Articles by Laura Engshuber

Plan A Brings Grievances to DeGioia's Office Following Event in Red Square

By Laura Engshuber | Mar 04 2010

Members and supporters of Plan A: Hoyas for Reproductive Justice delivered a letter of protest to the Office of the President Thursday afternoon, citing concerns over an alleged lack of administration support for reproductive rights issues on campus.

SAC Approves Funding for Abortion Rights Panel

By Laura Engshuber | Mar 04 2010

The Student Activities Commission voted Monday in favor of funding an abortion rights event to be held by Plan A: Hoyas for Reproductive Justics, a coalition recently formed by United Feminists and H*yas for Choice.

Applicants Misinformed of Admission

By Laura Engshuber | Mar 02 2010

Over the weekend, the department of biology accidentally sent congratulatory e-mails to 30 regular decision applicants who have not been officially accepted to Georgetown University for the undergraduate Class of 2014.

As SFS-Q Grows, Students Abroad Savor Immersion

By Fatima Muneer and Laura ... | Feb 26 2010

Michael Ang’s typical day is fairly straightforward by Georgetown standards: He takes international politics and regional studies courses focusing on the Middle East, plays basketball and explores the city in his spare time. The difference? He’s currently studying at the School of Foreign Service in Doha, Qatar.

DPS Receives Raise Under New Contract

By Laura Engshuber | Feb 19 2010

Department of Public Safety officers will receive a $2.50 per hour pay raise as a result of an agreement between the university and Allied International Union, which represents DPS.

D.C. May Legalize Medical Marijuana

By Laura Engshuber | Jan 26 2010

The D.C. Council is preparing to introduce a resolution that aims to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes in the District. The bill would require a written approval from a primary physician and would allow a maximum of five sites in D.C. to distribute the drug.

Unemployment Rate in District Rises in October

By Laura Engshuber | Dec 08 2009

The District’s rate of unemployment for the month of October was 11.9 percent, an increase of 0.9 percent from the previous month. D.C. officials report that they are actively working toward ensuring more employment opportunities in the District.

Council Votes on Marriage Bill

By Laura Engshuber | Dec 04 2009

The D.C. Council voted Tuesday in favor of the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009, which will effectively legalize same-sex marriage in the District.

Employee Robbed in Yates Field House

By Laura Engshuber | Nov 30 2009

An employee was robbed in Yates Field House Sunday night, resulting in the theft of two safes, petty cash, an iPhone and a digital camera. The complainant reported to the Department of Public Safety that at approximately 1:46 a.m., two unidentified males assaulted him, took his car keys and cell phone, and locked him in a closet, according to a DPS Public Safety Alert.

Philly P Remains Open Despite Ongoing Appeal

By Laura Engshuber | Nov 20 2009

Philly Pizza & Grill was granted a stay of enforcement at a meeting at the Board of Zoning Adjustment this Tuesday. The stay of enforcement permits the establishment to remain open until its next appeal hearing takes place in January.