Archive

After the election, a look at how Decision Desk counted results at Georgetown

Brandon Finnigan watched the 2004 election from his college dorm room. He was unhappy that results came in slowly and viewers only had access to one source for election data. ... Read more

By Alex Cohen December 4, 2024

Halftime Leisure

TOMORROW X TOGETHER shines bright in The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY but burns out too quickly

Floating high above the clouds, TOMORROW X TOGETHER brings us over the moon, away from the harsh realities of life on The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY.

By Sagun Shrestha December 4, 2024

Odie Leigh brings a little pop-punk to your sad girl autumn in D.C.

Electrifying energy was brewing for Odie Leigh—and when the Louisiana native took the stage, she doubled it.

By Aubrey Butterfield December 3, 2024

Hoyas win in blowout fashion (again!), extend winning streak to five against UMBC

On Dec. 2, Georgetown men’s basketball (7-1, BIG EAST) extended their winning streak to five against the UMBC Retrievers (5-5, America East), 86-62. With only a two day turnaround after... Read more

By Ben Jakabcsin December 2, 2024

A tale of two halves: Strong second half powers Georgetown to dominant win against Wagner

Most of Georgetown’s student body has checked out and gone home for Thanksgiving break. In the first half, the Hoyas offense seemed checked out as well. Winning the ball at... Read more

By Bradshaw Cate and Nicholas Riccio November 28, 2024

Halftime Sports

Voice Sportz’s College Football Playoff Picture: Week 14

IT’S THE FINAL RANKING BEFORE RIVALRY WEEK. So many upsets in the SEC. Here’s what our (better) experts are thinking about the current state of college football. Happy Thanksgiving! 1.... Read more

By Bradshaw Cate and Henry Skarecky November 27, 2024

A Drag Queen Christmas: Your next holiday season tradition

As far as holiday traditions go, A Drag Queen Christmas certainly made its case for me to add it to my list of seasonal shows to attend.

By Zachary Warren November 25, 2024

Gladiator II is an archetypal sequel

Gladiator II is a respectable film, worth the movie ticket but perhaps not a rewatch.

By Koharu Ando November 25, 2024

Halftime Leisure

Best of 2024: Albums

With 2024 coming to a close, Halftime Leisure has compiled a list of our picks for the best albums of the year.

By Ajani Jones, Sagun Shrestha, Karcin Hagi, Zachary Warren, Tina Solki, Elizabeth Adler and Eileen Chen November 24, 2024

Features

Georgetown TikTokers talk virality, racism, community, and making money online

Like many young people across the country, Georgetown students may find themselves scrolling for hours on TikTok to escape the reality of an 11:59 p.m. deadline. Some Georgetown students have... Read more

By Chih-Rong Kuo November 24, 2024

The rise of the ‘Princess,’ the fall of the Midwest

At this point, everyone knows about Chappell Roan. Not to be that person, but I had been listening to Chappell long before she broke into the mainstream. To see her... Read more

By Stella Linn November 23, 2024

What the election exposed about white liberalism

Last semester, I saw keffiyehs all around campus, not just worn by Arab and Muslim students, but by students of all communities. Collectively outraged at the ongoing genocide in Gaza,... Read more

By Aminah Malik November 23, 2024

Navigating the Cultural Divide: The Challenges for Non-American Students in Georgetown’s Classrooms

For international students at Georgetown, the university’s classrooms can feel like an unexpected cultural challenge. While the campus prides itself on its global community, classroom discussions often reveal an unspoken... Read more

By Ibrahim Absar November 22, 2024

Wicked: Magic from stage to screen

Wicked had big shoes to fill, but I dare say that they sized up.

By Karcin Hagi November 22, 2024

From the Editor

Letter from the Editors: Georgetown must protect our community from the threat of Trump’s second term

Content warning: This article includes mention of sexual violence. Editor’s Note: This letter from the editors is a concurring opinion with The Hoya. Dear Interim President Robert Groves and... Read more

By Ajani Jones and Connor Martin November 22, 2024

The Pep Band’s perspective on Georgetown basketball

As students and fans file out after every Georgetown basketball game, the Pep Band plays the Georgetown “Alma Mater”—victory or not. Since we attend most home basketball games for both... Read more

By Yunji Yun and Christian Smith November 22, 2024

News Commentary

Rangila 30 builds on three decades of South Asian community, growth, and vision

When students today think of Rangila, bright costumes, twinkling lights, and rowdy cheers from the audience of Gaston Hall may come to mind. However, 30 years ago, for the show’s... Read more

By Aashna Nadarajah and Ayushi Das November 22, 2024

DCAF: Georgetown’s a cappella hits all the right notes

From Car Barn to Southwest Quad, DC A Cappella Fest is an opportunity to feature the best of a cappella in the District—at least west of Wisconsin Ave.

By Phoebe Nash November 22, 2024

John J. DeGioia steps down as Georgetown University President, citing health concerns

John J. DeGioia (CAS ’79, GRAD ’95), Georgetown’s 48th president, announced he would be stepping down effective immediately, in an email sent to the Georgetown University community at 2:02 p.m.... Read more

By Sydney Carroll November 21, 2024

Halftime Sports

Voice Sportz’s College Football Playoff Picture: Week 13

1: Oregon Ducks (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) Points Received: 146 (8 first-place votes) Just like most major polls, we have put Oregon on the top of our rankings this week.... Read more

By Henry Skarecky November 21, 2024

Hoyas play their best game of the season, in blowout win over Mount St. Mary’s

On Nov. 20, Georgetown men’s basketball (3–1, BIG EAST) bounced back in big fashion from their blowout loss to Notre Dame and played their most complete game to date against... Read more

By Ben Jakabcsin November 21, 2024

A Reflection on the National Symphony Orchestra and Progressive Politics

I would not consider myself a particularly patriotic person. I have some deep-seated issues with this country, including but not limited to the inequalities upon which it was built, the... Read more

By Haley Jaworski November 20, 2024

Celebration for pandas’ return to D.C. is more than fluff, it’s also about diplomacy

In an era of international political tension, students hope that pandas at the National Zoo will improve discussions on campus about the United States’ relationship to China. On Oct. 15,... Read more

By Sophie St Amand November 18, 2024