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KIRK ZIESER/THE HOYA | With Election Day fast approaching, GU students are calling on the university to encourage student voting by relaxing absence policies and circulating voter registration materials.

Students Petition for Absence Forgiveness Policy on Election Day

By Samantha Sinutko October 5, 2020

With Election Day only weeks away, Georgetown University students are calling on the university to encourage student voting by relaxing absence policies and promoting voter registration.  The...

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2020 Election Will Test U.S. Resilience to Misinformation, Panel Says

By Noa Bronicki September 29, 2020

Despite the United States’ safeguards for election integrity and a peaceful transfer of power, real threats to the 2020 electoral process loom, including voter suppression and unfounded fears about...

VIEWPOINT: Respect Agency of Women

By Larry Huang and Glen Waters April 12, 2019

Lucy Flores. Amy Lappos. D.J. Hill. Caitlyn Caruso. Ally Coll. Sofie Karasek. Vail Kohnert-Yount (SFS ’13). Over the past two weeks, these women have shared their stories of how former Vice President...

How to Throw the Perfect Inauguration Day Party

How to Throw the Perfect Inauguration Day Party

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell January 16, 2017

January 20th 2017 is an important date for two reasons. First, it marks the inauguration of our nation’s 45th President and ushers in a new and unprecedented era in American history. Secondly, and much...

Thanksgiving FAQs

Thanksgiving FAQs

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell November 23, 2016

If you’re anything like us, you’re probably #hyped to be heading home for Thanksgiving. This is the perfect time to sleep in, eat some home-cooked meals and try not to think about how you’ll be back...

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Vice President Joe Biden discussed political dysfunction and the Supreme Court confirmation at the Georgetown University Law Center on Thursday.

Biden Addresses Political Polarization, Supreme Court Nomination

By Aly Pachter March 27, 2016

Vice President Joe Biden addressed President Barack Obama’s nomination of Chief Judge Of the United States Court of Appeals Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, the so-called “Biden rule” and...

Is America Ready for a Cup of Joe?

Is America Ready for a Cup of Joe?

By Sydney Winkler August 11, 2015

While the Republican field has grown to a sizable 17 candidates, the Democratic field has remained relatively small. According to recent polls, Hillary Clinton continues to hold a lead over Bernie Sanders,...

Beeck Center Aids White House Fundraiser for Clean Energy

By Toby Hung July 9, 2015

The university announced Tuesday that the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation has helped the White House and Department of Energy raise $4 billion to invest into clean energy companies in the...

Stolen Clock Hands: The Suspects

Stolen Clock Hands: The Suspects

By Sara Carioscia and Sara Carioscia December 11, 2014

For the first time since 2012, the Healy clock hands were stolen two nights ago. While they have since been replaced, who is responsible for the daring theft? Here are 4E's top five suspects for who...

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President Barack Obama delivered the keynote speech at the second White House College Opportunity Day of Action on Thursday.

White House Convenes Educators

By Kristen Fedor December 5, 2014

President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and first lady Michelle Obama brought together hundreds of educators from across the country in the second White House College Opportunity Day of Action...

Vice President Highlights Georgetown in Summit Speech

Vice President Highlights Georgetown in Summit Speech

By Kristen Fedor and Kristen Fedor December 5, 2014

At Thursday’s White House College Opportunity Day of Action, Vice President Joe Biden stole the show with four shout outs to Georgetown in his half-hour long closing speech. While these mentions had...

Hunter Biden Discharged From Navy for Drug Use

By Suzanne Monyak October 21, 2014

Vice President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden (COL ’92) was discharged from the U.S. Navy Reserve after testing positive for cocaine in a random drug test conducted last summer. Biden co-taught a 500-level...

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