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KEENAN SAMWAY FOR THE HOYA

Chronicling the Grass-Roots Fight for Legal Pot in DC

By Meghan DeCourcey February 23, 2018

The 21st century has been marked by calls across the United States for the legalization of marijuana, with lobbyists and college students coming together in advocacy and protest. Under federal law,...

AMBER GILLETTE/THE HOYA Organized under the theme “Power to the Polls,” the 2018 Women’s March aimed to inspire women to run for elected office and vote.

Women’s March Sparks Political Call to Action

By Sarah Mendelsohn January 23, 2018

Nearly 12,000 protesters marched from the National Mall to the White House on Saturday for the second annual Women’s March to rally for social justice issues ranging from women’s rights and sexual...

WILL CROMARTY/THE HOYA DC Officials are encouraging D.C. residents to purchase dry ice to kill the rodents, touting the agent’s relatively low price and ease of use.

Dry Ice to Be Used in DC Pest Control Efforts

By Erin Doherty January 17, 2018

Washington, D.C. officials have begun to use dry ice as a new method to combat the District’s growing rat population, according to Gerard Brown, the program manager of the D.C. Department of Health’s...

The 5 Stages of Winter Break

The 5 Stages of Winter Break

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell December 17, 2017

1. Relief You’re Finally Done. Thank God. You made it through an entire semester of Bib Lit without ever actually opening a bible. You recognized more than a generous 50%  of the words on your Spanish...

50 Things Better Than SaxaNet

50 Things Better Than SaxaNet

By Caroline Bucca and Caroline Bucca December 5, 2017

Despite being 3 months into a school year that has graced us with new Leo's and a NUG, we still have no new SaxaNet. Maybe this is a cry for help or just an attempt to make sure that we live in a constant...

WARNER BROS.

Movie Review: ‘Justice League’

By Kiera Geraghty December 3, 2017

★★☆☆☆ The fifth installment of the DC Extended Universe series, “Justice League” is supposed to be Warner Bros.’ competitive response to Marvel’s successful superhero movie saga....

Safety Concerns to Be Addressed After Metro Worker Injured

By Alex Mooney December 1, 2017

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is responding to safety concerns following an injury sustained by a Metro worker performing a repair on the Washington, D.C. transit’s electrical rail...

Bill Clinton: A True Hoya

Bill Clinton: A True Hoya

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell November 6, 2017

As you may have heard, Georgetown’s very own prodigal son is returning home to the Hilltop this week. And as cynical as we usually are here at 4E, this is actually a pretty cool thing. After all, since...

Am I Too Old For This?

Am I Too Old For This?

By Caroline Porterfield and Caroline Porterfield November 3, 2017

As you sip a Natty at a crowded pregame or wait in line for ~another~ Epi Quesadilla, some of you upperclassmen out there might be pondering a timeless question. To help you find answers, we here at 4E...

Fading Lights: Decay of DC Nightlife

Fading Lights: Decay of DC Nightlife

By William Leo November 3, 2017

Unbeknownst to most Georgetown students, just a 10-minute walk from the front gates sits a building filled with rich musical history. Although its stage has since been retired, it is here where Jimi Hendrix...

SPACE LAB
The original work of art, claimed by District artist Aja Adams, for which artist Lisa Thalhammer has taken full credit. The artists are engaged in a yearlong dispute over the rightful author of a mural.

District Artist Disputes Mural Credit, Copyright

By Deepika Jonnalagadda October 20, 2017

More than 1,300 people have signed a petition launched Oct. 10 by Aja Adams, a Washington, D.C. artist who identifies as LGBTQIA, is seeking credit and compensation for a mural design she claims was stolen...

Monday Music Update!

Monday Music Update!

By Lisa Park and Lisa Park October 1, 2017

Here are some tracks you should hit up during the week! Keep holding on: The weekend will be here before you know it. You got this. Jori Vague (ft. Ave Often)  - Focus https://soundcloud.com/jorivague/focus ...

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