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Malik Mack (above) starred in his return to action, notching 20 points and four assists as the Hoyas took down the George Washington Revolutionaries in a preseason scrimmage.
MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Beat Fiery GWU In Physical, Sold-Out Scrimmage
By Nate Seidenstein, Senior Sports Editor • October 18, 2025

The last time Georgetown University played George Washington University (GWU) in men’s basketball — on Dec. 16, 1981 at the Capital Center...

Eduardo Peñalver has frequently drawn on his Latino heritage and Jesuit values to defend immigration, support affirmative action and criticize President Donald Trump, according to a review by The Hoya of Peñalver's past statements and actions.
Peñalver Has Criticized Trump, Defended Immigration, Diversity
By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor • October 16, 2025

Eduardo Peñalver, who will become Georgetown University’s 49th president July 1, 2026, has advocated for immigration, defended affirmative...

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Wagner/Missaghi Sanctioned, Rao/Weaver Absolved After Election Commission Investigations
By Ruth Abramovitz and Ajani Stella October 22, 2025

The Election Commission of the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA), Georgetown’s student...

On Oct. 18, Georgetown University students took part in the “No Kings” national protest in Washington, D.C., where 200,000 demonstrators gathered to oppose President Donald Trump’s growing use of executive power.
GU Students Join ‘No Kings’ Protest Against Trump Administration Policies
By Shira Oz, City Desk Editor • October 22, 2025

Georgetown University students joined 200,000 demonstrators at the “No Kings” national protest in...

Candidates for Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) president and vice president discussed their platforms on student life, funding and campus advocacy at a town hall Oct 15. (@bipartisanhoyas/Instagram).
GUSA Presidential Candidates Tout Reforming Student Life, Increasing Club Funding at Town Hall
By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor • October 21, 2025

The six candidates for Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) president and vice president...

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) approved two referendums to address campus noise policies and advocate for dedicated arts spaces in future campus development plans at an Oct 17 meeting.
GUSA Approves Referendums on Student Life Policies and Prioritizing Arts Spaces
By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor • October 20, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate unanimously approved resolutions to hold...


The Big East conference held its annual media day at Madison Square Garden Oct. 21, where administrators, coaches and players discussed the upcoming season.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Big East Media Day Breakdown: High Hopes for the 2025-2026 Season
By Madeline Wang, Senior Sports Editor • October 22, 2025

In a conference devoid of football, basketball stars. The women’s basketball Big East Conference has long been full of just that — shining...

Yankees manager Aaron Boone has been treating each postseason berth like a lottery ticket, but their playoff performances reveal a problem in the math.
OUT OF LEFT FIELD | The Yankees’ Math Just Doesn’t Add Up
By Eilat Herman, Hoya Sports Columnist • October 22, 2025
The Georgetown women's soccer team took down Marquette University 3-0 Oct. 18, marking the team's eighth consecutive Big East victory.
WOMEN’S SOCCER | Hoyas Continue Dominant Stretch With Win at Marquette
By Ethan Herweck, Deputy Sports Editor • October 21, 2025
Georgetown men's and women's basketball joined the 10 other member schools of the Big East at Big East Media Day Oct. 21.
MEN’S BASKETBALL | On the Ground at Big East Media Day
By Nate Seidenstein, Senior Sports Editor • October 21, 2025
Malik Mack (above) starred in his return to action, notching 20 points and four assists as the Hoyas took down the George Washington Revolutionaries in a preseason scrimmage.
MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Beat Fiery GWU In Physical, Sold-Out Scrimmage
By Nate Seidenstein, Senior Sports Editor • October 18, 2025

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Beaches Beware: Mr. Georgetown Returns With a Tropical Shimmy
By Grace Ko, Senior Guide Editor • October 23, 2025

On the night before the Homecoming football game, fifteen men came together to dance, juggle and flaunt everything they had for one of the...

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‘Anemone,’ Is Cinematically Beautiful But Ultimately Underwhelming
By Eliana Kut, Hoya Staff Writer • October 22, 2025

Entering the theater for “Anemone,” I had high expectations both because of its gorgeously cinematic trailer and actor Daniel Day-Lewis’...

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‘From The Pyre’ is a Fiery Follow-Up Album for The Last Dinner Party
By Isabelle Cialone, Guide Deputy Editor • October 22, 2025

After the explosive success of their inaugural album “Prelude to Ecstasy,” it would have been easy for alternative indie British rock...


Lab Spotlight: Green Lab Explores Benefits of Creativity, Impacts of AI
By Angela Lekan, Senior Science Editor • October 10, 2025

Researchers in Georgetown University professor Adam Green’s lab are investigating creativity as a predictor for academic success and the impacts...

The Intersection | Health Misinformation in an Age of MAHA
By Keerthana Ramanathan, Science Columnist • October 10, 2025

What do autism-causing Tylenol, the war against processed foods and vaccine mandate cuts all have in common? These headlines are leading the...

WIKIMEDIA COMMONS | Trump’s comments on Tylenol's link to autism face criticism from Georgetown students and faculty for spreading misinformation and deepening stigma toward neurodivergent communities.
Autism Messaging From the White House Prompts Concern of Stigmatization
By Sasha Ahmad, Deputy Science Editor • October 10, 2025

President Donald Trump promoted a number of unproven or discredited claims about autism and announced a series of policies aimed at combating...


Georgetown student protesters face new threats to free speech in an increasingly fraught political climate, as they launch new calls for university divestment. | Illustration by Aria Zhu, photos by Ajani Stella, Isabel Binamira, and University Archives / The Hoya.
The Inside-Outside Game: How Generations of GU Student Organizers Have Navigated University Divestment
By Saroja Ramchandren and Opal Kendall October 9, 2025

On April 11, 1986, members of the Georgetown University Student Coalition Against Apartheid and Racism (GU SCAR), a student group dedicated to...

Inconsistent university treatment of MSB-affiliated student organizations sows frustration among club leadership, who have pursued different courses of action ranging from a strong commitment to disaffiliation to harboring hope for future reconciliation. | Design by Aria Zhu
Open Access Exodus: MSB Clubs Disaffiliate, Move to Pursue First-Year Recruitment
By Opal Kendall, Deputy Features Editor • September 25, 2025
Students call for more clarity in the visa application process and petition for greater legal support from Georgetown University as they confront changing immigration regulations in the current political climate. | Design by Rohini Kudva
Navigating the GU Experience: International Students Face Uncertainty Amid a Political Landscape Hostile Toward Immigration
By Bridget Galibois, Deputy Features Editor • September 19, 2025
In the midst of university-wide austerity, faculty and staff have contended with uncertainties in daily operations, shouldered additional responsibilities without increased compensation and worry about the future of academia. | Design by Madeleine Ott
Tightening the Purse: GU Hiring Freeze Leaves Employees Scrambling for Support, Pessimistic About Future of Academia
By Saroja Ramchandren and Sophia Lu September 4, 2025
Regulated AI Use, Detection at GU Leads to Growing Uncertainty
Regulated AI Use, Detection at GU Leads to Growing Uncertainty
By Clayton Kincade, Hoya Staff Writer • April 25, 2025
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