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VIEWPOINT: Find Humanity in Politics

VIEWPOINT: Find Humanity in Politics

By Haan Jun (Ryan) Lee January 25, 2024

Here at Georgetown, I’ve had plenty of discussions regarding political polarization, and they usually converge at two conclusions. First, polarization is harmful and we need to talk about it. Second,...

VIEWPOINT: Mindfulness in the Modern Media Age

VIEWPOINT: Mindfulness in the Modern Media Age

By Abby Gardner October 27, 2022

I’m a 20-year-old who does not use social media in 2022.  “What are you, a serial killer?” That’s a very common response to this revelation when I tell my peers. You can’t find me on...

VERTIGO PODCAST: Georgetown Student Launches Fashion Instagram to Promote Women’s Confidence

VERTIGO PODCAST: Georgetown Student Launches Fashion Instagram to Promote Women’s Confidence

By Irini Fournier April 8, 2022

https://youtu.be/Op3Z3lbejRQ On this episode of Vertigo, Irini Fournier (MSB ’24) sits down with Gianna Valencia (MSB ’24) to discuss her newest endeavor of promoting confidence through social...

GU272 Descendants Build Community Over Social Media, Zoom During Pandemic

GU272 Descendants Build Community Over Social Media, Zoom During Pandemic

By Breandan Gibbons March 25, 2021

Every Thursday night, Karran Royal sits down at her computer, logs onto Zoom and meets with fellow descendants of people enslaved by Jesuits in Maryland almost 200 years ago. In her free time, she films...

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To Rekindle Lost Connections, GU Students Turn to Storytelling

By Grace Buono October 9, 2020

Losing in-person classes has also meant losing the opportunities to bump into strangers walking to class or strolling through Red Square. Searching for those serendipitous connections, four undergraduate...

@LANOUVELLESEXE/INSTAGRAM | Maggie Cullina (COL ’22)

WGST Student Launches Sex-Positive Educational Instagram Account

By Grace Buono September 25, 2020

Seeing an opportunity to educate and improve the lives of their classmates in college, Maggie Cullina (COL ’22) launched their own sex education Instagram account to guide college students and young...

Traveling Stuffed Panda Chunky Visits Hoyas at Their Homes

Traveling Stuffed Panda ‘Chunky’ Visits Hoyas at Their Homes

By Michelle Brown September 10, 2020

While Jack the Bulldog is perhaps the most recognizable mascot on campus, a traveling panda bear’s Georgetown University stardom is on the rise, having amassed a loyal Instagram following since the...

Foodstagrams Offer Tasty Recipes, Detailed Reviews

Foodstagrams Offer Tasty Recipes, Detailed Reviews

By Emma Ginsberg February 27, 2020

Drawn by the allure of internet fame and Instagram attention, some Georgetown University students have found their niche online by posting the food they make and eat. Whether they are making the dishes...

MORETTA: Choosing Activism Over Image

By Maya Moretta February 15, 2018

As I stood at the Lincoln Memorial, a barrage of cameras flashed, desperate to capture the historic moment. The presence of the cameras was no surprise: Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) speech calling...

REVIEW: Hilltoss’ vs. South Block’s Avocado Toast

REVIEW: Hilltoss’ vs. South Block’s Avocado Toast

By Lisa Park and Lisa Park September 13, 2017

Finally, we're back on (or new to) the Hilltop! So, of course, trying The Corp's new avocado toast was a top priority for 4E. How will it compare to South Block's infamous avocado toast? Here are some...

Word Wednesday: So Extra

Word Wednesday: So Extra

By Meg Lizza and Meg Lizza February 15, 2017

What is that word that I've been hearing oh so much, that kids are just spitting out lately? Oh, yes: "extra" or better yet, "so extra."  My trusty source, Urban Dictionary, defines "extra" as "over the...

Bananas, Beauties, and Freshman Fails: Exploring Georgetown Via Instagram

Bananas, Beauties, and Freshman Fails: Exploring Georgetown Via Instagram

By Charlie Fritz and Charlie Fritz June 28, 2016

As most of you know (and if you don't, crawl out from under your rock), Georgetown University has a large social media presence. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more recently, Snapchat make up the...

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