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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...

Duma Deputies Expand US Knowledge on the Hilltop

By Masha Goncharova March 2, 2011

Deputies from the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, spoke on Russian youth affairs and comparative Russian and American politics Wednesday. While the goal of their weeklong trip...

News Experts Examine Role of Changing Media, Politics

By Masha Goncharova March 1, 2011

An all-star panel of D.C. media elite dissected the pace and direction of news and media in front of a group of about 40 students last night in Copley Formal Lounge. As the political field evolves,...

Fine Art and the First Amendment

By Marissa Amendolia January 28, 2011

This is not the first time a publicly funded arts organization has come into conflict with politicians who oppose certain subject matter. The '90s saw the National Endowment for the Arts lose 40 percent...

Politics Isn’t Always a Man’s Game

By Masha Goncharova January 26, 2011

As a government major and women's and gender studies minor, Beth DiSciullo (COL '12) puts both to practice as president of the Women in Politics club. Involved since her freshman year, DiSciullo enjoys...

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