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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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VIEWPOINT: Call for a Humanitarian Ceasefire

VIEWPOINT: Call for a Humanitarian Ceasefire

By Saeed Jude Samra February 8, 2024

Four months after the tragic events of Oct. 7, Israel continues its siege on Gaza, one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with its aggressive assaults. Home to about 2.2 million people...

VIEWPOINT: Decrease Tuition Amid COVID-19

VIEWPOINT: Decrease Tuition Amid COVID-19

By Saba Nia July 5, 2020

Before I set up my bed or hung up my clothes, I placed a container of fresh dates on the gently whirring AC system of my freshman dorm room. After my parents left, flying 3,000 miles from one coast...

VIEWPOINT: Name MedStar Pavilion for Eileen Niedfield

By C.C. Borzilleri January 15, 2019

In February 2018, the Georgetown Women’s Alliance embarked on an effort to increase the university’s memorialization of women at Georgetown, which currently pales in comparison to the countless...

SMITH: Fighting for Home

By Grace Smith January 26, 2018

A university creating space for students to find community. A commitment to a nuanced understanding of gender and sexuality. A declaration that religion and identity can intersect meaningfully and...

HUNG: Remain Resilient Amid Challenges

By Toby Hung December 1, 2017

I arrived at my current, soon-to-be-former position by accident. At 11:58 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2014, a mere minute before deadline, I submitted my application to join this nonagenarian newspaper on a whim,...

VIEWPOINT: Graduate Students Deserve a Seat at the Table

By Chad Frazier and Kathryn Sánchez November 29, 2017

At a time when national publications like The Atlantic speak of a “Republican war on college," it is imperative that graduate workers have a say in their wages, hours and working conditions. Over...

VIEWPOINT: Defending Our Education

By Nour Al-muhtasib November 28, 2017

The Republican tax bill that passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 16 represents a threat to the livelihoods of graduate students. Right now, tuition for most Ph.D. students is waived —...

VIEWPOINT: Amid Rohingya Crisis, International Community Must Act

By Christina Duval November 15, 2017

As the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar rages on, many in the international community have highlighted the inadequate response of Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s state counsellor — a position akin to prime minister...

VIEWPOINT: Equalize Employment Process

By Amanda Scott November 14, 2017

I almost missed out on my dream job because of $400 in medical debt. After receiving a job offer, I agreed to undergo a credit check as part of a routine background investigation. My credit report showed...

VIEWPOINT: Taking Pride in Our Stories

By Emily Kaye November 10, 2017

On the first day of sixth grade, my father warned me not to get too attached or comfortable, as we would probably not be living in this school district by the end of the year. After an expensive, drawn-out...

VIEWPOINT: Advancing Tuition Transparency

By Kamar Mack November 7, 2017

Getting a Georgetown degree is expensive. Right now, Georgetown University’s undergraduate tuition hovers at almost $52,000 per year, a figure that does not even account for necessary expenses such...

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