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Hoyas blank Mountaineers, start new streak

After a solid win over a tough Adelphi squad, the Georgetown mens soccer team looked to last weekend’s matchup against West Virginia to secure their first winning streak since opening weekend. The No. 21/19 Mountaineers fought hard but ultimately fell to the Hoyas on North Kehoe Field 1-0.

By October 7, 2010

Sports

The Sports Sermon: The year of the pitcher continues

When Matt Garza threw the fifth no-hitter of the season on July 26 (which would’ve been the sixth had Jim Joyce not blown a call that cost Armando Galarraga his perfect game) it became apparent that the 2010 Major League Baseball season was the year of the pitcher.

By October 7, 2010

Sports

Hoyas fall, look to get up

It was there for the taking. After years of scraping by at the bottom of Patriot League, the Georgetown Football team had a chance to grab a commanding lead in the standings when they faced conference rival Colgate University. But the Raiders, who came into the game as the preseason favorites to win the league, proved to be too much for the Hoyas.

By October 7, 2010

Sports

Field hockey sees success

After winning just two of their 20 games last year, the Georgetown Field Hockey team is finally hitting their stride. So far this season, the team (6-6) is truly having a turnaround year. “We’re putting it all together,” head coach Tiffany Marsh said.

By October 7, 2010

Sports

Backdoor Cuts: Welcome to the show, Monroe

You could be forgiven for thinking Greg Monroe never declared for the NBA Draft, was never picked by the Detroit Pistons, and never became a multi-millionaire professional basketball player. After all, if he did all that, why would he hang around at Club Lau?

By October 7, 2010

Features

Fall Fashion: Breaking the Fall

This year, to up the ante for our annual Fall Fashion issue, we returned to the simplicity of the early ‘90s with modern touches and more attitude. ou won’t find many logos on the clothes. It’s not about being conspicuous; it’s about being comfortable and confident. You don’t need to look glam to look great.

By October 7, 2010

News

Reaccreditation delays Diversity Initiative

Every ten years, Georgetown needs to be reaccredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Although the University must meet all of Middle States’ 14 “characteristics of excellence,” Georgetown is never really in danger of losing its accreditation.

By October 7, 2010

News

GUSA Senate talks student rights, GUTS buses

Newly elected Georgetown University Student Association senators mapped out potential initiatives for defending students rights, and increasing funding for student clubs, and intiatives at their inaugural GUSA Senate meeting on Sept. 30. GUSA Senator Josh Mogil (SFS ’11) hopes to restart and head a student advocacy committee. GUSA formed the committee last fall

By October 7, 2010

News

One Nation rally brings out GU progressives

On Saturday, approximately 60 Georgetown students joined the tens of thousands of protestors gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial for the One Nation Working Together rally. The event, whose organizers included the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and an array of unions, environmental groups, student groups, and peace advocates

By October 7, 2010

News

City on a Hill: Republican hypocrisy

Democrats across the country are scared of what will happen on Nov. 4, but District of Columbia residents have good reason to be especially worried. With Republicans poised to take control of the House of Representatives, this year’s midterm elections will likely put the GOP in a position to meddle in the District’s affairs and reverse laws passed by the D.C. Council.

By October 7, 2010