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December 2010


Voices

Pooh preview delights, but fans will have to bear letdown

After watching only seconds of Disney’s new trailer for Winnie the Pooh, which features copious honey references, a so-depressed-it’s-kind-of-funny Eeyore, and as much nostalgia as possible, I looked into purchasing a ticket for opening night. Apparently the pre-order service is not provided six months in advance.

Voices

Two of a kind? Born as a twin, living as an individual

One September day of my senior year in high school, my twin sister and I were riding the Metro when a stranger did a double take and walked over to where we were seated. Right on cue, he began rattling through the usual list of questions, and some new ones.

Voices

Capitol punishment: Resume requires political betrayal

Last semester, like so many other Georgetown students eager to get their foot in the political door, I braved the Hill as a congressional intern. Although I was reluctant to sacrifice my class-free mornings and Friday afternoons, the prospect of observing the democratic process was too exciting to pass up.

Sports

After years of struggles, Sims becomes a regular

Coming into this season, the No. 9 Georgetown Hoyas (8-0) had a gaping hole to fill in the frontcourt. Fortunately, there were a couple of talented freshmen who were expected to shore up their depth down low. Hoya fans could be forgiven for mistaking Henry Sims for one of those newcomers.

Sports

The Sports Sermon: Answering the critics

On Saturday afternoon, following the Hoyas’ triumph over Utah State, John Thompson III stood in the Verizon Center pressroom answering questions, just as he has for the past six years. But after answering the final question, Thompson didn’t move—he wanted to make something clear.

Sports

Hoyas hit storm before Big East

The Georgetown women’s basketball team will face the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers tonight in a game that marks the opening of Big East play. So far this year, the Hoyas have been a force to be reckoned with in non-conference action, reaching a lofty No. 11 national ranking this week.

Sports

What Rocks: Chris Kinney

Senior and two-time All-American Chris Kinney began his last season on the Hilltop hot off the blocks, winning the men’s 60-meter hurdles at the Navy Invitational on Dec. 5. “Being the first race of the year, I was naturally excited,” Kinney said. “Up until the gun, my entire focus was just to race.”

Sports

Backdoor Cuts: FIFA red-cards America

FIFA President Sepp Blatter’s announcement that the 2022 World Cup would be hosted by Qatar was a slap in the face to American soccer fans. The United States was prepared to cement its place as a legitimate soccer power with its 2022 Cup bid, which by all accounts was without any major deficiencies.

Editorials

GUSA referendum: A good idea gone wrong

One month ago, the Voice endorsed Georgetown University Student Associations’s proposal for Student Activities Fee Endowment reform. It was clear that the current club funding structure was no longer a viable plan. However, the final reforms that GUSA put to vote did not afford students the opportunity to fully express their will.

Editorials

University website meets the 21st century

This past week, the University launched a new Georgetown.edu website, a little over a year after administrators first solicited student feedback on the project. Both its cosmetic and functional changes are significant improvements over the last website, and it will serve the University’s current students and attract new ones for years to come.