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Five days after over 1,300 Georgetown University community members petitioned the university to reconsider its plans to move its shuttle bus drivers to a third-party vendor, the university said it would go ahead with the plan.

GU to Move Forward With GUTS Subcontractor Plan Despite Community Petition

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor September 26, 2025

Georgetown University will move forward with plans to transfer management of its shuttle service to a third-party vendor after more than 1,160 university community members signed a petition opposing the...

Georgetown University students delivered a petition with 1,130 signatures demanding the university reverse its decision to shift management of Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS) to a third-party vendor.

‘Protect GUTS’ Petition Opposing GU’s Bus Policy Change Garners Over 1,160 Signatures

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor September 22, 2025

Over 1,160 Georgetown University community members signed a petition demanding the university end its plans to transfer management of its shuttle service, Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS),...

Ruth Abramovitz/The Hoya | Students pushed back on a new fee at The Tombs, a restaurant and bar at the heart of the Gerogetown community.

Students Rally Against New Fee At The Tombs

By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor September 11, 2025

Georgetown University students pushed back on a new cover fee at a local bar and beloved student spot, starting a petition and boycott to get the fee removed.  The Tombs, a restaurant and bar near...

Courtesy of Toluwani Baoku / Nearly 600 Georgetown University students and faculty have signed a petition as of Feb. 2 against a schedule change slated to shorten winter break by one week beginning in the 2024-25 academic year.

Don’t Shorten Winter Break, Students Say

By Jack Willis February 2, 2024

Nearly 600 Georgetown University students and faculty have signed a petition as of Feb. 2 against a schedule change slated to shorten winter break by one week beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. The...

Students, Faculty, Staff Petition to End GU Legacy Admissions

Students, Faculty, Staff Petition to End GU Legacy Admissions

By Clayton Kincade and Evie Steele August 31, 2023

Hundreds of students, faculty and staff are calling for an end to legacy admissions at Georgetown University.  Over 300 members of the Georgetown community have signed a petition released Aug....

GUSA, Georgetown Students Call for Free Laundry

GUSA, Georgetown Students Call for Free Laundry

By Brooke DeLucia March 17, 2023

Over 400 students signed a Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) petition published on Feb. 9 urging the Office of Residential Living to end laundry charges. The GUSA Department of Financial...

EDITORIAL: Reform Summer Housing Accessibility

EDITORIAL: Reform Summer Housing Accessibility

By The Editorial Board April 29, 2022

When Axel Abrica (COL ’25) saw a need for more inclusive housing on Georgetown University’s campus last month, he sat down with fellow student leaders to form the Summer Housing Committee. “We...

Students, Faculty Call for Expansion of South Asian Studies

By Adora Zheng April 8, 2022

More than 240 students have signed on to a petition urging Georgetown University to expand South Asia-related curricula and institutional support.    The petition calls on the university...

DC Skateboarders Sign Petition to Save Freedom Plaza

DC Skateboarders Sign Petition to Save Freedom Plaza

By Eli Kales March 17, 2022

Over 9,000 people have signed a petition to save Freedom Plaza, a popular skateboarding space located one block from the White House, after the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) introduced a...

Students Urge Georgetown To Investigate Financial Ties to Uyghur Genocide

Students Urge Georgetown To Investigate Financial Ties to Uyghur Genocide

By Kirit Minhas February 2, 2022

CW: This article discusses genocide and violence. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. Several students have signed a letter demanding Georgetown University investigate...

Students Demand Tuition Reductions, Housing and Meal Plan Reimbursements

Students Demand Tuition Reductions, Housing and Meal Plan Reimbursements

By Adora Zheng January 21, 2022

Students are petitioning for a tuition reduction following Georgetown University’s announcement that classes will be held virtually through Jan. 30.  The petition, which has garnered 230 signatures...

Petition Calls for Increased Communication, Transparency After GU Hotel Fire Drills

Petition Calls for Increased Communication, Transparency After GU Hotel Fire Drills

By Grace Rivers October 4, 2021

After multiple fire drill evacuations in the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center, students have drafted a petition calling for more information on why alarms sounded.  On Sept. 21,...

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