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The Voice of Discourse: 2020 Presidential Race

In this episode, Robert and Monique sit down with James Bond (yes, that’s his real name) to discuss the road ahead for the Democratic party in light of the 2020... Read more

By and March 18, 2019

Podcasts

Afternoon Tea: Spring Break

In this episode, Kayla and Max cover everything from spring break to drag culture, to Christopher Columbus.   Jingle: Bensound.com

By and March 18, 2019

Sports

Baseball Splits Quartet with Princeton

The Georgetown Hoyas baseball team (6-14, Big East) split a four game set with Princeton (3-8 Ivy League) this weekend at Shirley Povich Field, dropping the first two matchups but... Read more

By March 18, 2019

Podcasts

Double Feature: Captain Marvel

Sheryl and Angela discuss the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Marvel’s first solo female superhero movie, Captain Marvel. Is it as marvelous as we all hoped?

By March 17, 2019

Sports

No. 1 Boston College Proves Too Much for No. 17 Women’s Lacrosse

The No. 17 Georgetown women’s lacrosse team (5-3, Big East) lost its second game in a row on Saturday afternoon to No. 1 Boston College (9-0, ACC) 21-11. Senior midfielder... Read more

By March 17, 2019

Halftime Sports

TRYing to Connect With My Dad

I’ve grown up with rugby. My dad started playing in chiropractic school—yes, I’ve realized the irony. Then he played for our local club team even after he had surpassed the... Read more

By March 15, 2019

Leisure

Touchstone Gallery Exhibits Highlight the Duality of the Natural World

On one side of the white wall sits a giant, glossy, black-and-white photograph of sand dunes, while on the other, a coterie of small, vibrantly-colored photos of rock formations and... Read more

By March 15, 2019

Leisure

Pulling No Punches, Captain Marvel Soars in Debut

A young Kree soldier—Vers (Brie Larson)—wakes up her mentor, Yon-Rogg (Jude Law), to practice fighting. She is running away from her nightmares: an explosion, a mysterious woman, an enemy Skrull.... Read more

By March 15, 2019

Halftime Leisure

With a Powerful Lead, Russian Doll is an Intricate Vision of Heart

The drugs, dildoes, and death jump out immediately in this series, but eventually come to barely figure in the background of this innovative story about finding a path in life... Read more

By March 15, 2019

Sports

Seton Hall Dominates Men’s Basketball in First Half, Comeback Falls Short in Big East Quarterfinal

The Georgetown men’s basketball team was beaten handily by Seton Hall 73-57 in the Big East quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. The 3-seed Pirates used a devastating... Read more

By March 15, 2019

Editorials

Campus Housing Crisis, Deferred Fixes Demand University Accountability

This semester, Georgetown’s housing problems came to a head when one top-floor Village B unit’s ceiling caved in. This prompted the university to inspect the entire complex’s roof. Out of... Read more

By the March 15, 2019

Editorials

Abolish the Selective Service System

When a group of students felt that opposition to the war in the Vietnam needed a platform at Georgetown, they founded The Georgetown Voice 50 years ago. As we speak... Read more

By the March 15, 2019

Features

Seeking a Space on Campus, Student Groups Weigh Benefits of University Recognition

String lights and pops of color hung on the walls of the Henle apartment: a portrait of Lupita Nyong’o, old Kober-Cogan building signs, and a miniature basketball hoop. This is... Read more

By March 15, 2019

News

The Sun Also Rises: Georgetown’s Long and Complicated History of Solar Energy

Georgetown is currently facing backlash from environmentalists over a proposed off-campus solar project in La Plata, Maryland, which would require clearcutting over 200 acres of forest to make room for... Read more

By March 15, 2019

Opinion

The Friendship Vow: In Sickness and in Health?

The power of my story compelled me to write this piece. But my parents reminded me what having my full name attached to an honest description of my illness would... Read more

By March 15, 2019

Opinion

Strive for Imperfection

Last month, my day often started with sharing an understanding smile with the Lau security guard. If you’ve stumbled into the library anytime from 5-8 a.m., determined to study for... Read more

By March 15, 2019

Opinion

Carrying On: My Parents Don’t Sleep in the Same Bed and That’s Okay

In the summer of 2010, a young English instructor, emotionally unprepared for the chaos of elementary-school classrooms, told the story of a monster that devoured disobedient little children. The cautionary... Read more

By March 15, 2019

Sports

The Kids are Alright: With Three Big East All-Freshman Selections, Men’s Basketball is on the Rise

When Georgetown men’s basketball coach Patrick Ewing announced his first starting five this season, fans were both bewildered and excited. The Hoyas were taking on Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), and... Read more

By March 15, 2019

News

Georgetown Gave URI Positive Reference for Former Tennis Coach after Internal Investigation into Admissions Misconduct

Georgetown did not inform the University of Rhode Island (URI) about an internal investigation into Gordon Ernst, Georgetown’s former tennis coach indicted in the nationwide college admissions scandal on Tuesday,... Read more

By March 14, 2019

Breaking

Lawsuit Filed Against Georgetown Alleges Negligence in College Admissions Scandal

Two Stanford University students have filed a class-action lawsuit against Georgetown University and the other universities listed as destinations for students in the nationwide college admissions bribery and fraud scheme... Read more

By March 14, 2019

Halftime Leisure

Trailer Takes: Someone Great, Game of Thrones Season 8, and Ma

Someone Great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBd9gcrj2Wk   John S: Let me start by saying the best part of this trailer was definitely the song “Truth Hurts” by Lizzo playing in the background. This... Read more

By , and March 14, 2019

Sports

Pregame Primer: Men’s Basketball Faces Seton Hall in Big East Tournament

The 6-seed Georgetown men’s basketball team will take on 3-seed Seton Hall in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for... Read more

By March 14, 2019

News

University Receives $10 Million Donation for Scholarships, Ministry

The university announced a $10 million donation from Arthur (COL ’54) and Nancy Calcagnini to be used for undergraduate scholarships and for the Office of Mission and Ministry. Scholarships will... Read more

By March 13, 2019

Sports

Offense Explodes as Baseball Trounces Coppin State

On Wednesday, the Georgetown Hoyas baseball team (4-12, Big East) took down Coppin State (6-6, MEAC) in a 14-5 blowout at Shirley Povich Field for their second consecutive victory. Freshman... Read more

By March 13, 2019

Halftime Leisure

The Weekly List: Music Perfect for the Movies

I don’t know if it’s just me, but there are songs that I listen to and immediately think would be perfect in a film. Whether it’s a coming-of-age comedy or... Read more

By March 13, 2019