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Members of GU Fossil Free, after the release of the board's decision.

Board Resolution Ends Direct Investment in Coal

By Mallika Sen June 4, 2015

The university's board of directors voted today to cease direct investment in coal companies, affirming the recommendation of the board's working group. According to the resolution, the...

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2 Students Reportedly Die in Dupont Circle Fire

By Molly Simio and Katherine Richardson June 3, 2015

Update 1:12 p.m (June 5, 2015): One Georgetown student, Nina Brekelmans (GRD '15), was confirmed to have died in the fire. The other victim was a University of Maryland graduate. See full story here:...

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Jack Sr., Former Mascot, Dies

By Molly Simio June 3, 2015

John S. Carroll, better known as Jack the Bulldog Sr., died yesterday, the university announced this morning on social media. He was 12 years old. “We’ll miss Jack Sr. and the joy he brought...

A Summer in the District

A Summer in the District

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein June 2, 2015

I have only been in D.C. for the summer for less than a week. Practically no time at all. Less than a week, and I have already encountered a ton of changes in Georgetown during the semester and Georgetown...

Life in India: The Auto

Life in India: The Auto

By Jenna Clifford and Jenna Clifford June 2, 2015

For those of you who are unfamiliar with transport in India, actually for anyone, familiar or not with the concept of the auto, please let me share with you my latest fascination. In fact, I am writing...

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Pat Quinn (SFS '71), former sports editor of The Hoya, served as the governor of Illinois from 2009 to 2015.

Q&A: Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Talks Politics, Georgetown Experience

By Kshithij Shrinath May 31, 2015

Before he served six years as the governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn (SFS ’71) spent countless hours in the newsroom of The Hoya — then located in the basement of Copley Hall — as its sports editor. Attending...

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Georgetown Grad Student

By Kristen Fedor May 29, 2015

The former George Washington graduate student convicted of killing Georgetown University Law Center student Mark Waugh was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday. A Montgomery County jury convicted...

The Five Stages of Being Home

The Five Stages of Being Home

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein May 20, 2015

As we finish the first week of summer and settle back into our hometown routines, the reality sets in: we are not in Georgetown anymore! The metro, M street stores and Lau breakdowns have now been replaced...

Apply to be a Summer Columnist

Apply to be a Summer Columnist

By Molly Simio and Molly Simio May 18, 2015

From reflecting on experiences abroad, to analyzing academic issues, to examining science fiction novels, our summer columnists had a lot to share last year. Here is a sample of what Hoyas were writing...

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Commencement 2015

By Online Editor May 17, 2015

Over 6,300 students graduated in 10 ceremonies this weekend. Ban Reflects on Service in SFS Address United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon reflected on the importance of service and unity...

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Chao Explores Entrepreneurship at MSB Commencement

By Brian Carden May 17, 2015

Former Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao spoke about the importance of entrepreneurship in a free market society yesterday during her address to the Class of 2015 at the McDonough School of Business’...

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Patel Addresses Global Mental Health at NHS Commencement

By Molly Simio May 17, 2015

Global mental health expert Vikram Patel spoke about mental health and health inequality in his address to the Class of 2015 at the commencement ceremony for the School of Nursing and Health Studies...

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