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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Fenty: Educational Reform Necessary

By Carly Graf April 7, 2011

Former D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty emphasized the importance of reforming public education in the nation's capital regardless of the political consequences in Lohrfink Auditorium on Tuesday. In his speech...

Jarrett Presses for Leadership, Passion

By Mariah Byrne April 7, 2011

Valerie Jarrett, senior adviser to President Obama, stressed the importance of passion and bravery in shaping current and future leaders in an address to about 200 students Wednesday. "What sets...

New Gender-Neutral Housing at GWU Popular

By Mike Berardo April 7, 2011

The George Washington University recently announced that 144 students will live in gender-neutral housing starting in the fall of 2011, the first semester the university will offer this option. The...

Aid in Question as Shutdown Looms

By David Schuler April 7, 2011

The clock is ticking on a government shutdown that would have negative implications for the university and the District. Congress and President Obama have until 11:59 p.m. today to finalize and sign...

Workers’ Union Certified

By Lauren Weber April 7, 2011

Georgetown's dining workers officially united on Tuesday when employer Aramark Higher Education certified their union, according to David Schwartz (SFS '12), a leader in the unionization efforts that have...

Tenure Track: The Path to Permanency

By Glenn Russo April 7, 2011

For Georgetown's tenure candidates, making the jump to permanent status comes with its fair share of hurdles — but administrators say a standout guidance process is the key to an acceptance rate of more...

Politicians Play for Charity

By Danny Funt April 5, 2011

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeLDsOFu82k Members of Congress coasted to victory in a hoops clinic against Georgetown University Law Center faculty and staff on Wednesday night, raising a record sum...

Campus Plan Altered

By Danny Funt April 5, 2011

University officials have submitted an amended 2010 Campus Plan to the D.C. Zoning Commission, offering several major concessions in response to community pressure. The revised plan, submitted last...

SAC Launches Funding Reform Talks

By Peter Fulham April 5, 2011

The Student Activities Commission agreed Monday to consider implementing some of the funding guidelines suggestions voiced by student groups in a town hall held last week. With a nod to student concerns,...

Obama Comes to Georgetown

By Meagan Kelly April 1, 2011

President Obama spoke Wednesday in McDonough Arena about the future of America's use of oil and other energy resources.

SAC Issues Reappear at Forum

By Upasana Kaku April 1, 2011

The student-led drive for the reform of the Student Activities Commission's funding guidelines continued in a town hall hosted by the commission Tuesday night. At the town hall, student leaders reiterated...

Puppies Reduce Student Stress

By Braden McDonald April 1, 2011

If exercise and rest were not enough to mitigate stress, Yale Law School students can now rent a "therapy dog" for 30-minute periods. According to Blair Kauffman, the law librarian at Yale, there is...

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