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Third time’s not the charm: Hoyas can’t exorcise Demons as BET hopes dashed by DePaul

Georgetown men’s basketball (17-15, 8-12 BIG EAST) lost for the third time to the DePaul Blue Demons (14-19, 4-16 BIG EAST) 71-67 in the first round of the BIG EAST... Read more

By March 14, 2025

Features

55 years ago, Georgetown’s Black House began as hub for community and inclusivity

Conan Louis (CAS ’73, GRAD ’78, LAW ’86) arrived at Georgetown in the wake of the Civil Rights Movement, less than 20 years after the university admitted its first Black... Read more

By March 14, 2025

Leisure

Vibrant community and the hardships of immigrant life In the Heights

Signature Theater’s In the Heights brings Lin Manuel Miranda’s genius to the DMV at an opportune time. Financial worries in an inflating economy and antipathetic narratives around immigration present ample cause for the important conversations highlighted by this musical.

By March 14, 2025

Leisure

(no) Pressure Creatives’ third musical, Off The Record, marks the production’s establishment as a fully-fledged feat

Off The Record is a testament to the production group’s mission, not just through the show’s on-stage narrative but also in how (no) Pressure Creatives has evolved and developed over just three short years.

By and March 14, 2025

News

Community members protest ICE’s detainment of Mahmoud Khalil

For Mark Lance, an emeritus professor in philosophy and justice and peace studies, Mahmoud Khalil’s detainment by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is just the latest example of the... Read more

By and March 12, 2025

News

D.C. statehood advocates respond to the BOWSER Act threats to home rule

Republican lawmakers have threatened to repeal D.C.’s home rule for decades, but under a newly Republican-led House, Senate, and presidency, some D.C. advocates are taking threats to the District’s autonomy... Read more

By March 11, 2025

News

New term, new tactics: Georgetown student activists hold panel on adapting to the Trump era

Facing President Donald Trump’s second term, Georgetown student activists face a different political atmosphere than that of his first administration. Movements that once took to the streets in mass demonstrations... Read more

By March 10, 2025

Halftime Leisure

After 50 years, Saturday Night Live looks back and moves forward

For half a century, Saturday Night Live (SNL) has been a staple of American television, shaping and reflecting pop culture.

By March 10, 2025

Voices

The real danger of A.I. in The Brutalist

With the outroars regarding this year’s Oscars, from the tone deaf tone of Emilia Pérez’s soundtrack to actress Mikey Madison forgoing an intimacy coordinator in the intimate movie Anora, one... Read more

By March 10, 2025

News

“Absurd, nonsensical, and unimplementable”: Students react as D.C. U.S. Attorney takes aim at DEI and Georgetown Law

Every job Sophia Ceniza (LAW ’25) has worked in law school has been with the federal government. With her May graduation nearing, she no longer hopes to continue in federal... Read more

By March 9, 2025

Sports

Georgetown women’s basketball falls just short of an upset victory against No. 23 Creighton

Georgetown women’s basketball (11-18, 4-14 BIG EAST) couldn’t quite pull off the upset against the No. 23 Creighton Bluejays (24-5, 16-2 BIG EAST), falling 70-72 on Saturday, Mar. 8 at... Read more

By March 9, 2025

Podcasts

Faith in Focus: MSA conversations with Imam Hendi | #005

The Voice is pleased to share another episode of GUQ Speaks.   This episode’s message from the hosts: This episode marks the beginning of our student-led episodes featuring a collaboration... Read more

By , and March 8, 2025

Podcasts

Palestine, My Issue: Ahmed Zayed’s Call for Action | #004

The Voice is pleased to share another episode of GUQ Speaks.   This episode’s message from the hosts: This episode sheds light on the current situation in the Gaza Strip,... Read more

By and March 8, 2025

Podcasts

Courage to Thrive: Dr. John Wright’s Journey | #003

The Voice is pleased to share another episode of GUQ Speaks.   This episode’s message from the hosts: From humble beginnings to facing adversity, Dr. Wright recounts his life’s journey with GUQ... Read more

By , and March 8, 2025

News

Plans for the Fallen Journalists Memorial continue, honoring democracy and free press amidst Trump’s media restrictions

President Trump’s recent attempts to exert greater control over the press come as planning continues for D.C.’s Fallen Journalists Memorial, the design for which was first unveiled by the Fallen... Read more

By March 8, 2025

Sports

Not done yet: Ransom’s career high wills Georgetown past Providence

Georgetown women’s basketball (11-18, 4-14 BIG EAST) snuck past the Providence Friars (13-18, 6-12 BIG EAST) 58-56 on Friday, Mar. 7 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. in the... Read more

By March 7, 2025

Sports

This week in softball: Georgetown’s early spring break trip to the Liberty Softball Invitational

The Georgetown Softball Team (8-5, BIG EAST) traveled to Lynchburg, Virginia this weekend for the Liberty Softball Invitational and came out with a 2-3 record. The Hoyas had two decisive... Read more

By March 6, 2025

Sports

Ice-cold first half sinks Hoyas in loss to Marquette

Georgetown men’s basketball (16-13, 7-11 BIG EAST) were outclassed by the No. 22 Marquette Golden Eagles (22-7, 13-5 BIG EAST) 76-61 on Mar. 1. Despite the return of freshman forward... Read more

By March 4, 2025

Sports

Hoya Senior Night spoiled by upset-minded Friars

Georgetown women’s basketball (11-18, 4-14 BIG EAST) dropped another close contest against the Providence Friars (13-18, 5-13 BIG EAST) 66-62 on Mar. 1. After an early 14-0 run put the... Read more

By March 4, 2025

New Writers Issue

Eden Center: Why we should protect this Vietnamese strip mall and its legacy

The word “Eden” makes me think of a heavenly paradise. When I visited Eden Center, a Vietnamese strip mall in Falls Church, Virginia, for the first time, it did not... Read more

By March 4, 2025

New Writers Issue

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance: A revolution televised

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance stands as the most-watched one on record, garnering over 133 million viewers. Beyond sensational moments such as his downright devious digs at Drake or... Read more

By March 2, 2025

News

2,000 miles away from home, students affected by California wildfires find support on campus

The Palisades and Eaton Fires in Southern California were 100% contained after 24 days of destruction in January. For Georgetown students whose homes stood in evacuation zones over 2,000 miles... Read more

By and March 1, 2025

News

Georgetown’s new Jakarta program submerges students in policymaking throughout the Asia-Pacific region

At the start of this semester, Georgetown announced the launch of a program in Jakarta, Indonesia. The launch surprised some Hilltop students, who received one message about the program in... Read more

By February 28, 2025

News

Rally brings thousands to D.C. ahead of third anniversary of full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Thousands attended a rally on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Feb. 22 to show their support for Ukraine, marking three years since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion.... Read more

By February 28, 2025

Voices

Despite impressive progress, why paving the road to health equity in D.C. still matters

What if I told you that your zip code determines your life expectancy more than your genetic code? In Washington, D.C., this isn’t just a hypothetical question—it’s a stark reality... Read more

By and February 28, 2025