Georgetown’s Black Student-Athletes Speak Out About Racism on Campus
Black student-athletes at Georgetown University banded together to create the Black Student-Athlete Coalition to push against racism in sports and in the classroom.
Georgetown Rejects Hundreds for Fall On-Campus Housing, Leaving Many Students in Difficult Living Situations
Students are criticizing Georgetown University’s decision to grant housing priority to freshmen in the fall after many vulnerable students have reported being denied on-campus housing.
Alexis Smith (MSB ‘22) calls on white Americans to actively examine their own racial ideologies and stand against systemic racism in light of nationwide protests.
KEHOE: Foster Patience During COVID-19 Pandemic
In the last edition of “Pondering Politics,” Sam Kehoe (COL ’23) calls on Americans to exercise patience with government officials as they make difficult decisions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
VIEWPOINT: Embark on Uncertain Journeys
Caroline Schauder (SFS ’20) discusses her unpredictable van ride through Georgetown University and the lessons learned along the way.
While sophomore guard Mac McClung announced his decision to enter the NBA Draft process, his shortened sophomore season due to injury suggests the star guard will return to the Hilltop for a junior season.
Despite leading the Red Storm by as many as 15 points in the second half, the Hoyas conceded a 23-0 run to St. John’s at the end of play to fall 75-62 at Madison Square Garden.
HOMEMADE GOURMET: It’s Just My Cup of Acai
Missing your bowl of fruity goodness from South Block? Isabella Xu’s (COL ’22) recipe for a refreshing acai bowl of berries, bananas and granola may be just what you need. Read this week’s edition of “Homemade Gourmet.”
START/SELECT: A Revolutionary Resolution in ‘Pyre’
“Works like ‘Pyre’ serve to normalize the changes that the struggle for equality necessitates.” Read Mac Riga’s (COL ’21) praise of “Pyre” for its portrayal of revolution and radical social change as an ultimate goal.
THE REEL DEAL: Amid Uncertainty, Film Noir Demonstrates the Influence of Civil Strife, Disruption, Ambiguity
“By reflecting on contemporary social anxieties, film noir challenges viewers to grapple with the trials of change or otherwise face the consequences endured by those fictional yet eerily realistic characters depicted on the screen.” Read Tucker Oberting’s (COL ’21) analysis of the distinctive artistry of film noir.
A few days before Super Tuesday, Georgetown University students outlined their perceptions of the 2020 Democratic candidates, the key political issues on the campaign trail and the flaws within the Democratic primary process.
Consulting Stays Dominant With Push From Clubs, Firms
Management consulting, the most popular industry among Georgetown graduates, has a somewhat tainted reputation. This week’s feature delves into how Georgetown’s student clubs and large consulting firms encourage students to join the industry.
Conservative Faculty, Student Voices Feel Underrepresented at GU
A survey of 228 Georgetown University undergraduate professors conducted by The Hoya showed that among GU undergraduate professors, 71.4% identify as Democrat, 13% as Independent and 4.5% as Republican. While underrepresentation of conservative viewpoints is apparent among faculty, this minority status affects students differently as some students in conservative-leaning groups on campus report being judged for their political views.
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.