duneier emphasized both the negative history and modern-day understanding of ghettos in the United States in a discussion hosted by the Center for Jewish...

8 Steps to Aggressively Embrace the Fall Season

8 Steps to Aggressively Embrace the Fall Season

October 4, 2016

As we find ourselves in the midst of fall, it's extremely hard to contain the excitement. Show everyone you love the fall season by following these 8 easy steps! Because 4E freaking loves the fall. 1....

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GU College Democrats member Alec Camhi (SFS ’20), left, and GU College Republican Peter Hamilton member (SFS ’20) represented their respective clubs at the annual “Freshman Debate.” Student Democrats have supported Clinton, while Republicans are conflicted over Trump.

Democrats Stand by Clinton for 2016 Election

By Will Linde October 4, 2016

A majority of the Georgetown University College Democrats have thrown their support and endorsement behind Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton after a primary season that saw many Georgetown...

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GU College Republican Peter Hamilton member (SFS ’20) represented GUCR at the annual “Freshman Debate.” Student Democrats have supported Clinton, while Republicans are conflicted over Trump.

Georgetown College Republicans Weigh In on Election

By Ben Goodman October 4, 2016

A tense Republican primary season leading to the nomination of Donald Trump as the Republican presidential candidate has pushed the Georgetown University College Republicans to refrain from endorsing...

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A GUMC bathroom was vandalized with racially and religiously charged graffiti, an incident which is being investigated by GUPD.

Racist GUMC Vandalism Investigated

By Hashwinder Singh October 4, 2016

The defacement of a bathroom wall with racially charged messages — including the letters “KKK” and a swastika — in a Georgetown University Medical Center building is being investigated as a hate...

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Student veterans, pictured here attending the Veteran’s Day Ceremony last fall, have defended Georgetown’s support for veterans, particularly because of the work done by GUSVA.

Despite Ranking, Veterans Defend GU Program

By Eric Jubber October 4, 2016

When an earthquake struck Haiti in 2010, Mark Henderson (COL ’17) jumped into action to help survivors. As an enlisted member of the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army’s Global Response...

Secretary of Education King Addresses FAFSA Deadline

By Ben Goodman October 4, 2016

The new filing date for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will benefit current high school seniors applying for financial aid, according to United States Secretary of Education John B. King...

GU Votes Registers Students

By Will Linde October 4, 2016

Last Wednesday and Thursday, the Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service voter registration initiative, GU Votes, registered more than 1,000 students to vote as part of its “Storm...

DC Council Seeks to Address Wage Gap

By Jeff Cirillo October 4, 2016

A bill presented to the Washington, D.C. Council aims to prohibit employers from asking prospective employees about their wage history, a provision intended to combat the wage gap between men and women...

Environmental Futures Initiative Outlines Plans

By Tait Ryssdal October 4, 2016

The Environmental Futures Initiative, a group of students and faculty committed to making change in environmental policy, recently attended two international environmental conferences in Nairobi, Kenya,...

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The Georgetown University Student Association Senate validated the results of Thursday’s senate election Sunday, which saw a five percent increase in turnout.

Chicken Madness Ticket Barred From Senate After Victory

By Alfredo Carrillo October 4, 2016

This year’s Georgetown University Student Association Senate swearing-in ceremony, held in Dahlgren Quad on Sunday, featured an unusual sight: A Wisemiller’s Deli Chicken Madness sandwich, represented...

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