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Instagram @natsymphonydc | After a brief strike, the musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra reached an agreement with the Kennedy Center that set their wages closer in line with that of other orchestras across the country.

National Symphony Orchestra Strike Ends in Less Than a Week

By Eamon Maloney, Special to The Hoya October 9, 2024

After the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) authorized a strike Sept. 23 in protest of low wages, the musicians’ union reached an agreement with management at the Kennedy Center Sept. 27, before the...

X @ride_empower | The ride-sharing app Empower, which operates in a more driver-friendly fashion, is under investigation by the D.C. Council for unauthorized operations and public safety concerns.

DC Council Launches Investigation Into Ride-Hailing Service Empower

By Anna Lim, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

The Washington, D.C. Council’s Committee on Public Works and Operations, the committee responsible for government services, voted unanimously Sept. 25 to investigate Empower, a cheaper ride-hailing alternative...

Aisha Malhas/The Hoya | A federal judge in the D.C. federal court consolidated three graduates’ class action lawsuits, all associated with the data leak Nov. 13.

DEVELOPING: At GU, White, Asian, Hispanic Enrollment Rises After End of Race-Based Affirmative Action

By Evie Steele, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2024

Georgetown University enrolled more white, Asian and Hispanic students in the undergraduate Class of 2028, the first class admitted without race-based affirmative action in place, than in previous classes,...

Aria Zhu/The Hoya | The Corp celebrated the 30th anniversary of Uncommon Grounds, whose opening in 1994 marked the beginning of student-run coffee services on campus.

The Corp Celebrates 30 Years of Coffee Services

By Vilda Westh Blanc, Special to The Hoya October 6, 2024

Students of Georgetown, Inc. (The Corp), a student-run non-profit organization operating seven services on campus, celebrated 30 years of student-run coffee services at Georgetown University, marked by...

GU English Professor’s Lecture Broadcasts on C-SPAN American History Program

GU English Professor’s Lecture Broadcasts on C-SPAN American History Program

By Ajani Stella, Special to The Hoya October 6, 2024

A Georgetown University English professor’s lecture on the cultural and literary significance of Truman Capote’s novel “In Cold Blood” was featured on Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN),...

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A new bill introduced by D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffle (D-Ward 5) would extend the jurisdiction of the Georgetown University Police Department beyond the front gates of campus.

GUPD Releases 2023 Annual Security Report, Says Reported Crime Has Decreased

By Ruth Abramovitz, GUSA Desk Editor October 6, 2024

On-campus crime at Georgetown University decreased from 2022 to 2023, according to the university’s annual security report, released Sept. 27. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy...

The Earth Commons Institute hosted its second Planting Party of the semester on Sept. 29 at the Hoya Harvest Garden, featuring yoga, gardening, and brunch.

Hoya Harvest Garden Hosts Second Planting Party of the Fall Semester

By Julia Vaughan October 5, 2024

The Earth Commons Institute, Georgetown University’s hub for environment and sustainability studies, hosted its second Planting Party of the Fall 2024 semester at the Hoya Harvest Garden, the on-campus...

Pooja Narayan/The Hoya | The Georgetown University Lecture Fund hosted Jamaica’s minister of health and wellness Oct. 2 for a discussion on public health initiatives and challenges in Jamaica.

Jamaica’s Health Minister Highlights Challenges to Health Initiatives Following the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Pooja Narayan, Special to The Hoya October 4, 2024

The Georgetown University Lecture Fund, a student organization that hosts speakers on all topics, hosted Jamaica’s minister of health and wellness Oct. 2 for a discussion on public health initiatives...

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Nikki Haley Reflects on Campaign, Emphasizes Trust

By Aamir Jamil, Senior News Editor October 4, 2024

Nikki Haley recounted her presidential campaign experiences and urged politicians to actively listen to voters and work to gain their trust during an Oct. 3 event at Georgetown University. Haley, who...

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2024 Annual Hillary Clinton Awards Honor Former Women Heads of State, Palestinian, Israeli Peacemakers

By Kate Hwang, Student Life Desk Editor October 4, 2024

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton recognized female leaders’ role in building global peace at the annual Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards at Georgetown University on Oct. 1.  “When...

Vincent Johnson (CAS '24) said he was inspired to begin the business after spending his junior year abroad in Japan, living with a Japanese host family, including a host mother who operated a catering business out of her house.

Student Starts Japanese, American Dessert Business on Campus

By Caroline Rareshide, Contributing Editor October 4, 2024

A Georgetown University student has sold more than $1,500 in baked goods since starting a Japanese and American dessert business on campus at the beginning of the semester. Vincent Johnson (CAS ’25)...

GU’s MBA Program Rises to 23rd in Bloomberg Rankings

By Chris Kim, Special to The Hoya October 4, 2024

Georgetown University’s full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in the McDonough School of Business (MSB) ranked 23rd overall in Bloomberg’s Businessweek annual ranking of MBA programs...

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