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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Speaking Up for Student Rights

By Danny Funt February 11, 2011

As tensions mount over D.C.'s noise law, one advocacy group is gaining recognition as a voice for one of the District's largest demographics: students. "College students make up one-sixth of the...

Chapel Choir: The Road to Rome

By Upasana Kaku February 11, 2011

Four years ago, Georgetown's Chapel Choir had a handful of members, little identity and a new director fresh out of graduate school. Now, the 40-member group performs for a growing crowd at the weekly...

Park51 Imam to Speak on Muslim-Christian Relations

By Heather Flynn February 8, 2011

When the former Park51 spokesman visits campus March 1, the planned Islamic community center near Ground Zero that sparked national controversy last fall won't be on the table for discussion. Rather,...

Third Edition Limits Exit Options After Noise Complaints

By Mariah Byrne February 8, 2011

Visitors to late-night haunt Third Edition will only pass through the establishment's front door from now on, after noise complaints forced owners to adjust their contract with the Advisory Neighborhood...

GU Peace Corps Numbers Rank High

By Maggie Ferrato February 8, 2011

The number of former Georgetown students spending their time in the Peace Corps rose this year, with a total of 37 alumni serving overseas. Georgetown's international focus combined with the university's...

GUSA Campaigns Take Off

By Alice Maglio February 8, 2011

The GUSA presidential election campaign kicked off at midnight Thursday, beginning a two-week race among four tickets. On Feb. 24, the student body will have 24 hours to vote for the next Georgetown...

DC Council Salaries Ranked Second Highest Among Major Cities

By Johanna Caldwell February 8, 2011

Members of the D.C. Council earn the second-highest salaries of local representatives in major cities nationwide, according to a recent report from The Pew Charitable Trusts. The Pew report compared...

My Next Move: Networking in the Online Age

By Kelly Church February 8, 2011

In an attempt to capitalize on the prevalence of online connections, the Department of Labor launched a website last week that gives job-seekers free access to thousands of possible positions. Called...

Provost’s Initiative Evaluates Student Academic Experience

By Heather Flynn February 8, 2011

Likening American academia to a rusty automobile industry, government professor Mark Rom argued that University Provost James O'Donnell's call for an academic review gives Georgetown a chance to improve...

Agassi and Michelle Obama Film Commercial on Campus

By Jonathan Gillis February 7, 2011

The United States Tennis Association filmed a commercial in Yates Field House today starring first lady Michelle Obama and tennis star couple Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf. The crew also filmed on the first...

Former GU Hospital Employee Sentenced for Theft

By Mary Murphy February 7, 2011

A former Georgetown University Hospital employee was sentenced to five months in jail on Thursday after pleading guilty to stealing $86,286 from a hospital-based nonprofit organization, according to...

Hilltop Commemorates ‘Icons’

By Masha Goncharova February 4, 2011

With a celebration for the picture book's launch, Georgetown highlighted the release of "Georgetown Icons" yesterday. According to University President John J. DeGioia, the book is a museum-quality...

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