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Halftime Leisure

Trailer Takes: The Sun is Also A Star, Shaft, and Shazam!

The Sun is Also A Star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnbdH4IHvkM Jake: What I’ve always appreciated about every rom-com made after the release of Notting Hill (1999) on May 13, 1999 is how definitively... Read more

Leisure

Concert Preview: Daughters, Feb. 17, Black Cat

Since punk rock’s inception, musicians, critics, and popular culture writ large have been quick to declare the genre dead. They eagerly proclaim that nobody knows how to truly “rock” anymore,... Read more

News

New Second District MPD Commander Named

Duncan Bedlion was recently named Second District Commander of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The Second District includes the Georgetown campus and runs between the Potomac River and Western Avenue.... Read more

News

Landre and Burdman Begin Terms as Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners

Anna Landre (SFS ’21) was sworn into her role as a commissioner on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2E on Feb. 4. She is joined by Matias Burdman (COL ’21), who... Read more

Podcasts

Stripped: On Photography (and Marriage)

In this episode of Stripped, your almost-healthy and intrepid hosts Isabel Lord and Emma Francois discuss Mr. & Mrs. Biebs and the philosophy of marriage before seamlessly segueing into Phil Oh’s recent... Read more

Podcasts

Fresh Voices: Lilah Burke on her Quest For the Personal

In this episode of Fresh Voices, Voices editor Julia Pinney talks with Lilah Burke about her personal question game and letting yourself be known.

Podcasts

Afternoon Tea: Valentine’s Day

In this episode, Max and Kayla are joined by their friend Jacob to talk about romance, love languages, and their Valentine’s Day plans.   Jingle: Bensound.com

Leisure

Critical Voices: Ariana Grande, thank u, next

Following the wild success of her two singles “thank u, next” and “7 rings,” Ariana Grande’s new album has arrived and has immediately captivated many listeners. thank u, next is... Read more

Leisure

Thousands of (Almost) Expired Condoms to Give Birth to Student Art

On a college campus, one has options when faced with a stealthy count of condoms eager to be employed. But when that number of contraceptives is in the thousands, and... Read more

Sports

Pregame Primer: Men’s Basketball Clashes with Seton Hall on the Road

After a disappointing 73-69 home loss to Butler (14-10, 5-6 Big East) on Saturday, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (15-9, 5-6 Big East) will look to regroup and come out... Read more

Leisure

Concert Preview: Vince Staples and Buddy, Feb. 22, 9:30 Club

On Friday, Feb. 22, Compton Rappers Vince Staples and Buddy will be performing at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC as a part of their “Smile, You’re on Camera” tour.... Read more

Halftime Leisure

The Weekly List: Love Galore

Loveless or love-stricken, lovesick or sick of love, these are your jams for this Valentine’s Day. Eat some chocolate, send some flowers, and listen up.   1. “Everybody Here Wants... Read more

News

GUSA Senate Certifies Executive Election Results

The GUSA Senate met Feb. 10 to certify the GUSA Executive election results. Norman Francis Jr. (COL ’20) and Aleida Olvera (COL ’20) won the election on Feb. 8 for... Read more

News

Hillary Clinton on the Future of Diplomacy

Calling for a stronger, smarter, and more valued diplomacy, Hillary Clinton spoke in Gaston Hall in a conversation moderated by former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns. The event... Read more

News

Scottish First Minister calls for new referendums on Brexit, Scottish independence

The United Kingdom is not ready to exit the European Union by the Mar. 29 deadline, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said in a speech at Georgetown University Feb. 4.... Read more

News

Alumni Square Residents to be Relocated to Georgetown Hotel

Alumni Square residents living in top floor apartments were notified on Feb. 11 that they would be moved out of their spaces and into the Georgetown University Hotel & Conference... Read more

Halftime Sports

The Great Ice Hockey Time Zones World Cup: UTC -4

*If you already read Parts I, II and III of this article, skip down to where it says “UTC -4.” Sports are generally fun. Reality is generally not as fun. Sports in the... Read more

Sports

Hoyas of the Week (2/4 – 2/10)

Welcome to ‘Hoyas of the Week,’ where we take a look at some outstanding performances in the past week across all of Georgetown’s athletic programs. Spencer Brown – Men’s Track... Read more

Full Court Press

Full Court Press: Season 1, Episode 5

Beth, Errol and Jorge talk about tough weekends for the men’s and women’s basketball teams, tournament hopes, and the mess that is the Big East.

Halftime Leisure

Halftime Takes: What The Oscars Missed

Whether you love them or hate them, the Oscars have been filled with controversies. With the ceremony coming soon, Halftime Leisure staff is getting ready for it with our opinions... Read more

Halftime Sports

The Patriots’ Special Teamers were the Super Bowl MVPs

Ryan Allen won the Patriots the Super Bowl. Yes, Tom Brady drove the team down the field with his favorite weapons, Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski, to score the game-sealing... Read more

The Voice of Discourse

The Voice of Discourse: 116th Congress

In the inaugural episode, Robert, Monique, and Connor discuss the newly elected congress, the demographic shifts in the make up of congress and the role that this congress will play in... Read more

Sports

Foul Trouble Torments Women’s Basketball in Away Loss to DePaul

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (11-13, 5-8 Big East) fell to DePaul (17-7, 8-4 Big East) by a score of 76-71 on Sunday afternoon at McGrath-Phillips Arena. After racing out... Read more

Sports

No. 18 Men’s Lacrosse Takes Down Sacred Heart in Season Opener

The No. 18 Georgetown men’s lacrosse team (1-0, Big East) opened their 2019 campaign with a 13-10 victory over Sacred Heart (0-1, Northeastern) Saturday afternoon at Cooper Field. Senior attackman... Read more

Opinion

Panama’s Lesson to the World

Pope Francis’ announcement that Catholic youth from around the world would convene in Panama City for World Youth Day 2019 provoked an expected enthusiasm in many Panamanians. For a small,... Read more