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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

In Catholic Thought, Solidarity Before Birth

By Fr. John Langan, S. J. November 5, 2013

Students wonder which readings from the professor’s list are really necessary, shoppers are unsure just which items to bring back from the grocery store and worshippers question which commandments from...

A Service for Safe Sex

By The Editorial Board November 5, 2013

Last month, H*yas for Choice introduced a complementary condom delivery service, modeled after Boston College Students for Sexual Health. Using a Google form, the Georgetown system allows students to...

Taking Pride and Joy in Catholic Identity

By Chris Cannataro September 27, 2013

In his book, “Idea of a University,” Cardinal John Henry Newman states that “the human spirit must be cultivated in such a way that there results a growth in its ability to wonder, to understand,...

‘On Faith’ Gathers GU Following

By Elaina Koros September 6, 2013

Faith, spirituality and politics are popular food for thought and discussion on campus. But a select few have extended their contributions to these debates to a broader audience through The Washington...

Faith in Our Founding

By Michael Fischer August 30, 2013

A university is a place of conversation. Last year, discussion about the 2010 Campus Plan dominated much of Georgetown’s dialogue. This year, with campus plan negotiations behind us for now, Georgetown...

Francis to Return Church to Its Roots

By Chris Cannataro and Louis Cona April 19, 2013

The spiritual teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola calls for all of humanity to use individual gifts and talents “for the greater glory of God and the salvation of humanity.” Each person has his or her...

GAVIN & HONJIYO: LGBT Outreach a Catholic Church Duty

By Pat Gavin & Alex Honjiyo April 16, 2013

In response to concerns about the Catholic Church’s stance on same-sex marriage, Fr. Michael, a character on the NBC show “The New Normal,” asks, “Jesus was a fighter, son. How about you?” Fr....

Motives Questioned in First Papal Resignation in Six Centuries

By Hiromi Oka February 12, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI announced yesterday that he would resign as head of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming only the fifth pontiff to step down from the position in the history of the papacy and the first...

GAVIN & HONJIYO: Catholic VPs a Split Decision

By Pat Gavin and Alex Honjiyo November 6, 2012

In last month’s vice presidential debate, Vice President Joe Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) were asked about how their Catholicism impacted their decisions on political issues like abortion and contraceptives....

HEALY: Community Service a Worthwhile Requirement

By Dan Healy October 29, 2012

As the oldest and perhaps best-known Catholic and Jesuit university in the country, Georgetown has a unique opportunity to represent the tenets of that heritage. One of the founding ideals of that Jesuit...

Dahlgren Repairs Are on Schedule

By Carly Cianci October 16, 2012

With the restoration of Dahlgren Chapel’s foundation almost completed, administrators began interviewing candidates to redesign the building’s interior Monday. A selection committee composed of...

Students Launch National Network for LGBTQ Acceptance

By Emma Hinchliffe October 12, 2012

The Catholic Association of Students for Equality, a nationwide organization founded by Georgetown students with the mission of promoting acceptance of all sexual orientations on Catholic college campuses,...

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