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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Put a Dent in Debt

By The Editorial Board September 29, 2015

A Georgetown education is expensive, and the university needs to do more to help its students deal with the rising costs. The upward trend in tuition costs shows no sign of slowing, and students increasingly...

Next Stop: Up

By Joseph Murdy September 9, 2015

I had just graduated from a prestigious high school at the top of my class. A few months later, I would be coming to Georgetown University, another competitive, selective and prestigious school. I thought...

Mastering the Freshman Year Humblebrag

Mastering the Freshman Year Humblebrag

By D.J. Angelini and D.J. Angelini August 5, 2015

Congratulations to all first years on getting this far in your journey to the Hilltop! Trust me, I know it hasn't been an easy road. Tackling the various questions of your incoming summer is always painful....

Not The Best Four Years

Not The Best Four Years

By Samantha Rhodes July 14, 2015

Sitting across the table from a couple family friends, the knot in my stomach tightened with excitement as I heard them exclaim, “College is going to be the best four years of your life!” The wistful...

Surviving College 101

Surviving College 101

By Catherine McNally and Catherine McNally June 18, 2015

To the Class of 2019: You're probably sitting at home right now trying to think of a creative way to introduce yourself to all of your potential CHARMS matches. If you're already feeling stressed about...

The Five Stages of Being Home

The Five Stages of Being Home

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein May 20, 2015

As we finish the first week of summer and settle back into our hometown routines, the reality sets in: we are not in Georgetown anymore! The metro, M street stores and Lau breakdowns have now been replaced...

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Commencement 2015

By Online Editor May 17, 2015

Over 6,300 students graduated in 10 ceremonies this weekend. Ban Reflects on Service in SFS Address United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon reflected on the importance of service and unity...

Rose Encourages Boldness, Hard Work

By Emily Tu May 16, 2015

In journalist Charlie Rose’s commencement address to the Georgetown College Class of 2015, he encouraged graduates to seize the opportunities available to them and live life fully. Before his...

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Valedictorians Talk Exemplary Academic Records

By Brian Carden and Lena Duffield May 15, 2015

Six students will be honored as valedictorians and Dean’s Medal recipients this weekend for achieving the highest GPAs in their respective schools, with a tie between three students in the College...

College's Valuable Open Ends

College’s Valuable Open Ends

By Michelle Mohr May 14, 2015

The Jesuit motto Ad maiorem dei gloriam, or “for the greater glory of God,” has stuck with me since the first time I heard it. “WHAT for the greater glory of God?” I remember thinking, assuming...

Soundtrack to Your Freshman Year

Soundtrack to Your Freshman Year

By Catherine McNally and Catherine McNally May 8, 2015

Freshman year is easily one of the most exciting times of your life.  You're away from home, completely for the most part independent from your parents and left to fend for yourself.  You have a lot...

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will speak at the commencement ceremony for the School of Foreign Service.

2015 Commencement Speakers Announced

By Toby Hung May 4, 2015

The university announced today that the commencement speakers for the Class of 2015 will include United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Rep. John...

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