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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Johns Hopkins to Buy Newseum Building for Grad Programs

By Meredith Miller January 29, 2019

Johns Hopkins University is set to purchase the Newseum building, with plans to convert the space to hold its Washington, D.C.-based graduate programs, according to a Jan. 25 announcement from the university. The...

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The owners of the seven-floor Newseum property on Pennsylvania Ave. may sell all or part of the struggling museum.

Struggling Newseum Remains Open as Owners Consider Sale

By Charlotte Allen September 20, 2017

The Newseum remains open to the public for now while its owners consider selling all or part of its seven-story Pennsylvania Avenue property after years of financial turmoil for the journalism museum. The...

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The U.S. received a barely passing grade for its treatment of First Amendment protections.

United States Earns C+ in First Amendment Report Card

By Joe Egler April 26, 2017

The United States earned a C+ overall grade in the Newseum Institute’s inaugural First Amendment Report Card, which analyzed the state of the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. The...

Petition for Tice’s Release Garners Campus Support

By Tara Subramaniam November 15, 2016

A group of students launched a petition yesterday addresed to Special Presidential Envoy to Hostage Affairs James O’Brien to expedite the release of Austin Tice (SFS ’02), a journalist who was...

Newseum Hoists Austin Tice Banner

By Molly Cooke November 4, 2016

The Newseum unveiled a 24-foot-long banner dedicated to kidnapped journalist Austin Tice (SFS ’02) Wednesday with a pledge to keep the banner hanging outside the museum’s Pennsylvania Avenue entrance...

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Museum Exhibits Around the District

By Jinwoo Chong May 20, 2016

1. CNN Politics Campaign 2016: Like, Share, Elect ($22.95) (Newseum) – Sixth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW Capturing the rapidly changing landscape of contemporary political journalism is...

Spending and Splurging Around DC

By Paolo B. Santamaria May 20, 2016

It’s the middle of the summer and that exclusive paid internship — the one that serves as the source of all your friends’ envy — has just paid you following two 40-hour weeks and a few overtime...

Newseum Holds Vigil Responding to Paris Shooting

Newseum Holds Vigil Responding to Paris Shooting

By Emily Min and Emily Min January 7, 2015

Earlier today, gunmen attacked the Paris office of Charlie Hebdo, a left-wing satirical magazine. Among the 12 victims were the editor, Stéphane Charbonnier, and three other prominent cartoonists...

News Team, Assemble!

News Team, Assemble!

By Will Cleaves and Will Cleaves November 10, 2013

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, CAN I PLEASE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION ... I'VE JUST BEEN HANDED AN URGENT AND HORRIFYING NEWS STORY ... The News Team is indeed assembling ... but this time, far from sunny San Diego....

The Not-Shut-Down, During-the-Shutdown, Rundown

The Not-Shut-Down, During-the-Shutdown, Rundown

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein October 14, 2013

As we approach the two-week mark of the government shutdown, the reality of the situation seems to be setting in. Here at the 4E, we are working hard to provide you with all the information you need...

Long Weekend Ho! How to Make the Best of a Long Weekend

Long Weekend Ho! How to Make the Best of a Long Weekend

By Will Cleaves and Will Cleaves October 11, 2013

Looking forward to a long weekend is similar to counting down the days before Christmas or Hanukkah, or maybe a slightly less significant holiday like St. Patrick’s Day. (Deputy Editor's note: I highly...

Local Landmark Inherits Legal Issue

By Emily Manbeck February 8, 2013

When exploring the sights of Washington, D.C., Georgetown students often overlook museums, like the Newseum and International Spy Musem, because they charge an entrance fee. Some of the District’s...

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