Survey Reveals Faculty Concerns With Admin COVID-19 Response
A recently released survey of hundreds of Georgetown University faculty members revealed widely held frustrations about a lack of transparency from administrators surrounding the university’s COVID-19 response planning.
Graduate Students Angered by GU Spring Plan Priorities
At a town hall Nov. 20, graduate students vented frustration about Georgetown University’s plan for the spring, which limits their tuition discount, among other slights.
GERAGHTY: The Hoya Needs to Adapt; Compensating Our Staffers Is Next
Kiera Geraghty (COL ’21) reflects on her time as editor in chief, calling on The Hoya to continue positive change toward becoming a more equitable, diverse institution.
PUKAS: Eliminate Gender Disparities in Fashion
In this week’s edition of “What’s in a Wardrobe,” Annabelle Pukas (COL ‘23) challenges the strict and often objectifying fashion standards for female-identifying politicians.
EDITORIAL: Implement Student Leader Compensation
The editorial board calls on Georgetown University students in leadership positions to work toward compensation for future leaders to ensure equity and diversity in club leadership.
Famed Georgetown basketball coach passed away August 30, 2020 at the age of 78.
In this week’s edition of The Recruiting Report, Caden Koontz (SFS ’23) discusses why Georgetown would benefit from a Aminu Mohammed commitment, and how he would fit in with the program.
In this week’s edition of All Caps, Hayley Salvatore (COL ’22) discusses why the Washington Capitals lost standing following their 2018 Stanley Cup victory, and how they can return the trophy to Washington, D.C.
Georgetown Hip-Hop Community Creates Art to Honor the Marginalized
From the establishment of Georgetown University’s first-ever artist in residence, to hip-hop dance groups on campus paying homage to the genre’s Black roots, to a rap-opera fusion piece dedicated to memorializing the histories of the descendants of the 272, Georgetown has become a place of convergence for activism and hip-hop.
‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Impresses With Stellar Acting, Masterful Design
Tackling a subject as niche and inaccessible as competitive chess is an ambitious move for a series; however, “The Queen’s Gambit” does so with style, turning chess matches into adrenaline-inducing battles.
Sam Smith’s ‘Love Goes’ Is Experimental, Emotional Roller Coaster
While not every song provides a particularly fresh take on romance, Smith’s new sound and newfound self-confidence are enough to make the album feel refreshing. “Love Goes”reflects their journey of personal growth, as undertones of self-love emanate through even the most wounded breakup songs.
The Committee on Investments and Social Responsibility aims to ensure Georgetown University’s endowment investments align with the university’s values, but past representatives say the committee prioritizes profit over purpose.
Hoyas on Campus Cope With Stress, Isolation
For students living on campus, completing the housing application was stressful. Now on campus, with the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines in place, they are learning to deal with the isolation.
The Black Book of Georgetown Documents Resources, Chronicles History
The Black Book of Georgetown, published this April, consolidates on and off-campus resources for Black students and recounts the history of the Black community at Georgetown and in Washington, D.C.
Students Stress Significance of Cultural Awareness in Classes
Although nonwhite and non-European cultural topics can be a central theme in university core requirements in an effort to increase cultural awareness on campus, some student experiences point to a lack of cultural sensitivity in the classroom.