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As National Polarization Intensifies, GU Political Groups Drift Apart
For years, Georgetown University College Democrats (GUCD) and Georgetown University College Republicans (GUCR) filled university spaces for their signature event of the fall: the annual bipartisan debate. Students reveled in the opportunity to bicker, shout and even laugh over…
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Feel Underappreciated by Big East
After a subpar season, the Georgetown University women’s basketball team ranked No. 8 in the Big East preseason poll — but Head Coach Darnell Haney believes the team will change the narrative. The team’s ranking matched the Hoyas’ final place in the 2025-26 season, which ended in…
MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Refuse to Be Written Off at Media Day
Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Georgetown University men’s basketball team was hyped. The Hoyas were ranked No. 6 in the Big East’s preseason poll, and both their starting guards earned all-conference honors. Fast forward one year and Georgetown comes in at No. 10 in the same…
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…
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…
McCourt Names Policy Expert, Transportation Executive to Advisory Board
A lead strategist and policy expert at Waymo has joined the school’s strategic advisory board.