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October 2009

Sports

Time to think tournament

As the calendar pages flip past October, the Georgetown women’s soccer team (10-3-2, 4-2-1 Big East) has little time left to make a statement. And the final games of the regular season leave no room for slack. While the team had a successful weekend with wins against Cincinnati and Louisville, their four remaining games include competition against the top two teams in the Big East: West Virginia and Notre Dame.

By October 15, 2009

Sports

The Sports Sermon: Who are Georgetown?

After last year’s 16-15 finish, replete with a stunning second half collapse and first round NIT exit, John Thompson III and the Georgetown men’s basketball team probably don’t want any reminders of last season.

By October 15, 2009

Sports

Comeback falls short against No. 6 Maryland

Due to their proximity and similar athletic status, some claim that Georgetown and Maryland share a crosstown rivalry. It’s hard to say that rivalry even exists in men’s soccer—rivalry requires competition. Before their meeting at North Kehoe Field earlier this week, the No. 6 Terrapins had won all 26 matches they’ve played against the Hoyas. On Tuesday, Georgetown showed that it can keep things competitive, but Maryland nevertheless extended its streak to 27 games.

By October 15, 2009

Crosswords

Time for military to open the closet

Young voters helped propel Barack Obama into the White House, but at Sunday’s National Equality March on the National Mall, there were no pro-Obama chants coming from the largely youthful... Read more

By the October 14, 2009

Editorials

Campus turned on by power saving

Environmentalism at Georgetown always comes with a caveat. The Intercultural Center is solar-powered, but only partially, and there is no plan to replace the solar panels when they stop producing... Read more

By the October 14, 2009

Editorials

Registrar leaves students waiting

Take a walk through Georgetown’s campus, and it is quickly apparent that students are busy—with clubs, jobs, internships, and, most importantly, classes. Planning ahead of time keeps students from being... Read more

By the October 14, 2009

Features

Fall Fashion 2009: Punch with Color

This fall, get off the ropes and into the ring with vibrant pieces that pack a visual punch. Bright tights that show off your shapely stems will catch people off... Read more

By October 8, 2009

News

Student passes away in Spain

On Tuesday evening, Arielle DaCosta (COL `11) passed away in Salamanca, Spain, where she was studying abroad for the year, according to an e-mail sent out by Vice President for... Read more

By October 8, 2009

News

Philly P “mob scene” angers ANC

Georgetown’s most famous late-night pizza establishment is coming under increased pressure from the Advisory Neighborhood Commission. During a meeting last Tuesday where residents on Potomac Street shared eyewitness accounts of... Read more

By October 8, 2009

News

$6.75m for cancer center

Georgetown University Medical Center recently received a $6.75 million gift for the creation of a new cancer center. The donation was made by Jeanne Ruesch in honor of her husband... Read more

By October 8, 2009