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Judging You, Judging Your Laptop Stickers

Judging You, Judging Your Laptop Stickers

By Sylvie Hullinger and Sylvie Hullinger March 6, 2017

Remember decorating lockers in middle school? Laptop stickers are the college version of this timeless activity.  But now, instead of decorating a metal cubby that you once saw in a photo from 1973 ,...

1,400 Sign Petition Calling for Thompson Firing

By Jeff Cirillo and Hannah Urtz March 3, 2017

More than 1,400 students and alumni have signed a petition to dismiss the head coach of Georgetown’s men’s basketball team John Thompson III as of Wednesday evening. The petition, launched Feb....

Guide to Laufits

Guide to Laufits

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell March 2, 2017

It’s officially midterm season, which means that there’s a good chance you’re procrastinating by reading this article somewhere in Lau. And if you’re searching for some more ways to avoid doing...

15 Extreme Things to Give Up This Lent

15 Extreme Things to Give Up This Lent

March 1, 2017

Lent is here and you know what that means: the classic forfeit of chocolate, the avoidance of french fries and the (unpromising) theory of exercising more often. Chalk it up to one word? Boring! Instead...

The Seven Stages of Weekend Drinking Regret

The Seven Stages of Weekend Drinking Regret

By Alana McGovern and Alana McGovern February 26, 2017

We all at some point in our college careers, whether once or twice, or every week, experience the Seven Stages of Weekend Drinking Regret. Here at 4E, we put together a step by step guide, complete with...

Five Unbelievable Kitchen Appliances

Five Unbelievable Kitchen Appliances

By Angella Liu and Angella Liu February 22, 2017

It is time to step up your game (your kitchen game, that is). The microwave is no longer the cool kid on the block and it's time to invest in some unbelievable gadgets that will let you eat like the queen...

Crumbling Character: A Gentrified Georgetown

Crumbling Character: A Gentrified Georgetown

By Hannah Urtz February 17, 2017

  A quarter of a century ago, a stroll down M Street would reveal rows of highly specialized boutique shops, restaurants and vendors. Crowds lured in from across the city and the country filled...

Dating App Profile Picture Guide

Dating App Profile Picture Guide

By Alana McGovern and Alana McGovern February 16, 2017

Did Valentine's Day remind you of your single status? Did it spur you to re-download Tinder? Or prompt you to give Bumble a try? If so, then the members of 4E feel your heart-throbbing pain and we've created...

JESUS RODRIGUEZ/THE HOYA
Noor Shakfeh’s (GRD ’17) father came to America from Syria to practice medicine when he was 26. Today, Shakfeh works to find disease prevention solutions in Syria.

Two Weeks After Executive Order, ‘All Are Welcome Here’

By Jesus Rodriguez February 10, 2017

On Jan. 27, exactly one week after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, University Chief of Staff Joe Ferrara interrupted a meeting between students and administrators, carrying with him an announcement. Trump...

Overheard at President Trump's Inauguration

Overheard at President Trump’s Inauguration

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell January 27, 2017

Well, it’s official: Donald Trump is The President of the United States. And while I’m sure all of you spent Friday, January 20th making signs for the Women’s March watching the inauguration ceremony,...

The New Year's Resolutions You Won't Keep

The New Year’s Resolutions You Won’t Keep

By Joseph O’Reilly and Joseph O’Reilly January 16, 2017

It is that time of the year again. A time of new beginnings, new memories, new laughs, and, most importantly, new resolutions. With each new year comes a new set of promises we Hoyas make to ourselves...

How to Throw the Perfect Inauguration Day Party

How to Throw the Perfect Inauguration Day Party

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell January 16, 2017

January 20th 2017 is an important date for two reasons. First, it marks the inauguration of our nation’s 45th President and ushers in a new and unprecedented era in American history. Secondly, and much...

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