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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Climate Activists Launch Floating House in Tidal Basin

Climate Activists Launch Floating House in Tidal Basin

By Maeve Hunt October 1, 2021

Visitors to the Tidal Basin on Sept. 22 might have spotted an unexpected sight: a seemingly half-submerged house could be spotted floating in the water. Extinction Rebellion D.C. (XRDC), an environmental...

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Campaign Searches for Tidal Basin Restoration Options

By Afua Nyantakyi April 23, 2019

A campaign to preserve the tidal basin launched April 3, as the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Trust for the National Mall plan to collaborate in response to rising sea levels and heavy...

Georgetown Day: A Retrospective

Georgetown Day: A Retrospective

By Marina Smith and Marina Smith April 27, 2015

Hello, and welcome to the other side of Georgetown Day. I am happy to report that I made it through my first Georgetown Day alive and with my dignity (mostly) intact. In fact, my biggest Georgetown...

The Tinder of Cherry Blossoms?

The Tinder of Cherry Blossoms?

By Marina Smith and Marina Smith April 12, 2015

It’s that time of year again. Spring is in the air, the birds are singing and millions of 8th graders and tourists descend upon DC like college students to free food and random puppies. Unfortunately,...

Walking for a Cause: BCAN 2013

Walking for a Cause: BCAN 2013

By KP and KP May 1, 2013

On May 4, 2013, the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) – the first national organization dedicated to advocating bladder cancer research, support and education – will be holding a series of nationwide...

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