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Valensi Takes Point

Valensi Takes Point

By Derek Haase November 18, 2016

Although he is best recognized for his work as lead guitarist of The Strokes, Nick Valensi also serves as the lead vocalist and guitarist of power-pop rock group CRX. The Hoya spoke with Valensi last...

Wasil Rezk

REZK: Common Ground Spurs Cooperation

By Wasil Rezk November 8, 2016

Within much of the Arab world, relations with Israel have always been a contentious subject due to a history full of wars and disputes. However, public opinion is gradually changing, particularly in Egypt....

VIEWPOINT: Bridging Governmental Gaps

By Gabriel Katsuya November 8, 2016

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s last speech as president of Brazil on Dec. 29, 2010, was marked by tears of sadness from his supporters. Da Silva was seen off by throngs of supporters in his home state...

4E's Guide to Spotting a Freshman

4E’s Guide to Spotting a Freshman

By Julia Axtell and Julia Axtell November 3, 2016

Freshman year is described as a "time of transition." It is almost like a second awkward stage since you have to adjust to a completely different lifestyle (except hopefully you're rocking a better haircut...

SISODIYA: Fueling the Body, Feeding the Mind

SISODIYA: Fueling the Body, Feeding the Mind

By Sudhanshu Sisodiya November 1, 2016

Food is central to all of our lives. We often talk about food, watch TV shows about food and share food with friends and family. This should not be surprising given the fundamental necessity of food in...

CHRISTOVICH: Rizzo Breaks Postseason Slump

CHRISTOVICH: Rizzo Breaks Postseason Slump

By Amanda Christovich October 21, 2016

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is in a slump. At least, he was until Wednesday night. The All-Star was swinging for the fences and missing terribly. As of Wednesday morning, he was hitting...

SCHENK: Sexual Assault Awareness Training Inadequate

SCHENK: Sexual Assault Awareness Training Inadequate

By Sinead Schenk October 18, 2016

Homecoming is happening all over the country, mostly without incident. Baylor University, however, made the news because of a particular float by a group called NoZe Brotherhood. It featured a pickup truck...

Field Hockey | GU Looks to Bounce Back

By Allie Babyak October 14, 2016

After defeating the Longwood Lancers (6-7, 0-3 Mid-American) last Saturday, Georgetown field hockey (4-9, 0-4 Big East) lost 8-0 on the road against the Liberty Eagles (5-6, 3-1 Big East) on Friday, marking...

EDITORIAL: Fair Treatment for Workers

By Editorial Board October 7, 2016

On a campus that seeks to promote values of care and service, allegations of a poor working environment for university staff are alarming. In a welcome effort to improve the working conditions for university...

Kenyon Smutherman

By Jose Villalobos October 7, 2016

The multidisciplinary practice of hip-hop, religion, art and social justice is a niche one, and at its forefront is senior rapper and activist Kenyon Smutherman (SFS ’17). Smutherman organizes “Magis:...

the brittany fund
The Right to Die law and movement in California and other states was inspired by Brittany Maynard.

Assisted Suicide Bill Considered

By Haley Snyder September 30, 2016

In spite of a wave of backlash from coalitions opposing physician-assisted suicide, Washington, D.C., may join five states in passing the Death with Dignity Act, a bill that would allow doctors to prescribe...

Mothership

By Hannah Kaufman September 30, 2016

Mario’s rainbow road snakes between the buildings of an empty metropolis, save for a few golden stags clustered near the front of the frame. A golden baby deer takes its first steps into the world, rising...

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