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@gujackbulldog/Instagram | A Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) graduate wrote a letter to Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia advocating for the discontinuation of Jack the Bulldog, the university’s live animal mascot, citing safety concerns at athletic events and health concerns specific to his breed.

Graduate Urges University to End Live Mascot Tradition

By Song Lim, Special to The Hoya April 18, 2024

A Georgetown University Law Center graduate wrote a letter to Georgetown President John J. DeGioia (CAS ’79, GRD ’95) advocating for the discontinuation of Jack the Bulldog, the university’s live...

VIEWPOINT: Welcome Back, Jack

VIEWPOINT: Welcome Back, Jack

By Bobby Leon February 15, 2024

The Hoya rightly holds Georgetown University administrators responsible for their failings and errors. That being said, it is also important to acknowledge when the same administration succeeds in preserving...

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National Museum Launches Jack the Bulldog Bobbleheads

By Anna Lim and Caleigh Keating January 25, 2024

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled new, limited edition Jack the Bulldog 2024 bobbleheads, available for presale beginning Jan. 19.  The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame...

Welcome Back, Jack: GU Announces New Mascot

Welcome Back, Jack: GU Announces New Mascot

By Jack Willis and Lauren Doherty November 30, 2023

A new Jack the Bulldog will join the campus community in the Spring 2024 semester, Georgetown University announced in a Nov. 30 press release. Born July 28, 2023 weighing thirty pounds, the new Jack...

The Mysteries of 2017: A Recap

The Mysteries of 2017: A Recap

By Caroline Bucca and Caroline Bucca January 23, 2018

As 2018 begins, leaving 2017 in the dust, we here at 4E want to make sure you remember all the mysteries past. Don't forget all the unsolved questions that made 2017 so special! 1. Is Kylie pregnant? 2....

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Jack the Bulldog Sr. Leaves Legacy of Love

By Kristen Fedor June 7, 2015

After 12 years on campus and a decade-long career as the beloved university mascot, John S. Carroll, better known as Jack the Bulldog Sr., passed away June 2. He was 12 years old. Born May 3, 2003...

RIP Jack Sr.

RIP Jack Sr.

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein June 6, 2015

As any Georgetown student, D.C. citizen and dog-lover already knows, our dear Jack Sr. passed on this past Tuesday. The pup was 12 years old, and had been in his second year of retirement. Anyone who...

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Jack Sr., Former Mascot, Dies

By Molly Simio June 3, 2015

John S. Carroll, better known as Jack the Bulldog Sr., died yesterday, the university announced this morning on social media. He was 12 years old. “We’ll miss Jack Sr. and the joy he brought...

A Crash Course in Cuddlr-ing

A Crash Course in Cuddlr-ing

By Catherine McNally and Catherine McNally October 8, 2014

In 2012 the world witnessed the launch of Tinder, a groundbreaking new “dating app” that allowed users to connect with each other with a single swipe.  Coeds across college campuses found themselves...

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John B. Carroll, who replaced J.J. in the fall, lives on 36th Street.

The Year in Brief

By The Hoya Staff April 25, 2014

The past year saw everything from a new mascot to a multitude of snow days. Take a look at some of the biggest headlines on campus:   Georgetown University Student Association While this...

2013 Grad New Bulldog Caretaker

By Kit Clemente November 8, 2013

The Bulldog Advisory Committee chose Communications Specialist in the Office of Communications Mc-Kenzie Stough (COL ’13) as the next mascot caretaker Tuesday. After graduating last year, Stough continued...

Next in Hochstetler Bulldog Legacy, John B. Carroll

By Sam Abrams October 25, 2013

The past few months have seen ups and downs in the story of Georgetown’s mascot, culminating in the arrival of new mascot John B. Carroll to campus on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Janice Hochstetler, the bulldog...

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