Many Georgetown University Student Association members have missed their GUSA bystander training sessions, according to GUSA Vice President Aleida Olvera (COL ’20). GUSA senate members were not required to go to the meetings but were invited by the executive, according to Senate Speaker Juan Martinez (SFS ’20).
Georgetown men’s basketball players Galen Alexander, Myron Gardner and Joshua LeBlanc were named in civil complaints alleging harassment, burglary and sexual assault. LeBlanc is one of two players to depart from the team Monday, along with James Akinjo.
The D.C. Council unanimously voted to expel Councilmember Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) on Dec. 3. Although Evans with continue to serve on the council pending further meetings, this vote is the first time the council has ever decided to remove a councilmember.
GUSA Specific Bystander Trainings See Low Attendance
Many Georgetown University Student Association members have missed their GUSA bystander training sessions, GUSA Vice President Aleida Olvera (COL ’20) said at the weekly meeting…
DC Council Votes To Oust Evans
The D.C. Council unanimously voted to expel Councilmember Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) on Dec. 3 because of ethics violations, marking the first time the council…
Senior Becomes 1st Rhodes Scholar In NHS History
Sara Rotenberg (NHS ’20) became the first student from the Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Studies studies to be named a 2020 Rhodes…
CSET Receives $2 Million Grant To Fund New CyberAI Project
The Georgetown Center for Security and Emerging Technology is launching a project to study the effects of the rise of artificial intelligence on cyber operations.…
GU March for Our Lives Calls For Gun Reform at SCOTUS
Students from the Georgetown chapter of March for Our Lives joined hundreds of demonstrators outside the Supreme Court to advocate for gun control reform Dec.…
GUSA Launches Working Group To Strive Toward Blue Campus Designation
The Georgetown University Student Association senate established a Blue Campus working group to explore launching a student referendum to designate Georgetown as the world’s first…
Compassion Supports Healing of LGBTQ Youth, Activist Says
A greater sense of compassion is needed to combat the persistent homophobia in various parts of the world, author and LGBTQ activist Garrard Conley said…
DC Zoning Board Postpones Decision on Call Your Mother
The D.C. Board of Zoning Adjustment postponed issuing a zoning exception to Call Your Mother at a Dec. 4 hearing amid community disagreement on granting…
GU Signs Brief Supporting International Students
Georgetown University joined over 100 other academic institutions in signing an amicus brief to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in…
Gender Will Not Determine Voter Decisions in 2020 Election, Panel Says
Gender bias will not significantly influence voters’ election decisions in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, panelists said at a Dec. 4 event. The event, titled…
Trump’s Transgender Military Ban Is Unreasonable, Panel Says
U.S. policies that prevent members of the transgender community from serving in the armed forces contradict the core values of the military, panelists said at…
ANC 2E Residents Raise Concerns Over DPR Takeover of Ellington Field
Local residents voiced concerns that the Department of Parks and Recreation management takeover of Duke Ellington Field would limit access for community residents and public…
Potomac River Rapist Arrested, Makes First Appearance in Court
This article discusses sexual assault on campus. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. The “Potomac River Rapist,” who…
Journalism Can Help Address Racial Injustice, Panel Says
Effective journalism can encourage activists to address ongoing racial profiling and violence against the black community in the face of continued police brutality, panelists said…
Men’s Basketball Players Accused of Burglary, Harassment, Assault
Georgetown men’s basketball junior forward Galen Alexander, freshman forward Myron Gardner and former sophomore forward Joshua LeBlanc were named in November civil complaints, which include…
Psychology Professor Pens Article about Virtual Characters in Child Education
Children learn math concepts better when interacting with intelligent virtual characters, according to a new study co-authored by Georgetown University psychology professor Sandra Calvert. The…
Music Venue Gypsy Sally’s to Close, Convert to Condominiums
Gypsy Sally’s, a local Georgetown music venue, will close Jan. 5 after over six years of operation, leaving behind a legacy of being a community-oriented…
Graduate School Dean to Serve as Loyola University Chicago Provost
Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Norberto Grzywacz will step down in February to serve as provost and chief academic officer of…
SFS Celebrates Centennial Weekend
The School of Foreign Service celebrated its centennial with a gala weekend over Nov. 15 to 17, hosting panels with notable guest speakers, career-planning workshops…
Panel: Marginalized Groups at Higher Gun Violence Risk
Policymakers and gun reform activists emphasized the disproportionate effect of gun violence on marginalized communities at a Nov. 19 event. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and…
Student-Designed Class To Tackle Title IX
A new student-designed women’s and gender studies class titled “Title IX for a New Generation” and aimed at encouraging students to address issues surrounding the…
Student Petition Calls for GU To Name MedStar Building in Honor of Nun
Students have signed a letter calling for the new MedStar Georgetown University Hospital surgical pavilion to be named after Eileen Niedfield (MED ’51), valedictorian of…
UHustle Venture Wins Bark Tank Entrepreneurship Contest
UHustle, an online marketplace developed by Georgetown University students to connect college students running side businesses with potential customers, won $30,000 at Georgetown’s annual entrepreneurship…
GU Announces Initiative To Provide Discounted Rates on Capital Bikeshare Membership
Georgetown University announced a new low-cost partnership with the Capital Bikeshare University Program to make bicycling more financially accessible for students. Capital Bikeshare allows users…
Bipartisanship Will Help Longterm US-Israel Relationship, Speaker Says
Republicans and Democrats should work together to ensure the United States and Israel maintain a mutually beneficial relationship to benefit the future success of both…
Student Activism Summit Emphasizes Youth Support
Speakers emphasized the importance of giving youth the tools they need to engage in activism at the Georgetown University Student Association department of student activism’s…
Universities Should Provide Ample Resources to Undocumented Students, Panelists Say
Universities should provide institutionalized support to their undocumented students, panelists said at a Nov. 7 conference on Georgetown University’s campus organized ahead of Supreme Court…
Support Low-Income Students Throughout College, Speaker Says
While universities in the United States have made progress in admitting a more diverse student body, schools must better support low-income and first-generation students throughout…
Opposition to Pope Undermines Church Authority, Archbishop Says
Catholic opposition to Pope Francis is scandalous and unprecedented, Washington, D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory said at a Nov. 21 panel. The panel focused on the…
Hong Kong Protests Demand Wary Journalism, Speaker Says
As violence escalates in Hong Kong, newsrooms must make careful decisions about how they present the events of the protests, United States Bureau Chief for…
GradGov Begins Drafting Proposal for Subsidized Metro Program
The Georgetown University Graduate Student Government has begun drafting a proposal to implement a subsidized metro pass system for full-time graduate students to increase financial…
Students, Faculty Urge GU To Work To Return Liu Siblings to US
Georgetown University students and faculty deliberated over strategies and encouraged the university to attempt to accelerate the return of Victor Liu (COL ’21) and his…
Student Petition Pushes Back on Call Your Mother Opposition
Georgetown University students launched a petition Nov. 14 supporting the opening of Call Your Mother Deli after local politicians called for the Board of Zoning…
Copley Crypt Chapel Renovated, Reopens After Year and a Half
The renovated Copley Crypt Chapel of the North American Martyrs and St. William Chapel, located in Copley Hall, reopened Nov. 18 after being closed since…
Environmental Injustice Tied to Disability, Racism, Speaker Says
Environmental injustice and disasters are linked to issues surrounding disability, poverty and racism, University of Alabama social and cultural studies professor Nirmala Erevelles said at…
DPR Takes Control of Duke Ellington Field Maintenance
District of Columbia Public Schools is transferring the care and maintenance of Duke Ellington Field to the Department of Parks and Recreation, according to a…
Evans Recall Vote Gains Traction Across Ward 2
A group leading the push for Washington, D.C., to hold a recall election for Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans (D) submitted 5,588 signatures in favor…