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“Full Court Press” Ups Its Political Game

By Margaret Viator January 24, 2012

Now in its second semester, Georgetown University Television political talk show "Full Court Press" returns to the air with an aim to provide a distinct political voice for the university community. Coerte Voorhees...

DC’s War on Rats

By The 4E Staff and The 4E Staff January 23, 2012

by Martin Hussey We're all used to the ubiquitous sightings of Chihuahua-sized rats crossing our paths late at night, but Georgetown's continuing rat problem — a population increasing since at least...

A Third Party is the Charm for the 2012 Presidential Ticket

By Justin Pinn and Laura Kresse December 5, 2011

Politics make us cynical about the American government. Politicians have long been placing party identities before real politics, leaving the United States in its most economically vulnerable state...

Online Conversation May Influence 2012 Election

By Elizabeth Garbitelli November 18, 2011

As the 2012 election nears, the Internet is redefining the way students talk politics, according to three panelists who spoke in Copley Formal Lounge Thursday night. "21st Century: New Tools for Engaging...

Political Comment Site Kicks Off GU Contest

By Jake Green October 25, 2011

PolicyMic.com, a fast-growing online forum for political discussion, debuted its weeklong "Hoya Challenge" Monday in order to find the best commentators on the Hilltop. Students compete by ranking...

Coulter Speech Amuses, Offends

By Rita Pearson October 21, 2011

Students who attended Ann Coulter's speech Thursday evening in Lohrfink Auditorium came with a range of expectations. Some, like Dan Galloway (COL '13) attended the event because they find Coulter...

Occupy Movement Comes to DC

By Anna Salinas October 7, 2011

About 20 Occupy DC protesters camped out in McPherson Square this week to take a stand against national political leadership. The protests are an offshoot of Occupy Together, a loosely organized movement...

Moore Talks Student Activism

By Elizabeth Garbitelli October 4, 2011

Activist and filmmaker Michael Moore, infamous for his irreverent take on popular controversies, tackled politics and student activism in Gaston Hall Friday. Despite discussing heavy issues such...

US Rep. Won’t Play to Party

By Emma Hinchliffe September 23, 2011

Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) reflected on her experiences as an openly gay politician and the difficulties of working in a Congress split down party lines Wednesday night. "This year, I have never been...

Four Republicans Run for Council

By Matt Joseloff April 30, 2011

District Republicans will run in all four elections for D.C. Council ward seats this November, according to the District of Columbia's Office of Campaign Finance. No Republicans currently sit on the...

Progressive Magazine to Hit Stands Friday

By Heather Sweet March 29, 2011

Counterpoint magazine — a publication that tackles political and cultural issues from a progressive standpoint — became Georgetown's newest student publication Friday. Eric Pilch (COL '12), Kara...

Conference Examines Russia-US Relationship

By Masha Goncharova March 26, 2011

A mix of Russian, European and American professors and political figures evaluated the newly cemented Russia-U.S. friendship and its impact on Europe's political climate on Monday in the Intercultural...

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