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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

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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...

Questions Remain After Jack the Bulldog’s Cause of Death Revealed

Questions Remain After Jack the Bulldog’s Cause of Death Revealed

By Lauren Doherty September 28, 2023

Separated by the distance of summer, Georgetown University students were suddenly united in grief over the loss of Jack the Bulldog, who passed away unexpectedly nearly three months ago. His death received...

Beloved Campus Mascot Jack the Bulldog Dies After Brief Illness

Beloved Campus Mascot Jack the Bulldog Dies After Brief Illness

By Evie Steele July 13, 2023

Jack the Bulldog, Georgetown University’s beloved mascot, died July 10 after a brief illness.  Jack — full name IROC Casagrande John F. Carroll — served as the university’s mascot since...

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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...

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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...

Calling All Mascot Hopefuls

Calling All Mascot Hopefuls

By D.J. Angelini and D.J. Angelini September 16, 2014

We at 4E like to keep up with the Georgetown-themed social media pages. Georgetown University rocks an official Facebook page, Twitter profile and it racks up the likes on perfectly filtered Instagrams....

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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...

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The senior Jack the Bulldog enjoys a plush retirement, replete with languid campus strolls and audiences with adoring students.

Quiet Life of a Retired Mascot

By Ashley Miller February 4, 2014

As the puppy John B. Carroll, now known as Jack, captures the collective heart of campus, his predecessor is enjoying his twilight years in retirement — far from the madding crowd of Verizon Center. John...

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Jack, formally known as John B. Carroll, is settling into life on campus, though he has yet to cheer on the Hoyas at Verizon Center.

New Mascot Out of Limelight

By Colette Gilner January 28, 2014

Since arriving on campus in October, new mascot Jack, formally known as John B. Carroll, has quietly settled in with his caretaker and six dog-walkers on the Jack Crew. As he adjusts to his duties...

Sheehan, First Mascot, Dies at 54

By Kayla Cross November 15, 2013

Patrick Sheehan (CAS '81) embodied Hoya spirit. As Georgetown's first costumed mascot, he entertained crowds at basketball games during his four years on campus as a human-sized Jack the Bulldog. Sheehan,...

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...

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