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OSIBAJO & BAH: Toward Authentic Reparations

OSIBAJO & BAH: Toward Authentic Reparations

By Anu Osibajo and Isatou Bah April 21, 2017

In the last several months, Georgetown has created a new chapter of its history. It is one that will acknowledge the university’s history of slavery and the descendants of the slaves who were sold by...

VIEWPOINT: The Poetry of Science

By John James April 21, 2017

In 2000, Paul J. Crutzen, a Dutch atmospheric chemist and Nobel laureate, coined the term “Anthropocene.” The word designates the epoch in which human activity shapes ecosystems and where its presence...

Annabelle Timsit

Defending Honest Expression

By Annabelle Timsit September 15, 2016

A couple days ago, I attended the first class of my penultimate semester at Georgetown. During the introductory part of the class, and in front of several dozen of my peers, the professor stood up...

So You Need A Column Topic? 2.0

So You Need A Column Topic? 2.0

By Meg Lizza and Meg Lizza August 19, 2016

With applications for The Hoya's fall 2016 columnists just released, 4E is here to help you get a little inspiration by giving you some examples of excellent column topics from the past. First, here...

Apply To Be A Columnist For The Hoya: Summer 2016

Apply To Be A Columnist For The Hoya: Summer 2016

By Meg Lizza and Meg Lizza May 26, 2016

Feeling a little bored already now that you have been away from the Hilltop for only two weeks? Do you miss all things Georgetown? Need something to fill up that old resume? Luckily, 4E has the solution...

So You Need A Column Topic?

So You Need A Column Topic?

By Shannon Hou and Shannon Hou January 8, 2016

Are you not quite sure what you want to write your column about yet? Well, you're in luck! Here are some great column topics to draw inspiration from! (Spring 2016 columnist applications for The Hoya are...

Apply to be a Summer Columnist

Apply to be a Summer Columnist

By Molly Simio and Molly Simio May 18, 2015

From reflecting on experiences abroad, to analyzing academic issues, to examining science fiction novels, our summer columnists had a lot to share last year. Here is a sample of what Hoyas were writing...

The Year of the No-Hitter

The Year of the No-Hitter

By Robert DePaolo May 30, 2014

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett threw the first no-hitter of the season last Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the 21st in Dodgers history and the 283rd in baseball history, but as...

Guilty Woes of Being a Sox Fan

By Carolyn Maguire May 30, 2014

Ten games. Ten straight losses. They were embarrassed. I was embarrassed. Late inning collapses. Lackluster offense. Poor pitching performances. For 10 straight games, I watched horrific baseball. SportsCenter...

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The Modern Facets of Compassion

By Melina Delkic May 28, 2014

In this exact moment, dozens of UC Santa Barbara students are mourning the shooting deaths of six of their classmates; thousands of Bosnians, Croatians and Serbians are displaced from their homes and...

A Full Dress

A Full Dress

By Kate Riga May 26, 2014

“I am not an empty dress, I am not a rubber stamp and I am not a cheerleader. I am a strong Kentucky woman.” The rest of Alison Lundergan Grimes’ statement is drowned out by a swell of roaring...

Television's Asian America

Television’s Asian America

By Sophia Yang May 26, 2014

“Fresh Off the Boat,” or “Fob,” is a common term for Asian-Americans. I'll use it to describe international students, or anyone or thing that is more connected to its origins' culture than...

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