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GUSA 2017 Candidates Share Their Stories

GUSA 2017 Candidates Share Their Stories

By Campus News Editor February 17, 2017

Four tickets for the GUSA executive elections share their personal stories with The Hoya. Garet Williams (COL ’18) and Habon Ali (SFS ’18) Williams and Ali are seeking to realize their vision...

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Williams and Ali, who met at a pre-orientation program, are both involved in advocacy efforts on campus.

Williams and Ali Highlight Role of Inclusivity in GUSA

By Joe Egler and Yasmine Salam February 17, 2017

It was a December evening, and over burrito bowls at Chipotle on M Street, Garet Williams (COL ’18) and Habon Ali (SFS ’18) decided to run for Georgetown University School Association president...

Mack and Andino Share Key Values

By Tara Subramaniam February 17, 2017

Although they hail from different backgrounds, Kamar Mack (COL ’19) and Jessica Andino (COL ’18) were drawn to Georgetown for similar reasons. Both came to Georgetown not only for the school’s...

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With a platform focused on affordability, Matthews and Matz look to change the institution of GUSA.

Matthews, Matz Represent Outsiders in Campaign

By Ian Scoville February 17, 2017

Since John Matthews (COL ’18) and Nick Matz (COL ’18) met on the rowing team during their freshman year, the two friends have been involved in a variety of activities on campus. Matz, who quit...

Mack, Andino Platform Spotlights Entrepreneurship

By Tara Subramaniam February 17, 2017

The commitment to a fresh, more diverse and representative Georgetown University Student Association is reflected in Kamar Mack (COL ’19) and Jessica Andino's (COL ’18) platform. “We have built...

Matthews, Matz Advocate Reduction in Costs

By Ian Scoville February 17, 2017

Of the candidates in this year’s Georgetown University Student Association election, John Matthews (COL ’18) and Nick Matz (COL ’18) have presented students with the shortest platform, which includes...

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GUSA Vice Presidential Candidates Habon Ali (SFS '18), left, Jessica Andino (COL '18) and Nick Matz (COL '18) debated Wednesday evening.

GUSA Vice Presidential Candidates Push Inclusivity, Accessibility in Debate

By Yasmine Salam and Ian Scoville February 16, 2017

At the first debate of this year’s Georgetown University Student Association election season, three of the vice presidential candidates discussed the need to create a more diverse and inclusive GUSA...

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The Georgetown University Student Association has sought to introduce a series of reforms this year, including the proposed abolition of the GUSA senate to be replaced by a new, elected assembly.

Executives Reflect on Evolving GUSA

By Tara Subramaniam February 14, 2017

Two years ago, former Georgetown University Student Association President Joe Luther (COL ’16) and Vice President Connor Rohan (COL ’16) ran a satirical campaign with only two serious platforms...

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Jenny Franke (COL ’18) and Jack McGuire (COL ’18) entered the GUSA executive race this weekend.

Fourth GUSA Ticket Enters Race

By Ian Scoville February 14, 2017

Jenny Franke (COL ’18) and Jack McGuire (COL ’18) entered the Georgetown University Student Association executive election race late Saturday evening, after collecting the required 100 signatures...

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Three tickets entered the Georgetown University Student Association executive election early Thursday morning.

Three Tickets Enter 2017 GUSA Executive Election

By Ian Scoville and Tara Subramaniam February 9, 2017

Three tickets entered the Georgetown University Student Association election early Thursday morning, marking the start of a two-weeklong campaign. Garet Williams (COL ’18) and Habon Ali (SFS ’18),...

VIEWPOINT: Stopping the Madness in Tense Times

By Matthew Gregory February 7, 2017

Spearheaded by a group of seniors who have since graduated and me, the traditional write-in “joke” ticket of two popular sandwiches from Wisemiller’s Deli — Hot Chick and Chicken Madness — saw...

EDITORIAL: Avoid Forking Over for Campus Meal Plans

By Editorial Board February 7, 2017

The past academic year has seen the successful implementation of long-anticipated dining reforms and the promise of further renovations by fall of 2017. However, students continue to skewer Auxiliary Business...

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