Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

LONERGAN | It’s (Not) Just a Game: The Psychology of Being a Sports Fan

LONERGAN | It’s (Not) Just a Game: The Psychology of Being a Sports Fan

By Jack Lonergan November 20, 2023

On the evening of Nov. 8, I sat alone in Car Barn, dejected. My team, Manchester United, had lost once again. I stared blankly at the windowless wall, feeling physically ill. It was not meant to be...

The Die-Hard Fans Blind Ode to Derek Jeter

The Die-Hard Fan’s Blind Ode to Derek Jeter

By Carolyn Maguire June 27, 2014

Throughout his career, Derek Jeter has achieved some of the most coveted awards in Major League Baseball. He has won five World Series, five Gold Gloves and five Silver Slugger Awards on top of being...

When Looking at Sports, Fans Must Keep Perspective

By Nick Fedyk September 20, 2013

Around the world, sports are often endowed with a quasi-supernatural status. They represent a powerful force that brings people together regardless of age or background. They serve a transcendent, unifying...

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