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Catherine Alaimo and Jack Willis / The Hoya | Rudy Rochman, the fourth Israeli soldier to speak at Georgetown this semester, condemned antisemitism and called for Israeli-Palestinian coexistence amid protests inside and outside of the event.
Students Protest as IDF Soldier Speaks on Gaza, Campus Dialogue
By Jack Willis and Catherine Alaimo March 23, 2024

CW: This article discusses violence and death in Israel and Gaza, as well as antisemitism. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and...

A coalition of resident assistants (RAs) delivered a petition to the university requesting voluntary recognition of their union status.
Georgetown Resident Assistants File for Union Representation, Call on University to Voluntarily Grant Union Status
By Michelle Vassilev, Editor in Chief • March 22, 2024

A coalition of Georgetown University resident assistants requested to unionize in a letter they delivered to the office of University President...

Courtesy of @gumuslimlife | Georgetown University hosted its first lighting ceremony for the celebration of Ramadan on Mar. 13, becoming the first university to host a Ramadan lighting ceremony.
Georgetown Celebrates Ramadan with Lighting Ceremony
By Madison Fox-Moore, Student Life Desk Editor • March 22, 2024

Georgetown University organized a lighting ceremony in honor of Ramadan on March 13.   The...

Georgetown University Law Center professors Professor David Cole and Professor Neal Katyal made history as the first two GULC professors to argue opposite sides of a Supreme Court case on Mar. 18 with NRA v. Vullo.
Georgetown Law Professors Argue Before Supreme Court, Debate First Amendment Rights
By Madison Fox-Moore, Student Life Desk Editor • March 21, 2024

Two Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) professors argued in front of the Supreme Court on opposite...

Aamir Jamil/The Hoya | The Georgetown University community recognized the four winners of the President’s Awards for Distinguished Scholar-Teachers, an award that honors full-time faculty members’ research and role as a professor, announced March 15 and honored March 19 at the Spring Faculty Convocation.
Georgetown President Awards Four Distinguished Professors for Classroom Contributions, Research
By Maren Fagan, Academics Desk Editor • March 21, 2024

The Georgetown University Office of the President announced the four winners of the 2024 President’s...

Courtesy of Georgetown University | Frank McCourt Jr., founding donor for the McCourt School of Public Policy, called for safer online platforms and warned of the dangerous power of digital platforms in a book talk with journalist Norah O’Donnell (COL ’95, GRD ’03) on March 18, focusing on the importance of taking action and working collectively to create a better digital world.
McCourt School Namesake, CBS News Anchor Talk Dangers of Big Tech
By Nola Goodwin, Staff Writer • March 20, 2024

The founding donor for the McCourt School of Public Policy called for safer online platforms and warned...


GUHoyas | The Hoyas swept a three-game series against the University of Albany.
BASEBALL | Coming Off Seven-Game Winning Streak, The Hoyas Are Hungry for More
By Martha Brennan, Special to The Hoya • March 22, 2024

From outstanding first-year pitching to graduate student offensive and defensive domination, the Hoyas went 3-0 over St. Patrick’s Day weekend...

@apnews | The new MLB uniforms have drawn criticism from players and fans, especially due to the see-through pants.
BLUMENFELD | MLB Hopes to Put More Balls in Play With New “Performance Wear” Uniforms
By Eli Blumenfeld, Hoya Sports Columnist • March 22, 2024
Ministry of Sport | Tennis great Rafael Nadal signed as an ambassador for Saudi Arabian tennis.
CAUSING A RACQUET | What to Make of Saudi Arabia’s Impending Takeover of Professional Tennis
By Robbie Werdiger, Hoya Sports Columnist • March 22, 2024
GUHoyas | Graduate student Chloe Bendetti picked up wins in doubles and singles in the 6-1 Georgetown victory.
WOMEN'S TENNIS | Victorious in New Jersey, Hoyas Hit the Road Again
By Jack Willis, Executive Editor • March 22, 2024
GUHoyas | Senior guard and all-tournament honoree Kelsey Ransom dribbles past UConn guard Ashlynn Shade in transition. Ransom averaged 11.5 points, 5 assists and 2 blocks in the tournament.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Despite Championship Loss, Hoyas Proud of How Far They’ve Come
By Oliver Ni, Senior Sports Editor • March 15, 2024

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‘Problemista’ Is a Carefully Thought-Out, Innovative Comedy
By Abigail Corrao, Hoya Staff Writer • March 22, 2024

“Problemista,” the debut feature from writer, director and actor Julio Torres, is an imaginative depiction of the American immigration journey.  The...

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Where is Kate Middleton?
By Caroline Rareshide and Caitlin McLean March 20, 2024

If you are anything like us, you have been intrigued by what on Earth is going on with Kate Middleton. Lucky for you, The Hoya has two royal...

Cherry Blossom Watch DC
On Your Radar: Spring in the City
By Elizabethe Bogrette, Deputy Guide Editor • March 20, 2024

See D.C. Blossom Into Spring Cherry blossom season is officially upon us, with peak bloom beginning March 17. The National Cherry Blossom...


Georgetown University | Georgetown computer science professor Calvin Newport offers sustainable productivity solutions for students and industry workers in his new book Slow Productivity.
SPOTLIGHT: Georgetown Computer Science Professor Releases New Book, ‘Slow Productivity’
By Allie Stevens, Deputy Science Editor • March 22, 2024

Cal Newport, an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University and a New York Times bestselling author, released his new book...

@FreeFactsOrg/Instagram | Free The Facts, a non-profit organization that aims to educate young Americans on important public policy issues, spoke on campus about challenges and misconceptions regarding Medicare.
Nonprofit Free the Facts, Georgetown Bipartisan Coalition Demystify Medicare
By Isabel Liu, Deputy Science Editor • March 22, 2024

A nonpartisan non-profit organization busted myths and answered questions about Medicare, a federal health insurance program for disabled people...

ILLUSTRATION BY: RACHAEL GROSS/THE HOYA | DC Comedy Club hosted a science-themed comedy show on Pi Day, featuring jokes about climate change and other scientific topics.
DC Comedy Loft Celebrates Pi Day with Science-Themed Jokes
By Caroline Blakeman, Science Writer • March 22, 2024

A Washington, D.C. comedy club marked Pi Day with a night of science-themed comedy March 14, featuring comedians from the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia...


Lauren Tao | This semester, the university held a pilot version of the class “Race, Power and Justice at Georgetown,” which every Georgetown University freshman will take starting in Fall 2024 to introduce them to the GU272+ and ongoing issues of justice.
‘Race, Power and Justice at GU’ Pilot Class Finishes, Broadens Perspectives on Diverse Issues
By Erin Saunders March 22, 2024

Starting in Fall 2024, every Georgetown University first-year will take a one-credit course titled “Race, Power and Justice at Georgetown,”...

The new class Hoyas Connected and student groups on campus work to connect students and provide them with support amidst the stresses of campus life.
Hoyas Connected, Mental Health Groups Offer Reprieve From Rigorous Academic, Extracurricular Environment
By Nola Goodwin March 15, 2024
Spain to Seoul: Religion and Reflection in Global Seminars
Spain to Seoul: Religion and Reflection in Global Seminars
By Jack Willis, Executive Editor • February 23, 2024
Georgetown University / Leticia Bode, a professor in Georgetown University’s Communication, Culture and Technology (CCT) graduate program, is working to study misinformation and the changing political landscape ahead of the 2024 elections.
PROFILE: As 2024 Election Looms, Professor Leticia Bode Tackles Misinformation in Politics
By Erin Saunders February 16, 2024
From Downtown to the Hilltop: CALL Transfers Reflect on Campus Experiences
From Downtown to the Hilltop: CALL Transfers Reflect on Campus Experiences
By Hayley Young February 8, 2024
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