News
Virus Threat Believed to Have Subsided
Health officials believe that the worst of the recent norovirus outbreak on campus has passed and that a second peak in the trend of infected students will likely be avoided.
In addition, although the D.C. Department of Health has not yet completed its investigation of the origin of the virus, it has determined that food was not the source.
Hate Crime Suspects Arraigned, Denied Bail
The two suspects arrested for the bias-motivated assault of a Georgetown University medical student were arraigned on Wednesday on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, according to several local news sources.
Adderall Abuse Rises Nationally as Study Tool
College students are notorious for spending late nights in the library, whether it’s cramming during finals time or finishing homework for an early morning class. Night after night, many strain for ways to keep themselves going — and some have pushed aside the coffee, Red Bull and midday naps for a more serious way to focus.
GUSA Elects New Leaders, Plans for Future
GUSA’s image and the Student Activities Commission’s future were major subjects of debate as the senate elected its new leadership Wednesday night.
Two-time vice speaker Reggie Greer (COL ’09) was elected speaker after defeating four-time senator Brian Wood (COL ’09) by a vote of 24 to six.
GU's Sex Score Continues to Fall in Trojan Report
Georgetown dropped nine spots to 124 out of 139 surveyed universities in Trojan’s third annual Sexual Health Report Card, released last Monday.
The university fell for the second consecutive year, earning a cumulative 1.97 GPA, down from 2.09 last year.
Qdoba Reopens Month After Flood, Starbucks Still Closed
Qdoba on M Street reopened Friday, after closing nearly four weeks ago when a fire hydrant burst on the street and flooded the restaurant. The Starbucks next door, however, remains closed.
As promised, Qdoba slashed its prices in half on Friday for their reopening day.
GU Researchers Develop Needle-Free Testing Device for Diabetes
Diabetics may soon see a day where they will not have to prick their fingers to check blood glucose levels.
Additionally, according to Makarand Paranjape, an associate professor in the physics department, that day may be coming sooner rather than later.
New Bill Metro Back on Track
On Wednesday evening the Senate passed H.R. 2095, the Federal Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, which authorizes $1.5 billion of federal funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to improve deteriorating infrastructure.

University Finances Take Minor Hit
While much of the world has been hit hard by the recent economic crisis, Georgetown has suffered only minor financial losses, university officials say.
“Market declines were reflected in a slight decrease in net assets,” university spokesperson Julie Bataille said.
Georgetown Ranked Fifth in Top Colleges for Blacks
Georgetown took fifth place in Black Enterprise’s 2008 ranking of Top 50 Colleges for African Americans — a 16 spot climb from the last ranking in 2006.
The first four colleges on the list were Spelman College, Howard University, Morehouse College and Hampton University, all of which are considered historically black colleges.
New YMCA to Build on Rebirth of U Street Corridor
The YMCA broke ground last month on the new YMCA Anthony Bowen, a modern Y facility being built as part of a larger restoration project at the U Street Corridor.
International Law Center Opens in London
Georgetown University Law School traveled across the pond this year to establish the Center for Transnational Legal Studies.
CTLS, which is the first institution of its kind focused on international and comparative law, opened its doors to students last month in London, England. According to the Web site, CTLC is located at the heart of London’s legal quarter on Chancery Lane.
Georgetown Biology Department Introduces New Environmental Major
Georgetown recently expanded its biology department this fall by adding a second major — environmental biology.
GU Approved to Supply Direct Loans
Georgetown University students need not worry about the recent decline in the availability and rates of student loans — at least until they graduate. Georgetown University has just been approved to begin direct lending to students on July 1, 2009.
News in Brief
Author Examines College Generation's New Challenges
Alexandra Robbins, author of “The Quarterlife Crisis,” pinpointed the issues facing young people in a lecture that kicked off the first of Georgetown’s 2008 Homecoming festivities this Thursday in Riggs Library.




