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

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Councilmember Mary Cheh is calling for increased safety regulations for bicycles and electric scooters following recent rider deaths.

Councilmember Pushes for Scooter, Bicycle Safety

By Dustin Hartuv October 24, 2018

Recent deaths of bicycle and electric scooter riders have prompted Washington, D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh to call for stronger safety regulations as part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative. A...

KIRK ZIESER FOR THE HOYA Two Georgetown University medical students were victims of a hit-and-run incident in Tenleytown on Sept. 5. D.C. police are still investigating.

GUMC Students Hurt in Hit and Run

By Julie Guan October 12, 2018

The Metropolitan Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation in search of the driver responsible for hitting two Georgetown University medical students in a hit-and-run incident Sept....

Facebook: Nathan Rom (SFS 19)

Student Dies in Skiing Accident

By Ian Scoville March 11, 2016

Nathan Kittredge Rom (SFS ’19) died in a skiing accident Wednesday while on a family vacation in Colorado, according to a campuswide email. Rom was wearing a helmet when he hit a tree while skiing...

Metro Emergency Response Prompts Worries From Officials

By Maureen Tabet January 27, 2015

After smoke filled a Yellow Line train because of electrical arcing on Monday, Jan. 12, city and federal officials have responded with concern about the safety of the Metro and the lack of disclosure provided...

Icy Paths Endanger Students

Icy Paths Endanger Students

By Kristen Fedor January 13, 2015

Several students reported icy conditions around campus, causing accidents on the sidewalks late Sunday night and early Monday morning. The university announced a delayed opening and the option for liberal...

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KONKOLY | After Accident, Swimmer Thrives

By Robert DePaolo May 16, 2014

Three years ago, doctors were debating whether senior Michelle Konkoly would ever walk again. After a horrendous accident, Konkoly was left temporarily paralyzed below the waist. But she battled; she...

Power Outage Causes Confusion

By Lauren Weber April 1, 2011

An accident at the chiller plant located between McDonough Gymnasium and Yates Field House resulted in the injury of a worker and power outages in multiple buildings on campus at about 11 a.m Thursday. University...

Accident Leaves Worker Injured, Power Outages Across Campus

By Lauren Weber March 31, 2011

An accident at the chiller plant located between McDonough Gymnasium and Yates Field House resulted in the injury of a worker and the loss of power in multiple buildings on campus around 11a.m today. University...

Construction Worker Dies in Accident Under Leavey

By Lauren Weber March 6, 2011

A 36-year-old woman died after sustaining traumatic injuries today while working on construction underneath the Leavey Center, according to D.C. Fire spokesman Pete Piringer. The woman had been operating...

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