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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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The Student Advocacy Office has been reorganized, adding arms dedicated to student workers, 
mental health and free speech, in an attempt to streamline advocacy and increase efficiency.

SAO Revamped in Efficiency Bid

By Tom Garzillo April 21, 2015

The Student Advocacy Office has been restructured to include branches for student workers, mental health and free speech, under the direction of Director Ryan Shymansky (COL ’16) and Georgetown University...

Sommers Event Sparks Dialogue, Protest

By Margaret Heftler April 21, 2015

A talk by author and former philosophy professor Christina Hoff Sommers, who discussed her views on feminism, sparked student protest and dialogue throughout campus. Sommers spoke Thursday night,...

Creating Survivors Nonprofit Grows

By Lucy Prout April 21, 2015

Creating Survivors, a student-run nonprofit dedicated to mental health issues, has plans to expand its Georgetown chapter to provide services to more students. The nonprofit, which was created in September...

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy April 12.

As 2016 Campaigning Begins, Students Support Candidates

By Sarah Fisher April 21, 2015

Along with the recent announcements of several 2016 presidential campaigns, Georgetown students with experience working with both Democratic and Republican candidates have expressed optimism about...

Electrical Storm Causes Power, Internet Outages

By Ashwin Puri April 21, 2015

A lighting storm left university buildings without power and students without Wi-Fi connectivity throughout much of campus Monday night. According to Vice President for Planning and Facilities Management...

Lynn Discusses Secularism, Role of Church and State

By Xinlan Hu April 21, 2015

Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State Rev. Barry Lynn, Esq. (LAW ’78) discussed the role of religion in government at an event hosted by the Secular Students Alliance...

The Hoya Announces Leadership

By Ashwin Puri April 21, 2015

The Hoya has transitioned to a new editorial and publishing staff for fall 2015. The new staff, who began their terms April 20, produced their first print issue today. Former Campus News Editor Katherine...

4E Contest: Calling All Doppelgängers

4E Contest: Calling All Doppelgängers

By Catherine McNally and Catherine McNally April 20, 2015

Does anyone ever tell you that you bare a striking resemblance to a certain celebrity?  Maybe your friends constantly tell you that you’re as ***Flawless as Queen B herself.  Perhaps you’re in...

4E Celebrates 4/20

4E Celebrates 4/20

By Marina Smith and Marina Smith April 19, 2015

This Monday is a very important day for many DC residents: April 20, or 4/20, is a day of celebration for the flowering plant known as cannabis. Although marijuana use is not legal for DC residents...

Girls: Georgetown Edition

Girls: Georgetown Edition

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein April 19, 2015

It has come to 4E's attention that three of Georgetown's biggest organizations (The Corp, Lecture Fund and GUASFCU) are now run by women. Yay for feminism! The recently elected female leaders are: Marnie...

TBTN Hosts “It Happens Here”

By Emma Rizk April 18, 2015

The Georgetown community came together to hear anonymous and unedited survivor stories of sexual assault at an event titled “It Happens Here” in McShain Lounge Thursday. The event, organized by...

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Firefighters arrived on scene at Poulton Hall after a fire broke out at the building. They cordoned off the area around the hall.

‘Urinetown’ Evacuated After Fire at Poulton Hall

By Andrew Wallender and Kshithij Shrinath April 17, 2015

An electrical fire in the room next to the Mask and Bauble stage caused an evacuation of Poulton Hall Friday night around 10 p.m. According to Vice President for Planning and Facilities Management...

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