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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

VIEWPOINT: Admire Laus Brutalism

VIEWPOINT: Admire Lau’s Brutalism

By Saahil Rao April 25, 2024

I often hear my friends complain about the stained unpleasantness of Lauinger Library and sigh.   Youth should once again value revolutionary art. It feels as if popular architectural discourse often...

Oh Rats! Hoyas Say Georgetown’s Rodent Problem Grows

Oh Rats! Hoyas Say Georgetown’s Rodent Problem Grows

By Alex Goodale November 17, 2023

On a late October night, Reesa Bhowmik (SFS ’26) and her friend were walking back to their Village C dorms from Lauinger Library when a rat jumped out of the bushes, scuttling directly over their feet. “It...

Lauinger Library to be Renovated

Lauinger Library to be Renovated

By Yolanda Lu November 10, 2023

Lauinger Library will undergo widespread renovations and modernization, beginning with a revitalization of the Pierce Reading Room in 2025, Dean Harriette Hemmasi announced Nov. 5. The plans for the...

2 Exhibits Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Lauinger

2 Exhibits Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Lauinger

By Giulia Testa February 21, 2020

Lauinger Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with two exhibits honoring the evolution and history of the building since its opening in 1970. The main exhibit on the fifth floor of the library...

KIRK ZIESER/THE HOYA Martha Winslow (COL ’21) introduced a petition to bring treadmill desks to Lauinger Library. Winslow said the treadmill desks would improve student health and productivity. She will host a discussion about the petition Nov. 30.

Students Petition University to Install Treadmill Desks in Lauinger

By Max Levine November 30, 2018

A petition to add treadmill desks to Lauinger Library was introduced before Thanksgiving break. Martha Winslow (COL ’21) posted the petition on Facebook as a discussion event to be held today....

What to Expect During Semi Formal Szn

What to Expect During Semi Formal Szn

By Jenna Ryu and Jenna Ryu November 26, 2018

In between the time of the turkey and the weeks of Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey Christmas carols, Georgetown celebrates another special season: Semi Formal Szn. Around this time, the Facebook notifications...

10 Things Hoyas Should Be Thankful For

10 Things Hoyas Should Be Thankful For

By Emily Anthony and Emily Anthony November 21, 2018

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, HOYAS! Can you believe it? Midterms are (finally) over and Christmas is literally WEEKS away! Before I get too far ahead and offend all those people who "love" Thanksgiving, let's jump...

Wasting Money 101

Wasting Money 101

By Barbara McDuffee and Barbara McDuffee October 7, 2018

We're already a month into the school year, and I still only own one notebook and one pencil, so we're off to a strong start :') Clearly, organization, planning and most other life skills may not be...

Midterm Szn: Sophomore Year Edition

Midterm Szn: Sophomore Year Edition

By Elizabeth Park and Elizabeth Park October 6, 2018

It's sophomore year, ladies and gentlemen, which means we're all ~experienced~ and can now look down on the lowly freshmen who walk the dreaded path to Darnall Hall. But besides the slightly upgraded situation...

The Five Stages of Being Sick at Georgetown

The Five Stages of Being Sick at Georgetown

By Abigail Weintz and Abigail Weintz October 6, 2018

If you haven’t spent these past weeks drowning in used tissues and Advil, this Hoya desperately wants to know your secret.  Yes! You heard that barely concealed coughing fit from the back of your crowded...

The Anti-Bucket List

The Anti-Bucket List

By Caroline Jaipaul and Caroline Jaipaul October 2, 2018

Happy October! AKA, happy end of all things fresh, new and exciting. Happy death 'n' afterlife to all things green. And, above all else: a very happy ~midtermz~. The magic of the welcome and/or return...

What Your Georgetown Study Spot Says About You

What Your Georgetown Study Spot Says About You

By Jenna Ryu and Jenna Ryu September 26, 2018

Less than a month into the school year and it's already ~midterm szn~. As Hoyas are still recovering from the aftermath of homecoming and the unfortunate loss of Wingo's (I still don't want to talk about...

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