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February 2013

Sports

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Otto-matic leads the way

When the final buzzer went off at the Carrier Dome, the excitement set in pretty quickly for me as it did for most Hoya fans. How couldn’t it? We had... Read more

By February 28, 2013

Sports

Distaso, ace for men’s tennis

The second half of the collegiate tennis season is more than a month in, and the men’s (2-5) and women’s (5-3) programs have both had their share of ups and... Read more

By February 28, 2013

Editorials

Stewards scandal highlights need for integrity

Last week’s election erupted into controversy when an anonymous source revealed presidential hopeful Jack Appelbaum (COL ‘14) to be a member of the Stewards Society. Exposing Appelbaum and his campaign manager to be members of this secret society was irrelevant and ultimately accomplished nothing beyond distracting student voters from the issues at hand.

By the February 28, 2013

Editorials

Sequester woes offset by D.C. emergency fund

Last month, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray made an announcement thousands of city officials across the nation wish they could make themselves. The District had accrued a $417 million surplus in fiscal year 2012, and has put it all away in its emergency fund. This brings its rainy day savings to almost $1.5 billion.

By the February 28, 2013

Editorials

New pope must shepherd Church to modernity

On Wednesday, Pope Benedict XVI offered his final General Audience address in St. Peter’s Square. As soon as Monday, the College of Cardinals will begin the process of selecting a new pope—a decision that will present the Catholic Church with the opportunity to maintain the status quo or propel itself into an increasingly modern age.

By the February 28, 2013

Sports

Porter Jr. delivers in final seconds of double overtime

After bursting onto the national scene against Syracuse just days earlier, sophomore forward Otto Porter Jr. didn’t come out hot against Connecticut Wednesday night. Dormant for about 48 minutes, Porter... Read more

By February 28, 2013

Sports

Women’s lacrosse starts off undefeated

In their second game of the season this past Saturday, the No. 15 Georgetown women’s lacrosse team (2-0) fought both wet, sloppy conditions and a physical No. 17 Towson (0-2).... Read more

By February 28, 2013

News

University still developing a plan for New South groups

Plans for the Healey Family Student Center in New South Hall have been in the works since 2011, but plans for moving student groups out of the building are still... Read more

By February 28, 2013

News

Dean of College endorses Justice and Peace Studies major

Since the end of the last school year, a group of Georgetown students and faculty has been working to put together a Justice and Peace Studies major. Last week, the... Read more

By February 28, 2013

News

Campaign for referendum on budget autonomy begins

On April 23, D.C. residents may finally fulfill that age-old American revolutionary demand,  “no taxation without representation.” During a special election, residents of the District of Columbia will have the... Read more

By February 28, 2013