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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

MEGAN SCHMIDT

A Next Step for DC Adjuncts

By The Editorial Board April 1, 2014

Adjunct faculty in Washington, D.C., organized through the Service Employees International Union made major progress in an attempt to create a much-needed common labor agreement. At the national town...

Bridging an Academic GAAP

By The Editorial Board April 1, 2014

“Congratulations on your acceptance to the Georgetown Class of 2018!” reads the GAAP website on its page for admitted students. The Georgetown Admissions Ambassador Program provides one of the most...

Nas’ Appeal to Academia

By The Editorial Board March 28, 2014

Yesterday’s conversation between sociology professor Michael Eric Dyson and rapper Nas captured the attention of the student body with a truly dynamic exchange in Gaston Hall. While the thrill of hosting...

Brothers and Sisters in Service

By The Editorial Board March 28, 2014

Despite the status of Alpha Phi Omega — the only Greek organization officially recognized by the university — social fraternities and sororities have grown in popularity on campus in recent years....

Muriel Bowser for DC Mayor

Muriel Bowser for DC Mayor

By The Editorial Board March 25, 2014

The city of Washington, D.C., looks undeniably different today than it did 20 years ago. A growing Metro system, a shrinking unemployment rate, a sharp decrease in violent crime and a revitalized downtown...

JANET ZHU

A Point for Grading Clarity

By The Editorial Board March 21, 2014

Nothing is more frustrating to a motivated student than teetering on the cusp of a higher grade. As some students claim, it’s almost more painful to earn a 89.5 percent than to earn a 85 percent. Especially...

‘Utraque Unum’ Mistranslated

By The Editorial Board March 21, 2014

In recent years, Red Square has become the focal point of student free speech. From this month’s XL Dissent protests against the Keystone pipeline to the constant presence of unrecognized student groups...

Achievement Over Aptitude

By The Editorial Board March 21, 2014

For many current Georgetown students, the SAT will be remembered as 2,400 points of anxiety, pressure and competition. After this month’s changes to the structure of the SAT, these feelings will be at...

A Snow Day Solution

By The Editorial Board March 7, 2014

When many students were holding their breath in anticipation of a snow day Sunday evening, an email from University Registrar John Q. Pierce dampened the exciting prospect of a three-day weekend. Almost...

For Athletes’ Use Only

By The Editorial Board March 7, 2014

Universities have a lot to gain from varsity sports. Successful athletic programs bring widespread publicity and brand name recognition to university names. When administering programs to benefit varsity...

Demarginalizing Marijuana

By The Editorial Board March 7, 2014

The D.C. Council’s 10-1 vote to decriminalize marijuana is a welcome step to improving consistency in the enforcement of the city’s drug laws. While it is an encouraging sign that Mayor Vincent Gray...

A Climate for Activism

By The Editorial Board March 7, 2014

In his speech on climate change at Georgetown last June, President Barack Obama declared, “I’m here to say we need to act.” This past Sunday, hundreds of protestors arrived in Red Square with that...

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