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GUSA Executive Campaign Logo Is A Snapchat Geofilter

GUSA Executive Campaign Logo Is A Snapchat Geofilter

By Jess Kelham-Hohler and Jess Kelham-Hohler March 7, 2015

While some Georgetown students rapidly dashed off campus Friday to begin the joy that is spring break, many of us (*sob*) are still stranded amongst the snow. But, just when you were worrying we were...

Georgetown Meets House of Cards

Georgetown Meets House of Cards

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein March 6, 2015

We all know that Georgetown students love House of Cards, it is basically our obsession. From binge watching episodes to having heated arguments about plot lines, there is no escaping the importance...

Ben and Jerry's Pot-Infused Ice Cream

Ben and Jerry’s Pot-Infused Ice Cream

By Meg Lizza and Meg Lizza March 6, 2015

We all knew that Ben and Jerry had some hippie habits with their introduction of ice cream flavors such as Half-baked, Phish Food and Jamaican Me Crazy. But now the duo are ready to take it to the next...

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U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced his retirement in September and will likely step down in the next two weeks.

Holder Talks Race, Drug War in Reflection on Tenure

By Lucy Pash March 6, 2015

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced his resignation in September after six years in the administration of President Barack Obama, during which time Holder presided over the response to the...

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Adjunct professor Ron Klain, pictured in Gaston Hall in November 2013, ended his term as “Ebola czar” on Feb. 13. He will return to Georgetown.

After 130 Days, Klain Ends Ebola Czar Term

By Kelsey Quackenbush March 6, 2015

Adjunct professor Ron Klain (CAS ’83) concluded his 130-day appointment as the White House’s Ebola response coordinator Feb. 13, having directed the United States’ reaction to the outbreak both...

GSC Claims Aramark Intrusion

By Toby Hung March 6, 2015

Thirty students from the Georgetown Solidarity Committee participated in a rally at the Georgetown University Hotel and Convention Center on Thursday, in light of recent allegations that members of...

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The federal charter of Georgetown University was signed into law by President James Madison on March 1, 1815, formally recognizing the university and authorizing it to grant degrees.

Federal Charter Marks 200 Years

By Matthew Larson March 6, 2015

From the White House to the Capitol, politicians took to YouTube to offer Georgetown words of congratulations on the 200th anniversary of its federal charter. The charter, signed into law by President...

COURTESY NUCLEAR THREAT INITIATIVE
Former Sen. Sam Nunn (D-Ga.) will speak at a March 16 panel at Georgetown University to discuss emerging threats to nuclear security.

Exclusive: Nunn, Fortenberry Discuss Future of Nuclear Security

By Kshithij Shrinath March 6, 2015

Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (GRD ’86, R-Neb.) and former Senator Sam Nunn (D-Ga.), along with former Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) and former U.K. Defense Minister Desmond Browne, will discuss nuclear security...

Bill Focuses On Campus Assault

By Ashwin Puri March 6, 2015

A bipartisan coalition of 12 U.S. senators led by Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) introduced legislation Feb. 26 to reform the way colleges and universities nationwide handle sexual violence on campus, emphasizing...

Despite Policy, Abroad Apps Rise

By Deirdre Collins and Sarah Fisher March 6, 2015

The Office of Global Education received a slightly higher number of study abroad applications for fall 2015 and the full academic year, marking an upward trend in applications since 2011. The OGE has...

Snow Days Require Coordinated Strategy

By Andrew Wallender March 6, 2015

At 4 a.m. Thursday, three Georgetown administrators convened on a conference call to decide whether thousands of university students and faculty would have class. Senior Vice President and Chief...

Campus Reflects on Speech

By Toby Hung March 6, 2015

The community met yesterday to discuss free speech on campus at a forum hosted by the Georgetown University Student Association and the Speech and Expression Committee. The Foundation for Individual...

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