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A panel of book critics and podcast hosts explored the recent increase in banned books in the US, including the impacts on the censorship for classrooms and libraries, and called for increased awareness at an event February 13.

Literature Experts Warn of Banned Book Prevalence, Call for Increased Awareness

By Annika McCanne and Elliet Walton February 14, 2025

Three literature experts and a Georgetown University professor argued that the unprecedented increase in book bannings and censorship in classrooms across the United States will not only silence marginalized...

Smoke rose to the windows of the third floor of Lauinger Library.

DEVELOPING: Exterior of Lau Catches Fire

By Caroline Rareshide, Contributing Editor January 29, 2025

A fire broke out in an exterior vent next to the first floor of Lauinger Library at approximately 1:35 p.m. Jan. 29. The fire alarms forced students to evacuate the area, closing the immediate area...

DC Public Libraries Again Offer COVID-19 Tests

DC Public Libraries Again Offer COVID-19 Tests

By Paulina Inglima December 1, 2023

The Georgetown Neighborhood Library, as well as other Washington, D.C. public libraries in all eight of the city’s wards, are once again providing free COVID-19 tests as of Nov. 22. Throughout the...

Lauinger Library to be Renovated

Lauinger Library to be Renovated

By Yolanda Lu November 10, 2023

Lauinger Library will undergo widespread renovations and modernization, beginning with a revitalization of the Pierce Reading Room in 2025, Dean Harriette Hemmasi announced Nov. 5. The plans for the...

Office of Student Ombuds Celebrates Ombuds Day with Students at Lauinger Library

Office of Student Ombuds Celebrates Ombuds Day with Students at Lauinger Library

By Yolanda Lu and Harry Yang October 20, 2023

The Georgetown Office of the Student Ombuds (OSO) celebrated National Ombuds Day with students Oct. 12 to spread awareness about the confidential academic and personal counseling services they provide....

Emmett Till Exhibit Comes to DC Public Library

Emmett Till Exhibit Comes to DC Public Library

By Abby Tucker February 6, 2023

CW: This article references racism and racial violence. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. An exhibit that features photos, sketches and relics from the life of...

Following Backlash, Bezos Requests MLK Library Auditorium Be Named After Toni Morrison

Following Backlash, Bezos Requests MLK Library Auditorium Be Named After Toni Morrison

By Kirit Minhas February 18, 2022

Following backlash from the Washington, D.C., Public Library’s (DCPL) Board of Trustees’ vote to name an auditorium in the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (MLK Library) after Amazon founder...

The New Lau? Georgetown Offers WeWork as Alternative Study Option to Students

The New Lau? Georgetown Offers WeWork as Alternative Study Option to Students

By Emily Scheibe February 26, 2021

For first-year student Brandon Wu (SFS ’24), who lives in the suburbs of Houston, finding a space for schoolwork has not been easy, especially as winter storms rolling across Texas have eliminated the...

What Your Georgetown Study Spot Says About You

What Your Georgetown Study Spot Says About You

By Jenna Ryu and Jenna Ryu September 26, 2018

Less than a month into the school year and it's already ~midterm szn~. As Hoyas are still recovering from the aftermath of homecoming and the unfortunate loss of Wingo's (I still don't want to talk about...

University Selects New Library Dean

University Selects New Library Dean

By Madeline Charbonneau July 19, 2018

Harriette Hemmasi is set to take over as Georgetown University’s dean of the library August 1, replacing former Dean Artemis Kirk, who retired last fall after 16 years at the university, according to...

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‘Antony and Cleopatra’ at Folger Theatre

By Maddy Forbess October 22, 2017

The Folger Shakespeare Library is the perfect place to learn about William Shakespeare or see a traditional Shakespearean play. Its extensive collection of works and rotating exhibits immerses guests...

GTFO: Hidden Study Spots, Finals Edition

GTFO: Hidden Study Spots, Finals Edition

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell April 30, 2017

As you begin to recover from the aftermath of Georgetown Day, we regret to inform that it’s officially Finals Season. And if you can’t stand the thought of spending the next two weeks studying in hell...

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