Archive

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

Voices

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

GU Politics hosts EGOT winner John Legend for discussion about voting, mass incarceration, and Black liberation

The Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) hosted musician and activist John Legend for a discussion about the election and his own social justice efforts, on... Read more

By Sydney Carroll November 18, 2024

Editorials

Post-election, our duty must be to one another

Dear Georgetown, It’s alright to be horrified, sickened, even paralyzed by the results of the 2024 election. The range of justifiable criticisms levied against the “morally objectionable” Harris/Walz ticket does... Read more

By the Editorial Board November 17, 2024

Hoyas horrific on both sides of the ball in blowout loss to Notre Dame

On Nov. 16, Georgetown men’s basketball (2–1, BIG EAST) could’ve built a village with all the bricks they laid on the rim as they lost in blowout fashion to the... Read more

By Ben Jakabcsin November 16, 2024

Call Your Mother stays schmearing—for now

After nearly five years of legal and zoning battles, Call Your Mother, the popular “Jew-ish” deli on the corner of 35th and O, will keep baking. In a Nov. 13... Read more

By Sydney Carroll November 15, 2024

The questions Georgetown still hasn’t answered about the data leak

Georgetown has still not answered many questions about the recent leak of student, alumni, and applicant data.

By Katherine Wilkison and Franziska Wild November 14, 2024

In liminal space, mxmtoon attempts to explore the unknown, but doesn’t venture quite deep enough

mxmtoon seems to have traded her ukulele for a banjo—with limited success.

By Sagun Shrestha November 14, 2024

GUSA News Brief

GUSA Senate Certifies Fall 2024 Election Results

The GUSA Senate certified the Fall 2024 election results and swore in 11 new senators at their post-election meeting on Sunday, Nov. 10. In a unanimous decision, Ethan Henshaw (CAS... Read more

By Samantha Monteiro November 13, 2024

The “Holy Trinity” walked so Kylie Minogue could fall behind

Kylie Minogue’s new album, Tension II (2024), feels more repetitive and recursive than ever.

By Melis Akkum November 12, 2024

Halftime Sports

Voice Sportz’s College Football Playoff Picture: Week 12

Screw the experts. It takes college students to know how well college students are going to play football. I personally have been dissatisfied with how the committee is predicting who... Read more

By Bradshaw Cate November 11, 2024

Alice Phoebe Lou stuns in magical opening performance

Alice Phoebe Lou not only sounded like one, but throughout her set, the singer performed like a fairy as well: magical in all aspects of the word.

By Elaine Clarke and Elizabeth Adler November 11, 2024

Songs Of a Lost World channels the gloomily sublime in a perfect gothic rock revival

Songs Of a Lost World is a pinnacle in modern music, soaring above uninspired radio hits.

By Elizabeth Adler November 11, 2024