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

KIM: Up the Ante with New Friends

KIM: Up the Ante with New Friends

By Diane Kim April 18, 2024

With less than a handful of weeks left to go in the semester, a few of you might question the timing of this piece on making new friends. Surely, there isn’t enough time to build anything significant...

KIM: Navigate Being The Third Roommate

KIM: Navigate Being The Third Roommate

By Diane Kim February 22, 2024

The jury’s out — there’s no trickier situationship out there than being the third roommate. It’s the ultimate “are-we-aren’t-we?” scenario. But before we get ahead of ourselves, congratulations...

VIEWPOINT: Say Hi in the Hallways

VIEWPOINT: Say Hi in the Hallways

By Jack Gigante April 30, 2023

Here’s a familiar scene: you’re walking down the hallway and recognize someone approaching. You, a socially anxious Georgetown University student, go into panic mode. A dozen questions pass through...

VIEWPOINT: Appreciate Professors Amid Virtual Learning

VIEWPOINT: Appreciate Professors Amid Virtual Learning

By Lily Brown February 4, 2021

The loud quacking of my phone’s alarm rouses me at 7:45 a.m., then 8:05 a.m., then 8:10 a.m. and then 8:15 a.m. before I finally force myself to get up and change my pajama top for a sweater around...

4E’s Thanksgiving Countdown

4E’s Thanksgiving Countdown

By Izzy Roemer and Izzy Roemer November 3, 2018

It doesn't seem valid to get excited year after year about a holiday that commemorates our subjugation of native peoples and destructive colonial ways, but let me tell you: I am excited for Thanksgiving...

Which Georgetown LLC Are You?

Which Georgetown LLC Are You?

By Caroline Bucca and Caroline Bucca March 2, 2018

Living Learning Communities have sent out their final decisions, but we here at 4E want to help you figure out which LLC you should really be in. It's time for  . . . which LLC are you? [playbuzz-item...

An Ode to Finals Season

An Ode to Finals Season

By Jessica Lin and Jessica Lin December 18, 2017

As the long-awaited Dec. 20 draws near, we here at 4E have prepared an ode to undoubtedly the merriest time of the year: FINALS SZN. Whether you're reading this post in the sanctity of your own dearly...

Bill Clinton: A True Hoya

Bill Clinton: A True Hoya

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell November 6, 2017

As you may have heard, Georgetown’s very own prodigal son is returning home to the Hilltop this week. And as cynical as we usually are here at 4E, this is actually a pretty cool thing. After all, since...

A Guide To Homecoming

A Guide To Homecoming

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell November 1, 2017

Yes, it’s sadly still midterm season, which means that you’re probably reading this article on Lau 2 while simultaneously crafting a last-minute email to your professor begging for an extension. But...

Why 20 Is Not an Irrelevant Age

Why 20 Is Not an Irrelevant Age

By Caroline Porterfield and Caroline Porterfield October 24, 2017

We here at 4E have set out to explain Why 20 Is Not Irrelevant: You may not get a Tombs Night, but the big 2-0 has some perks. Congrats! You've beaten teen pregnancy!  Take pride in accomplishing...

REVIEW: Hilltoss’ vs. South Block’s Avocado Toast

REVIEW: Hilltoss’ vs. South Block’s Avocado Toast

By Lisa Park and Lisa Park September 13, 2017

Finally, we're back on (or new to) the Hilltop! So, of course, trying The Corp's new avocado toast was a top priority for 4E. How will it compare to South Block's infamous avocado toast? Here are some...

HIGH-FUNCTIONING FAILURE: How To Make Male Friends

By Alex Mitchell April 28, 2017

Ah, male friendship — just like dating, but with less handholding and sometimes more cuddling, depending on the companion. These friendships are especially formative for men as they prepare to go out...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Hoya