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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

BLUMENFELD | Grading the Winners and Losers of MLB Off-Season

By Eli Blumenfeld April 1, 2022

Welcome to my favorite time of the baseball calendar year — spring training — where I unjustly reach major conclusions based on meaningless inter- and intrasquad games and devote exorbitant amounts...

VIEWPOINT: Stop Whitewashing Baseball

VIEWPOINT: Stop Whitewashing Baseball

By Alexis Smith November 15, 2019

After the Washington Nationals’ sensational win in the 2019 World Series, the team’s diversity was hailed as one of the reasons the team was so successful in claiming the title. The multitude of cultures...

SWANSON | Nats: Better Without Bryce?

SWANSON | Nats: Better Without Bryce?

By Jeff Swanson March 13, 2019

On Feb. 28, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired 26-year-old superstar outfielder Bryce Harper in a $330 million deal that spans 13 years. Harper was first drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2010 and...

SWANSON | Bold Predictions for the 2018 MLB Season

SWANSON | Bold Predictions for the 2018 MLB Season

By Jeff Swanson April 6, 2018

As the calendar turns to April, baseball is back. Fans were treated to a superb Opening Day last Thursday, which featured games from 26 MLB teams. After the inaugural weekend, it is time for some bold...

RAAB: Nats Bear DC’s Playoff Hopes

RAAB: Nats Bear DC’s Playoff Hopes

By Matt Raab October 7, 2016

As a city with many high-quality sports teams, Washington, D.C., is synonymous with regular season success followed by an early postseason exit. Having not won a major sports championship since 1991, the...

Sailing | Swift Victories Found at Sea

By Tyler Welsh September 23, 2016

The Georgetown sailing team continued its success on the water this past weekend, placing first and third overall in the NY Maritime Fall Open and the Nevins Trophy, respectively. At the NY Maritime...

RAMLOW: Fans Should Not Overreact to Early Stats

RAMLOW: Fans Should Not Overreact to Early Stats

By Hugh Ramlow April 26, 2016

Having been underway for three weeks now, a lot has happened in the 2016 Major League Baseball season, and it has been difficult to sort out team strengths. So what can we take away from the national pastime...

LITKE: Season End Disappoints Nationals

By Daniel Litke October 10, 2014

The Washington Nationals entered this year’s postseason boasting a National League best of 96 wins. Winning eight of their last 10 games, the Nationals were poised for a strong postseason and World Series...

Commentary: An 18-inning Classic in DC

By Kara Avanceña October 7, 2014

Sports are horrible. Those three words ran through my mind as I, a Giants fan, sat alone in a sea of red-and-white-clad Nationals fans. It was the top of the ninth inning and I was almost certain that...

IPPOLITO: Nats, O’s Ready For October Baseball

By Michael Ippolito September 30, 2014

For the past several weeks, the sports world has been occupied with the National Football League both on and off the field. For those of us living in Washington, D.C., however, football season has offered...

Navy Yard Shooter Kills 12

By Penny Hung September 17, 2013

A shooter opened fire at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday morning, killing 12 and injuring five others before getting shot by police. The shooting began around 8:20 a.m. with shots fired at Building...

Surviving Senior Week (If You Arent Actually a Senior)

Surviving Senior Week (If You Aren’t Actually a Senior)

By Pat Curran and Pat Curran May 13, 2013

So, you’re still here. Finals are over. Most of your friends have moved out. Your room is a shadow of its former self, your Pulp Fiction/Animal House/Bob Marley posters and big-screen TV packed away...

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