Burglary, Theft Reported a Block Off Campus

By Laura Engshuber | Mar 21 2010

A burglary and theft of items valued at over $5,000 were reported in a university-owned townhouse on the 1400 Block of 36th Street Friday morning, the third in a string of burglaries and attempted burglaries this week.

SAC Budges on Funding Guidelines

By Dawn Hu | Mar 19 2010

The SAC and GUSA reached a consensus Thursday evening on two of the three outstanding conditions of the six-point funding reform plan that block SAC from receiving its full Student Activities Fee allocation.

Gender Equality Remains Mixed Bag for University

By Brian Burke | Mar 19 2010

Although Georgetown has made strides in increasing the presence of women in the administration and faculty, men still outnumber women in leadership positions at the university.

‘Hate Free’ Week: Dispel Campus Prejudice

By Matt Joseloff | Mar 19 2010

The first-ever “Hate Free Georgetown” week began Monday with petition signing and distribution of anti-violence campaign buttons in the Leavey Center.

Man Imprisoned for Five ’07-’08 GU Crimes

By Katrina Braun | Mar 19 2010

Arlington, Va., resident Todd Thomas was sentenced March 12 to more than 26 years in prison for crimes including burglary and assaults on five male Georgetown students in 2007 and 2008, according to The Washington Post. The ruling follows reports of two similar crimes perpetrated against males in the Georgetown community in late February.

Plan A Satirizes at Wednesday Protest

By Elizabeth Rowe | Mar 19 2010

Plan A: Hoyas for Reproductive Justice took to Red Square Wednesday afternoon to protest the university’s stance on reproductive issues, this time drawing onlookers in a skit inspired by St. Patrick’s Day.

Philly P Closes, Files for New Certificate

By Lauren Weber | Mar 19 2010

After battling a long court case and continuing to operate illegally for 19 days, Philly Pizza and Grill closed its doors permanently on March 9.

DPS Blotter

Wednesday, March 3

Theft, Healy Hall, 10:07 a.m.

A T-shirt was stolen from an office. No suspects or witnesses have been identified.


New Web Site Eases Student Housing Search

As students set off to find affordable off-campus housing in the area, a new initiative by the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs aims to help potential tenants of basement apartments find their match.


Metro Appoints Interim Manager

Following the sudden resignation of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority General Manager John Catoe in January, the WMATA board of directors has appointed former New Jersey Transit Executive Director Richard Sarles as interim general manager.


D.C. Elections Heat Up

With the primary elections less than six months away, the races for D.C. Council and mayoral seats are intensifying. On the mayoral side, current D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, a Democrat, has announced his plans to seek re-election to a second term, despite recent opposition to his policies on contracts, the public school system and the attorney general, among other issues, from members of the D.C. Council.


Corporate Responsiblity and Profitability Can Coexist, Say Business Leaders

Despite a lagging economy, Ted Leonsis has beaten the odds, fostering growth in three successful businesses in recent years.


Burglary, Attempted Burglary Reported Off-Campus

A burglary and an attempted burglary in the 1200 block of 37th Street were reported to the Department of Public Safety this morning, according to a public safety alert sent to the university community this afternoon.


Celebrated European History Professor Dies at 78

The university lost a distinguished member of its community as professor Richard Stites of the history department in the School of Foreign Service passed away on March 7 surrounded by family and friends after a battle with cancer. Stites was 78 years old and on research leave in Helsinki, Finland.


GU Pride Celebrates as D.C. Grants First Gay Marriage Licenses

As many same-sex couples prepared to line up at D.C. Superior Court, Georgetown students like J.C. Hodges (SFS ’11) were fresh off of a late-night baking spree to commemorate the first day of same-sex marriage licensing in the District.