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Interim Georgetown University President Robert M. Groves announced the university is projected to lose $35 million in federal research grants and see a 20% decline in international graduate student enrollment as President Donald Trump's administration ramps up attacks on higher education institutions.
BREAKING: GU Faces Projected Financial Loss, International Student Enrollment Drop
By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor • October 29, 2025

Georgetown University is forecasted to lose $35 million in federal research grants and see a 20% decline in international graduate student enrollment...

BREAKING: GU Students Approve Student Life, Arts Funding Referendums
BREAKING: GU Students Approve Student Life, Arts Funding Referendums
By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor • October 25, 2025

Georgetown University undergraduate students voted Oct. 26 to approve two referendums calling on the university to, respectively, prioritize...

At a town hall hosted by the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA), first-year students voiced concerns about dining, laundry costs and dorm conditions Oct 25. (Raegan Hrouda/The Hoya).
First-Year Students Highlight Dining, Laundry Concerns at GUSA Town Hall
By Raegan Hrouda, Special to The Hoya • October 28, 2025

First-year students voiced concerns about university facilities and dining at the Georgetown University...

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) certified the executive and senate election results and appointed new leadership at a meeting Oct 26. (Noah De Haan/The Hoya).
GUSA Senate Certifies Executive, Senate Election Results
By Sofia Thomas and Noah De Haan October 28, 2025

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) certified the Oct. 22-24 executive and senate election...

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.
BREAKING: Eleven Students Win GUSA Senate Seats
By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor • October 25, 2025

Seven first-year students were among eleven candidates, including one incumbent and one former senator,...

BREAKING: GU Students Approve Student Life, Arts Funding Referendums
BREAKING: GU Students Approve Student Life, Arts Funding Referendums
By Ruth Abramovitz, Senior News Editor • October 25, 2025

Georgetown University undergraduate students voted Oct. 26 to approve two referendums calling on the...


The Georgetown men's soccer team kept rolling, taking down Villanova University as they continue to climb to the top of the Big East and national rankings.
MEN’S SOCCER | Hoyas Shut Out Villanova, Secure Consecutive 3-0 Victories
By Char Mone, Special to The Hoya • October 27, 2025

The No. 12/15 Georgetown University men’s soccer team (9-3-3, 5-0-1 Big East) took down the Villanova University Wildcats (5-5-5, 1-2-3 Big...

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

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‘It’s All or Nothing With This Art,’ A Conversation With Quadeca
By Juan P. Almanza, Hoya Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

Ben Lasky, better known by his stage name, Quadeca, is a force of nature. His 2025 album “Vanisher, Horizon Scraper” pushed boundaries with...

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‘Bugonia’ Is a Beautifully Wild Condemnation of Humanity
By Isabelle Cialone, Guide Deputy Editor • October 29, 2025

Following a recent torrent of films examining how humanity has doomed and damned itself — think “Eddington,” “Superman” and “One...

‘Good Fortune,’ Class and Comedy in the City of (Inept) Angels
‘Good Fortune,’ Class and Comedy in the City of (Inept) Angels
By Mauro Mazzariello, Hoya Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

It’s a comforting thought to imagine that someone from the afterlife is looking after you, ensuring that you don’t meet an untimely and...


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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