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The Many Problems of God

The Many Problems of God

By Jack Willis and Lauren Doherty September 21, 2023

Regardless of whether Georgetown University’s incoming first-years are studying hard science or humanities, all are united by a common obligation to the university’s core curriculum — in particular,...

VIEWPOINT: Value Community in Diversity

VIEWPOINT: Value ‘Community in Diversity’

By Rosemary Kilkenny September 15, 2023

As a Catholic and Jesuit university established in the spirit of the new republic, Georgetown was founded on the principle that discourse among people of different faiths, cultures and beliefs promotes...

Georgetown University and Professor Named in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Georgetown University and Professor Named in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

By Caitlin McLean August 24, 2023

CW: This article discusses sexual harassment. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources.  A former Georgetown University student is suing the university, alleging...

VIEWPOINT: Defend the Transformers

VIEWPOINT: Defend the Transformers

By Victor Muresan April 30, 2023

The Georgetown community is grappling with a battle over the neighborhood’s iconic Optimus Prime and Bumblebee statues from the Transformers franchise, as the Old Georgetown Board (OGB), a federal commission...

VIEWPOINT: Celebrate Student Allyship

VIEWPOINT: Celebrate Student Allyship

By Maeve McGuire April 21, 2023

“Wow, being gay at Georgetown … you must be fighting for your life.” This is a common refrain that I hear from others when they learn that I am openly queer at Georgetown University. But I disagree.  Georgetown...

TRACK AND FIELD | Riggins Leads Distance Runners at Bryan Clay Invitational

TRACK AND FIELD | Riggins Leads Distance Runners at Bryan Clay Invitational

By Ian Rasovsky April 20, 2023

Georgetown’s track and field team continued to build upon its strong record at the Bryan Clay Invitational, held April 15 at Cougar Athletic Stadium in Azusa, Calif. The meet is renowned in the track...

The Transformers’ Next Battle: Optimus Prime vs. Neighborhood Board

The Transformers’ Next Battle: Optimus Prime vs. Neighborhood Board

By Julia Butler April 14, 2023

Georgetown University students may soon give their last wave to the Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Transformers statues that line many Hoyas’ walks to class.  The Old Georgetown Board (OGB), a...

Georgetown Finishes Groundbreaking On-Campus Mosque

Georgetown Finishes Groundbreaking On-Campus Mosque

By Sophia Lu April 2, 2023

Georgetown University has officially opened the Yarrow Mamout Masjid — the first mosque on a U.S. university campus with a spirituality and formation hall, halal kitchen and ablution stations. Located...

Students Host First Ever On-Campus Vietnamese Cultural Showcase

Students Host First Ever On-Campus Vietnamese Cultural Showcase

By Sophia Lu March 27, 2023

Georgetown University’s Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) organized “Vietcetera: Back to Vietnam,” its first cultural showcase, to celebrate contemporary Vietnamese identity March 19. “Vietcetera”...

WOMEN’S TENNIS | DePaul Edges Out Georgetown, 4-3

WOMEN’S TENNIS | DePaul Edges Out Georgetown, 4-3

By Robbie Werdiger March 24, 2023

Georgetown University women’s tennis hosted the DePaul University Blue Demons at Yates Field House on March 18, falling 4-3 to the Big East powerhouse in a tight affair. The DePaul Blue Demons (9-5,...

Linguistics Professor Recognized by GU College Academic Council for Instructional Excellence

Linguistics Professor Recognized by GU College Academic Council for Instructional Excellence

By Sophia Lu March 18, 2023

The newest recipient of the Georgetown University College Academic Council’s Honors Teaching Award, which honors professors for instructional excellence, is professor Marissa Fond, an applied sociolinguist...

Students, Neighborhood Residents Collaborate to Save Historic Bridge

Students, Neighborhood Residents Collaborate to Save Historic Bridge

By Evie Steele March 16, 2023

Georgetown University students on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) that represents the university are collaborating with local advocates and other Washington, D.C. elected officials to preserve...

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