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Federal Relations Team Seeks Dialogue, Engagement

By Christian Paz April 26, 2016

The Georgetown University Student Association executive charged its first federal relations team to advocate for student affairs and engage students on local and federal government initiatives. The March...

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An emotionally charged debate between GULC faculty and students on how to respond to the death of Justice Scalia (CAS ’57) erupted last week.

Senate Confirms Khan-Fisk Win

By Molly Cooke February 23, 2016

The Georgetown University Student Association senate voted to certify the results of Friday’s GUSA executive election Sunday night, officially confirming Enushe Khan (MSB ’17), former speaker of...

‘Flex-ible’ Dining Plan

By Editorial Board January 26, 2016

Dining hall plans compose a significant portion of the costs of living here at Georgetown. On top of that, they can also affect students’ physical health if the dining options are too unhealthy. These...

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The GUSA senate passed a resolution in support of the activism of collegiate students of color, including those at Georgetown.

Solidarity Resolution Passed

By Aly Pachter November 17, 2015

The Georgetown University Student Association senate passed a resolution 27-1 to stand in solidarity with victims of collegiate racism Sunday in light of recent events highlighting racial injustice on...

GUSA Sees Increased Female Participation

By Tom Garzillo October 16, 2015

The Georgetown University Student Association senate elected the second female speaker, Enushe Khan (MSB ’17), in the institution’s history Sunday, a move that reflects the growing diversity of the...

The Georgetown Day Cup?

The Georgetown Day Cup?

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein April 21, 2015

With our favorite holiday, Georgetown Day, fast approaching, there is no way to control the excitement among Georgetown students! We all know the deal, brunches, lawn, Foxfields and lots of mistakes....

GUSA Senate Elections Fill Six Seats

By Tom Garzillo April 14, 2015

The Georgetown University Student Association held special Senate elections Friday to fill six vacancies that included two seats in Village A, two in Freshman South, one in LXR and one off-campus. According...

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The GUSA senate certified the executive election win of Joe Luther (COL ’16), right, and Connor Rohan (COL ’16), not pictured, on Sunday.

Senate Confirms Luther-Rohan

By Kshithij Shrinath February 24, 2015

The Georgetown University Student Association senate voted unanimously Sunday to certify the results of Thursday’s executive election, officially confirming Joe Luther (COL ’16) and Connor Rohan...

GUSA Petition Highlights Language Ph.D. Programs

By Tom Garzillo January 30, 2015

In an effort to create greater transparency of instructors’ statuses as students within the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Georgetown University Student Association Senator At-Large Adam Shinbrot...

GUSA Negotiates Treaty

By Tom Garzillo January 16, 2015

A Georgetown University Student Association senate proposal released Jan. 11 aims to strip the residency requirement for the District’s Boards and Commissions, which would thereby allow Washington, D.C.,...

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Indra Acharya (COL ’18), who grew up as a refugee in Nepal, is now a freshman at Georgetown, running for the GUSA senate.

Finding Refuge on the Hilltop

By Margaret Heftler September 26, 2014

Like many Georgetown students, Indra Acharya (COL ’18) is interested in pursuing a career in public service. He imagines himself running for the Senate in Vermont someday, or perhaps serving as a...

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As candidates for GUSA senate campaign, they must adhere to certain rules, such as hanging posters in appropriate places, like Red Square.

Freshmen Vie for GUSA Seats

By Katherine Richardson September 23, 2014

The Georgetown University Student Association senate campaigns began last week with over 51 active student candidates vying to represent nine districts on campus, including off-campus and at-large positions. Freshmen...

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