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Photo courtesy of Emma Vonder Haar | A private bathroom in Copley Hall, a freshman residential building, flooded and forced students to live in the Georgetown Hotel for several days.

First-Year Residential Hall Floods, Leading to Student Frustration

By Karenna Warden April 21, 2023

The fourth floor of Copley Hall, a first-year residential building, flooded following the overflow of a suite toilet, forcing residents to move many of their belongings into a different suite and stay...

Changes in First-Year Residence Halls Cause Concern For Rising Sophomores

Changes in First-Year Residence Halls Cause Concern For Rising Sophomores

By Julia Kelly May 6, 2021

Georgetown University has shifted two previously upperclass residence halls to the first-year residential community, sparking frustration among rising sophomores concerned about their future housing options.  MAGGIE...

MICHAEL HOWARTH FOR The Hoya | The renovated Copley Crypt Chapel will be used for Orthodox Christian liturgical services, weekly Catholic  mass and other student activities.

Copley Crypt Chapel Renovated, Reopens After Year and a Half

By Yalda Zarrabi November 22, 2019

The renovated Copley Crypt Chapel of the North American Martyrs and St. William Chapel, located in Copley Hall, reopened Nov. 18 after being closed since March 2018.  The Copley Crypt Chapel is...

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Graffiti was located on the side of a university townhouse on 3624 N St., NW (pictured) and several other buildings Friday.

University Buildings Defaced with Pro-Trump, ‘Support Officer Wilson’ Graffiti

By Ian Scoville and Lisa Burgoa April 23, 2016

Graffiti with messages including “Support Officer Wilson” and “Trump ’16 Build the Wall” was found on six on- and off-campus buildings – including a university townhouse on 3624 N St....

Today in Hoya History: Why We Got Dorm Security

By The 4E Staff and The 4E Staff October 2, 2012

Most of us don't think anything of swiping into our buildings — unless you forgot your GOCard in your room. But 24-hour security didn't make its way into our dorms until about 40 years ago, after an...

Housing at a Glance: Picking the Perfect Housing

By The 4E Staff and The 4E Staff February 2, 2012

With housing selection for freshmen fast approaching, there are lots of things to consider. Besides trying to find someone you are willing to live with for an entire year, you also have to consider which...

Crepes in Copley: French Floor Plans Laid Out

By Lauren Weber November 11, 2010

The French department and the Office of Residence Life are hammering out plans for Georgetown's first on-campus language floor, which may be housed on Copley Hall's ground level next year. Named the...

Student Sexually Assaulted in Copley

By Laura Engshuber April 10, 2010

A student was sexually assaulted in Copley Hall early Friday evening, launching a Metropolitan Police Department investigation of the incident and a university review of on-campus safety procedures. According...

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