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

Boston Bombings Leave Nation Reeling

By Hiromi Oka April 16, 2013

Two bombings at the Boston Marathon yesterday, which have left at least three dead and 100 injured, have stunned and devastated the nation and the Georgetown community. The explosions were the result...

In iWeek, Georgetown Celebrates Student Diversity

By Emma Iannini and Caroline Welch April 16, 2013

This week, students will take a break from studying to learn Greek dancing, play cricket and cook African food as part of iWeek, a celebration of international students’ cultures sponsored by the...

Native American Students Unite for First Powwow

By Christopher Zawora April 16, 2013

While Georgetown lacked a cultural outlet for Native American students before this semester, the newly formed Native American Student Council will hold its first major event — a powwow — on Copley...

District Aims for Safer Streets

By Kylie Mohr April 16, 2013

The District of Columbia Department of Transportation and the Georgetown Business Improvement District are examining different options to improve pedestrian safety in response to growing pedestrian...

GUSA Challenges Keg Rules

By Annie Chen April 16, 2013

The GUSA senate unanimously passed a resolution Sunday calling for an end to the one-keg limit for on-campus parties and for disciplinary rules and expectations for weekend nights to be applied to socializing...

Fundraising Slump Continues for Relay

By Eitan Sayag April 16, 2013

Georgetown’s Relay for Life raised approximately $150,000 this year, $50,000 less than in 2012, continuing its steady decline since 2010. This year’s figure was a far cry from the peak of $400,000...

Chapel Vandalism Unexplained

By Hiromi Oka April 16, 2013

Dahlgren Chapel was vandalized sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning, with chairs, an organ mirror and panel and a crucifix among the items damaged. Although Director of Media Relations...

Partnership Equips Lombardi Cancer Center to Weather Health System Changes

By Emma Iannini April 16, 2013

As part of its effort to expand collaborative research opportunities, the Georgetown University Medical Center’s Lombardi Cancer Center announced a joint partnership with the John Theurer Cancer Center...

Garden Grows Community

By Alexandra Douglas April 16, 2013

After two years in disarray, the Georgetown University Garden Initiative has been brought back to life. Founded in 2008 with a ReImagine Georgetown grant, GUGI’s community garden, located behind Kehoe Field...

SGU Keeps Focus Online

By Eitan Sayag April 16, 2013

For the third consecutive semester, student leaders discussed possible improvements to HoyaLink at the Student Group Union semi-annual summit Sunday. SGU aims to provide a network for student groups...

Explosion at Boston Marathon Kills At Least Two

By Hiromi Oka April 15, 2013

At least two people have died and 64 left injured after two explosions occurred at the Boston Marathon this afternoon. The explosions were the result of bombs that detonated near the marathon's finish...

Dahlgren Chapel Vandalized

By Eitan Sayag and Hiromi Oka April 14, 2013

Dahlgren Chapel was vandalized last night, forcing the 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sunday Masses to be relocated to St. William’s Chapel in Copley Hall. The exact nature and extent of the damage is...

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