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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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@AIDANMARZOFFICIAL/INSTAGRAM | Photographers from Georgetown are capturing the biggest events in global politics from the front lines.

Photography Forges Global Careers, Redefines Art

By Molly Zhou and Haley Resnick October 4, 2019

From the restaurants of Washington, D.C., to the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, Georgetown University photographers are able to use their lenses to contribute to the narratives guiding how the public sees...

@SPEAKERPELOSI/INSTAGRAM |  Some politicians already embrace the reality that every aspect of their image will be examined and make bold statements to capture the medias attention.

Politicians Use Fashion to Develop Messages, Expand Platforms

By Susanna Blount September 27, 2019

On Feb. 5, 2019, the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives was a sea of white; white jackets on white slacks on white blouses as far as the eye could see. The record number of newly elected Democratic...

Bullet Journals Highlight the Aesthetics of Study Culture

Bullet Journals Highlight the Aesthetics of Study Culture

By Timothy McNulty and Zain Sandhu September 6, 2019

The practice of crafting beautiful, meticulous notes and planners gained widespread traction online over the past five years, especially on online blogging platforms like Tumblr and Pinterest. Bullet journaling...

BUSBOYS AND POETS/FACEBOOK | Busboys and Poets is just one of the organizations that make spaces for sharing art while also emphasizing the important role of action within art.

Artists Form Communities in The District Through Spoken Word

By Michelle Brown April 27, 2019

Washington, D.C., is a hub for creative thought and expression through spoken word performances, from low-key open mics every night of the week to exhilarating formal competitions. Spoken word employs...

Proceed With Caution: Kober-Cogan

Proceed With Caution: Kober-Cogan

By Noah Levesque and Mac Dressman November 10, 2017

A walk through the abandoned Kober-Cogan Building reveals old books, medical kits and remnants of a hospital all covered in a film of dust, now nearly erased from memory. Furniture still sits untouched...

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Storied Statues Reveal Georgetown’s History

By Jasmine White September 22, 2017

Walking across Georgetown’s campus, it is easy to notice subtle relics of the university’s rich history — statues and memorials are woven between modern buildings and dormitories, occupying an important...

A Walk Through Red Square

By William Leo September 8, 2017

William Leo is a Hoya Staff Writer Conversation on campus is constant. Walking through Red Square, students can overhear hundreds of their peers gathered in spirited conversation. Although few recognize...

Friendship in Bloom: The Symbolism of Cherry Blossoms

Friendship in Bloom: The Symbolism of Cherry Blossoms

By Jasmine White April 7, 2017

On March 27, 1912, two women stood in West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C., and planted the first two cherry blossom trees in the United States. These two women, former first lady Helen Herron Taft...

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Songs of Struggle and Spirit

By Mac Dressman and Yewande Ilawole March 23, 2017

Nat King Cole. Ella Fitzgerald. Chuck Berry. Aretha Franklin. Kendrick Lamar. When it comes to understanding the power of black artists in the American musical landscape, there is certainly no shortage...

Letters from the White House

By Meghan DeCourcey February 24, 2017

The head of state. The commander-in-chief. The leader of the free world. The president of the United States is referred to by many titles, but none quite encapsulate Americans’ relationship with...

The Return of Vinyl

The Return of Vinyl

By John Miller February 10, 2017

As subscription streaming services continue to command a growing share of the global music market, the comeback of another medium is putting a new spin on how people listen to music. In Georgetown...

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