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VIEWPOINT: Reinstate CAPS Grief Support Group

VIEWPOINT: Reinstate CAPS Grief Support Group

By Kira Pomeranz November 11, 2021

CW: This article discusses suicide. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. I miss Ben. I miss sleeping on his couch, I miss sending him jokes through his girlfriend,...

VIEWPOINT: Extend Fall Breaks

VIEWPOINT: Extend Fall Breaks

By Brian Coen October 14, 2021

This past Monday marked Indigenous People's Day in the United States and the midsemester holiday for Georgetown University students. The day off provided students with a much-needed break from their classes...

Student Athletes Confront Pandemic Mental Health Hurdles

Student Athletes Confront Pandemic Mental Health Hurdles

By Margot Mather September 30, 2021

One night in January 2021, Chelsea Smith (COL ’21) was scrolling through Instagram in her childhood bedroom when one particular post began to tie her stomach in knots. The former Georgetown University...

MCGRAW: Reject Stress Culture

MCGRAW: Reject Stress Culture

By Liam McGraw September 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated and illuminated some of the country’s most pressing issues, and it has become clear that the future of U.S. labor is uncertain. Over half of U.S. adults are currently...

EDITORIAL: Provide Comprehensive Mental Health Care

EDITORIAL: Provide Comprehensive Mental Health Care

By The Editorial Board September 23, 2021

As students navigate Georgetown University’s rigorous academic environment, readjust to in-person social life and cope with the grief and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, quality mental health care...

Georgetown Expands Virtual Mental Health Resources Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Georgetown Expands Virtual Mental Health Resources Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

By Hansen Lian February 4, 2021

Georgetown University is broadening access to mental health resources to provide more support for students in the virtual environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. In January, the university launched...

Student Conduct Policy and COVID-19: Increased Sanctions, Lack of Appeals Process

Student Conduct Policy and COVID-19: Increased Sanctions, Lack of Appeals Process

By Charlotte Rosenblum and Allie Altshule November 13, 2020

When Nolan Peacock (COL ’21) and his two housemates received a non-COVID-19-related noise complaint from the Student Neighborhood Assistance Program for hosting three guests at their off-campus house...

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Sore Eyes and Tired Minds: Students and Professors Struggle With ‘Zoom Fatigue’

By River Harper October 30, 2020

Freshman Leathan Posey (COL ’24), like many other students grappling with virtual learning, has grown tired of taking classes over Zoom.  “No matter how you look at it, spending hours on...

VIEWPOINT: Ensure Support for International Students

VIEWPOINT: Ensure Support for International Students

By Nikita Dhar October 29, 2020

On Aug. 27, Counseling and Psychiatric Service sent out an email to all undergraduate students titled “CAPS Fall 2020 Groups,” promoting different affinity groups students could join for support this...

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Emeritus Director of the University of Delaware Counseling Center Dr. John Bishop released a report on Georgetowns medical leave of absence process June 28.

BSC Pushes for Permanent Hiring of Black Mental Health Counselors

By Moira Ritter August 22, 2020

The Black Survivors Coalition is urging Georgetown University to permanently hire new BIPOC counselors after the university temporarily onboarded new mental health workers in response to student demands.    Georgetown...

EDITORIAL: Ensure Mental Health Support

EDITORIAL: Ensure Mental Health Support

By Editorial Board April 28, 2020

As Georgetown University students transition to an online learning environment, they are now forced to access essential health resources, such as mental health services, virtually. In light of the increased...

Black Survivors Coalition Launches #GeorgetownDoesntCare Campaign

Black Survivors Coalition Launches #GeorgetownDoesntCare Campaign

By Grace Buono February 28, 2020

This article discusses sexual assault on campus. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. The Black Survivors Coalition has launched a #GeorgetownDoesntCare campaign...

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