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VIEWPOINT: Dining With the Jesuits

By Alexandre Kleitman and Victor Gamas January 20, 2019

To many students they are friends; to others, spiritual mentors. Since Georgetown University’s founding, their intellectual and spiritual tradition has been intertwined with the institution’s mission...

VIEWPOINT: Engage LGBTQ in Catholic Community

By Forrest Gertin November 29, 2018

Once a month, the Catholic community here at Georgetown University hosts “Hospitality Sunday.” We order food, decorate Dahlgren Quad and stick around after Mass while faith groups advertise their programs....

VIEWPOINT: Dear White Men of Georgetown

By Jade Ferguson November 16, 2018

During my freshman proseminar, I sat back in my chair and swallowed my tongue as I listened to several white male classmates haughtily speak for my entire race as if I were not even in the room. We were...

VIEWPOINT: Holding On to Home

By Celine Calpo November 13, 2018

The most heart-wrenching moment of my life was right after new student convocation, when my mom told me that she and my dad were “not as smart” as I am. The two of them had tickets for seats in...

URTZ: While Abroad, Pursue Meaningful Exchange

By Hannah Urtz October 26, 2018

A few weeks ago, I was hiking with my classmates in Petra, the Bedouin site of ancient Nabatean ruins and a renowned UNESCO world heritage site in Jordan. The narrow canyons and spectacular rock carvings...

EDITORIAL: Intervene for Safer GU Community

By Editorial Board October 26, 2018

This editorial discusses sexual assault. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off- campus resources. "I don’t think about it.” When Jackson Katz, co-founder of harassment prevention...

VIEWPOINT: Foster Community for Women in Science

By Allison O’Connell October 23, 2018

For many women at Georgetown University studying hard sciences like physics and computer science, isolation can encompass and overwhelm their academic experience. To increase female enrollment and retention...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In Support of Larry Calloway

By Pemba Mwepu October 9, 2018

I moved to Washington, D.C., on August 28 and started my classes immediately. After leaving the comfort of my environment, home is made bearable not just by the academic knowledge that I have been able...

GONZALEZ: A Lesson in Engaging With Others

By Luis Gonzalez August 31, 2018

Whether you are beginning your first year at Georgetown University or your last, welcome to the Hilltop for another academic year! On my Georgetown journey, I have come to better understand my salient...

VELASQUEZ: Beauty in Contradiction

VELASQUEZ: Beauty in Contradiction

By Cristina Velasquez May 18, 2018

As a December graduate, I’ve had some time to reflect on my Georgetown University experience. I keep going back to our motto, utraque unum, which means “both into one.” Like this motto, my Georgetown...

RIOS: Alone Under the Stars

RIOS: Alone Under the Stars

By Brittany Rios April 23, 2018

Building lasting friendship is difficult for many Georgetown students — including Brittany Rios. In the third installment of this year's Senior Compass Series, Rios discusses a tumultuous relationship...

GOLDSTEIN: Solving the Club Culture Crisis

By Ari Goldstein April 12, 2018

“Club culture” is one of Georgetown University’s most profound social crises — but it is also our most solvable. Our community has been denouncing club culture since at least 2013, when the...

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