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Double Feature: Shazam! (2019)

Sheryl and Angela review Shazam!, the latest installment in the DC Extended Universe (if that even exists anymore). Spoiler alert: it was adorable.

Leisure

Shazam! Starts Bright, Only to Fizzle Out

Nobody is born a hero, but anybody can become one. This sentiment saturates DC’s latest film, Shazam!—a teen-friendly flick that follows the journey of a 14-year-old boy who is suddenly,... Read more

Leisure

Artists Respond Presents Dynamic Commentary on the Vietnam War

On the third floor of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the elevator door opens to face three four-foot tall canvases painted a deep, glowing red. In bold white font, they... Read more

Halftime Leisure

Halftime’s Game Of Thrones Recap: Season 4

Halftime continues with our Game of Thrones recaps in preparation for the release of season eight on Sunday, April 14. Here is our recap of season four. Warning: This article... Read more

Editorials

Senior Ball Cost is Prohibitive

Senior Ball is a tradition that many members of the graduating class have been looking forward to since they were freshmen. The event takes place at Union Station on the... Read more

Editorials

Support GUSA Policy Teams for Change on Campus

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Policy Teams were established in their current form under the administration of Enushe Khan (MSB ’17) and Chris Fisk (COL ’17) in 2016. The... Read more

News

Native Students and the Piscataway Fight for Greater Recognition

Almost any Georgetown student could tell you that the university was founded in 1789. Almost any Georgetown student could also tell you that the university’s founder was John Carroll. However, only a... Read more

Opinion

Carrying On: Navigating the Maze of Georgetown’s Mental Healthcare System

I don’t know how to describe what depression and anxiety feel like. Comedian Sarah Silverman once described it as, “I’m desperately homesick, but I’m home.” Star Trek actor Wil Wheaton... Read more

Opinion

Piecing Together Disordered Eating

“That will go straight to your thighs,” Zoë says to Tristan as he gazes longingly at the donut grasped in his hand. “That’s why I’m eating it with my eyes... Read more

Voices

Mother Knows Best? Balancing Stability with Courage

“Are you coming home this weekend?” “I can’t. I’m busy.” I quickly tapped the letters to reject my mother, but I knew my attempt would fail. My suspicion was confirmed... Read more

News

Swiping Out Food Insecurity, One Meal at a Time

Swipe. “Next!” This is a familiar refrain heard by every Georgetown student in the Leo O’Donovan Dining Hall on any given day. Swipe.“Next!” They take back their GOCards and enter... Read more

News

Students vote to create reconciliation fund for GU272 descendants

A referendum to recommend the creation of a reconciliation fund to benefit descendants of people enslaved by Georgetown University passed on April 12. The referendum recommends the establishment of a... Read more

News

New GUSA senators elected amidst high turnout

The Election Commission announced the winners of the GUSA Senate election. The new Senate is composed of 18 members, six from each rising class of seniors, juniors, and sophomores.  The... Read more

Podcasts

The Miseducation of Lauryn and Mariah: Religion

On this episode of Miseducation, Lauryn and Mariah get ~spiritual~ and talk about church.

Halftime Sports

Your Mood by Jon Rothstein Tweets

By now, if you have an ear to the world of college basketball, it’s pretty likely that you’ve seen Jon Rothstein. And by seen, I mean you’ve seen his ubiquitous... Read more

News

Claiming a Misrepresentation of Maringouin, This Descendant Opposes the GU272 Referendum

Georgetown students are voting on a referendum to add a $27.20 per semester fee to fund projects benefiting the descendants of the 272 enslaved people sold by the university in... Read more

Sports

Navy Defeats Women’s Lacrosse With Late Spurt

The Georgetown women’s lacrosse team fell 16-9 against No. 13 Navy on Wednesday night at Cooper Field. Sophomore attacker Nicole Victory notched five goals for the Midshipmen, junior attacker Kelly... Read more

Sports

Baseball Edges Coppin State in Midweek Clash

On Wednesday, the Georgetown Hoyas baseball team (9-24, 0-3 Big East) used timely hitting and strong pitching to nab a 4-3 victory at Coppin State (16-13, 9-3 MEAC). With the... Read more

Sports

Men’s Lacrosse Falls to Loyola Maryland in Nail-Biter

The Georgetown men’s lacrosse team (8-4, 1-2 Big East) lost a close 17-15 decision in Baltimore Tuesday night, falling to No. 2 Loyola Maryland (9-2, 5-0 Patriot League). Three days... Read more

Halftime Sports

The Voice’s Hockey Experts’ Round 1 Predictions

Tampa Bay – Columbus (Will) The Columbus Blue Jackets are surging at just the right time, having won seven of their last eight to sneak into the playoffs ahead of... Read more

Halftime Leisure

Trailer Takes: Dead to Me, Joker, and My Spy

Dead to Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRribvsnKfE Cade: This trailer was a whirlwind of emotions that intrigued me from the very start. Whether it’s breaking into cars, police raids, or conversations with a... Read more

Halftime Sports

The U.S. Women’s National Team Has a New Formula

Unless you’e been living under a rock, you’re aware that the US women’s national team won the 2015 Women’s World Cup. Their results: 3-1 vs. Australia, 0-0 vs. Sweden, 1-0... Read more

News

Georgetown Parent Pleads Guilty in Admissions Scandal

Massachusetts federal prosecutors announced that Georgetown parent Stephen Semprevivo, along with 12 other wealthy parents of students at other universities, pleaded guilty for their roles in the college admissions scandal... Read more

Halftime Sports

Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel: Who Wants Them?

It is already more than a week into the Major League Baseball season and there are still several high-profile free agents unsigned. Two pitchers, Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel, are... Read more

Leisure

Five Feet Apart Deserves a Closer Look

Among french fries and soda cups, Stella Grant (Haley Lu Richardson) hangs out with her best friends in her bedroom. They gossip about crushes, debate a bikini choice, and get... Read more