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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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@CMBROOKEPINTO/TWITTER | Councilmember Brooke Pinto is running for reelection this November.

Brooke Pinto Talks Public Safety, GU, Integrity Ahead of Election

By Daniel Greilsheimer, City Desk Editor September 28, 2024

As Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto (LAW ’17) approaches a potential second full term serving on the Washington, D.C. Council, integrity remains central to her political persona. Entering local politics...

‘Mr. Georgetown’: More Than Just a Performance, It’s a Counterculture Institution

‘Mr. Georgetown’: More Than Just a Performance, It’s a Counterculture Institution

By Elizabethe Bogrette, Senior Guide Editor September 18, 2024

“Club culture” at Georgetown University has a myriad of connotations. Competitive. Toxic. Intense. Students often prioritize their applications over their coursework during the first few weeks of the...

VIEWPOINT: Stop Grading Personal Lives

VIEWPOINT: Stop Grading Personal Lives

By Christina Pan September 5, 2024

When I opened the first essay assignment for my ethics class last week, I felt as if I had been subjected to a vague personal attack.  There were several prompts, all of which required the student...

VIEWPOINT: Pursue Accountability and Justice

VIEWPOINT: Pursue Accountability and Justice

By Adam Rothman September 5, 2024

This year, Georgetown University added a new element to the core curriculum called “Pathways to Social Justice” (PSJ). This curriculum introduces students to the idea of justice that runs through Georgetown’s...

VIEWPOINT: Engage in Service

VIEWPOINT: Engage in Service

By Max Derogatis September 5, 2024

When St. Ignatius of Loyola and six of his companions founded the Society of Jesus in 1534 in Paris, France, they committed the rest of their lives to serving God through servitude for those marginalized...

VIEWPOINT: Embrace Interreligious Dialogue

VIEWPOINT: Embrace Interreligious Dialogue

By Teddy Tibbs September 5, 2024

At 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, Georgetown University informed its community that two acts of anti-Catholic violence had taken place on campus the night before. Both a crucifix — which the Catholic...

VIEWPOINT: Demand Budget Accountability

VIEWPOINT: Demand Budget Accountability

By Saahil Rao September 5, 2024

One million, two hundred seventy-four thousand, seven hundred and sixty-five dollars is quite a heap of money.  What costs that much? The minimum starting salary of an NBA player? No, but it’s close:...

Ceballo has served as dean of the College since January 2021 and helped develop the Capitol Campus.

College of Arts & Sciences Dean Ceballo to Leave Georgetown

By Caroline Rareshide, Contributing Editor June 20, 2024

Rosario “Rosie” Ceballo, dean of the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) and a professor of psychology, will leave the university June 30 to become dean of the College of Literature,...

DeGioia underwent surgical intervention at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and is with his wife and son.

DeGioia Suffers Stroke, Provost to Serve as Interim President

By Caroline Rareshide, Contributing Editor June 5, 2024

Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia (CAS ’79, GRD ’95) suffered a stroke the morning of June 5, according to an email sent later in the day to community members from Thomas A. Reynolds...

Brahmacharini Shweta Chaitanya will lead Dharmic Life at Georgetown, and Rabbi Ilana Zietman will lead Jewish Life at Georgetown.

Georgetown Names New Directors for Dharmic, Jewish Life

By Caroline Rareshide, Contributing Editor May 21, 2024

Georgetown University Campus Ministry announced May 21 the appointments of a new director for Dharmic Life and Hindu spiritual advisor and a new director for Jewish Life beginning Aug. 1. Fr. Mark Bosco,...

Police threatened to arrest individuals if they did not disperse from the area.

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disperse After Regrouping on GWU’s Campus

By Caitlin McLean and Caroline Rareshide May 9, 2024

Pro-Palestinian protesters dispersed for the night after reassembling May 9 at George Washington University (GWU), one night after the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested 33 individuals.    Police...

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Seven Georgetown Students Among Arrested at GWU Pro-Palestinian Encampment

Seven Georgetown University students were among 33 protesters Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers arrested in the early hours of May 8 at George Washington University’s (GWU) pro-Palestinian...

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