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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

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Students Redefine Beauty

By Hannah Kaufman September 19, 2014

Here on the Hilltop, Hoyas pride themselves on knowing how to dress. This keen fashion sense is woven into campus life, but until now, nobody has ever found a way to document it. Emerging on the scene...

COURTESY NITZAN GABAI

A view of Israel

Leaving Turmoil Behind

By Sheena Karkal September 12, 2014

For all international students, adjusting to life at Georgetown can pose a significant challenge. But for those who come from countries sprawled across the front pages of American newspapers due to...

COURTESY FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY

Renowned actor Joseph Marcell leads a cast of eight talented actors of Shakespeare’s Globe On Tour Production’s rendition of the classic tragedy - “King Lear”. The show is held at the Folger Shakespeare Library.

Tragedy Rules the Stage

By Allison Hillsbery September 12, 2014

We typically think of Capitol Hill as the playground of high-powered politicians and the gilded cage of the college intern, but this area is also home to a pillar of English literary tradition. Housing...

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From left to right, Angelo Angelino (SFS ’17), Adriana Kranjac (COL ’17), President Sam Ricciardi (COL ’17), and Justin Kotwicki (COL ’17) share their love for dance music.

Music Mixes Up Social Scene

By Hannah Kaufman September 12, 2014

It’s well known on campus that the Georgetown social scene has a stigma for being open only to those involved in clubs. Often, freshmen pile their NetIDs onto as many listservs as possible for the...

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From left to right, Ben Card (COL ’17), Casey Knerr (SFS ’17), CWC President Dylan Orshefsky (COL ’17) and workshop leader Margo Poundstone (COL ’17) aim to form a literary community.

Hilltop Writers Connect

By Emily Troisi September 12, 2014

Whether you are an active writer looking for peers to critique your work or an aspiring author looking to develop your skills, look no further than the newly established Creative Writing Club. The...

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Jeza (COL 09) will perform at this years GEMA Rocks.

Campus Concert Unites Generations of Talented Musicians

By Jacqueline Kimmell September 5, 2014

When a Hoya names notable alumni, famous politicians, diplomats and lawyers are usually at the top of the list. Not quite so obvious are the names of successful alumni musicians. Despite the fact that...

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Lauinger Library in 1970.

Lauinger: The Past, Present and Future of Georgetown’s ‘Ugly’ Library

By Pat Curran August 29, 2014

The low, sprawling District of Columbia skyline boasts few true icons. A Google search of the city’s skyline reveals exclusively shots of the National Mall and Tidal Basin. The Washington Monument...

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John Galantic, president and chief operating officer of Chanel Inc., speaks in Gaston Hall. GRLA places a strong focus on bringing notable speakers to campus.

Well-Suited for Luxury

By Jess Kelham-Hohler April 11, 2014

Since its conception in January 2012, the Georgetown Retail and Luxury Association has aimed to bring the world of luxury business to the Hilltop. The group has brought numerous impressive speakers...

COURTESY ANDREW MARKOFF

Georgetown’s Debate Team spends countless hours preparing for its competitions. It has won two national championships in the past three years

Dedicated Debaters Win Big

By Jacqueline Kimmell April 11, 2014

It was 30 seconds before the final round of the National Debate Tournament when Andrew Markoff (SFS ’14) received a final email message from his coach. The subject? Fundamentals. After four years,...

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M: Past and Present

By Hunter Main April 11, 2014

In 1985, small-businesses owner Moses Robbins, closing down his Georgetown clothing store after almost 15 years, envisioned the downfall of the neighborhood’s retail district. “Georgetown will...

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Golden-Age Musical Brings Fun Back to Theater

By Rita Chang April 4, 2014

  Based on Miklós László’s 1936 play “Parfumerie,” Mask and Bauble’s production of “She Loves Me” offers a two and a half hour pleasurable browse into Maraczek’s Perfumery...

The Guide: Creative Writing Issue

The Guide: Creative Writing Issue

By Contributors April 4, 2014

Chosen from a competitive pool of submissions, the works included in our first literary issue demonstrate the caliber of artistic skill in the student body. Featuring pieces from short stories to poems,...

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