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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...

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New Jack the Bulldog Puppy Begins Mascot Duties

By Riley Rogerson August 29, 2019

Jack, a 6-month-old bulldog puppy, arrived to campus as the new Georgetown University mascot to succeed the current retiring Jack the Bulldog on July 24. The new Jack will gradually absorb the former’s...

10 Things Hoyas Should Be Thankful For

10 Things Hoyas Should Be Thankful For

By Emily Anthony and Emily Anthony November 21, 2018

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, HOYAS! Can you believe it? Midterms are (finally) over and Christmas is literally WEEKS away! Before I get too far ahead and offend all those people who "love" Thanksgiving, let's jump...

Snakes of Georgetown

Snakes of Georgetown

By Caroline Porterfield and Caroline Porterfield March 15, 2018

Urban Dictionary defines a snake as: "someone who you think is sincere and really nice, but then turns out to be a backstabber." To people of Georgetown who have slightly inconvenienced me: welcome to...

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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...

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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...

Georgetown-Themed Rejection Lines

Georgetown-Themed Rejection Lines

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein February 10, 2015

'Tis the season for love and emotions! Everyone remembers last year when 4E brought you the best pickup lines in the planet. I mean you should, 4E (cough, myself) basically became famous. But then......

Jack Previews a New Trick

Jack Previews a New Trick

By Emily Min and Emily Min December 2, 2014

You may have noticed that here at 4E, we’re pretty obsessed with the school mascot, Jack. So imagine how excited we were to be invited by the Jack Crew for a preview of Jack’s latest trick, to be...

Jack the Bulldog Is Killing the Insta Game

Jack the Bulldog Is Killing the Insta Game

By Emma Holland and Emma Holland November 16, 2014

Apparently Jack the Bulldog is a real Instagram expert. His most recent instas are praisewothy and 4E enjoys praising. So here they are: Markel Barks! Jack shows his hops sporting a #Georgetown #Hoyas...

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Off the Hilltop and out of the spotlight, former university live bulldog mascot Jack Jr. has matured into a well-adjusted 2-year-old, flourishing in a private home environment in the Washington, D.C. area.

Post-Dismissal, JJ Thrives in New Home

By Sarah Smith November 7, 2014

Since his ignominious August 2013 dismissal from the position of live bulldog mascot, Jack Jr. has made a smooth transition into a private home in the Washington, D.C. area, while still maintaining...

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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