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Jack Sr., Former Mascot, Dies

By Molly Simio June 3, 2015

John S. Carroll, better known as Jack the Bulldog Sr., died yesterday, the university announced this morning on social media. He was 12 years old. “We’ll miss Jack Sr. and the joy he brought...

Leo's: The Mysterious & Majestic

Leo’s: The Mysterious & Majestic

By Jenna Clifford and Jenna Clifford April 22, 2015

4E has a lot to say about everyone’s favorite dining hall on campus, but first let us say: CONGRATS! We are seriously so happy and excited for the joint success of the Georgetown Solidarity Committee...

Jack Previews a New Trick

Jack Previews a New Trick

By Emily Min and Emily Min December 2, 2014

You may have noticed that here at 4E, we’re pretty obsessed with the school mascot, Jack. So imagine how excited we were to be invited by the Jack Crew for a preview of Jack’s latest trick, to be...

Jack the Bulldog Is Killing the Insta Game

Jack the Bulldog Is Killing the Insta Game

By Emma Holland and Emma Holland November 16, 2014

Apparently Jack the Bulldog is a real Instagram expert. His most recent instas are praisewothy and 4E enjoys praising. So here they are: Markel Barks! Jack shows his hops sporting a #Georgetown #Hoyas...

COURTESY JOHN STONER
Off the Hilltop and out of the spotlight, former university live bulldog mascot Jack Jr. has matured into a well-adjusted 2-year-old, flourishing in a private home environment in the Washington, D.C. area.

Post-Dismissal, JJ Thrives in New Home

By Sarah Smith November 7, 2014

Since his ignominious August 2013 dismissal from the position of live bulldog mascot, Jack Jr. has made a smooth transition into a private home in the Washington, D.C. area, while still maintaining...

Staffer of the Week: Brian Carden

Staffer of the Week: Brian Carden

By Alexis Oni-Eseleh and Alexis Oni-Eseleh October 18, 2014

Once a week, The Hoya recognizes one or two staffers who have done a particularly awesome job — now you can get to know about them, too. Here's our interview with Staffer of the Week Brian Carden: Hometown: Port...

4E's Fall Fashion Preview

4E’s Fall Fashion Preview

By Emily Min and Emily Min October 5, 2014

As fall gets underway, the leaves aren’t the only things changing on campus — so are the styles. Last week, The Guide published their annual Fall Fashion Issue with great success. However, the...

VALERIA BALZA FOR THE HOYA

Traditions Evolve as Campus Grows

By Penny Hung September 26, 2014

The Georgetown student experience is one defined by tradition, from those with Jesuit foundations to Homecoming to sitting on John Carroll’s lap. “I think when you first step foot on campus,...

Calling All Mascot Hopefuls

Calling All Mascot Hopefuls

By D.J. Angelini and D.J. Angelini September 16, 2014

We at 4E like to keep up with the Georgetown-themed social media pages. Georgetown University rocks an official Facebook page, Twitter profile and it racks up the likes on perfectly filtered Instagrams....

Jack's Summer Splash

Jack’s Summer Splash

By The 4E Staff and The 4E Staff July 13, 2014

On June 27, Georgetown celebrated Jack the Bulldog’s first birthday with the Summer Splash, allowing students, faculty, staff and alumni to enjoy free ice cream on Healy Lawn while hanging out with...

Front Page Fakeout: The Rowdy Life of a Retired Mascot

Front Page Fakeout: The Rowdy Life of a Retired Mascot

By Emma Holland and Emma Holland February 6, 2014

Notice: Front Page Fakeout is back, ladies and gentlemen! FPF is a parody post in which a 4E writer takes a story from The Hoya and puts an exaggerated and entirely false spin on it. Genius, we know....

2013 Grad New Bulldog Caretaker

By Kit Clemente November 8, 2013

The Bulldog Advisory Committee chose Communications Specialist in the Office of Communications Mc-Kenzie Stough (COL ’13) as the next mascot caretaker Tuesday. After graduating last year, Stough continued...

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