CAMPUS — The University’s Department of Student Housing begrudgingly acknowledged today that it had mistakenly allowed students at George Washington University yesterday to claim all residence hall rooms meant to be chosen by the Class of 2012 this weekend. “We’re not exactly sure how we managed to allow a list of people clearly... »
As part of the established media elite, we here at the Heckler are unnerved and saddened by the recent closing of JuicyCampus.com. As I think we all know, the implosion of this journalistic giant is indicative of the troubled state of modern journalism. Already the Christian Science Monitor has cancelled its print issue, the... »
In this issue we talked to two students who manage to balance their academics with other activities and make a positive difference on campus: Doug Jones, a football player and senior in the College, and Tim Collins, an activist and junior in the School of Foreign Service. Preston: Doug, last season you exceeded all expectations... »
CAMPUS — An effort to re-post around campus “Spirit of Georgetown” signs and banners, known for adorning campus during Orientation, was abandoned after the banners had resulted in pervasive instances of inerreligious ignorance and intolerance among the student population, starting with the defacement of the Mary statue on Copley Lawn and quickly escalating. “We... »
CHINATOWN — After dropping from the top ten and out of the rankings and losing 9 of their last 11 games, the Georgetown men’s basketball team exploded in a giant ball of fire Monday night immediately following their loss to the six-ranked Louisville Cardinals. “I’m going to admit that this has not my best... »
CAMPUS — Though students hailed the recent decision to allow the annual Georgetown Day to again be held on the last day of class despite coinciding with a GAAP Weekend, word has surfaced that part of the decision is to force all current students from being on campus during the festivities. “We understand that... »
CAMPUS — Prof. Lawrence Brauer was finally able to start his European Civilization course Thursday, weeks after the semester began and following endless hours spent in class attempting to get the podium computer, media remote panel, and projector all to work simultaneously in order to display the course’s syllabus on the white screen at... »
CAMPUS — Zach Henderson (COL ’12), whose married, well-educated, and extremely loving parents bought him his entire wardrobe, all of which includes Georgetown emblems and references to its sports teams, at the University bookstore last August, had a personal crisis after finding out Georgetown cut its ties to Russell Athletics, causing him to cover... »
CAMPUS — The GUSA presidential ticket of James Franconia (MSB ’11) and Peter McLoughlin (MSB ’11) launched their official GUSA campaign Facebook group last week, but made it invisible to general users and only allowed students to join it by invitation. “We didn’t want a bunch of people we don’t know in here,” said... »
WHITE HOUSE — Former student Allen Murphy (COL ’89) was appointed to be official toilet cleaner for President Obama Tuesday, making him yet another Hoya alumnus named to the new president’s team. On hearing the news, President DeGioia said, “This man is a proud example for us all. Although we did not have the... »
