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Day: October 22, 2009

Sports

The wonderful Wizards of odd

Ever since Gilbert Arenas made a name for himself as the NBA’s most lethal jester—matching his flashy, daring, and effective play with quirky off-court antics—the Wizards have been a relevant presence in the Eastern Conference. But for the past two seasons, Arenas has been largely absent due to injuries, and several of his sidekicks (Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison) have spent significant time on the bench with him. Without their principals, the Wizards languished at the bottom of the East. Now bolstered by a healthy roster—other than a banged-up Jamison, who will miss the rest of the preseason with a sprained shoulder—and the off-season additions of veteran sharpshooter Mike Miller and slashing two-guard Randy Foye, the Wizards certainly hope to improve on their 19-win showing last year. How much better they will actually be is anyone’s guess.

By October 22, 2009

Sports

The Sports Sermon: Team of destiny

It’s good to be back. After spending last October without a purpose—forced to look on as Philadelphia celebrated and the Tampa Bay Rays, of all teams, had their shot at glory—my team is back in the baseball playoffs, finally, and I’m enjoying the greatest experience a fan can have: the dominant playoff run.

By October 22, 2009

Sports

What Rocks: Samantha Kietlinski

For college coaches, recruiting can be a stressful process. They spend hours each day poring over high school results and talking up potential recruits over the phone. Yet, every once in awhile, the hard work reaps huge rewards: a star freshman arrives and contributes immediately to the team’s success. For Georgetown swimming head coach Steven Cartwright, this has been one of those seasons, as his recruiting efforts resulted in a strong freshman class, headed by Samantha Kietlinski.

By October 22, 2009

Sports

Hoyas don’t want to forget these senior moments

Georgetown’s women’s soccer team assured themselves a bye in the first round of the Big East Tournament over the past weekend. The Hoyas (12-3-2, 6-2-1 Big East) shut out Pittsburgh 3-0 on Friday, and defeated West Virginia on Sunday’s Senior Day game.

By October 22, 2009

Voices

Lost in the crowd: life of a shawty in a tall, tall world

Remember when you were in about fifth grade, having that big growth spurt, and you were suddenly—awkwardly—the tallest person in your class? When your notch on the “How Tall Are... Read more

By October 22, 2009

Voices

Tour de Georgetown: cyclist pops the G’town bubble

Some of my girlfriends like to check out the bikers on campus. I prefer to check out the bikes. Ever since I was a child, I loved biking. I couldn’t... Read more

By October 22, 2009

Leisure

Wild Things will make your heart sing

Life can be scary. You and I may not have to face off against humongous monsters that gnash their terrible teeth and roll their terrible eyes and show their terrible... Read more

By October 22, 2009

Leisure

Solving your coffee conundrum

Georgetown students are, by and large, avid consumers of legal recreational consumables. Alcohol is the most obvious, dominating the weekend nightlife. Tobacco also does its part to color the Georgetown... Read more

By October 22, 2009

Leisure

Trick-or-treating in style

They wink at you every time you open your underwear drawer—that pair of fishnets that only gets taken out for a spin every late October. They’re aching to be worn,... Read more

By October 22, 2009

Leisure

Avian art takes flight

The Pre-Columbian artifacts showcased in Flights of Fancy, a new exhibit at Dumbarton Oaks, aren’t as overtly flashy as the dazzling gold necklaces and chest plates in the museum’s permanent... Read more

By October 22, 2009