Skip to Main Content
Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Bowser Announces Charter Schools Plan

By Christian Paz February 3, 2017

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) introduced a new program Monday aimed at increasing students’ access to public elementary schools, despite concerns that the plan may be inaccessible to students...

PAOLO SANTAMARIA/THE HOYA
Three potential GUSA executive election tickets attended GUSA Election Commission information sessions Tuesday and Wednesday.

GUSA Information Session Reveals 3 Potential Tickets

By Joe Egler February 3, 2017

Three potential tickets attended mandatory information sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday to participate in this year’s Georgetown University Student Association executive election. Eleven eligible...

KARLA LEYJA/THE HOYA
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) spoke against President Donald Trump’s Jan. 27 immigration order, which temporarily bans immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries for 90 days and permanently bans refugees from Syria, and predicted the order would be overturned by the courts.

Senator Chris Murphy Condemns Trump’s Immigration Order

By Will Linde and Ben Goodman February 3, 2017

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) predicted President Donald Trump’s Jan. 27 executive order on immigration would be overturned, as part of a series of criticisms of the order, in a talk sponsored by Georgetown...

Former Law Professor Arrested on Drug Charges

By Christian Paz February 3, 2017

A former adjunct professor at the Georgetown University Law Center, Jack Vitayanon, was arrested and charged with conspiring to distribute illegal drugs Wednesday. Vitayanon, an attorney for the...

Professor Criticizes Clinton Campaign Strategy

By Alfredo Carrillo February 3, 2017

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a series of electoral mistakes, while pollsters underestimated President Donald Trump’s support, according to Professor Samuel J. Potolicchio (COL ’04)...

Health Education Services Hosts Break the Stigma Event

By Montana Boone February 3, 2017

Health Education Services hosted #BreakTheStigma, an event featuring performances by student groups and activities, including a body image photo campaign, in the Healey Family Student Center yesterday...

Georgetown University Researchers Return from Antarctica

By Patricja Okuniewska February 3, 2017

The first research team Georgetown sent to Antarctica returned Dec. 23 from a trip, marking them the first ever research team to bring next generation DNA sequencing technology to the continent. The...

University Completes Two-Year Car Barn Renovation

By Andrew Wallender February 3, 2017

After two years of planning, approval and construction, the university completed renovations on about 22,000 square feet of the Car Barn’s first floor this month, creating a new graduate student lounge...

H*yas for Choice Condom Delivery Service Launched

By Hannah Urtz February 3, 2017

Pro-abortion rights group H*yas for Choice announced the Condom Fairy Delivery Service on Jan. 29, a new service designed to provide students with greater access to condoms and other forms of contraception. The...

CLAIRE SOISSON/THE HOYA
Georgetown completed a two-year renovation of the first floor of Car Barn earlier this month.

University Completes Two-Year Renovation of Car Barn First Floor

By Andrew Wallender January 31, 2017

After two years of planning, approval and construction, the university completed renovations on about 22,000 square feet of the Car Barn’s first floor this month, creating a new graduate student...

Georgetown Provides Complimentary Feminine Hygiene Products

Georgetown Provides Complimentary Feminine Hygiene Products

By Jenna Clifford and Jenna Clifford January 31, 2017

We have good news and bad news (and some alternative news, but we'll save that for later): If you were born with ovaries, you've likely experienced a period. If you're a man, you likely haven't, but...

CHRISTIAN PAZ/THE HOYA
Demonstrators rallied against President Donald Trump’s executive order outside the White House on Sunday.

Immigration Ban Sparks Community Ire

By Jeff Cirillo January 31, 2017

University officials are working to assess how the Georgetown community would be impacted by an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Friday, which temporarily bans citizens of seven...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Hoya