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booeys also booeymongers n. A delicatessen on Prospect Street that serves a variety of sandwiches and pitchers of beer, making it a popular eatery among students. burleith n. The neighborhood to the north of Georgetown’s campus, located near the hospital and medical school. Home to many upperclassmen in offcampus housing and cranky neighbors. corpie n. A member of Students of Georgetown, Inc., more commonly known as The Corp. As hiring is highly competitive, it has a stereotype among some as being an unofficial frat. ’cuse n. 1. Nickname for Syracuse, a basketball rival. 2. Often used in the cheer “Juice ’Cuse.” the dirty D n. 1. an affectionate — or derogatory, depending on who is using it — term for Darnall, one of the four freshman dorms.
GUGS n. Pronounced “jugs,” this abbreviation stands for the Georgetown University Grilling Society. They serve phenomenal burgers on Fridays throughout the fall and spring. guts bus n. Georgetown University Transportation Shuttles, which run to the Dupont Circle and Rosslyn Metro stops. healy beach n. The nickname for Healy Lawn during the spring months when it is covered in procrastinating students. jack jr. also j.j. n. Georgetown’s mascot-in-training, who arrived on campus last April to much fanfare. This adorable puppy lives with Fr. Steck and Jack the Bulldog on New South 4. jtiii n. The nickname for men’s basketball Head Coach John Thompson III.
dps also dops n. The Department of Public Safety is the police force on campus.
late night n. The fourth meal in O’Donovan Hall, served from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Usually features reheated leftover dishes and a sandwich/ salad bar; it is a popular hangout among athletes.
east campus n. The area comprising Nevils Apartment Complex, LXR dorms, Walsh Building, and Car Barn. Students who don’t live there mock its distance from the main campus, but it’s close to Wisey’s.
lau n. 1. Joseph Mark Lauinger Library, the main library on campus. Home to “Club Lau,” an event at the beginning of the year in which the third-floor quiet room transforms into a nightclub.
epi also epicurean & company n. The buffet-style restaurant, hibachi bar and sushi bar in the basement of Darnall Hall that moonlights as a nightclub.
lau 2 n. The second floor of Lau, and the only floor on which talking is allowed. While theoretically perfect for group projects, productivity slows to almost zero on this floor.
the esplanade n. 1. A roof garden on the second floor of the Leavey Center. 2. A great spot for picnics and a good shortcut to Yates Field House. georgetown day n. A campus-wide celebration that takes place on the last Friday of spring classes. The front lawn is transformed into a giant party with free food, rides and an outdoor concert. germs n. The student-run Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service acts as the ambulance system on campus. germ-ed (var.) adj. The state of being treated by GERMS, most often used by students in alcohol-related accidents or over-consumption.
leo’s n. Short for O’Donovan Hall, the on-campus dining hall. Say its full name and you’ll sound like a tourist. Variations include O’Donovan’s on the Waterfront and Leo Bro’Donovan’s. map n. Nickname for Map of the Modern World, a pass-fail course that every SFS-er must pass in order to graduate. You’ll learn every country and every capital in the world. msbro n. A male undergraduate student in the McDonough School of Business. Known for preppiness and heavy drinking.
going to towne v. 1. A popular expression meaning that one is going to Towne Wine & Liquors, not the town of Washington, D.C. 2. Can also refer to visiting Town Danceboutique, a popular gay dance club.
prospect crawl n. The act of traveling up and down Prospect Street in search of parties. Most frequently performed by hordes of freshmen with little chance of gaining admittance to a party.
grab ’n’ go n. A theoretically wonderful part of a meal plan under which a student can get food to go as one of their weekly meals. There are two locations: Leo’s and the Leavey Center.
rooftops n. The term used to describe the topmost Village A apartments that enjoy large rooftop balconies. They’re a frequent spot for parties.
guasfcu n. Possibly the most complicated of Georgetown acronyms, the Georgetown University Alumni and Student Federal Credit Union is most commonly referred to as simply “the credit union.”
rangila n. A uniquely Georgetown tradition, this annual show organized by the South Asian Society brings together 400 Hoyas for a weekend of dancing in Gaston Hall.
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