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Super Bowl XLVIII as Told by Social Media

Super Bowl XLVIII as Told by Social Media

By Marnie Wallach and Marnie Wallach February 3, 2014

So that Super Bowl was ... well, it happened. Anyway, take a look at what Hoyas thought about the game, the halftime show and the commercials, as told by social media. Peyton Manning was the brunt of a...

It Ain't Easy Bein' Cheesy

It Ain’t Easy Bein’ Cheesy

By KP and KP January 28, 2014

Many Georgetown students were probably attentively listening to President Obama's State of the Union address tonight, but here at 4E, we're counting down the minutes to something that is far more important...

New Voices Join Online Protests

By Kit Clemente and Suzanne Monyak January 14, 2014

Inspired by the dialogue of the #BBGU campaign, Georgetown students provided personal experiences, thoughts and questions about their life at Georgetown University as students of color through the #BLGU...

University Taps Students For Social Media Strategy

By Molly Simio October 25, 2013

To gain insight into students’ perspectives on the role of social media at Georgetown, the Office of Communications is creating a Social Media Advisory Committee. “I really feel that Georgetown...

Five Steps for Coping with the Government Shutdown, As Told By Social Media

Five Steps for Coping with the Government Shutdown, As Told By Social Media

By Max Wheeler and Max Wheeler October 8, 2013

As everyone knows (and if you don't know, you've apparently been under a rock for the last week), the federal government has been shut down due to a failure to agree on a new debt budget.  Social media,...

Social Media Policy on Tap

By Gene Choi October 4, 2013

While some universities are increasing scrutiny of employee social media use, Georgetown has not yet implemented any formal restrictions. Instead, it trusts in the judgment of staff and faculty. “We’ve...

When Humor Thwarts Fact

By The Editorial Board October 4, 2013

Social media have been abuzz all week with commentary on the federal government shutdown. With Facebook and Twitter feeds dominated by memes, one-liners and other satire, it’s worth taking time to reflect...

A ‘Like’ for Georgetown Compliments

By Aamir Hussain March 19, 2013

If you have a Facebook account, chances are that you or one of your friends has received an anonymous compliment during the last few months courtesy of Georgetown Compliments, a profile on Facebook that...

Technologically Challenged in a LinkedIn World

By Meagan Kelly September 28, 2012

Being successful in the working world requires a few things. First, full competence and literacy … Check. Second, a college degree … working on it. Third, three to four pantsuits … ehhh, I’d rather...

Site to Connect DC Students

By Heather Flynn February 28, 2012

Campus Society, a social network slated for release to D.C. university students this spring, aims to combine the social and professional spheres. Founders Rashid Ajami (COL '12) and his cousin Oliver...

BERHIE: A New Big Brother For the 21st Century

By Sophia Berhie January 30, 2012

Google proudly announced in an email to all of it's users, "We're getting rid of over 60 different privacy policies across [the company] and replacing them with one that's a lot shorter and easier to read." The...

THE RAW DEAL

By Anthony Mastrioanni January 24, 2012

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