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The Advisory Committee on Business Practices (ACBP), a key group of administrators, faculty and students which consult the university administration on labor practices, voted in favor of keeping Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS) bus drivers employed by the university.
Advisory Committee Votes to Support GUTS Drivers, Maintain Direct University Employment
By Ruth Abramovitz and Nicolas Abreu October 24, 2025

A Georgetown University advisory committee voted Oct. 23 to advise the office of the President against enacting a plan that would effectively...

Georgetown University's incoming president, Eduardo Peñalver, will grapple with questions over the federal government's actions, the university's budget, and divestment from Israel when he arrives to campus.
Peñalver to Confront Investment, Student Life, Politics as New President
By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor • October 24, 2025

When Eduardo Peñalver begins his tenure as Georgetown University’s president July 1, 2026, he will likely face questions on the university’s...

Fauci Criticizes US Public Health Policy, Addresses Skepticism of Science, Misinformation
By Sam Fishman, Hoya Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

Anthony Fauci criticized the federal government’s public health attitude, growing skepticism of science...

Georgetown University students expressed support for a referendum calling on the university to recommit to arts funding, though had mixed views on a second referendum amending student life policies.
With Two Referendums on the Ballot, Students Express Support for the Arts, Concerns for Conduct Policies
By Nicolas Abreu, Events Desk Editor • October 24, 2025

Georgetown University undergraduate students voiced support for two referendums on university investment...

The Georgetown University Student Association passed legislation to increase student engagement with GUSA, establish a free speech zone on the Capitol Campus and enhance transportation reliability at an Oct 5 meeting(Georgetown University).
26 First-Years Run for GUSA Class of 2029 Senate Seats
By Rik Chakravarty and Sofia Thomas October 22, 2025

Twenty-six first-years are running for seven Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate...

Reported crime at Georgetown University increased from 2023 to 2024 according to the annual security report published Sept. 29.
Nine Students Run for GUSA At-Large Senate Seats
By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor • October 22, 2025

Nine students are running for four at-large senate seats in the Georgetown University Student Association...


COMMENTARY | Daniels Injured, Commanders Fall to Cowboys 44-22 in Lopsided Defeat
By Nick Labbat, Special to The Hoya • October 23, 2025

The Washington Commanders (3-4) suffered a crushing defeat Sunday, Oct. 19, at the hands of their division rival, the Dallas Cowboys (3-3-1),...

Georgetown men's soccer remained unbeaten in conference play, as they shut out DePaul.
MEN’S SOCCER | Hoyas Take Down DePaul Blue Demons 3-0
By Madeline Wang, Senior Sports Editor • October 23, 2025
Senior quarterback Dez Thomas II threw for 165 yards and rushed for two touchdowns, as the Hoyas beat the Raiders 21-17.
FOOTBALL | Hoyas Down Colgate for First Time Since 2011
By Madeline Wang, Senior Sports Editor • October 23, 2025
Georgetown generated over 30 shots, but the Hoyas' only goal came from senior forward Henley Tippins' 47th-minute shot.
WOMEN’S SOCCER | Hoyas Keep Rolling With Narrow Win Over Villanova
By Sam Fishman, Staff Writer • October 23, 2025
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

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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...


The arts provide Georgetown students with an outlet for expressing their identities, connecting with their peers and embodying the value of cura personalis. | Illustration by Madeleine Ott, photos by Instagram/@georgetown_aah, Facebook/Georgetown GraceNotes, Instagram/@addedtothefile, Instagram/@gupepband, Facebook/Nomadic Theatre, Black Movements dance theater, Instagram/@georgetownrangila, YouTube/Georgetown University Orchestra
A Work in Progress: GU Faculty, Students Recognize Improvement, Call for Increased Arts Support
By Sophia Lu and Serene Pai October 24, 2025

As a senior deciding between colleges, Brigid O’Connor (CAS ’26) considered each school’s arts program as a key factor in her final decision....

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
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
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