Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

ASHLEY CHEN FOR THE HOYA Hate-based crimes, criminal offenses committed against victims because of their identity, increased by 275 percent at Georgetown, according to the universitys Annual Security Report. Fifteen hate crimes were reported on campus in 2017, an increase from four in 2016.

Hate Crimes Surge at Georgetown in 2017

By Meena Morar November 2, 2018

Hate crimes increased by 275 percent on Georgetown University’s campus, according to the university’s 2018 Annual Security Report. U.S. Department of Education’s Clery Act defines a hate crime...

Recent Years Show Decline In Georgetown Hate Crimes

By Hadley Stein September 28, 2010

While bias-related incidents are at the forefront of many students' minds in the wake of graffiti incidents two weeks ago, hate crimes at Georgetown have actually been on a decline and occur at a comparable...

Work Remains to Stop Hate Crimes

October 7, 2005

To the Editor: I support Pilar Siman's plea to Georgetown to actively speak out against discrimination ("Hate Crimes Have No Place on the Hilltop," THE HOYA, Oct. 4, 2005, A3), especially in the wake...

Hate Crimes Have No Place on the Hilltop

By Pilar Siman October 4, 2005

Until the evening of Sept. 10, I had always been proud to be a Georgetown student. After spending two years here on the Hilltop, I had learned in and out of the classroom about the importance of treating...

Hate Crimes, Not Legislation, Violate Freedom

February 8, 2000

By Blake Roberts It always frustrates me to hear the American pirnciples I hold dear misused to defend positions that run contrary to American values.American values. It is one of the great ironies of...

Hate Crimes Legislature Infringes Upon Freedom

January 28, 2000

Hate Crimes Legislature Infringes Upon Freedom Measures Aimed at Hate Crimes Have Several Implications for Personal Liberty By Robert Swope Let's start with the obvious: the Georgetown sophomore...

District Sees Increase in Reported Hate-Related Crimes

By Hannah Urtz March 17, 2017

An increase in the number of hate-related incidents reported within Washington, D.C., jumped to about 62 percent between 2015 and 2016, numbers that have left local authorities perplexed and members...

DOJ War Crimes Prosecutor Pays Tribute to Holocaust

DOJ War Crimes Prosecutor Pays Tribute to Holocaust

By Karenna Warden April 21, 2023

CW: This article references genocide and antisemitism. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. In recognition of Holocaust Memorial Day, the Jewish Business Alliance...

VIEWPOINT: Resist Desensitization to Asian American Hate

VIEWPOINT: Resist Desensitization to Asian American Hate

By Haan Jun (Ryan) Lee March 4, 2023

CW: This article discusses hate crimes and violence against Asian American communities. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. On Jan. 21, the day of the Monterey...

VIEWPOINT: Fight Hate with Pride

VIEWPOINT: Fight Hate with Pride

By Joseph Abergel and Max Paley February 4, 2023

CW: This article discusses antisemitism and violence against Jewish communities. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. On Jan. 23, a student found antisemitic graffiti...

Documenting hate project

Have You Been a Victim of Hate or Bias at Georgetown? Tell Us Your Story

By Jesus Rodriguez October 9, 2017

The Hoya is partnering with investigative reporting nonprofit ProPublica, other news outlets and civil rights groups to document instances of hate crimes and bias-related incidents on Georgetown’s campus....

LARKIN: Root Out Insidious Hate

LARKIN: Root Out Insidious Hate

By Tanner Larkin September 20, 2017

They were both blood red. One was a little smeared; the other had cleaner lines. These were the second and third swastikas found on campus this semester, and this is the second time I have had to start...

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