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

Students of the Georgetown university School of Continuing Studies (SCS) participated in a river cleanup event at Kenilworth Park near the Anacostia River on April 20, where they removed harmful litter and increased stewardship of the Anacostia.

Earth Day River Cleanup Sparks SCS Community Action and Environmental Reflection

By Song Lim, Graduate Desk Editor April 24, 2024

Students of the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies (SCS) celebrated Earth Day by participating in a Clean Waterways Cleanup event at Kenilworth Park near the Anacostia River in Washington,...

Park Playground Honors Environmental Impact of Freshwater Mussels

Park Playground Honors Environmental Impact of Freshwater Mussels

By Nicholas Sheherlis March 31, 2022

11th Street Bridge Park, Washington, D.C.’s first elevated park, announced plans to build an interactive “Mussel Beach” play area to honor the environmental impact that freshwater mussels have had...

Body Discovered Near Key Bridge

By Hiromi Oka April 17, 2013

A body was found in the Potomac River near the Key Bridge around noon today. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the male corpse was discovered floating about 400 yards from the bridge. Police...

Students Support New Plastic Bag Tax That Encourages Environmental Friendliness

By Oluseyi Fasoranti January 16, 2010

As students return to the Georgetown campus for the spring semester, they will be forced to search for an extra nickel at the cash register to accommodate a new tax on disposable bags in the District. On...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Hoya