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Georgetown University Chooses Investment Portfolio Over Human Lives
Let history bear witness that when confronted with genocide, Georgetown chose investment portfolios over human lives. In the early hours...
Salma Darwiche
Apr 304 min read


Rethinking Institutional Engagement: Between Morality and Strategy
Published in The Georgetown Gazette, Ameer Sadi’s recent article, “When Representation Becomes Collusion,” is an emotionally charged,...
Yousef Abdelhady
Apr 244 min read


Finding Home, One Step at a Time
With 15 days left until graduation, I find myself in a space of quiet reflection—not quite ready to say goodbye and not quite believing...
Nagla Abdelhady
Apr 234 min read


The Gulf Is Right Here, Why Aren’t We Talking About It?
When I was on the main campus in the Fall Semester of 2023, the Qatari ambassador to the U.S. addressed my class on Iran and the Gulf...
Raed Asad
Apr 224 min read


When Representation Becomes Collusion: Imperialism at GUQ
In 2002, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powel, in coordination with Howard University president, H. Patrick Strewart and Congressman...
Ameer Sadi
Apr 166 min read


On Model NATO and Decolonizing Spaces of Education
What does it mean when one believes that the master’s tools can dismantle the master’s house? In the words of Audre Lorde, “It means that...
Salma Darwiche
Apr 165 min read


SGA Elections 2025: Cura Theatricalis Wins
The recent SGA elections have exposed a troubling disconnect between some candidates and the actual values, priorities, and needs of our...
Anonymous
Apr 153 min read


Will There Be A Curve?
“Professor, are you going to curve the final grade?” I ask, my voice trembles as I surrender my second midterm exam. The professor does...
Riwaj Khatiwada
Apr 134 min read


Don't Move On, Gaza is Still Bleeding
The Georgetown community seems to have moved on. The outrage and care that once surrounded the Palestinian cause on this campus has...
Z.F
Apr 92 min read


On Things We Can Control
I was driving a car today. A whole metallic body was moving according to my personal desire. I pressed on the pedals carefully to speed...
Jannah Elgamal
Apr 83 min read


Financial Aid: A Facade of Support
Financial aid is one of, if not the most important factor for any student’s decision to attend a university. As such, we are “fortunate”...
Anonymous
Mar 274 min read


ASEAN Matters. So Why Doesn’t GU-Q Teach It?
I was hosting a game for prospective Georgetown students, all of whom ranged from grades 10 to 12. Divided into groups, they were tasked...
Justin Pacer
Mar 274 min read


Student Life Changed, and Not for the Better
After coming back from my semester abroad in Washington, D.C., I knew there were many things I would have to readjust to, such as...
Maryam Al-Ansari
Mar 263 min read


When Disagreement Becomes Disrespect: The Troubling Response to SGA Amendments
Following the introduction of four amendments to the SGA's constitution on March 18, 2025, conflict broke out over their perceived...
Anonymous
Mar 234 min read


The Real Fight for Academic Freedom
On Monday, March 17, 2025, masked immigration agents arrested Georgetown postdoctoral fellow and teacher Badar Khan Suri outside his home...
Minahil Mahmud
Mar 223 min read


On the SGA Amendment
The Student Government Association (SGA) is perhaps confused by the negative reaction towards its latest amendment. Let’s make things...
Kim Chen
Mar 202 min read


“We Are a Lazy Campus”– A Response
There are many reasons why Georgetown Qatar students don’t attend events–being lazy is not one of them. GU-Q students should be familiar...
Omar Mousa
Mar 93 min read


We Are a Lazy Campus—And It’s Showing
The most recent Dean’s Student Forum wasn’t special because of the questions fired at the dean—it was special because only nine people...
Anonymous
Mar 22 min read


“Global American Studies: What It Is and Why It Matters” - A Reflection
Coming into this event, I was presented with what seemed to be an oxymoron - “Global American Studies.” This was, frankly, a confusing...
Omar Mousa
Feb 184 min read


Taking Responsibility: A Brief Review of "Mouthwashing"
Content Warning: The author would like to warn his readers that "Mouthwashing" contains visual depictions of extreme violence, gore,...
Omar Mousa
Jan 195 min read
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