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Sophia Lu

Sophia Lu, Senior Features Editor

Sophia Lu is a senior in the School of Foreign Service from San Jose, Calif., studying science, technology and international affairs with minors in philosophy and film and media studies. She excels at planning travel itineraries around the world.

 

All content by Sophia Lu
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
Director Rahab Nazzal showcased her two short films “Canada Park” and “Vibrations from Gaza” which focus on the ongoing conflict in Palestine, and engaged in a talk with two disability and ecology experts, at a Georgetown University event on January 17.

Over 300 GU Community Members Denounce Cuts to Staff Benefits

By Sophia Lu, Senior Features Editor
Lily deGroot (SOH '25) and Virginia Field (CAS '25) have served on Georgetown's Jack the Bulldog mascot team since their freshman spring. (Meghan Hall)

Meet the Mascot: The Seniors Inside the Jack the Bulldog Suit

By Sophia Lu and Caleigh Keating
Publicly available flight logs suggest that the Georgetown University men's basketball team flew aboard the ICE-contracted charter airline GlobalX to reach away games — flying aboard aircraft which later carried deported migrants to Central America.

Inside GU Basketball’s Links to ICE Deportation Planes

By Evie Steele, Nora Toscano, Jack Willis, Caleigh Keating, Sophia Lu, Aamir Jamil, and Maren Fagan
Although the university has taken strides to improve women's sports at Georgetown, significant gaps in funding persist. | Design by Aria Zhu

Leveling the Playing Field: Data Reveals $32.5 Million Gap Between Men’s, Women’s Sports Funding at GU

By Sophia Lu and Evie Steele
First-year center Thomas Sorber, who excelled in his first season on the Hilltop, declared for the 2025 NBA Draft on March 27. (GUHoyas)

BREAKING: Sorber Declares for NBA Draft

By Caleigh Keating and Sophia Lu
Graduate guard Kelsey Ransom starred in Georgetown women's basketball last game of the season against Creighton, putting up 20 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds. (GUHoyas)

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | A Volatile Season, but a Worthy Swan Song for Ransom

By Sophia Lu, Senior Sports Editor
The Georgetown Hoyas shot 15-23 from the free throw line, which ended up being a potential difference maker in their 8-point loss against the UConn Huskies on Saturday, Jan. 11. (Evie Steele/The Hoya)

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Despite Promising Start, Hoyas Falter Against UConn Huskies in Biggest Home Game To Date This Season

By Sophia Lu, Senior Sports Editor
First-year center Thomas Sorber shoots a jump shot against the Seton Hall Pirates in their Dec. 22 matchup. Sorber registered 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2 assists en route to a stellar statistical showing in his second career game in Big East play. (GUHoyas)

MEN’S BASKETBALL | GU Beats Seton Hall, Starts Big East Play 2-0 for First Time Since 2015-16 Season

By Sophia Lu, Senior Sports Editor
Junior guard Jayden Epps, the standout for the Hoyas in their 75-71 against the Orange, tallied 27 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds on 11-for-15 shooting. (GUHoyas)

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Georgetown Notches Statement Win in Impressive Showing Against Syracuse

By Sophia Lu, Senior Sports Editor
The Washington Commanders' defense searched for answers, but ultimately failed to find enough of them in their Thursday Night Football loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. (@commanders/Instagram)

COMMENTARY | Commanders Lose Control of NFC East in Loss to Eagles, Still Have Opportunities Ahead to Redeem Themselves

By Sophia Lu, Senior Sports Editor
Golden State Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and head coach Natalie Nakase will look to build the team/

Send Paige Bueckers to the Valkyries, Or Any Other Big-Market WNBA Team

By Sophia Lu, Senior Sports Editor
The Hoyas take a stroke together in an eight during morning practice on the Potomac River. (Courtesy of Hadley Winslow)

WOMEN’S ROWING | Hoyas Pick Up Speed With Deepest Roster Yet

By Sophia Lu, Senior Sports Editor

COMMENTARY | Contemplating the State of the Washington Mystics Amidst an Anticipated Offseason of Change

By Sophia Lu, Senior Sports Editor
Georgetown Hoyas running back sophomore Bryce Cox rushes the football towards the end zone.

FOOTBALL | Hoyas Dominate Davidson In Season Opener

By Sophia Lu, Senior Sports Editor

AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | Aardman Animations

By Sophia Lu, Guide Columnist
Sahana Vivek/The Hoya

Hoyas in Senegal: Culture, History Coalesce

By Sophia Lu

AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | George Lucas

By Sophia Lu, Guide Columnist

AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | Francis Ford Coppola

By Sophia Lu, Guide Columnist

AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | Hayao Miyazaki

By Sophia Lu, Guide Columnist

AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | Zhang Yimou

By Sophia Lu, Guide Columnist

AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | Jane Campion

By Sophia Lu
AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | Akira Kurosawa

AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | Akira Kurosawa

By Sophia Lu
AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | John Ford

AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | John Ford

By Sophia Lu
AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | Greta Gerwig

AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | Greta Gerwig

By Sophia Lu

Japanese Students Celebrate Sakura Matsuri

By Sophia Lu
Student Humanitarian Organization to Host Inaugural Summit

Student Humanitarian Organization to Host Inaugural Summit

By Sophia Lu
Georgetown Finishes Groundbreaking On-Campus Mosque

Georgetown Finishes Groundbreaking On-Campus Mosque

By Sophia Lu
Georgetown Celebrates Disability Through Performance

Georgetown Celebrates Disability Through Performance

By Sophia Lu
Students Host First Ever On-Campus Vietnamese Cultural Showcase

Students Host First Ever On-Campus Vietnamese Cultural Showcase

By Sophia Lu
Linguistics Professor Recognized by GU College Academic Council for Instructional Excellence

Linguistics Professor Recognized by GU College Academic Council for Instructional Excellence

By Sophia Lu
Three Professors Receive 2023 Distinguished Scholar-Teachers Awards

Three Professors Receive 2023 Distinguished Scholar-Teachers Awards

By Sophia Lu
Professional Jazz Musicians Discuss Performance Tips, Music Technique

Professional Jazz Musicians Discuss Performance Tips, Music Technique

By Sophia Lu
Georgetown Vibe_ Hosts K-pop Dance Lessons

Georgetown Vibe_ Hosts K-pop Dance Lessons

By Sophia Lu
Georgetown LEAD Explores Student Solidarity On, Off Campus

Georgetown LEAD Explores Student Solidarity On, Off Campus

By Sophia Lu
Hallmark Brand CEO Discusses How to Build Global Media Brands

Hallmark Brand CEO Discusses How to Build Global Media Brands

By Sophia Lu
H*yas for Choice Creates New Sexual Joy Committee

H*yas for Choice Creates New Sexual Joy Committee

By Sophia Lu
Former Mexican Undersecretary Discusses Latin American Supply Chains

Former Mexican Undersecretary Discusses Latin American Supply Chains

By Sophia Lu
AASA Commemorates Monterey Park, Half Moon Bay Shooting Victims

AASA Commemorates Monterey Park, Half Moon Bay Shooting Victims

By Sophia Lu
JSA, GU Community Come Together at Havdalah After Antisemitic Act

JSA, GU Community Come Together at Havdalah After Antisemitic Act

By Sophia Lu
Military Expert Discusses Chinese Naval History

Military Expert Discusses Chinese Naval History

By Sophia Lu
Georgetown Professor Expands Disability Studies Research

Georgetown Professor Expands Disability Studies Research

By Sophia Lu
Netherlands Prime Minister Discusses Foreign Policy, War in Ukraine

Netherlands Prime Minister Discusses Foreign Policy, War in Ukraine

By Sophia Lu and Jack Willis
Georgetown Physics Professor Receives Prestigious Academic Distinction

Georgetown Physics Professor Receives Prestigious Academic Distinction

By Sophia Lu
Students Mourn Deaths of Uyghurs in China at Candlelight Vigil

Students Mourn Deaths of Uyghurs in China at Candlelight Vigil

By Sophia Lu
Georgetown Students Awarded Prestigious Rhodes Scholarships

Georgetown Students Awarded Prestigious Rhodes Scholarships

By Sophia Lu
Faith Leaders Confront Dangers of White Christian Nationalism

Faith Leaders Confront Dangers of White Christian Nationalism

By Sophia Lu
Students Connect Refugees to U.S. Health Care Services

Students Connect Refugees to U.S. Health Care Services

By Sophia Lu
Rabbi, Colleague of Pope Joins GU Interfaith Tradition as Member of Jewish Studies Faculty

Rabbi, Colleague of Pope Joins GU Interfaith Tradition as Member of Jewish Studies Faculty

By Sophia Lu
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