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

Discovering a Piece of History on Campus

By Louis Cona March 20, 2015

Dahlgren Chapel boasts an impressive piece of history: the cross on the wall. Father G. Ronald Murphy, a German professor at Georgetown, describes his journey of discovering the cross and his plight...

Hoyas Have One Move, One Groove

By Gianna Pisano March 20, 2015

Some of the most fearless Hoyas are most comfortable when wearing dance pants and sneakers — or at least, that is the mindset of the co-ed dance group Groove Theory. Having been repeatedly ranked...

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Matthew Kroenig is an Associate Professor and International Relations Field Chair in the department of government and School of Foreign Service. His distinguished academic career coupled by the success of his two siblings has made Kroenig’s story one of particular interest for students.

The Jet Set Life of Professor Kroenig

By Emma Hinchliffe March 20, 2015

Matthew Kroenig’s dissertation book, “Exporting the Bomb,” is a typical academic publication, meant for political science scholars. But there’s an easily missed detail on the book’s back...

Punk Duo Finds Their Sound

By Anna Shuster March 20, 2015

French-American duo DTCV is leaving their desert hideaway and taking their post-punk sound to D.C. on March 27. A band with an independent streak and a penchant for vinyl and cassette tapes, DTCV is...

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The Black Movement Dance Theatre is inspired by historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr. to create powerful themes and emotions.

Social Justice Inspires Dance Showcase

By Katherine Pietro February 27, 2015

Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideas of individual and social truths are the inspiration for the Black Movements Dance Theatre’s upcoming show, entitled “Truth Be Told.” Encompassing themes of love,...

D.C. Poverty in Art

By Emily Welch February 27, 2015

For the very first time, the work of the self-taught Washington, D.C. artist known by his alter ego Mingering Mike is on public display. This exhibit is the manifestation of a youthful fantasy coming...

Improv Festival Keeps Things Light

By Grace Wydeven February 27, 2015

“My sweet prince!” “Grapefruit!” “Auurrghhh!” “Cross-country skiing!” shouted members of the audience. These random and unrehearsed phrases were the foundation for the improv acts...

Olivia Duff (COL 16) and Conor Ross (COL 16) in Nomadic Theatres Sick last January.

Performing Against the Odds

By Michael Fiedorowicz February 27, 2015

Marking its 10th year in November, the Royden B. Davis Performing Arts Center has more to celebrate than an imminent milestone — over the past decade, it has served as the home for the nationally...

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Laughs Abound in Theatrical Murder Mystery

By Nicole Ong February 27, 2015

With its candy-colored set and rapid-fire dialogue, the nation’s second-longest running play “Shear Madness” proves why it has enjoyed such continued success. The show combines comedy hijinks,...

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Jonathan Quigley is a bartender who works at The Tombs. His quirky talents and jam-packed life have become well known among students.

Local Tombs Employee Raises the Bar

By Hannah Kaufman February 27, 2015

Jonathan Quigley is a man of many talents. A lawyer by day, a bartender by night and a father to three children 24 hours a day, Quigley has somehow managed to balance the different aspects of his life...

Superfood A Capella Hits High Note

By Deirdre Collins February 27, 2015

Georgetown Superfood placed second at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella quarterfinals last week, allowing them to move on to the ICCA Mid-Atlantic Semifinal on March 28. Superfood...

Ready to Rock the Stage

By Anna Shuster February 20, 2015

Georgetown Cabaret — a rock band formed with some of the best musical talents on campus — is returning to the stage for its 39th annual concert this Friday at Black Cat on U Street. Aligning with...

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