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Rabbi Discusses Jewish and Catholic Relations

By Campus News Editor February 10, 2015

Rabbi Dr. Abraham Skorka, who co-wrote “Sobre el Cielo y la Tierra” (On Heaven and Earth) with Pope Francis, spoke about Jewish-Catholic relations as well as the need for limits on freedom of speech...

How to Celebrate Galentine’s Day

How to Celebrate Galentine’s Day

By Jenna Clifford and Jenna Clifford February 10, 2015

Do you know what this Friday is?!!?? Well, yes... but NO! IT’S GALENTINE’S DAY! Last year 4E brought you a glorious introduction to “Your New Favorite Holiday” and we’re here to remind that...

2015 Executive Election Candidates Present Platforms

2015 Executive Election Candidates Present Platforms

By Tom Garzillo February 10, 2015

The 2015 Georgetown University Student Association election, which began Thursday at midnight in Red Square, features five student pairs, who have publicized their platforms on their respective websites...

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Rhino Bar & Pumphouse, a Georgetown hotspot, will shutter its doors Feb. 28, a result of increased rents, and will not relocate.

Rhino Closes, Ending 63-Year Bar Legacy

By Kristen Fedor February 10, 2015

Rhino Bar & Pumphouse, the popular M Street sports bar, will be closing its doors Feb. 28. Manager George Kennedy confirmed Rhino is not renewing its lease when it expires at the end of the...

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The former Jesuit Residence, which is undergoing conversion to dormitories for the 2015-16 academic year, was unveiled in tours given to students and staff last Friday.

Jesuit Residence Layout Revealed in Tours

By Owen Eagan February 10, 2015

Approximately 140 students and staff attended Residential Living’s informational tours of the former Jesuit Residence last Friday. The residence is under construction to become a dormitory beginning...

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Alden Fletcher (SFS ’17), left, and Grady Willard (SFS ’18) are new to the commission; third commissioner Pavan Rajgopal (SFS ’14) has graduated.

Unconventional Trio Serves as Watchdog

By Margaret Heftler February 10, 2015

As the five tickets campaign for the Georgetown University Student Association executive position, hundreds of fliers and social media blasts will go up, seemingly countless meet-and-greets will be...

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Next Executive Key to 2018 Campus Plan

By Alicia Che February 10, 2015

The next Georgetown University Student Association executive, who will be elected next week, will play an important role in the upcoming negotiations for the 2018 Campus Plan. The university and...

No Candidates Linked To Secret Societies This Year

By Tom Garzillo February 10, 2015

None of the 10 candidates running for Georgetown University Student Association executive office hold membership in a secret society, compared to four of eight candidates in last year’s election. Secret...

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Charitable Donations Peak

By Charlotte Allen February 10, 2015

Last year marked the highest charitable donations total given to Georgetown University, mirroring a national trend of increased alumni giving to alma maters. In the 2014 fiscal year, which ran from...

Water Outage Hits Campus

By Andrew Wallender February 10, 2015

Students living in Village A, Village C East, Village C West, New South, Kennedy, Reynolds and McCarthy Halls will be without access to water tonight because of a planned water outage beginning at 10 p.m....

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Professor of psychology Deborah Phillips co-directs the Center for Research on Children in the United States, which received three grants for its universal pre-K research in Tulsa.

Research Center Investigates Effects of Universal Pre-K

By Maureen Tabet February 10, 2015

The Georgetown University Center for Research on Children in the United States received three new grants in support of its long-term investigation of the effects of universal pre-kindergarten, continuing...

NAIMUN Engages High School Students in Global Affairs

By Alicia Che February 10, 2015

Georgetown University will host its 52nd annual North American Invitational Model United Nations conference at the Washington Hilton Feb. 12-15. The conference continues to draw thousands of students from...

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