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Congress Passes District School Voucher Bill

By Paula Hong March 21, 2017

The rift between Washington, D.C. leaders and the federal government has deepened as the House of Representatives passed an initial committee markup for the Scholarship for Opportunity and Results Act,...

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A report recently revealed that due to D.C.’s lack of statehood, many female inmates are unable to be housed in District prisons.

District’s Female Inmates Dispersed

By Lucy Prout April 5, 2016

Women in the Washington, D.C. prison system face unique challenges as a result of the District’s lack of statehood status, with hundreds of women convicted of local crimes incarcerated far from their...

RAAB: Capitals Earn Well-Deserved DC Spotlight

RAAB: Capitals Earn Well-Deserved DC Spotlight

By Matt Raab February 12, 2016

The Capitals are Washington, D.C.’s darlings, and they deserve the title. In a word, they are dominating. But this isn’t the kind of dominating of the 2009-10 President’s Trophy team that posted...

Suspended State

By The Editorial Board November 6, 2015

The revolutionary call “no taxation without representation” reverberates across Washington, D.C., centuries after it was first issued on this continent. Passionate advocates, having led the charge...

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DC Statehood

By Madison Ashley September 4, 2015

As students from across the country and globe flood the streets of Washington, D.C. in anticipation of a new academic year at one of the District’s numerous colleges and universities, they may be...

D.C. Ranks Top City for Post-College Jobs

D.C. Ranks Top City for Post-College Jobs

By Griffin Greco and Griffin Greco April 9, 2014

Graduating from Georgetown – it’s something no one here wants to think about. The long, fun nights spent in Lau, the delicious food available at Leo’s, the top-notch living accommodations… who...

Whats the Deal with the Cherry Blossoms?

What’s the Deal with the Cherry Blossoms?

By KP and KP March 30, 2014

Arguably one of the best things about going to Georgetown is being able to experience Washington in the spring. The birds are chirping, Healy beach lawn is bubbling with excitement and D.C.'s cherry blossoms...

Muriel Bowser for DC Mayor

Muriel Bowser for DC Mayor

By The Editorial Board March 25, 2014

The city of Washington, D.C., looks undeniably different today than it did 20 years ago. A growing Metro system, a shrinking unemployment rate, a sharp decrease in violent crime and a revitalized downtown...

Selfie Madness: D.C. Edition

Selfie Madness: D.C. Edition

By Francisca Johanek and Francisca Johanek March 19, 2014

Whether a constant ritual every weekend when out with friends or a quick duck face Snapchat, everyone has taken a selfie at some point. Like the frequently played new song "#SELFIE" suggests, the art...

Washington: The City of Love (and Wine)

Washington: The City of Love (and Wine)

By Emma Holland and Emma Holland March 12, 2014

Wine. It tastes better than Burnett's. It is often imbibed on Wednesdays because of the brilliant opportunity it poses for alliteration. And it gives you horrendous hangovers. Or so they tell me. While...

D.C. Millennials Bringing In the Money

D.C. Millennials Bringing In the Money

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein February 28, 2014

We all know that D.C. is an expensive place for anyone to live. Just check your last bar tab at Rhino. We also know some D.C. residents can be pretty wealthy. But did you know that D.C. is actually home...

D.C. Boasts Strongest Brainpower in the Nation

D.C. Boasts Strongest Brainpower in the Nation

By Francisca Johanek and Francisca Johanek February 27, 2014

With midterms starting and the number of students spending late nights in Lau rising, many Hoyas are feeling stressed. But have no fear! At times like these, it's important to take a step back and gain...

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