Kayla Hewitt

1 week ago | georgetownvoice.com | Connor Martin |Katherine Wilkison |Katya Schwenk |Kayla Hewitt

When I walked into my thesis advisor’s office with nothing new to show him but my blue hair, I took a moment to reflect. Was I contemplating fulfilling the minimum requirements to graduate with an American Studies degree? No.Responsibly, I reflected on the role of dyed hair at Georgetown. I’ve never cared much about fashion. Of course, I want to look good (and do, most days, in my rough-around-the-edges, 10 minutes late to class with a giant iced coffee sort of way).

2 weeks ago | wamu.org | Kayla Hewitt

Sweeping tariffs implemented by the Trump administration continue to breed uncertainty about the future of the global economy. The tariffs come at a particularly delicate moment for the D.C. region, as local lawmakers continue to reckon with the impacts of ongoing sweeping federal cuts. Terry Clower is a professor of public policy in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. He is also director of Mason’s Center for Regional Analysis.

3 weeks ago | wamu.org | Kayla Hewitt |Tamika Smith

The moment of peak bloom has arrived. It’s officially the most beautiful time of year here in the District!Peak Bloom is when at least 70% of the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin are in bloom. The spectacle usually lasts a few days, depending on weather conditions. This week for Get Out There, our weekly conversation about ways to explore the Washington region, we’re breaking down peak bloom weekend, and all the fanfare that goes along with it.

3 weeks ago | wamu.org | Kayla Hewitt

A Georgetown University scholar remains in an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Louisiana more than a week after he was detained by the Department of Homeland Security in Rosslyn. Badar Khan Suri is an Indian national in the U.S. on a J-1 visa. He’s accused by DHS of spreading pro-Hamas propaganda. This DHS action has frightened many international students in our region and across the country.

1 month ago | wamu.org | Kayla Hewitt |Tamika Smith

It’s finally spring here in the D.C. region. The cherry blossoms are blooming, temperatures are rising, and the Washington Nationals are preparing to take the field at Nats Park. The Nats will play their home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at 4 PM on Thursday, March 27. The first 20,000 fans that make it to the game will be rewarded with a free t-shirt. Folks going to a baseball game this year will see more than just the game.