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UConn Dices Georgetown Defense, Spoils Epps’ and Tidal Blue’s Return

Georgetown men’s basketball (12-4, 3-2 BIG EAST) fell to the No. 9 UConn Huskies (13-4, 5-1 BIG EAST) 68-60 at Capital One Arena on Jan. 11. In front of a... Read more

By Ben Jakabcsin January 11, 2025

Men’s Basketball Loses Battle of Unbeatens: Can’t Quite Fly With No. 7 Golden Eagles

The Georgetown Hoyas (12-3, 3-1 BIG EAST) were defeated by the No.7 Marquette Golden Eagles (14-2, 5-0 BIG EAST) 74-66 on Jan. 7 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, in an... Read more

By Henry Skarecky January 7, 2025

Photography

Photo essay: Snowy scenes at Georgetown

More than eight inches of snow fell in the Georgetown neighborhood beginning early Monday. Campus remains quiet tonight, with a few passersby walking dogs and students returning for the start... Read more

By Izzy Wagener and Katie Doran January 7, 2025

Nosferatu might be the Christmas special you never knew you needed. And you might not.

Nosferatu is a film better appreciated than enjoyed, despite its effective storytelling.

By Koharu Ando January 4, 2025

Mack On a Mission: Georgetown Wins Again, Stays Perfect in Conference

Georgetown men’s basketball (12-2, 3-0 BIG EAST) snuck by the Xavier Musketeers (9-6, 1-3 BIG EAST) 69-63 at Capital One Arena on Jan. 3. Despite leading for most of the... Read more

By Ben Jakabcsin January 3, 2025

Return of the Mack: Georgetown Rolls Coppin State Behind 3 Double-Doubles

Georgetown men’s basketball (11-2, 2-0 BIG EAST) blew out the Coppin State Eagles (1-13, MEAC) 83-53 at Capital One Arena on Dec. 28. With sophomore guard Malik Mack and freshman... Read more

By Ben Jakabcsin December 28, 2024

GNX rides the wave of vicious victory, yet is not as sharp as previous releases

GNX is more centered on Lamar’s own power and esteem, a far cry from the humble, sincere lyricism of previous releases.

By Rhea Banerjee December 25, 2024

NO MACK? NO MATTER: Hoyas clip Jays’ wings in emphatic fashion

Georgetown men’s basketball (9-2, 1-0 BIG EAST) annihilated BIG EAST rival Creghton (7-5, 0-1 BIG EAST), 81-57 at Capital One Arena on Dec. 18. While the absence of starting sophomore... Read more

By Ben Jakabcsin December 18, 2024

“Please Admit”: New lawsuit filing alleges Georgetown President creates list of wealthy applicants to receive admission

Plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against Georgetown and 16 other universities filed a new motion in federal court on Dec. 16, alleging that former President John J. DeGioia created a... Read more

By Sydney Carroll December 17, 2024

Features

D.C.’s independent bookstores are sites of local history, community, and culture

Don’t just read the books, read the room. Bookshelves built from scratch, mini-mural on the pillars, and framed paintings that line the walls are among the visual charms of Second... Read more

By Sophie St Amand December 17, 2024

Epps plays the hero, Hoyas survive ref show to squash the Orange on the road

On Dec. 14, Georgetown men’s basketball (8-2, BIG EAST) won the 100th edition of the GU-Syracuse rivalry (5-5, 0-1 ACC), 75-71. While close throughout with numerous lead changes, junior guard... Read more

By Ben Jakabcsin December 14, 2024

Halftime Leisure

Top ten alternative Christmas songs (for the most annoying person at the function)

If your idea of a Christmas tradition is sobbing over Emma Thompson not getting that gold necklace in Love Actually, this is for you.

By Lucy Montalti December 11, 2024

Signature Theater’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum can be your winter delight

Forum is a whirlwind of chaos, comedy, and mistaken identities—culminating in a tale of love, reunion, and above all, whimsical humor.

By Amber Bai December 10, 2024

Features

Native American Heritage Month passes with little official recognition at Georgetown

After growing up on the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American reservation in the U.S., Tianna Young (CAS ’25) never expected to find a robust Indigenous community when she came... Read more

By Katherine Wilkison December 10, 2024

Georgetown’s low ranking in free speech report, explained

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) released its 2025 College Free Speech Report on Sept. 5, with Georgetown ranked 240 out of the 251 colleges studied. The report’s... Read more

By Izzy Wagener December 9, 2024

Features

D.C.’s opioid deaths are down for the first time in six years. What’s behind the decline?

D.C. has one of the highest opioid overdose death rates in the country. But in recent months, opioid deaths have decreased in the District for the first time since 2018,... Read more

By Alexandra Risi December 8, 2024

Halftime Sports

Voice Sportz’s College Football Playoff Picture: The Final Poll

Conference championship week has ended, and bowl season is fast approaching. The Voice conducted our final FBS poll today before the final College Football Selection releases this evening. Here are... Read more

By Andrew Swank December 8, 2024

Halftime Sports

Voice Sportz’s College Football Playoff Picture: Week 15

We are finally here. The final rankings before the committee with bad opinions decides who is really going to the playoffs. Here is how the real experts see college football... Read more

By Ben Jakabcsin December 6, 2024

As Supreme Court hears oral arguments on gender-affirming care, rally-goers worry

Hundreds of transgender activists and allies rallied outside the Supreme Court on Dec. 4 as justices heard arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case challenging Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming care... Read more

By Sydney Carroll and Katie Doran December 5, 2024

On Homesick, Angelica Cox yearns for simpler days

Amid this season suspended between endings and beginnings, Angelica Cox is feeling, understandably, Homesick (2024).

By Hailey Wharram December 5, 2024

What a second Trump presidency and Republican trifecta means for D.C.

On the campaign trail, Trump promised to “take over” D.C. and “make our capital beautiful again.” That message, and Trump’s focus on D.C., does not inspire confidence for a capital... Read more

By Katie Doran December 5, 2024

After the election, a look at how Decision Desk counted results at Georgetown

Brandon Finnigan watched the 2004 election from his college dorm room. He was unhappy that results came in slowly and viewers only had access to one source for election data. ... Read more

By Alex Cohen December 4, 2024

Halftime Leisure

TOMORROW X TOGETHER shines bright in The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY but burns out too quickly

Floating high above the clouds, TOMORROW X TOGETHER brings us over the moon, away from the harsh realities of life on The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY.

By Sagun Shrestha December 4, 2024