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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

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Members of the Licensing and Oversight Committee are pushing for increased transparency in negotiations between the university and Nike.

Committee Urges Nike Negotiation Transparency

By Joe Egler November 4, 2016

Leading up to Georgetown’s update today on the progress of its negotiations with Nike, members of Georgetown’s Licensing and Oversight Committee, which advises the university on its licensing agreeements,...

COURTESY GEORGETOWN SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE
In March, the Georgetown Solidarity Committee lauched its Work With Dignity campaign, demanding better recognition of the contribution of workers and improvements to their working conditions.

Students Advocate for Workers’ Rights

By Ian Scoville April 29, 2016

In a year dominated by student advocacy efforts to address issues at Georgetown from its history with slavery to divestment, workers’ rights has remained a prevalent issue on campus. Student athletes...

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The Georgetown University basketball team currently wears Nike apparel; Nike has been accused of violating workers rights.

President DeGioia Addresses Nike Labor Disputes

By Madison Ashley April 19, 2016

Following an extended campaign spearheaded by student-athletes and the recommendations of the university’s Licensing Oversight Committee over the past few months, University President John J. DeGioia...

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Athletes and Advocates for Workers’ Rights and Wearable Justice held a public forum to discuss questions regarding the university’s relationship with Nike on Wednesday.

Athletes, Activists Host Forum

By Patricja Okuniewska December 4, 2015

Athletes and Advocates for Workers’ Rights and Wearable Justice held a public forum to address questions about their awareness campaign against Nike’s unethical business practices and discussed plans...

COURTESY JAKE MAXMIN
A student activist tapes over the Nike logo on a shoe to protest unethical business practices. A letter sent to University President John J. DeGioia asked the university to sever ties with the athletic apparel company.

Athletes, Advocates Pen Anti-Nike Letter

By Ashwin Puri and Patricja Okuniewska November 20, 2015

Athletes and Advocates for Worker’s Rights, a working group composed of athletes from multiple sports teams and student advocates, delivered a letter to University President John J. DeGioia’s office...

Coordinate Solidarity

Coordinate Solidarity

By The Editorial Board November 17, 2015

Student-athletes at Georgetown launched a campaign to raise awareness of the unethical business practices perpetuated by Nike — specifically the use of sweatshops in their production process. Operating...

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Anti-sweatshop activist Jim Keady posted a picture on social media of three student-athletes modelling gear with the Nike logo taped over as a symbol of protest.

Student Athletes Launch Sweatshop Awareness Campaign

By Patricja Okuniewska November 13, 2015

Student-athletes and other members of the university community are calling attention to the unethical business practices of Nike by launching an awareness campaign. The movement, seeking to put pressure...

Manly Monday: Spring Break Edition

Manly Monday: Spring Break Edition

By Drew Applebaum and Drew Applebaum March 2, 2015

While the weather in DC wouldn't be any indication, Spring Break is just a week away. One more week of classes and we can all retreat to warm paradises or our cozy homes. After a brutal few weeks of...

BTW Drake Just Released a New Album

BTW Drake Just Released a New Album

By Emily Min and Emily Min February 13, 2015

Good news, Drake fans! The former Degrassi star and current crooner/rapper/October's Very Own hasn't released an album since 2013, the well-received Nothing Was the Same. UNTIL NOW! He literally just...

Im Too Soxy For My Shirt

I’m Too Soxy For My Shirt

By Emily Min and Emily Min October 14, 2014

Fall, autumn, apple pickin' time … Whatever you want to call this season, it’s time to say goodbye to the sandals and say hellooooo to the SOCKS AND SANDALS! Just kidding. But let’s talk socks....

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