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The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Yates Field House Closed Due to Flooding

By Abigail Becker September 21, 2023

Georgetown University’s on-campus recreation center Yates Field House closed for 24 hours Sept. 13 after water flooded a portion of the facility during the evening of Sept. 12. According to Executive...

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...

Georgetown Coalition for Workers’ Rights Raises Concerns

Georgetown Coalition for Workers’ Rights Raises Concerns

By Ranee Brady March 26, 2023

Georgetown staff members discussed on March 1 upcoming contract negotiations and changes to working conditions since the COVID-19 pandemic at a Georgetown Coalition for Workers’ Rights (GCWR) panel...

EDITORIAL: Expedite Facilities Response

EDITORIAL: Expedite Facilities Response

By The Editorial Board October 2, 2022

A month into the school year, students have settled into their residence halls and started their classes in earnest. However, for many, the woes of the move-in process have persisted. Students continue...

Students Report Facilities Issues, Slow Response from University Maintenance

Students Report Facilities Issues, Slow Response from University Maintenance

By Liana Hardy September 29, 2022

Two weeks after Kat DeMaret (SFS ’24) moved into her Village A apartment, she noticed water steadily leaking from the ceiling. She called facilities and immediately set up buckets to collect the water. On...

COVID-19, Dining, Facilities Issues Hamper Return to Campus

COVID-19, Dining, Facilities Issues Hamper Return to Campus

By Kendel Barber September 9, 2021

Heading into Leo J. O’Donovan Dining Hall shortly after move-in, Isabel Janovsky (COL ’23) stepped into the building only to immediately walk back out. The long line of people, some of whom were maskless,...

SUBUL MALIK/THE HOYA | A visiting researcher was trapped on one of Lauingers lobby elevators in transit between the second and third floors before being rescued by first responders.

Impact Damages Lau Elevators, Trapping Visiting Researcher

By Connor Thomas November 15, 2019

A visiting researcher was trapped inside one of Lauinger Library’s main lobby elevators for about 45 minutes after it sustained damage around 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12. SUBUL MALIK/THE HOYA | A visiting...

EDITORIAL: Demand Transparency in Facilities

EDITORIAL: Demand Transparency in Facilities

By Editorial Board November 8, 2019

Georgetown University’s facilities and maintenance problems reached a peak last semester with pervasive mold outbreaks throughout campus and structural concerns with the Alumni Square roofs. This year...

LXR Residents Regain Full Hot Water Access After Two Weeks

LXR Residents Regain Full Hot Water Access After Two Weeks

By Callie DiModica November 1, 2019

Residents in LXR Hall experienced intermittent hot water shortages over the course of the past two weeks until the Office of Planning and Facilities Management fully restored hot water access Oct. 26. OLIVIA...

VIEWPOINT: Reject Complacency in Facilities Issues

VIEWPOINT: Reject Complacency in Facilities Issues

By John Scudero October 4, 2019

Darnall Hall’s grim reputation is one of the worst-kept secrets on campus, which is why I won’t even bother describing the usual cliches, anecdotes or running jokes surrounding its existence. However,...

JULIA ALVEY / THE HOYA | Twelve students were elected to the Georgetown University Student Associate senate Wednesday evening.

GUSA Senate Election Fills Freshman, At-Large and Senior Seats

By Harrison McBride September 26, 2019

Students voted to elect 12 senators to the Georgetown University Student Association senate Sept. 26 with platforms centered on improving facilities and providing more resources for survivors of sexual...

EDITORIAL: End Lead Exposure

By Editorial Board September 13, 2019

Elevated levels of lead identified in several water sources in a recent study conducted by Georgetown University graduate students means that members of the Georgetown community are subject to potentially...

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