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Campus Confusions Part II: Post-Abroad Oddities

Campus Confusions Part II: Post-Abroad Oddities

By Charlie Fritz and Charlie Fritz January 30, 2018

You've all probably heard the expression "abroad changed me" and thought, "dear God, that person sounds so obnoxious." Still, some of us have actually changed. Some of my friends from Madrid are now ~euro~...

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The Georgetown-centered crowdfunding and advisory resource Saxafund is accepting donations for a batch of five projects.

New SaxaFund Projects Include Leavey Beergarden, Citizenship Scholarship

By Deepika Jonnalagadda January 17, 2018

SaxaFund, a crowdfunding platform for Georgetown University student initiatives launched last March, announced Thursday five campaigns it is sponsoring for donations on its new website. The five projects...

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Students of Georgetown, Inc. plans to expand its food and drink offerings and hours at its Grounded location.

Corp to Revamp Grounded Storefront With Breakfast, Late-Night Espresso

By Meena Morar January 16, 2018

Grounded, the newest Students of Georgetown, Inc. storefront in The Hilltoss, is gearing up for a revamp this month, replacing its smoothie and acai bowl station with a new espresso bar and expanded breakfast...

What Clubs Famous People Would Be In At Georgetown

What Clubs Famous People Would Be In At Georgetown

By Izzy Roemer and Izzy Roemer December 6, 2017

As one of the top 20 schools in the U.S. (and home to the hottest college men, according to Tinder), Georgetown is generally accepted as a place for the ~elite~. We’re not an Ivy but… yeah,...

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Georgetown University Student Association President Kamar Mack, right, discusses club exclusivity with a student at a forum.

Student Leaders Tackle Persistent Club Exclusivity Problems

By Jeff Cirillo and Chapel Puckett December 6, 2017

The problem of exclusivity of Georgetown clubs is the product of a competitive application process motivated by a quest for social capital, said Ricardo Mondolfi (SFS ’19), chair of the Student Activities...

50 Things Better Than SaxaNet

50 Things Better Than SaxaNet

By Caroline Bucca and Caroline Bucca December 5, 2017

Despite being 3 months into a school year that has graced us with new Leo's and a NUG, we still have no new SaxaNet. Maybe this is a cry for help or just an attempt to make sure that we live in a constant...

EDITORIAL: Amend Attitudes Toward Clubs

By Editorial Board December 1, 2017

As club selectivity continues to concern students and plague clubs across campus, it is time to recognize that the ultra-exclusivity of many of Georgetown University’s clubs is rooted in the fact that...

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Midnight MUG, located on the second floor of Lauinger Library, is offering student entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their new products in a Startup Hotel installation opened in mid-October.

Startup Hotel Promotes Student Entrepreneurship

By Will Cassou November 10, 2017

Startup Hotel, an installation in Lauinger Library, is giving aspiring entrepreneurs a new opportunity to show off their startup projects. The about 8-foot-tall translucent tower with shelves holding...

Am I Too Old For This?

Am I Too Old For This?

By Caroline Porterfield and Caroline Porterfield November 3, 2017

As you sip a Natty at a crowded pregame or wait in line for ~another~ Epi Quesadilla, some of you upperclassmen out there might be pondering a timeless question. To help you find answers, we here at 4E...

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Hoya Alumnus Honors Roots With Republic Kolache

By Emily Greffenius October 31, 2017

Family traditions shape lives. The most recent business venture of Texan native Chris Svetlik (SFS ’09) is a testament to the enduring influence of tradition and heritage. Republic Kolache, co-founded...

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Students of Georgetown, Inc. and the Georgetown University Alumni and Student Federal Credit Union are responding to recent cyberattacks around the country with new protocols.

Campus Groups Strengthen Cybersecurity Protocols After Attacks

By Andrew Wallender October 6, 2017

Two Georgetown University student organizations are increasing security measures to protect against cyberattacks, according to senior leadership of the Georgetown University Alumni and Student Federal...

An Open Letter to the New Uncommon Grounds

An Open Letter to the New Uncommon Grounds

By Sarah Reuter and Sarah Reuter September 28, 2017

Dear New Uncommon Grounds (which, as you may have heard, has been ~officially~ dubbed "NUG"), Congratulations on your recent move from the cozy bubble within the well-trafficked Sellinger Lounge to the...

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