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

Student Organizations Finalize Fall Plans

By Sarah Patrick August 28, 2012

With the annual Student Activities Fair just around the corner, Georgetown’s student groups are planning new ways to attract members and awareness. Relay for Life, Georgetown University College Democrats...

Solar Panel Installation Plans Move Forward

By Kelly Church August 28, 2012

Georgetown Energy, a nonprofit corporation founded by Georgetown students, has chosen a vendor to supply solar panels for university townhouses, but its installation project is still awaiting approval...

Five New Businesses Open Their Doors in Neighborhood

By Meghan Patzer August 28, 2012

Georgetown saw a flurry of store openings this summer, ranging from a local lobster joint to high-end chains. According to Nancy Miyahira, Georgetown Business Improvement District’s interim director,...

Campaign Rakes in $179M

By Sarah Kaplan August 28, 2012

Propelled by a reunion weekend that broke fundraising records, Georgetown’s ongoing capital campaign secured $179 million in donations in fiscal year 2012. The campaign, titled “The Campaign for...

GU Debuts New Science Facility

By Sarah Patrick August 28, 2012

With fresh grass adorning a new lawn on one side and construction equipment making its final exit from the other, Regents Hall opened its doors to students and faculty for the first time Monday. The...

New Police Chief Shares Public Safety Goals

By Kelly Church August 28, 2012

Now in his fifth week as the new chief of police and director of the Department of Public Safety, Jay Gruber has already set goals for his term. The Hoya sat down with him to get his perspective...

Party Registration System Abolished

By Sarah Patrick August 23, 2012

Effective immediately, the university will no longer require advance registration from students holding parties on campus, Vice President for Student Affairs Todd Olson announced in an email to the campus...

Alum, Reporter Goes Missing in Syria

By Sarah Kaplan August 23, 2012

Freelance journalist Austin Tice (SFS ’02, LAW ’13) has gone missing while reporting in Syria, according to The Washington Post. Tice entered Syria through the Turkish border in May and has...

SCS Finalizes Plans for New Campus

By Sarah Kaplan and Nikita Buley August 16, 2012

Architects are working to finalize the designs for the School of Continuing Studies’ new downtown campus, which is slated to open at some point during the 2013-2014 school year. Representatives of...

Former University President Dies

By Sarah Kaplan August 15, 2012

Former University President Rev. Gerard Campbell, S.J., died Aug. 9 at age 92. Campbell, who served as president from 1964 to 1968, enacted several changes during his short tenure in the office: He...

Student Will Launch ANC Write-In Campaign

By Kelly Church August 13, 2012

Craig Cassey (COL ’15) announced this week that he will run a write-in campaign to represent one of two student-dominated districts in Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E. Cassey originally planned...

Ryan Defends Budget Plan, Criticized for Cuts to Welfare

By Emma Hinchliffe August 12, 2012

House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) came under fire from both students and faculty during a speech on his “Path to Prosperity” budget plan in Gaston Hall Thursday. Organized by the...

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