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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

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Let Freedom Ring Ceremony Honors MLK’s Legacy, Thompson’s Spirit

By Erin Doherty January 18, 2018

John Thompson Jr., Georgetown University’s men’s basketball coach from 1972 through 1999, was known for his commitment to helping his students. He symbolized his investment in his players with...

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Former NFL commissioner and Georgetown Board of Directors Vice Chair Paul Tagliabue (COL ’62) discussed the process of hiring Patrick Ewing (COL ’85) as men’s basketball team head coach.

Q&A: Former NFL Commissioner on JTIII, Ewing

By Lucy Pash April 21, 2017

The university fired former men’s basketball team Head Coach John Thompson III March 23, ending his 13 years of leadership. Ten days later, the university hired Patrick Ewing (COL ’85), who...

Other Things at Georgetown That Should Be Fired

Other Things at Georgetown That Should Be Fired

By Mike Radice and Mike Radice March 24, 2017

We were beginning to think change was impossible. That was, of course, until it happened yesterday. Coach John Thompson III was not able to answer the question "Who Do You Know Here?" and was denied...

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Anti-sweatshop activist Jim Keady posted a picture on social media of three student-athletes modelling gear with the Nike logo taped over as a symbol of protest.

Student Athletes Launch Sweatshop Awareness Campaign

By Patricja Okuniewska November 13, 2015

Student-athletes and other members of the university community are calling attention to the unethical business practices of Nike by launching an awareness campaign. The movement, seeking to put pressure...

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Forward Otto Porter is averaging eight points a game this season for the Washington Wizards. He is shooting 51.1% from the field.

Porter Looks To Continue Success

By Matt Raab November 14, 2014

On Saturday, seven hours after Georgetown basketball tips off the season against St. Francis Brooklyn at Verizon Center, Otto Porter will take to the same court as a Washington Wizard. That was...

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(From left to right): Sports agent and donor David Falk joined Hoya basketball legends Roy Hibbert, Jeff Green and Otto Porter Jr. at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Thompson Athletic Center on Friday.

Groundbreaking Draws Stars

By Elizabeth Cavacos September 16, 2014

On Friday, coaches, donors, administrators and past and present Georgetown athletes gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the John R. Thompson Jr. Intercollegiate Athletic Center. After opening...

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