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

OBRIEN: Choosing Less

O’BRIEN: Choosing Less

By Elisabeth O’Brien September 1, 2017

My family and I recently flew to Croatia, where we travelled out to the rural landscape dotted with houses every couple of miles. We arrived at a home owned by an older woman named Anka who prepared us...

O’BRIEN: Cultivating Your Best Self

O’BRIEN: Cultivating Your Best Self

By Elisabeth O’Brien August 13, 2017

The beginning of the school year is full of new experiences — a new place to live, new classes, new people and a new outlook. Moreover, it also presents you with a plethora of new opportunities for self-improvement....

O’BRIEN: Seeking New Perspectives

O’BRIEN: Seeking New Perspectives

By Elisabeth O’Brien July 28, 2017

Investigating history through various perspectives has always captivated me. Looking back at elementary and middle school, I remember the fascination when my peers and I learned about important historical...

OBRIEN: Savoring the Struggle

O’BRIEN: Savoring the Struggle

By Elisabeth O’Brien July 15, 2017

The American abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher once said, “It's easier to go down a hill than up it, but the view is much better at the top.” This quote particularly resonated with me at the Intercollegiate...

O’BRIEN: Seize Opportunities To Recharge, Reflect

O’BRIEN: Seize Opportunities To Recharge, Reflect

By Elisabeth O’Brien June 16, 2017

During the school year, Georgetown students devote a substantial amount of time and energy to their classes in order to thrive academically. The majority of the student body also engages in clubs, attends...

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