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5 Tips to Start the Semester Right

5 Tips to Start the Semester Right

By Lindsay Lee and Lindsay Lee January 9, 2014

Whether you're a seasoned second semester senior or a freshman who feels like she just scraped by her first few months at Georgetown, everyone can use a little help starting a new semester right. Here...

How It Feels to Start Classes Again

How It Feels to Start Classes Again

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein January 8, 2014

By now most, if not all, of you are done with the Christmas cookies and never-ending family time. The holidays were fun, but now it's back to the Hilltop we love and the schoolwork we hate. It goes a little...

10 Things You Were Glad You Did Before Going Back to School

10 Things You Were Glad You Did Before Going Back to School

By Matt Sullivan and Matt Sullivan January 7, 2014

Now that most of us are back on the Hilltop (sorry to those of you who are getting trolled by the weather), let's reflect on the things that we were really glad we did on the last day before we returned. 1....

Snow Day: Zoo Edition

Snow Day: Zoo Edition

By Francisca Johanek and Francisca Johanek January 4, 2014

For those of you experiencing the recent snow storm, you might be feeling a range of emotions. Maybe love for the amount of sledding you can now partake in? Or perhaps hate for the lack of feeling in your...

The 4 Things You Absolutely Must Do Today (or by Jan. 17)

The 4 Things You Absolutely Must Do Today (or by Jan. 17)

By KP and KP January 2, 2014

This is the most important thing you'll do all semester, possibly in your entire lifetime. We've laid it out for you, nice and easy. 1. Go to The Hoya website. 2. Click the "Join The Hoya" tab. 3. Apply...

What We've Enjoyed While at Home

What We’ve Enjoyed While at Home

By Matt Sullivan and Matt Sullivan December 1, 2013

For a Georgetown student, breaks from school can sometimes feel few and far between. So, as the first holiday break of the school year, Thanksgiving provided the perfect chance to travel home and recharge...

A 4E Guide to Doing Thanksgivukkah Right

A 4E Guide to Doing Thanksgivukkah Right

By Harper Weissburg and Harper Weissburg November 29, 2013

In 1888, a miracle happened that lasted 8 crazy nights, Thanksgiving and Chanukah overlapped and all was alright. Potatoes for presents and dreidels for dinner, the holidays fused and everyone was a winner. This...

A Very Hoya Thanksgiving

A Very Hoya Thanksgiving

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein November 26, 2013

Happy (early) Thanksgiving, Hoyas! Besides all of the travel plans, cheer, relatives and turkey, there is another reason for this much-needed break: giving thanks! On the Hilltop, we have many things...

Staffer of the Week: Hiromi Oka

Staffer of the Week: Hiromi Oka

By Emma Holland and Emma Holland November 17, 2013

Once a week, The Hoya recognizes a staffer that has done a particularly awesome job – now you can get to know about them, too. As part of our Leavey 421 series, we’ll be posting quick interviews with...

Halloween Movies for Easily Scared Souls

Halloween Movies for Easily Scared Souls

By Francisca Johanek and Francisca Johanek October 26, 2013

It’s that time of year again, Hoyas. I’m not talking about the fall, though you have already been warned about them. I'm not talking about the never-ending midterms, and I'm not talking about the equally...

Fall Bucket List

Fall Bucket List

By Francisca Johanek and Francisca Johanek October 15, 2013

Excluding the mysterious week of ninety-degree weather we recently experienced, the fall has officially arrived at the Hilltop. From the changing leaves to the swarms of Barbour jackets and Hunter boots,...

Long Weekend Ho! How to Make the Best of a Long Weekend

Long Weekend Ho! How to Make the Best of a Long Weekend

By Will Cleaves and Will Cleaves October 11, 2013

Looking forward to a long weekend is similar to counting down the days before Christmas or Hanukkah, or maybe a slightly less significant holiday like St. Patrick’s Day. (Deputy Editor's note: I highly...

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