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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

VIEWPOINT: Open Up to Conflict

VIEWPOINT: Open Up to Conflict

By Maddie Stout December 1, 2023

College: a time for exploration, trying new things and meeting new people. It’s an era designed to encourage branching out and engaging with alternate viewpoints. And yet, we as a generation are further...

VIEWPOINT: Choose Morals Over Chick-fil-A

VIEWPOINT: Choose Morals Over Chick-fil-A

By Claiborne Martell December 1, 2023

Lately, all I’ve wanted is a milkshake.  I’ve voiced this desire to quite a few people, and each time I get the same response: “You know, Chick-fil-A has milkshakes.” And each time, I...

VIEWPOINT: Rethink Political Engagement

VIEWPOINT: Rethink Political Engagement

By Peter Sloniewsky December 1, 2023

It’s clear that the voting public does not win from political polarization.  Although those at the extremes of the Democratic and Republican parties are often seen challenging partisan leadership...

VIEWPOINT: Cultivate Comfort in Discourse

VIEWPOINT: Cultivate Comfort in Discourse

By Aryaman Sharma December 1, 2023

In the weeks since the latest flare in conflict between Israel and Hamas began, communities across the country have continued to become more politically polarized. Deep-rooted political cries and a tenuous...

VIEWPOINT: Step Outside Echo Chambers

VIEWPOINT: Step Outside Echo Chambers

By Daniel Brumberg December 1, 2023

Polarization is everywhere in our lives: It has poisoned American politics by turning democracy into an existential war in which each side sees the other as a threat to its most cherished values. For...

VIEWPOINT: Unmute Your Surroundings

VIEWPOINT: Unmute Your Surroundings

By Christina Pan December 1, 2023

Spotify Wrapped just came out and everyone’s sharing their most streamed songs and artists. My top track is “jazz is for ordinary people,” by berlioz. This soothing track plays during my late-night...

Runway ASIA Celebrates Diversity, Charity

Runway ASIA Celebrates Diversity, Charity

By Madison Fox-Moore December 1, 2023

Georgetown University’s Asian American Student Association (AASA) hosted its third annual Runway Asian Style Inspires Activism (ASIA), a celebration of the diversity of Asian fashion with proceeds going...

Rangila Breaks Records, Dazzles Sold-Out Crowds

Rangila Breaks Records, Dazzles Sold-Out Crowds

By Madison Fox-Moore December 1, 2023

On Nov. 17 and 18, Rangila, Georgetown University’s annual Premier South Asian Philanthropic Performing Arts showcase, brought its 29th year of performance to Gaston Hall.  The showcase involved...

The Georgetown Best Buddies International living community, which provides joint housing for people living with and without intellectual and development disabilities (IDD), is looking to expand its community and its connection with the university Best Buddies chapter, in order to promote the independence and inclusion of people with and without IDD alike.

Best Buddies Offers Unique Living Opportunities

By Nora Toscano November 30, 2023

A non-profit organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) recently expanded its living community opportunities since the opening of its location in the Georgetown neighborhood...

RIVERS: Advocate for Trans Youth Athletes

RIVERS: Advocate for Trans Youth Athletes

By Grace Rivers November 17, 2023

The last three years have seen a rapid escalation in legislation banning or restricting transgender youth from participating in sports on the basis of their gender identity.  Since 2020, 23 states...

VIEWPOINT: Kick Starbucks Off Campus

VIEWPOINT: Kick Starbucks Off Campus

By Fiona Naughton and Olivia Mason November 17, 2023

This summer, as filming in Hollywood stalled and release dates were delayed for blockbuster films, the labor movement once again entered the broader national consciousness.  Strikes were so ubiquitous...

VIEWPOINT: Students, Stay Informed, Read the Paper

VIEWPOINT: Students, Stay Informed, Read the Paper

By Caitlin McLean November 17, 2023

Walking along the path from the Leavey Center toward Epicurean & Company, you may have seen The Hoya’s newsstand isolated within the Henle Village construction site, shrouded behind a chain link...

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