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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....

Jacks Summer Splash

Jack’s Summer Splash

By The 4E Staff and The 4E Staff July 13, 2014

On June 27, Georgetown celebrated Jack the Bulldog’s first birthday with the Summer Splash, allowing students, faculty, staff and alumni to enjoy free ice cream on Healy Lawn while hanging out with...

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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...

Suits Meets Georgetown... Maybe?

Suits Meets Georgetown… Maybe?

By Marnie Wallach and Marnie Wallach January 22, 2014

In the world of corporate law, nothing is ever simply black and white... and that's why the USA Network series "Suits" makes for some really addicting television. Since 2011, the scandalous show has...

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...

Next in Hochstetler Bulldog Legacy, John B. Carroll

By Sam Abrams October 25, 2013

The past few months have seen ups and downs in the story of Georgetown’s mascot, culminating in the arrival of new mascot John B. Carroll to campus on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Janice Hochstetler, the bulldog...

Jack Crew Cut to 6 Members

By Sam Abrams October 22, 2013

When Georgetown’s new mascot John B. Carroll arrives on campus today, he will have only six handlers, down from approximately 20 Jack Crew members who cared for the former mascot-in-training, Jack Jr. “We’ve...

New Bulldog to Arrive Next Week

By Sam Abrams October 18, 2013

Georgetown’s next Jack the Bulldog will arrive on campus early next week, bringing with him some changes to the university’s system of mascot care. The Jack Crew, the group that assists Fr....

New Bulldog Chosen as JJ’s Replacement

By Emma Hinchliffe August 30, 2013

Nearly two weeks after Jack Jr.’s official departure from campus, the Bulldog Advisory Committee has chosen a new dog to replace the former mascot-in-training. The bulldog, born June 29, was...

Wanted: Bulldog-In-Residence

By The Editorial Board August 30, 2013

Now that former mascot-in-training Jack Jr. has settled into premature retirement, it is time to look toward the future of Georgetown’s mascot. In doing so, the university would do well to consult the...

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