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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Michelle Xu

Supporting Student Interns

By The Editorial Board November 11, 2014

Georgetown likes to tell students they can have it all. The university tour, websites and brochures boast that Georgetown, unlike many other schools, can provide you with the opportunity to get a prestigious...

Everything You Need to Know About the New JesRes Dorm

Everything You Need to Know About the New JesRes Dorm

By Emily Min and Emily Min November 10, 2014

As many of our readers may have noticed, there’s been quite a lot of construction on campus these days. While we’ve written extensively on the casualties of the Reiss walkway construction, there’s...

A Home, Regardless of Gender

By The Editorial Board November 4, 2014

As the first semester comes to an end, the issue of housing policy is once again on the horizon, refocusing attention on this year’s university decision to allow transgender students to declare eligibility...

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University Considers 3-Year Meal Plan Requirement

By Mallika Sen October 8, 2014

The university is considering mandating a third-year meal plan, according to a press release issued today by the Georgetown University Student Association. GUSA President Trevor Tezel (SFS ’15)...

Save Yourself From Off-Campus Horrors

By Mary Hanley and Nicholas Suttle October 3, 2014

Most meetings between students and the Georgetown Student Tenant Association occur when it is already too late. The students have already experienced the discomfort, stress and financial strain of horrible...

Identifying Progress

By The Editorial Board September 5, 2014

Through the developing discussion of trans issues at Georgetown, the university has reached a considerable benchmark in its history, with transgender students more welcomed on campus and issues that concern...

The Housing Injustice of 2017

By Melina Delkic June 11, 2014

On those colorful Georgetown University brochures and pamphlets that started coming in the mail my junior year of high school, I remember seeing fun phrases like, “Join us on the Hilltop!” or “Hoya...

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The Alumni Square RHO will be renovated to house four students.

Alumni Square RHO Shuttered In Favor of New Apartment

By Mallika Sen June 7, 2014

As the deadline to add 385 beds to campus per the 2010 Campus Plan approaches, the Office of Residential Living permanently closed the Alumni Square Residential Hall Office at the end of the spring...

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The Healey Family Student Center, under construction in New South, is scheduled to be completed by fall.

Master Plan Moves Forward

By Molly Simio May 16, 2014

As the academic year comes to a close, the university is preparing to advance several campus construction projects this summer, some of which will have noticeable impacts on the campus community come...

Front Page Fakeout: 3 Years Required But Itll Be Fun We Promise!

Front Page Fakeout: 3 Years Required But It’ll Be Fun We Promise!

By Emily Min and Emily Min April 27, 2014

An email sent to all students on Friday, April 25, announced the university’s new housing policy mandating three years of on-campus living, beginning with the Class of 2017. This has provoked much...

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Ryan and Mulledy Halls will be converted into student housing by fall 2015, ensuring that the university can accommodate third-year students.

3 Years Required On Campus

By Molly Simio April 25, 2014

After considering the possibility in recent weeks, administrators confirmed Wednesday that students beginning with the Class of 2017 will be required to live on campus for three years. The decision...

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Housing construction and policy dominated this year’s headlines, with students and alumni passionate about maintaining Georgetown’s architectural spirit in future designs.

Among Campus Issues, Housing Hits Home

By Molly Simio April 25, 2014

      Last summer, administrators ran into an unexpected roadblock after releasing designs for the Northeast Triangle Residence Hall: impassioned alumni and student objection...

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