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BREAKING: Wagner, Missaghi Win GUSA Executive Election
By Maren Fagan and Nora Toscano October 24, 2025

Darius Wagner (CAS ’27) and Nazgol Missaghi (CAS ’28) won the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) executive election. Voting...

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...

A British-American conservative political commentator reflected on his journey with Catholicism and his outlook on liberal democracy at a Georgetown University event Oct. 20.
British-American Political Commentator Praises Liberal Democracies, Reflects on Catholicism
By Ella Jones, Special to The Hoya • October 24, 2025

A British-American conservative political commentator recounted his journey with Catholicism and his...

Martin Tankleff, Peter P. Mullen Distinguished Visiting Professor at Georgetown University, has been admitted to the Supreme Court Bar. (Georgetown University)
GU Professor, Exoneree Admitted to Supreme Court Bar
By Jacqueline Gordon, Special to The Hoya • October 24, 2025

A Georgetown University professor who was previously wrongfully incarcerated gained admission to litigate...

Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) executive and senate candidates discussed their platforms at town halls hosted by the GUSA Elections Commission Oct 21 and 22. (Sofia Thomas/The Hoya).
GUSA Election Commission Holds Candidate Town Halls
By Sofia Thomas, GUSA Desk Editor • October 24, 2025

Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) president and senate candidates debated student life,...

Georgetown University and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) announced the inaugural faculty recipients of their joint research fund on Oct. 14. (Georgetown University)
Six GU Professors Win Research Funding Through LSE Partnership
By Ella Farahnakian, Special to The Hoya • October 24, 2025

Georgetown University and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) announced Oct. 14...


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...


SCIENCE AT THE CROSSROADS | Hope Lingers Despite Climate News, Policy That Threaten Sustainability Goals
By Ellie Ward, Science Columnist • October 24, 2025

Climate science and policy are contentious topics that seem to constantly appear at the forefront of public consciousness. Being tucked away...

WIKIMEDIA COMMONS | A rare mosquito-borne disease was transmitted locally in the US for the first time in years.
For First Time in Six Years, Case of Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Contracted on Long Island
By Eva Siminiceanu, Deputy Science Editor • October 24, 2025

The New York State Department of Health confirmed a local case of chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne illness predominantly found in tropical...

JORDAN LEVIN/THE HOYA | Georgetown hosted Dr. Tom Frieden and Dr. Anthony Fauci as part of the Maloy Distinguished Lecture in Global Health.
Former Health Officials Emphasize Policy Importance
By Jordan Levin, Special to The Hoya • October 24, 2025

Two former U.S. government public health officials shared their insights on the past, present and future of public health policy at Georgetown...


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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