Articles by Carolyn Shanahan

Three National Zoo Animals Die After Anesthesia

By Carolyn Shanahan | Nov 06 2009

The Smithsonian National Zoological Park announced Wednesday that its oldest male sloth bear, Merlin, died while recovering from routine surgery.

Living and Learning: Inside Magis Row

By Carolyn Shanahan | Nov 03 2009

The new Living and Learning Community is composed of 59 students in 16 different townhouses, all located on 36th Street between N and O Streets.

GU Republicans, Dems Debate Health Care

By Carolyn Shanahan | Oct 02 2009

Representatives of the Georgetown University College Democrats and College Republicans squared off in a debate on health care reform in a White-Gravenor Hall classroom filled almost to capacity on Wednesday.

Georgetown's Campus Goes Green With Eco-Friendly Trash Compactors

By Carolyn Shanahan | Sep 25 2009

Georgetown’s main campus recently upgraded its recycling capacity, a move that has drawn praise from environmentally conscious students.

Students Unite for Fast-A-Thon

By Carolyn Shanahan | Sep 18 2009

In the midst of the Muslim month of Ramadan, about 200 participants in the Muslim Students Association’s Fast-A-Thon took ...

Newman’s Own Legislation

By Carolyn Shanahan | Sep 11 2009

The Paul Newman resolution was proposed in the House in February of this year and was quickly agreed to by a voice vote. Its sole function is to acknowledge that Paul Newman was a laudable actor, humanitarian and “automobile racing enthusiast.”

Campus Plan Rankles Residents

By Carolyn Shanahan | Sep 01 2009

The university’s next 10-year plan for campus development remains in limbo after Georgetown residents expressed dissatisfaction with the plan at a May 30 community planning meeting.

Obama Inks National Service Act

By Carolyn Shanahan | Apr 24 2009

Flanked by members of Congress, President Obama signed a $5.7 billion national service bill into law on Tuesday.

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Justice and Diversity Reaches Out

By Carolyn Shanahan | Apr 21 2009

With the help of the Georgetown Justice and Diversity in Action Living and Learning Community, a recent graduate brought 40 ...

Inside the New MSB Building

By Carolyn Shanahan | Apr 03 2009

In an exclusive walk-through of the new 172,000 square foot McDonough School of Business building, The Hoya was given ...