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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.
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Inside a party for AI and data centers
At a bitcoin bar in Washington, D.C., on a recent Saturday night, a pro-data center party welcomed hundreds of artificial intelligence fans who enjoyed a generative AI photo booth, data-themed drinks and speeches about the race against China.
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Congress set to leave Washington for the midterms with no AI progress
WASHINGTON — Facing a growing backlash over the boom in data center construction and widespread concern over the safety of artificial intelligence, Congress is set to depart Washington this week ahead of the midterm elections having accomplished nothing to address either issue.