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

Alum Challenges GU’s Catholicism

By Matthew Strauss May 17, 2012

In the wake of a year’s worth of controversy surrounding Georgetown’s Catholic identity, a prominent alum is challenging the university’s right to be affiliated with the Catholic Church and the Society...

Small Fire in Copley Hall

By Matthew Strauss May 14, 2012

A small kitchen fire on the third floor of Copley Hall sparked a minor commotion Monday evening. Seven firetrucks from D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services surrounded the residence hall at around...

Former Arab Studies Chair Dies

By Matthew Strauss May 14, 2012

Professor Barbara Stowasser, former chair of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, died Sunday at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Stowasser, who was also a former director of the Center for Contemporary...

Burglary Reported in Reiss

By Sarah Kaplan May 11, 2012

A laptop was stolen in a burglary of an office in Reiss Science Building Friday morning, the Department of Public Safety reported. According to a DPS public safety alert emailed to the campus community...

Former Department Chair Dies

By Meghan Patzer May 8, 2012

Former Chair of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics Zofia Zukowska died on April 15 at her home in Stillwater, Minn. Zukowska, who was 63 years old, had been suffering from glioblastoma multiforme,...

Healy Clock Hands Replaced

By Sarah Kaplan & Matthew Strauss May 5, 2012

The clock hands on the front face of Georgetown's famous Healy Tower were replaced by the university Tuesday morning, more than a week after they initially went missing. The hands, which disappeared...

Dahlgren Renovation On Track, Seeking Donors

By Matthew Strauss May 5, 2012

While outside renovations to Dahlgren Chapel are on schedule for a fall 2012 completion, planned interior renovations cannot begin until the university raises over $1 million in additional funds, according...

Commencement Speakers Announced

By Matthew Strauss May 5, 2012

This year’s commencement speakers will feature a wide range of famous names, including journalist and television producer David Simon and LivingSocial CEO Tim O’Shaughnessy, the university announced...

Fluke Named Woman of Distinction

By Kelly Church May 2, 2012

Sandra Fluke (LAW ’12) was named one of the 2012 Women of Distinction last week for her work in helping to promote equity for women and girls. The award, given by the American Association of University...

Condoms, Alcohol found on Dahlgren Chapel Steps

By Sarah Kaplan May 2, 2012

The steps of Dahlgren Chapel were found littered with condom wrappers and cups of alcohol late Tuesday night. Ron Boehmer (COL '12), who was studying in Macguire Hall at the time of the incident,...

Armed Robberies Reported at Serendipity 3, Five Guys

By Kelly Church April 30, 2012

Two armed robberies were reported at restaurants within five blocks of campus Sunday. The first incident occurred around 1 p.m outside of Serendipity 3 on M Street. According to a Metropolitan Police...

Pay Unequal Across Schools

By Braden McDonald April 30, 2012

Despite statistics released by the American Association of University Professors earlier this month placing Georgetown faculty among the top-paid professors in the country, professors and administrators...

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