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Hoyas keep running up that Hill to hilltern

At Georgetown, the pressure to intern at Capitol Hill—or “hilltern”—runs high. More paid congressional interns come from Georgetown than any other higher education institution except American University and University of... Read more

By and September 15, 2025

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“A radical act of solidarity”: D.C. doulas reflect on abortion care post-Dobbs

For Maddy Niziolek, no day at her job is the same. One day, she may provide technical assistance, connecting clients with professionals to help fund and perform necessary operations; another... Read more

By July 8, 2025

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Georgetown Law community fears chilling effect of Trump’s immigration agenda

Amid an intensification of immigration enforcement under the second Trump administration, lawyers are calling for people to stay in the fight to protect immigrant access to legal representation. Many current... Read more

By July 2, 2025

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Georgetown students talk fashion, personal style, and inspiration

The Voice’s Spring ’25 editors sat down with five Georgetown students, who model for the magazine ADDED TO THE FILE, to talk about all things fashion. We asked them to... Read more

By and June 19, 2025

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“It is not enough”: An update on gender-inclusive housing at Georgetown

When Jackie Early (CAS ’26) was choosing her junior year housing, she was hesitant to request the accommodations she needed as a transgender student. “At that point in my transition,... Read more

By June 6, 2025

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The Kennedy Center: A new battleground in the culture war over drag

Less than three weeks into his presidency, President Donald Trump ousted billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein as chair of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees and removed longtime president Deborah Rutter,... Read more

By June 1, 2025

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Fighting a slow collapse, Washingtonians say local journalism is more important now than ever

Remy Peritz was an avid reader of DCist, and would often discuss their content with her friends. “I really liked their local focus,” Peritz said. “DCist was a thing that... Read more

By and May 23, 2025

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Why is Georgetown so funny? A dive into comedy on and off campus

Georgetown loves a good slogan—“Hoya Saxa,” “Called to Be,” or any cocktail of Jesuit values—the list goes on. However, on his 2019 Kid Gorgeous comedy tour, John Mulaney (CAS ’04)... Read more

By April 27, 2025

News Commentary

One year in, the First Fellows program continues to give first-generation students community

Entering college as a first-generation student can be intimidating—to say the least. I’m often surrounded by people who are knowledgeable about everything college-related, whereas I know very little. As a... Read more

By April 22, 2025

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“A little intimidating”: In Georgetown’s consulting clubs, acceptance rates aren’t marginalizing women—stereotypes are

Maggie Shen (CAS ’26) felt daunted when she first joined Hoyalitics, Georgetown’s data analytics and consulting club. “It seemed a little intimidating to me. I think at that point, there... Read more

By April 18, 2025

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“A family business”: Behind the scenes at Corp Catering

Most Georgetown students know the Corp for its coffee shops—Uncommon Grounds, Midnight Mug, and other storefronts probably ring a bell as common culprits behind our depleted flex dollars. But there’s... Read more

By April 15, 2025

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Inclusivity or inefficiency? MSAB’s open access policy still sparks debate two years later

For decades, eager freshmen have arrived on the Hilltop in the sweltering heat of August and immediately donned their business professional attire to find their place on campus—before they even... Read more

By April 12, 2025

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Hoyas and the half: Georgetown students take on the Rock ‘n’ Roll half-marathon

On March 15, St. Jude Children’s Hospital hosted its annual Rock ‘n’ Roll half marathon with more than 19,000 registered participants. The 13.1 mile course stretched throughout D.C., taking runners... Read more

By April 6, 2025

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Higher learning: A look inside Georgetown’s psychedelic scene

Which one of your professors is most likely to offer you LSD? For Harvard undergraduates in the 1960s, it was psychologist and psychedelic evangelist Timothy Leary. Now, his famous call... Read more

By and March 31, 2025

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A sobering reality: You don’t have to drink to have fun

After nearly a full year as a college student, I can confidently describe myself as a peer pressure warrior.  I’m no stranger to spending nights with my friends in Dupont... Read more

By March 28, 2025

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Paranoia or protection? Hoya Paranoia, John Thompson, and Black America’s team

Content warning: This piece includes a quoted racial slur.  Entering McDonough Arena between 1972 and 1999, where Georgetown’s basketball team practiced, was a nearly impossible task. “When you came into... Read more

By March 17, 2025

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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

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“D.C. sold them up the river”: 24 years after the D.C. prison closed, advocates debate what’s next

Colie “Shaka” Long was born and raised in Washington, D.C., but in 1996, he was incarcerated and forced to leave “his city.” He didn’t return free until 26 years later.... Read more

By February 17, 2025

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DC Rawhides brings queer joy and cowboy boots to the District

Every other Saturday night, volunteers at DC Rawhides turn Eastern Market’s North Hall into a hoedown bursting with queer joy. Cowboy boots, some more authentic than others, stomp in lockstep... Read more

By February 14, 2025

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The Hilltopper’s guide to finding love at Georgetown

Apparently, seven percent of Georgetown students find forever love on the Hilltop. That’s also the percentage of students with flex dollars still left over by March, the percentage of students... Read more

By and February 14, 2025