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Courtesy of Braedon Troy | Hundreds of Georgetown University students attended Vice President Kamala Harris's rally at the National Mall Oct. 29, where she attracted up to 75,000 supporters delivering the closing remarks of her presidential campaign.

Hundreds of GU Students Among Thousands Attending Harris Rally at National Mall

By Ruth Abramovitz, Patrick Clapsaddle, and Nora Toscano October 31, 2024

Hundreds of Georgetown University students attended a rally at the National Mall to hear Vice President Kamala Harris deliver the closing remarks for her presidential campaign Oct. 29. During the rally,...

Francesca Albanese, the United Nations independent expert on human rights in Palestine, asserted that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza at a talk hosted by Georgetown University’s Gaza Lecture Series on Oct. 28.

UN Expert Says Israel Committing Genocide, Calls for International Response

By Nora Toscano, Academics Desk Editor October 31, 2024

A United Nations independent expert on human rights in Palestine asserted that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and emphasized the international community’s moral obligations towards the ongoing...

16 Candidates Run for GUSA Senate

16 Candidates Run for GUSA Senate

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor October 31, 2024

16 students are running for seats in the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate in its Nov. 5-7 election.  In addition to improving printing, expanding dining hours and improving GUTS...

Courtesy of Elham Atashi | The Justice and Peace Studies (JUPS) program celebrated its 10-year anniversary as a major and honored the retirement of its founding director on Oct. 25.

JUPS Celebrates 10 Years of Offering a Major, Honors Founder Upon Retirement

By Ajani Stella, Hoya Staff Writer October 31, 2024

The Justice and Peace Studies (JUPS) program celebrated its 10-year anniversary as a major and honored the retirement of its founding director with a panel of graduates and professors Oct. 25. JUPS,...

Courtesy of BellRinger | BellRinger, an annual event where individuals and teams bike to raise money for cancer research, raised over $1.5 million Oct. 26.

Third BellRinger Raises Over $1.5 Million For Cancer Research

By Kate Hwang, Student Life Desk Editor October 31, 2024

BellRinger, an annual event where individuals and teams bike to raise money for cancer research, raised over $1.5 million Oct. 26. 1167 riders and 151 teams of Georgetown students, faculty, staff and...

Flickr | Data released by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) found that around 70% of Metrobus riders evade fares, a problem the agency vows to address.

Study Finds 70% of DC Bus Riders Evade Fees

By Arianna Bishop, Special to The Hoya October 27, 2024

Around 70% of Washington, D.C. bus riders evade fares on public buses according to data from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), the agency that operates public transit in the D.C....

@georgetownuniversity/Instagram | John Legend emphasized using his platform as an artist and activist to advocate for social justice at an Oct. 15 event organized by the Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service.

John Legend Emphasizes Social Justice, Activism in Art

By Nancy Britten, Special to The Hoya October 27, 2024

John Legend emphasized using his platform as an artist and activist to advocate for social justice at a Georgetown University event Oct. 15. The Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public...

Georgetown University's Free Speech Program hosted a panel of experts to examine why certain world crises are prioritized over others.

Experts Emphasize Bringing Attention to ‘Forgotten Crises’ of the World

By Ajani Stella, Staff Writer October 27, 2024

Academics, researchers and policymakers criticized the unbalanced mainstream media coverage of global conflicts and humanitarian crises and proposed solutions to widespread apathy during a virtual...

Thirteen previously incarcerated students graduated with certificates in paralegal studies from Georgetown University Law Center on Sept. 25.

The Fifth Cohort of the MORCA-GU Paralegal Program Graduates

By Erin Saunders, Senior Features Editor October 26, 2024

Thirteen previously incarcerated students graduated with certificates in paralegal studies from Georgetown University Law Center on Sept. 25.  The students are the fifth cohort of the Mayor’s Office...

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A report by the Georgetown University Medical Center cautioned the use of inflammation to halt cancer due to its detrimental effects once tumors are established.

GUMC Announces New PANDAS/PANS Fellowship

By Pritika Patel, Special to The Hoya October 26, 2024

The Georgetown University Medical Center, in collaboration with the Alex Manfull Fund, which funds research on postinfection neuroimmune disorders, announced the launch of the new PANDAS/PANS Fellowship...

Hoya Harvest Festival Sheds Light on Sustainability Efforts, Fosters Community During Family Weekend

Hoya Harvest Festival Sheds Light on Sustainability Efforts, Fosters Community During Family Weekend

By Lauren Maloney, Special to The Hoya October 25, 2024

Georgetown University’s Earth Commons Institute, an organization dedicated to campus sustainability and environmental research, gathered over 10 student groups and university organizations in its annual...

Keynote Address at Berkley Center Conference Discusses How to Balance Religion, Individual Liberty

Keynote Address at Berkley Center Conference Discusses How to Balance Religion, Individual Liberty

By Pooja Narayan, Special to The Hoya October 25, 2024

Cathleen Kaveny, a professor at Boston College’s theology department and law school, delivered the keynote address at a conference hosted by Georgetown University’s Berkley Center for Religion, Peace...

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