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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

The Least-Worst Option

By Michael B. Schoengold September 7, 2013

In a surprise move, President Obama endorsed limited strikes against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime but announced he will seek Congressional approval before beginning attacks. Like so many...

Dingell Now Longest-Serving Member of Congress

By Emma Hinchliffe June 7, 2013

Today, Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) (C ’49, LAW ’52), will head in to his 20,997th day at work. Though he has said it is a day like any other, it marks a milestone for the congressman and Georgetown...

Law Professor Nominated for Head of Regulatory Affairs

By Hiromi Oka May 16, 2013

Georgetown University Law Center professor Howard Shelanski was named President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, the nation’s chief regulation review...

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Political Excitement Captures the Hilltop

By Penny Hung April 26, 2013

From the election and inauguration to faculty White House appointments, the Hilltop was abuzz with political news this year even beyond its usual standards. Students arrived on campus in August...

Carville Gives Life Advice

By Madison Ashley April 23, 2013

James Carville, one of the country’s most recognizable political pundits, advised students about how to approach failure and success Monday afternoon. Carville spoke in the fourth annual Michael...

Ragin Cajun: The Many Faces of James Carville

Ragin’ Cajun: The Many Faces of James Carville

By KP and KP April 16, 2013

On April 22, 2013, the Georgetown University Lecture Fund will present a lecture by James Carville, one of America's leading Democratic political strategists. Carville, who has garnered national and...

Hagel Confirmed as Secretary of Defense

By Caroline Welch February 27, 2013

In a Senate vote of 58 to 41, Georgetown professor and former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) was confirmed as the nation’s 24th secretary of defense Tuesday. The confirmation marks a victory for President...

Frum Predicts Period of Republican Adaptation

By Emily Summit February 22, 2013

David Frum, a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush and former Wall Street Journal editorial board member, said that the Republican Party is well positioned to adapt to the 21st century in a...

Diplomatic Official Calls for Nuanced Approach to African Politics

By Emma Iannini February 13, 2013

Michael Pelletier (SFS ’86), deputy assistant secretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs in the Bureau of African Affairs in the U.S. State Department, argued for a nuanced interpretation...

Hagel Confirmed by Committee, Moves to Full Senate Vote

By Hiromi Oka February 12, 2013

The Senate Armed Services Committee confirmed Georgetown professor and former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) to be the next secretary of defense this afternoon, pushing the nomination to a full Senate vote. The...

New Releases

By Breanna Moret January 18, 2013

‘Suit & Tie’ | Justin Timberlake ft. Jay-Z 5/5 Stars It was a great couple weeks for comebacks, and none could be better than the return of JT. His first new song in six years features Jay-Z,...

Cat Wins Third in Virginia Senate Race

By KP and KP November 14, 2012

Everyone knows election season can get a bit catty, but this year’s race for Virginia’s Senate Seat got cattier than usual when Hank The Cat, a Maine coon from Northern Virginia garnered over 7,000...

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