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President Obama Congratulates Georgetown

By Emily Min and Emily Min March 1, 2015

Today marks the 200th anniversary of Georgetown's charter, officially incorporating the university into the District of Columbia. Signed by James Madison back in 1815, our current president, Barack Obama,...

The New Way to Party: Wigo

The New Way to Party: Wigo

By Joyce Connolly and Joyce Connolly March 1, 2015

Ever had trouble locating where your friends are partying? Find yourself confused by their indecipherable texts, trying to tell you where to find them? Partying just got a whole lot easier with the...

What To Do Now That Basketball Season Is (Almost) Over

What To Do Now That Basketball Season Is (Almost) Over

By Sara Carioscia and Sara Carioscia March 1, 2015

After an embarrassing loss to St. John’s, Georgetown basketball has only two games left in the regular season. For you fanatics who have relished the weekly trips to the Verizon Center and illegally...

Dinner with 7 "Strangers": A Recipe for Disaster?

Dinner with 7 “Strangers”: A Recipe for Disaster?

By Marina Smith and Marina Smith February 27, 2015

A new and mysterious program, Dinner with 7 Strangers, has taken the Hoya world by storm, and 4E has several questions: Who's in charge? What if I get stuck with a bunch of duds? Is this some type of...

OWN IT Speaker Profiles: Azure Antoinette

OWN IT Speaker Profiles: Azure Antoinette

By Emma Holland and Emma Holland February 27, 2015

After last year’s overwhelming success, the OWN IT Summit is back! As The Hoya is the campus media partner, 4E will be periodically bringing you profiles of the illustrious speakers. Our second featured...

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The voter-approved Initiative 71, providing for the legal use of marijuana in the District of Columbia, took effect Thursday at midnight.

Midnight in DC: Cannabis Legalized

By Margaret Heftler and Kshithij Shrinath February 27, 2015

Despite displeasure from members of Congress, marijuana legalization took effect in Washington, D.C., at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. The sale of marijuana remains illegal. Having passed with 69 percent...

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Demonstrations this past week drew attention to the campaign for the addition of a diversity requirement to the core curriculum.

Diversity Initiative Advances

By Emily Tu February 27, 2015

The Last Campaign for Academic Reform and the Provost’s Committee for Diversity are advocating for a diversity course requirement in the core curriculum of all four undergraduate schools, to be implemented...

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Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the emir of Qatar, spoke at Gaston Hall on Thursday. Student protests against labor practices followed his appearance.

Emir Outlines Qatari Role in Middle East

By Kelsey Quackenbush February 27, 2015

His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, emir of the State of Qatar, discussed the Arab Spring, education reform and Qatar’s political role in the Middle East with University President John...

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Afghan First Lady Rula Ghani, not pictured, will join the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council, which features Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush.

Afghan First Lady Joins Council

By Lucy Pash February 27, 2015

The Georgetown U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council recently appointed first lady of Afghanistan Rula Ghani as its newest honorary co-chair, who will serve alongside former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary...

GUSA Endorses Disability Cultural Center

By Tom Garzillo February 27, 2015

Georgetown University Student Association President Trevor Tezel (SFS ’15) and Vice President Omika Jikaria (SFS ’15) announced their administration’s support for the creation of a Disability Cultural...

Concealed Carry on Campuses Considered

By Sarah Fisher February 27, 2015

Legislation to permit concealed firearms on college campuses is currently being considered in 10 states, with gun rights advocates arguing that such laws would reduce sexual assault. Bills to allow...

Institute Guides Students On Path to College

By Maureen Tabet February 27, 2015

Applying to college is a daunting process for all high-school students, but for over 20 years, Georgetown’s Institute for College Preparation has helped underprivileged students in Ward 7 maneuver the...

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