Archive

Netflix’s Avatar: the Last Airbender may master the elements of spectacle, but loses the heart of the original

Combining several episodes into one made for a fast-paced experience, but took away crucial time for the show to flesh out its characters.

By Kristy Li 10:00 AM

Faculty hold second vigil for Gazan academics killed by Israel

Georgetown Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine (FSJP) held a vigil Tuesday at noon to mourn the Palestinian academics and university students killed by Israel in Gaza. This is... Read more

By Connor Martin 12:39 AM

Shows on streaming you may have missed: Bad Sisters (2022)

With a second season confirmed and on the way, now is the perfect time to sit down and catch up on this fantastic show.

By Ninabella Arlis April 17, 2024

RAs to unionize after resounding victory in election

Georgetown’s Resident Assistants (RAs) voted overwhelmingly in favor of forming a union in an election on Tuesday, one of the fastest RA unionization efforts in the country pending certification, organizers said.

By Franzi Wild, Connor Martin and Sam Monteiro April 16, 2024

Norovirus returns to Georgetown’s campus

On April 4, officials from the departments of Student Health and Public Health announced a campus norovirus outbreak in an email to community members. Since March 27, over 40 individuals... Read more

By Belinda Li April 16, 2024

Game Review: Balatro is ruining my life

The key brilliance of Balatro lies in its replayability and creativity; I am compelled to explore so many different levels and synergies.

By Bradshaw Cate April 16, 2024

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson discusses Ukraine, Gaza, and Brexit in Gaston Hall

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to a packed Gaston Hall about the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Brexit, and Trump on April 11. The event, titled... Read more

By Margaret Hartigan April 15, 2024

Charli XCX is embarking on a riotous escapade into the world of club culture and hyperpop

Despite only being three singles and a remix in, there's already no denying that Charli XCX’s Brat will be the album of the summer.

By Gabriel Mendoza April 15, 2024

Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy speaks at Georgetown: a fact check

Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy spoke in Lohrfink Auditorium on April 9 in an event hosted by Georgetown’s Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics). During the... Read more

By Sydney Carroll April 15, 2024

Editorials

In support of RA unionization at Georgetown

The editorial board supports and affirms Georgetown Resident Assistant Coalition’s (GRAC) ongoing efforts to unionize. We recognize unionization as a way for resident assistants (RAs) to demand improved working conditions... Read more

By the Editorial Board April 14, 2024

Georgetown hosts Wikipedia edit-a-thon, harnessing anger into action

Members of the Georgetown and greater D.C. communities gathered on March 15 in the Office of Student Equity and Inclusion (OSEI) for an afternoon of raffle prizes, snacks and eliminating... Read more

By Julia Vasilj April 14, 2024

Voices

The search for Georgetown’s vibrant writing community

Not only do these classes force us to write outside of a purely academic mindset (because sometimes the econ quiz, IR paper, and Lau 2 fumes just aren’t conducive to storytelling), but they also carve out time for us to focus on honing our craft and narrative voice. Disparate students joined together through writing have grown into a veritable literary community at Georgetown.

By Barrett Ahn April 14, 2024

Voices

Crafting community: A thank you to the Maker Hub

At the time, my only perception of the Maker Hub was that it was a glorified Michaels. In the years since, I’ve learned that it’s first and foremost about inspiring Hoyas—not artistic ability, engineering prowess, or any of its fancy tools. It also has its own vibrant community of student volunteers with incredibly expansive skill sets who donate their scant free time to share knowledge with our visitors and one another.

By Maya Kominsky April 14, 2024

Each week, a moment of calm and connection in figure drawing sessions

The goal of these sessions is not to master the art form; it’s to learn.

By Tina Solki April 14, 2024

RAs Hold Speak-Out in Support of Unionization Effort

The Georgetown Resident Assistant Coalition (GRAC) held a speak-out on Thursday to discuss their unionization effort ahead of next week’s election, where Resident Assistants (RAs) will decide whether to officially... Read more

By Sam Monteiro April 13, 2024

Podcasts

Post Pitch: Celebrating Georgetown’s Creative Writers

Welcome back to Post Pitch! This week, podcasts producer Romy Abu-Fadel interviews our writer, Barrett Ann, about her piece in this week’s special edition issue of The Voice. Tune in... Read more

By Romy Abu-Fadel and Barrett Ahn April 13, 2024

Podcasts

Post Pitch: Georgetown’s LinkedIn Culture

Welcome back to Post Pitch! This week, podcasts producer Romy Abu-Fadel interviews our writer, Kate Satterfield, about her Voices piece in this week’s issue of The Voice. Tune in to... Read more

By Romy Abu-Fadel and Kate Satterfield April 13, 2024

Diamanté is an ever-changing mosaic of collective and diverse joy

Diamanté isn’t just any artistic community—it’s a unique and valuable incubator on Georgetown’s campus for creatives of color.

By Eileen Chen and Amber Xie April 13, 2024

GREEN’s Trashion Show brings a new perspective to the fashion rage on campus

Would you dumpster dive for $200? That’s the cash prize up for grabs at Georgetown’s first Trashion Show, premiering on April 21 at 6 p.m.

By Rhea Banerjee April 13, 2024

To promote an ordinary life, Pippin promises an extraordinary show

On a campus where ambitious students obsess over finding the highest-paying job, Pippin encourages an alternative: a life that focuses on the little things.

By Eileen Miller April 13, 2024

Justin Timberlake’s album, Everything I Thought It Was, is nothing I thought it would be

If you go into this album expecting the same vibe as Timberlake's old music, you will be confused at best and disappointed at worst.

By Josephina Wang April 12, 2024

Hurricane Diane is a whirlwind of bacchanalia and eco-commentary

To label Hurricane Diane “complex” would be a cataclysmic understatement.

By Hailey Wharram April 12, 2024

Rep. Maxwell Frost speaks on Gen Z, identity in politics, and youth activism

From his work as an activist to making history as the first Generation Z member of Congress, Rep. Maxwell Frost’s career has been action-packed. On April 10, Frost, a Democrat,... Read more

By Katie Doran and Elizabeth Foster April 12, 2024