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Sometimes, I hate opinion columnists (and not just when I disagree with them)

Rather than a broad range of opinions being published, they are limited to those of a group of primarily white writers hailing from elite universities. Other perspectives, more relevant to other parts of the population, are ignored. But even if these columnists weren’t the products of predominantly elite universities and were more diverse, I would still have an issue with them: they simply exist.

By October 6, 2023

Features

Out with the new, in with the old: How the Georgetown Flea Market offers collectables and community

A Sunday morning walk down 34th Street and Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown can be dizzying for the unsuspecting pedestrian.  On any other day of the week, they would be greeted... Read more

By October 6, 2023

Podcasts

Post Pitch: The Sickos’ Guide to College Football

Welcome back to Post Pitch. This week, join Podcast Editor Romy Abu-Fadel in her interview with writers Henry Skarecky and Ben Jakabcsin. They discuss this week’s Halftime Sports piece which... Read more

By , and October 6, 2023

News

Georgetown Explained: How Georgetown prepares for emergencies

Georgetown’s location is a confluence of potential emergencies—with the typical cyber and physical safety concerns of college campuses, the mid-Atlantic’s weather hazards, and the unique security issues of the Washington,... Read more

By October 5, 2023

Leisure

Laufey’s spell-binding Bewitched is akin to a storybook fairytale

On Bewitched, Laufey invites you to float up into her fantasy world, reminding us of the transportive magic of jazz.

By October 5, 2023

Editorials

Vote Cobb-Mehta for GUSA Executive

Well folks, two things happen at this time every year: Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” climbs the charts and, of course, GUSA Executive elections. For seemingly... Read more

By the October 4, 2023

News

Meet the candidates: GUSA Executive

It is the time of year for Hoyas to exercise their voting rights as another cycle of GUSA elections approaches. This year, three candidates have entered the bid for GUSA’s... Read more

By October 4, 2023

News

Georgetown Students join NYC March to End Fossil Fuels

Georgetown students joined tens of thousands of protesters chanting, waving signs, and singing in New York City streets at the Sept. 17 March to End Fossil Fuels. Marchers called on... Read more

By October 2, 2023

Podcasts

Turf & Burn: Justice for Kirk Cousins

The NFL spreadsheet win-loss record is looking rough for Caroline, but at least the Texans won last week! But first, Dylan and Caroline kick off the episode discussing the tight... Read more

By and September 30, 2023

Features

The Voice sits down with your 2023 Mr. Georgetown Contestants

Mr. Georgetown—the uproarious annual male beauty pageant featuring senior representatives from campus club organizations—is back. The pageant will be held today in Gaston Hall. The 2023 Mr. Georgetown tickets sold... Read more

By September 29, 2023

Sports

This Week in Women’s Soccer (9/18-9/24): Two wins to start conference play

This week, No. 11 Georgetown women’s soccer (6-1-3, 2-0 BIG EAST) defeated St. John’s (5-3-2, 0-2 BIG EAST) and Creighton (2-4-4, 0-2 BIG EAST) in the team’s first conference games... Read more

By September 27, 2023

News

University leaders celebrate groundbreaking for Henle Village renovation

University staff, construction workers, engineers, and students gathered on Tondorf Road on Sept. 5 to celebrate the groundbreaking for Henle Village’s renovation. After project leaders gave a series of speeches,... Read more

By September 25, 2023

News

American artist Kara Walker’s new exhibitions highlight GU272 in a modern art conversation

Content warning: this article discusses systemic racial injustice and references the history of slavery in America. The Georgetown Art Galleries unveiled two new exhibitions by internationally renowned American contemporary artist... Read more

By September 25, 2023

Sports

Women’s soccer concedes two own goals in 3-2 loss to Princeton

Georgetown women’s soccer (4-1-3, BIG EAST) ended a historic overtime-win streak against Princeton (4-1-1, Ivy League) on Friday as they succumbed to the Tigers in a devastating 3-2 loss. Despite... Read more

By September 25, 2023

Leisure

Victoria Monét stealthily taps into her starpower on JAGUAR II

On Jaguar II, Monét demonstrates mastery over R&B, bending the genre to her will while tapping into other sounds to further mold the album’s tropical feel.

By September 25, 2023

Sports

Hoyas win big against No. 12 JMU

No. 16 Georgetown men’s soccer (4-1-1, 1-0 BIG EAST) pulled out a 2-0 non conference victory over the No. 12 James Madison Dukes (4-2-2, 0-1 SBC) on Tuesday afternoon at... Read more

By September 24, 2023

Halftime Leisure

Don’t Choose Love: Choose Peace

Regardless of your decisions, Choose Love presents a lukewarm story, barely one-dimensional characters, and unsatisfying conclusions.

By September 24, 2023

Halftime Sports

NFL QB Rankings: Patrick Mahomes is the perfect football player

I ranked every current starting quarterback in the NFL based on how I think they can perform this upcoming season, taking into account how they have played in the first... Read more

By September 24, 2023

Features

In wake of gun violence in D.C. and on college campuses, students and activists seek out change

As classes started at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) this August, college students went into lockdown after a graduate student shot and killed associate professor Zijie... Read more

By and September 23, 2023

News

“Voice for peace” Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska fights for education, announces book donation in Gaston Hall

Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska addressed over 700 students, faculty, and Ukrainian visitors in Gaston Hall during an event hosted by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security (GIWPS)... Read more

By September 23, 2023

Editorials

Georgetown must rebuild equitable admissions at every stage

The Supreme Court’s decision to repeal race-conscious affirmative action has brought inequitable college admissions practices to the forefront of discussions on higher education. Make no mistake, however: affirmative action was... Read more

By the September 23, 2023

News

Student petition calls for end of legacy admission at Georgetown

More than three years ago, several students began circulating a petition calling for the end of legacy admissions. The authors cited several sources confirming the role of legacy admissions in... Read more

By and September 23, 2023

Halftime Sports

How TV money is gerrymandering college sports

In July, thousands of college sports fans tuned in to watch a Zoom meeting of the University of Colorado’s Board of Regents. These meetings are typically administrative affairs closed for... Read more

By September 23, 2023

Sports

New-look Georgetown football looks to build a winning culture

The Hoyas started off the season strong with two dominant home wins, already equaling last season’s win total. However, they stumbled in a 23-20 loss to Stonehill, a team only... Read more

By and September 23, 2023

Leisure

On his self-titled album, establishment-rejecting singer-songwriter Zach Bryan turns inward

Bryan’s second official album is a triumph of authenticity and self-examination in a concise format.

By September 22, 2023