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WOMEN’S SOCCER | Hoyas Draw Golden Eagles in Scoreless Outing
The Georgetown University women’s soccer team battled the Marquette University Golden Eagles to a scoreless draw Sept. 30. Just four days after the Hoyas (3-3-3, 0-1-1 Big East) erupted with 3 goals against the Xavier University Musketeers (7-2, 1-0-0 Big East), Georgetown’s…
Upcoming Election Forums: Mayor & Ward 2 (Oct. 8); Ward 1 & Ward 6 (Oct. 15)
Four forums are scheduled in the Community Center Auditorium, featuring contested races for Mayor and City Council. Candidates will speak to Takoma Park issues and outline their visions for Takoma Park and their philosophies of government.
HOYAS BY HASSNER | Clear Your Calendar, Hoya Fan Fest Is Back
An old Chinese proverb reads: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” The best time to be a Georgetown basketball fan was probably in 1984, but the second best time is now. For two decades leading up to 2019, Georgetown hosted an annual…
COMMENTARY | Commanders Shock Seahawks in a Home Opener to Remember
Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota had previously won both games he played against the Seattle Seahawks as a starting quarterback. Now 3-0 after playing Seattle, the Commanders’ Sept. 27 home opener was no different. Washington (1-2) welcomed the Seahawks…
FIELD HOCKEY | Hoyas Fall to Rams, Friars Amid Offensive Woes
The Georgetown University field hockey team suffered two close losses this week, falling to the Providence University Friars 1-0 and the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Rams 2-1 in overtime. The Hoyas (4-6) were unable to put up many goals in both of the tightly contested…
VOLLEYBALL | Hoyas Struggle to Open Big East Play with Losses to Xavier, Butler
After dominating nonconference opponents, the Georgetown University volleyball team dropped two straight contests to open Big East play. The Hoyas (8-5, 0-2 Big East) were swept by the Xavier University Musketeers (9-4, 2-0 Big East) Sept. 25, and then fell to the Butler…
FOOTBALL | Hoya Defense Shines, Offense Falters in Narrow Loss to Columbia
The Georgetown University football team battled hard against the Columbia University Lions, but could not secure the home win, falling 20-17 in overtime Sept. 26. The Hoyas’ (0-3) defense looked dominant, forcing 2 interceptions and generating sustained pressure the entire game.…
COMMENTARY | Kimito Nono Shines for DC United As End-To-End Battle Ends In Thrilling Draw
Despite being the underdogs heading into the match, D.C. United played out a thrilling 3-3 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, Sept. 26, in Vancouver, Canada. United (6-12-8) have endured another underwhelming campaign this season, sitting in 11th place, six points…
WOMEN’S SOCCER | Hoyas Comeback Falls Just Short Against Xavier
On a rainy evening at Shaw Field, the Georgetown University women’s soccer team dropped its Big East opener to the Xavier University Musketeers 4-3 Sept. 26. Xavier scored twice in each half to overpower the Hoyas. Georgetown’s first goal came off a booming shot from sophomore…
DC mayoral hopeful seeks feedback from Ward 2 residents at public forum event
Janeese Lewis George, the Democratic candidate for mayor, stopped in Ward 2 for her second to last stop of her listening session series, which stops in each ward to hear concerns from residents.
Students, alumni file amended complaint in antisemitism suit against GW after judge’s dismissal
A group of current and former students filed an amended complaint against GW in U.S. District Court, alleging officials dismissed complaints of antisemitism and “denied” them access to educational opportunities because of their Jewish faith.
Rent Stabilization Policy Options: Utility Transfers
This is the second of six blog posts covering topic areas that City Council, City Staff, and the project consultant, RSG, are exploring under the Rent Stabilization Policy Review. This second blog post covers Utility Transfers.