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Winter Survival Guide

Winter Survival Guide

By Tori Forelli and Tori Forelli February 23, 2015

If you somehow didn't notice the white stuff that have been falling from the sky recently or the freezing cold temperatures, let this article assure you it is in fact winter at Georgetown. So before...

Gather Around the Table: Georgetown Food Clubs

Gather Around the Table: Georgetown Food Clubs

By Drew Applebaum and Drew Applebaum February 23, 2015

Few things bring people together quite like a good meal. Georgetown is a prime example of this. Leo's is filled with groups of friends trying to enjoy whatever happens to be served up that day, or suffering...

OWN IT Speaker Profiles: Danielle Brooks

OWN IT Speaker Profiles: Danielle Brooks

By Emily Min and Emily Min February 23, 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. First up: Danielle...

Breaking News: AP U.S. History is Un-American

Breaking News: AP U.S. History is Un-American

By Catherine McNally and Catherine McNally February 22, 2015

As a college student, you likely find yourself fairly removed from the high school scene. Your days are no longer plagued with mystery meals from your school cafeteria, lockers you can’t remember the...

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Upon learning of their victory in the 2015 GUSA executive race, President-Elect Joe Luther (COL ’16) and Vice President-Elect Connor Rohan (COL ’16) shared a tender moment in celebration at the campaign party.

Luther, Rohan Win Historic Race

By Katherine Richardson February 20, 2015

Joe Luther (COL ’16) and Connor Rohan (COL ’16) won the Georgetown University Student Association executive election Thursday night in an unprecedented fashion, having executed an unorthodox, satirical...

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Students marched from Sellinger Lounge to Hoya Court in solidarity with Aramark workers seeking better conditions.

Aramark Workers Rally for Better Conditions

By Toby Hung February 20, 2015

Approximately 30 Aramark workers and 100 students marched from Sellinger Lounge to Aramark’s management office in Hoya Court on Wednesday to deliver two petitions seeking better work and wage conditions...

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Students Stopping the Trafficking of People rallies to raise awareness about human trafficking, of which 62 cases were reported in the District in 2014.

Human Trafficking Still Plagues District

By Emma Rizk February 20, 2015

The District of Columbia experienced 62 reported cases of human trafficking in 2014, a similar number to that of previous years, while there was a 26 percent national increase in calls to the National...

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Fr. Patrick Heelan, S.J., who served as the university’s vice president for the main campus and as a professor of philosophy, died on Feb. 1 in his home country of Ireland at the age of 88.

Heelan, 88, Strengthened Community

By Andrew Wallender February 20, 2015

Fr. Patrick Heelan, S.J., loved to smile. In the midst of any disagreement or serious discussion, Heelan’s smile refused to fade. Heelan was the William A. Gaston professor of philosophy at Georgetown...

KATHLEEN GUAN FOR THE HOYA
Joe Luther (COL ’16), left, and Connor Rohan (COL ’16) celebrate after the success of their satirical YouTopia campaign. The pair attempted to engage fatigued voters by criticizing the association for being out of touch.

Iconoclastic Pair Capture GUSA, Students’ Fancy

By Mallika Sen February 20, 2015

Sunday night finds the Healey Family Student Center nearly exceeding capacity and Joe Luther (COL ’16) and Connor Rohan (COL ’16) on a quest to find a private space to conduct an interview for...

Q&A: Former Harvard UC President Reflects on Satire Success

By Mallika Sen February 20, 2015

The election of Joe Luther (COL ’16) and Connor Rohan (COL ’16) to the Georgetown University Student Association executive elicited comparisons to the 2013 election of Sam Clark and Gus Mayopoulos...

College Considers Restructuring Academic Credits

By Kelsey Quackenbush February 20, 2015

The College Academic Council held a town hall meeting with a panel of administrators and professors from Georgetown College on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of changing Georgetown’s standard academic...

Anti-Prejudice Laws Challenged

By Maureen Tabet February 20, 2015

Prominent conservative and Catholic groups are urging Congress to overturn a pair of laws passed by the D.C. Council last year that prevent discrimination in the workplace based on contraceptive use or...

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