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99 Problems and Graduation is 1

99 Problems and Graduation is 1

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein May 10, 2016

With a week to go before graduation, here is a list of the 99 things my friends and I will miss the most about Georgetown. Naturally, we will miss many more things, but we'll keep it short for the sake...

Metro SafeTrack Plan to Close Lines, Delay Travel

By Lisa Burgoa May 9, 2016

Following decades of maintenance failures and neglect, the yearlong rehabilitation of Washington, D.C.’s beleaguered Metro system, which begins next month, will debilitate commuter travel across the...

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Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will be one of 11 speakers to address graduates during Georgetown's commencement weekend.

2016 Commencement Speakers Announced

By Ian Scoville May 6, 2016

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson; Alexandra Cousteau (COL ’98), an explorer, storyteller and environmental advocate; Humana, Inc. President and CEO Bruce Broussard; National League for...

University to Replace Blackboard, Implement New Technology Initiatives

By Tala al Rajjal May 5, 2016

Georgetown will introduce Canvas as its new learning management system in the fall semester and eventually replace Blackboard in an effort to improve the university’s technology infrastructure, among...

End of Year Freshman Fears

End of Year Freshman Fears

By Maddie Schwartz and Maddie Schwartz May 3, 2016

Happy study days! There are less than two weeks left of freshman year. It felt like only yesterday that I was trying to figure out what GUTS meant, how to pre-register and find my way around campus...

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A tree fell outside the front gates during heavy storms Monday evening, damaging the rear end of Olivio Enos' (GRD '17) car.

Tree Falls Outside University Front Gates, Damages Car

By Owen Eagan May 2, 2016

A tree outside the front gates fell onto the rear end of a student’s parked car at around 9 p.m. Monday evening amid severe thunderstorms in the area. The car, a Honda Accord that belonged to...

Awkward

Awkward

By Jenna Clifford and Jenna Clifford May 1, 2016

Freshman year of college is like the first episode of New Girl or the sex-ed class in 5th grade- awkward. But it’s okay because you’re a freshman and you get to embrace this identity throughout all...

In Memoriam

By Katherine Richardson April 29, 2016

Fr. Richard Curry, S.J., 72 Professor of Catholic Studies and Theater Fr. Richard Curry, S.J., who taught for 10 years at Georgetown and founded Dog Tag Bakery, died Dec. 20 from heart failure. The...

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Bowser Pushes Initiatives to Accommodate Homeless

By Emily Tu April 29, 2016

In light of an influx of families seeking shelter during a record-breaking winter storm this year, homelessness in Washington, D.C., became an increasingly prominent issue, with Mayor Muriel Bowser...

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Kehoe Field’s conditions create challenges for club sports teams.

Complaints and Closures Strain Campus Resources

By Suzanne Monyak and Aly Pachter April 29, 2016

Faced with increased demand for resources in virtually all aspects of campus, the administration worked to address growing concerns in Georgetown’s academic, athletic and student life. Academic...

COURTESY GEORGETOWN SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE
In March, the Georgetown Solidarity Committee lauched its Work With Dignity campaign, demanding better recognition of the contribution of workers and improvements to their working conditions.

Students Advocate for Workers’ Rights

By Ian Scoville April 29, 2016

In a year dominated by student advocacy efforts to address issues at Georgetown from its history with slavery to divestment, workers’ rights has remained a prevalent issue on campus. Student athletes...

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