WASHINGTON — Georgetown coach John Thompson III said his team was “sucking” back in January, trying to reshape its identity when injuries and academic issues contributed to a five- game losing streak. On Tuesday night, just in time to make a last-chance surge toward a possible NCAA tournament berth and quick, disappointing exit, the Hoyas […]
On Tuesday afternoon at a ribbon cutting ceremony, Corp CEO Sam Rodman (Col ʼ15) unveiled the Corpʼs new storefront: Corp Bathrooms. “This is an important day for Georgetown and our company. I could not be more proud,” said Rodman, standing before the stall door. “Weʼre filling an important need on campus. Thereʼs nothing like this […]
My fellow Hoyas, today we witnessed a devastating blow to our campus democracy. Our new GUSA executives, [winning ticket], have seized power through a fixed and fraudulent election. As is well known, Chicken Madness was rapidly rising in the polls as countless students embraced our sizzlin’ platform of fresh-grilled, meaty goodness. Yet the students’ will […]
LEIDSCHENDAM, the Netherlands —Barry Herschorn, the former Georgetown government professor, was sentenced on Wednesday to 50 years in prison for his role in crimes against humanity in Georgetown classrooms during the 90s. In what was viewed as a watershed case for modern human rights law, Mr. Herschorn was the first former professor convicted by an […]
Trevor Tezel (SFS ’15) and Omika Jikaria (SFS ’15) are in the lead in the race for GUSA executive, with 26.6 percent of likely GUSA candidates choosing their ticket, according to a door-to-door poll conducted by The Heckler on Sunday evening. Zach Singer (SFS ’15) and Dan Silkman (COL ’15) ranked in second place, with 18.8 […]
WASHINGTON – A time traveler from the year 2100 arrived today in the nation’s capital with assurances that despite facing overwhelming challenges, humanity’s political, economic, and social structures would remain intact well into the future. Appearing “out of the goddamn blue” according to federal agent Mike Weathers, a humanoid figure stepped out of what appeared […]
Although it could take months for Georgetown University officials to learn what caused the destruction of the satellite campus, they focused yesterday on the possibility that some or all of its pilots were severely inebriated, dooming the campus upon reentry. An almost lethal amount of alcohol struck the pilots’ bloodstream during the shuttle’s blastoff, officials […]
Following a long day of flyering and door-knocking across campus, Maurice James (SFS ʼ16), campaign manager of Zach & Dan: Building Your Georgetown, sat down with The Heckler at Saxbys to discuss the election. Speaking with an excited and hurried pace, he outlined the new strategy he is debuting ahead of the elections at the […]
When the Heckler looks at the fine candidates running for GUSA President whether they be Stewards, Second Stewards, or…Stewards draftees we are impressed but still left wanting. Sure they speak grandiloquently about “reform” and “accountability” and “plugging the leaks” but we all know that once elected they’ll become part of the same bland system that […]
RED SQUARE- At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Erin Forthe (SFS ʼ15) broke ground for Georgetownʼs newest student group – The Selective Club. “Weʼre filling an important gap in Georgetownʼs rich social environment,” said Forthe at a press conference. “Who wouldnʼt want to be a part of it?” Forthe went on to stress how impressive […]