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

VIEWPOINT: Rethink Political Engagement

VIEWPOINT: Rethink Political Engagement

By Peter Sloniewsky December 1, 2023

It’s clear that the voting public does not win from political polarization.  Although those at the extremes of the Democratic and Republican parties are often seen challenging partisan leadership...

VIEWPOINT: Cultivate Comfort in Discourse

VIEWPOINT: Cultivate Comfort in Discourse

By Aryaman Sharma December 1, 2023

In the weeks since the latest flare in conflict between Israel and Hamas began, communities across the country have continued to become more politically polarized. Deep-rooted political cries and a tenuous...

VIEWPOINT: Step Outside Echo Chambers

VIEWPOINT: Step Outside Echo Chambers

By Daniel Brumberg December 1, 2023

Polarization is everywhere in our lives: It has poisoned American politics by turning democracy into an existential war in which each side sees the other as a threat to its most cherished values. For...

VIEWPOINT: Unmute Your Surroundings

VIEWPOINT: Unmute Your Surroundings

By Christina Pan December 1, 2023

Spotify Wrapped just came out and everyone’s sharing their most streamed songs and artists. My top track is “jazz is for ordinary people,” by berlioz. This soothing track plays during my late-night...

RIVERS: Advocate for Trans Youth Athletes

RIVERS: Advocate for Trans Youth Athletes

By Grace Rivers November 17, 2023

The last three years have seen a rapid escalation in legislation banning or restricting transgender youth from participating in sports on the basis of their gender identity.  Since 2020, 23 states...

VIEWPOINT: Kick Starbucks Off Campus

VIEWPOINT: Kick Starbucks Off Campus

By Fiona Naughton and Olivia Mason November 17, 2023

This summer, as filming in Hollywood stalled and release dates were delayed for blockbuster films, the labor movement once again entered the broader national consciousness.  Strikes were so ubiquitous...

VIEWPOINT: Students, Stay Informed, Read the Paper

VIEWPOINT: Students, Stay Informed, Read the Paper

By Caitlin McLean November 17, 2023

Walking along the path from the Leavey Center toward Epicurean & Company, you may have seen The Hoya’s newsstand isolated within the Henle Village construction site, shrouded behind a chain link...

KIM: Stop Waiting, Start Living Today

KIM: Stop Waiting, Start Living Today

By Madison Kim November 17, 2023

The only sound more satisfying than the smack of a card down onto a wooden table is the shuffle of bills as they are passed from one person to another, ideally when they are being passed to you. However,...

EDITORIAL: Stand Up to Homophobia

EDITORIAL: Stand Up to Homophobia

By The Editorial Board November 17, 2023

With Nov. 1 marking the celebration of Jesuit History Month, controversy has once again returned to campus. Father James Martin, S.J., a member of Georgetown University’s Board of Directors, gave...

CHAKRAVARTI: Start Your Day Off Right

CHAKRAVARTI: Start Your Day Off Right

By Priyasha Chakravarti November 12, 2023

“I am not a morning person.” This phrase is commonly heard from students in university, especially from those taking early morning classes.  Some students wake up around 8 a.m., grab a...

VIEWPOINT: Reprogram Computer Science at Georgetown

VIEWPOINT: Reprogram Computer Science at Georgetown

By Reed Uhlik November 12, 2023

The prestige of Georgetown University often offers hope that a degree will open exclusive doors to lucrative careers. Yet, unlike other students in fields such as consulting, finance and foreign policy,...

REDDY: Invest in the CALL

REDDY: Invest in the CALL

By Anvitha Reddy November 12, 2023

Downtown Washington, D.C. is lined with the newest trend in academia: satellite campuses — and Georgetown University seems to be embracing it. Study abroad has been a part of the college experiences...

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