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The Atlantic Calls Lau 'Soul-Crushing,' Confirms Everything We Already Knew

The Atlantic Calls Lau ‘Soul-Crushing,’ Confirms Everything We Already Knew

By Ian Tice and Ian Tice November 10, 2014

Lau is "soul-crushing." Or at least according to an article in The Atlantic out today looking at the role that architecture plays on mental state. As any of us who have spent an all-nighter in the concrete fortress...

Columbus Day Weekend: What Did You Do?

Columbus Day Weekend: What Did You Do?

By Max Wheeler and Max Wheeler October 13, 2014

Sure, debates still rage about whether or not Columbus Day should still be a federal holiday but wherever you stand on the issue, Columbus Day weekend always provides Hoyas with a well deserved and...

Julia Hennrikus

Practicality Can’t Be Lost in Hong Kong

By Cheryl Lau October 10, 2014

National Day is supposed to be a day of celebration for most Chinese. Yet, in the small city-state of Hong Kong, this Oct. 1 holiday was the beginning of a movement. Self-government and self-determination...

It's 3:30 Somewhere

It’s 3:30 Somewhere

By Michaela Murphy and Michaela Murphy October 6, 2014

Here at Georgetown when the taste of Village A jungle juice and the always unsatisfying ranch to pizza ratio at Eat & Joy begins to take its toll, we looking to switch things up. Although instinctively...

The Positives of Campus Construction

The Positives of Campus Construction

By Griffin Greco and Griffin Greco September 22, 2014

If you think the construction around campus is annoying now, just wait until the massive Northeast Triangle construction (eventually) starts. I use the Reiss walkway nearly every day, and its impending...

The Five Stages of Finals Acceptance

The Five Stages of Finals Acceptance

By Max Wheeler and Max Wheeler May 1, 2014

Study Days: a time when classes are over, alarms are turned off and fashion doesn't exist. Sadly, they are simply a precursor to final exams, those pesky little tests that cover basically everything...

Finals Fashion Part 2: Revenge of the Sundresses

Finals Fashion Part 2: Revenge of the Sundresses

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein April 29, 2014

Guess what's back (again). A few of you might remember my Finals Fashion post from the Fall. (Don't try to hide it. I know you all read it on the daily.) While you should always heed my advice no matter...

When NOT to Call GERMS

When NOT to Call GERMS

By D.J. Angelini and D.J. Angelini April 22, 2014

Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS) is an invaluable asset to the Georgetown community. Whether you break a leg during a club sports game or go a little crazy on a Friday night,...

Which Level of Lau is Your Study Home?

Which Level of Lau is Your Study Home?

By Alexis Oni-Eseleh and Alexis Oni-Eseleh April 21, 2014

Do you dwell in the corridors of Lower Level and yearn for human interactions? Can't concentrate on Lau 2 because of a flash mob? Everyone's got to turn down for something. Find out if you're studying/taking...

How to Be a Georgetown Hustler

How to Be a Georgetown Hustler

By Sydney Bolling and Sydney Bolling April 15, 2014

We’ve all seen the movie American Hustle. Well, maybe not all of us, but if you haven’t, you should get on that this Easter break. Anyway, don’t you want to be like Amy Adams and Georgetown alumnus Bradley...

5 Reasons Georgetown Students are Ron Swanson

5 Reasons Georgetown Students are Ron Swanson

By Emily Min and Emily Min April 1, 2014

Here at Georgetown, we get to experience the surrounding neighborhood as well as the city of Washington, D.C. But do you ever feel like life here is too fast-paced? Do you ever feel like you could take...

Grad Students Seek Space

By Ryan Thomas March 25, 2014

For graduate students looking for study space dedicated for them on the Hilltop, many find their options limited solely to the undergraduate-packed Lauinger Library. Although the graduate student population...

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