Katherine Foley

FOLEY: Telling the Story of Science

As a nostalgic second-semester senior, I’ve started to think about the most important lessons I’ve learned on the Hilltop in preparation for … [Read more...] about FOLEY: Telling the Story of Science

During spring break I discovered rock climbing, thanks to Georgetown’s Outdoor Education and a few extremely dedicated guides. At one point … [Read more...] about FOLEY: The Science of Learning the Ropes

I am so tired. I’m stressed out, so I’m not sleeping well. I have the usual workload, plus the extra load from the snow. I am worried … [Read more...] about FOLEY: Despite All Our What-Ifs

I wasn’t particularly crazy about the polar vortex swirling around the Midwest and the Northeast over winter break, but I do love a good … [Read more...] about FOLEY: The Simple Beauty of Snowflakes

In the spirit of the holidays, I've chosen to focus my last column on, well, spirits. But for those who like to make their drinks at home, … [Read more...] about FOLEY: The Biology of Home Brewing

We may not actually be who we think we are. Or at least, we may be a little more complicated than we give ourselves credit for. That’s … [Read more...] about FOLEY: Mosaicism: A Genetic Puzzle

Sometimes, Jesuits are even ahead of the scientific community. Two years ago on Sept. 16, Fr. Kevin O’Brien, S.J., wrote a piece for The … [Read more...] about FOLEY: Finding Fulfillment in Biology

Ever wonder where the items you enjoy came from? Not just where they were manufactured, but how they originated? The answer comes from … [Read more...] about FOLEY: The Origin of Earth’s Gold Rush

3/5 stars There’s something about water parks that makes everyone nostalgic. The Way, Way Back, directed and written by Nat Faxonand … [Read more...] about Comedy Chronicles the Classic Awkward Family Vacation

I’m not a comedy buff. Gun to my head, I would say that my favorite comedians are regulars on “Saturday Night Live,” and I’m more apt to … [Read more...] about ‘Let Me Explain’ Is Not for the Faint of Hart