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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Faculty Compensation Largely Stable in 2009

By Brian Burke April 20, 2010

Faculty pay and compensation at Georgetown were relatively stagnant last year, as professors' salaries around the country increased at a historically low rate. Full professors at the Georgetown University's...

U.S.-Afghan Council Promotes Women

By Lauren Weber April 20, 2010

The U.S.-Afghan Women's Council hosted a reception Monday night to facilitate the ongoing discussion and creation of student initiatives focusing on the women of Afghanistan. Over 50 students, faculty,...

The Hoya Elects New Chair of Board of Directors, Editorial Staff

By Neil Quinn April 20, 2010

The Hoya held elections on Saturday to fill various editorial and organizational posts for this fall. The process lasted close to 11 hours as the current staff of The Hoya interviewed and then voted on...

Stalled Divestment Push Prompts Visit to GUSA

By Stephen Levy April 20, 2010

Members of the Georgetown, Divest! coalition brought their case to the Georgetown University Student Association Senate meeting Sunday night, spurring discussion about potential changes to the university's...

Gingrich Film Honors John Paul II

By Matt Joseloff April 20, 2010

Examining communism's grasp on post-war Poland, last night former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) screened his new film that recounts Pope John Paul II's pilgrimage to the country and the visit's role...

Second Sexual Assault Reported in Seven Days

By Katrina Braun April 20, 2010

A student was sexually assaulted at gunpoint on Friday morning in West Georgetown, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The student was walking on the south side of the 3300 block of Prospect...

Behind the Counter: The Corp’s Inner Workings

By Richard Rinaldi April 20, 2010

*Whether grabbing a UG Love from Uncommon Grounds or stocking up on essentials from Vital Vittles, most of the Georgetown community interacts with one of The Corp's seven services every day. However, few...

Best Buddies Celebrates 20th Anniversary

By Eun Sun Jang April 20, 2010

Alongside family and supporters, Best Buddies International celebrated 20 years of friendship with a carnival at noon on Saturday on Copley Lawn. Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization that was started...

Kalam Talks Goals, Leadership

By Jeff Cangialosi April 20, 2010

Former president of India Abdul Kalam addressed an almost full Lohrfink Auditorium Monday, calling on those in attendance to have an aim in life and to strive relentlessly to attain it. A world-renowned...

Relay On Track to Set Record

By Bonnie Duncan April 20, 2010

Rain and strong winds were not enough to deter students from attending Georgetown's fourth annual Relay For Life this weekend, which could amass the highest fundraising amount among colleges and universities...

University Revels in 40th Anniversary of Earth Day

By Elizabeth Rowe April 20, 2010

Environmental awareness has spiked on the Georgetown campus with this year's Earth Week, as the buildup to the 40th Earth Day on Thursday comes with new highs in on-campus involvement. Events began...

Renewed Immigration Debate Hits Home at GU

By Bonnie Duncan and Laura Engshuber April 20, 2010

The narratives may vary, but members of the Georgetown community from immigrant backgrounds have all found notes of uncertainty and unexpected limitations in their American experience. "Despite your legal...

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