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ANGELA LEKAN/THE HOYA | On January 6th, 7.2 inches of snow fell near Reagan National Airport, causing many Georgetown University students to face difficulties returning to campus for the first day of classes.

Major Snowstorm Hits DC, Possibly Tied to Climate Change

By Angela Lekan, Deputy Science Editor January 18, 2025

Many Georgetown University students faced difficulties returning to campus for the first day of classes after a major winter storm covered Washington, D.C., with 7.2 inches of snow falling near Reagan...

ECO-HEALTH & EQUITY | Snowstorms and the Safety of D.C.’s Disadvantaged Populations

ECO-HEALTH & EQUITY | Snowstorms and the Safety of D.C.’s Disadvantaged Populations

By Naya Karam January 24, 2024

The snowfall that hit the Washington, D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area on Jan. 15 and Jan. 19 has become the talk of the town. There are those who reveled in it, but, for others, the extreme weather was a...

Storm Cancels Classes, Spurs Students’ Snowballs

Storm Cancels Classes, Spurs Students’ Snowballs

By Evie Steele January 19, 2024

Georgetown University students took to campus outdoor spaces to sled and hold midnight snowball fights following a rare snowstorm Jan. 15.  The storm saw 3.4 inches fall at Reagan National Airport,...

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Concert Review: Angus & Julia Stone at the 9:30 Club

By Megan Shapiro December 9, 2017

Atmospheric instrumental underscores, euphonious singing and strong rapport make indie-pop duo Angus & Julia Stone stand out from its crowded genre. Since the Australian siblings decided to pursue...

Cold Treatment

Cold Treatment

By The Editorial Board January 29, 2016

Students and professors alike recently experienced the record-setting blizzard and ensuing four-day weekend that immobilized the District of Columbia. In order to clear the heavy drifts of snow and ice,...

Snow Days Require Coordinated Strategy

By Andrew Wallender March 6, 2015

At 4 a.m. Thursday, three Georgetown administrators convened on a conference call to decide whether thousands of university students and faculty would have class. Senior Vice President and Chief...

Winter Survival Guide

Winter Survival Guide

By Tori Forelli and Tori Forelli February 23, 2015

If you somehow didn't notice the white stuff that have been falling from the sky recently or the freezing cold temperatures, let this article assure you it is in fact winter at Georgetown. So before...

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Junior Nevin Snow and senior Katie DaSilva led Georgetown to victory in the MAISA regatta in New York this weekend.

Sailing | Hoyas Capture MAISA Victory

By Thomas Kits van Heyningen November 7, 2014

On an extremely windy day on the East River in New York, the Georgetown University sailing team took home the Mid-Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association Coed Conference Championship. The win...

Sailing | Hoyas Seek 3rd Regatta Win In As Many Tries

By Thomas Kits van Heyningen October 3, 2014

After back-to-back second-place finishes in its 2012 and 2013 national championship regattas, the Georgetown coed sailing team looks to finally get over the final hurdle and take home a national title. Head...

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Sailing | Recent Wins Buoy New Ambitions

By Matt Raab September 5, 2014

Qualifying for all three spring national championships, a win at the World University Championships in Italy and three All-Americans: These are a few of the Georgetown sailing team’s accomplishments...

What's the Deal with the Cherry Blossoms?

What’s the Deal with the Cherry Blossoms?

By KP and KP March 30, 2014

Arguably one of the best things about going to Georgetown is being able to experience Washington in the spring. The birds are chirping, Healy beach lawn is bubbling with excitement and D.C.'s cherry blossoms...

An Open Letter to Mother Nature

An Open Letter to Mother Nature

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein February 20, 2014

To: Mother Nature Cc: Mr. Sun, Jack Frost, President Obama Bcc: Mom Subject: WWTWD? (What will the weather do? Duh.) --- Dear Mother Nature, As a D.C. citizen and a lover of weather-appropriate fashion,...

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