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

Honor Code Gets Bad Rap

By Emily Lurie May 5, 2012

To the Editor: In the article “Honor Codes Look Beyond Academics” (The Hoya, A5, April 24, 2012), the author implies that Georgetown fails to “protect against lying, stealing and other kinds of...

On Littering of Dahlgren: An Apology From the Women’s Club Volleyball Team

To the editor: I am writing this letter on behalf of a student group that would like to both make an apology and provide an explanation for what transpired last night in Dahlgren Quadrangle. The first...

Alumnus Responds to ‘Ryan Letter’

By Chris Robling May 2, 2012

To the faculty members who signed the letter to Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) last week: Your note brings me sadness. I expect more from each and all of you. When I studied under you or your predecessors...

The Final Word

By The Editorial Board April 29, 2012

The prevailing themes of the last eight months illustrate a year of contradictions. On the one hand, arbitration of the campus plan and student activism were troublingly passive. In contrast, GUSA elections...

GU Faces Moral Decision

By The Editorial Board April 24, 2012

Actions speak louder than words, but sometimes inaction speaks even louder. Last Wednesday, a group of about 20 members of the Georgetown Solidarity Committee led protests against adidas, which is...

Profs Flunk Feedback

By The Editorial Board April 24, 2012

What’s worse than writing a final paper? Writing a final paper and never hearing a word in response. Often when term papers are assigned as a final exam, professors will not provide students with...

Game Over For Creativity?

By Ben Mazzara April 24, 2012

For a video game that involves shooting a lot of things, “Mass Effect 3” has come under heavy fire — from an army of dissatisfied fans and critics. Since its release last month, “Mass Effect...

FISCHER: Superficial Criteria Overlook Distinctive Feature of GU

By Michael Fischer April 24, 2012

As a campus tour guide, I am often confronted with questions such as, “Why did you come to Georgetown? Why should I pick Georgetown? What makes Georgetown different?” from prospective students. But...

Ryan’s Plan Turns ‘Promise’ Into Lie

By Brian Shaud April 23, 2012

House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s (R-Wis.) “Path to Prosperity” budget proposal may have been been lauded as a courageous and sincere attempt to address this nation’s budget problems,...

Game Over for Creativity?

By Ben Mazzara April 22, 2012

For a video game that involves shooting a lot of things, “Mass Effect 3” has come under heavy fire — from an army of dissatisfied fans and critics. Since its release last month, “Mass Effect...

Respect Relay

By Sports Editor and The Editorial Board April 20, 2012

Despite the jovial atmosphere Relay For Life provides, it’s important to remember that the event is a serious and reflective occasion for many. Tonight, out of respect for the cause and their fellow...

Freedom to Chews

By The Editorial Board April 19, 2012

Eating at O’Donovan Hall is a rite of passage for most Georgetown students. While it is understandable that freshman meal plans are compulsory, sophomores shouldn’t share the requirement. Leo’s...

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