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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Top Five Reasons to Join 4E

Top Five Reasons to Join 4E

By Sydney Bolling and Sydney Bolling January 12, 2015

By now, you should have heard of the Internet sensation that is sweeping the nation (ok, maybe just Georgetown): The Fourth Edition! And today is your lucky day, because we're hiring. So if you love...

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New Location, Same Traditions

By Katherine Richardson October 24, 2014

Alumni are flooding the Hilltop for Homecoming Weekend, which began Thursday, for Saturday’s Homecoming football game and tailgate, moved from its usual spot in McDonough parking lot to the lawn...

Lesser-Known Georgetown Traditions

Lesser-Known Georgetown Traditions

By Griffin Greco and Griffin Greco October 21, 2014

Kicking off Homecoming weekend this Friday is Traditions Day 2014, taking place on Copley Lawn. From noon to 3 p.m., you’ll be able to enjoy free GUGS burgers, a cappella performances from several...

Keeping History Alive at Old-Timers Day

Keeping History Alive at Old-Timers’ Day

By Robert DePaolo June 27, 2014

I’ve never had the fortune of making it to Cooperstown, but I’ve been lucky enough to attend one of the next best collections of baseball history: Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium. For the...

Unwritten Rules of Baseball: Is It Time to Let Them Go?

Unwritten Rules of Baseball: Is It Time to Let Them Go?

By Robert DePaolo June 13, 2014

In Game 2 of the ALDS, Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz’s second home run off Rays pitcher David Price capped one of the worst outings of Price’s career — seven runs in seven innings. Visibly...

Staff Picks: Our Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions

Staff Picks: Our Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions

By The 4E Staff and The 4E Staff November 27, 2013

It's only one day until Thanksgiving is upon us. To help celebrate all the things we're thankful for and put ourselves in the holiday spirit, 4E has compiled a list of our own favorite holiday traditions. "Playing...

Tailgating, Fans Make Football Better in Person

By Nick Fedyk October 23, 2012

For a moment, I thought I was watching John Thompson III getting introduced at Verizon Center. “RG3! RG3! RG3!” Fans were chanting the initials of Washington’s youngest hero, holding up three...

Do You Know Your Hoya ABC’s?

By Lindsay Lee and Lindsay Lee October 22, 2012

After sharing my Freshman fails with you, it got me thinking: what are the fundamental things every Georgetown student should know? Or, at least, what are the things so basic that even I, a fresh little...

Rallying Despite Setbacks

By The Editorial Board March 22, 2012

Amidst the uncertainty surrounding Georgetown Day this year, it’s a relief to hear that the show will go on. While it’s disappointing that the holiday won’t be as extravagant as it has been in...

The Editorial Board Says ‘Thanks’

By The Editorial Board November 21, 2011

University staff: Even as visions of turkey and mashed potatoes dance in our heads, we're thankful for O'Donovan Dining Hall — or more specifically, the employees who prepare and serve us meals. Working...

A Knight in Shining Armor For Ye Domesday Booke

By The Editorial Board October 21, 2011

Ye Domesday Booke isn't going down without a fight, and it's got the Center for Student Programs in its corner. After struggling to find staff members up to the challenge of producing Georgetown's annual...

Unearthing Our Traditional Roots

By Sydney Schauer September 13, 2011

Ever wondered why you have to walk around the seal? Or why it's an absolute must to sit on John Carroll's lap and jump in the fountain at least once before graduation? Ever been told, "It's tradition?" From...

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