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Marching On: Students Bring Gun Control Group to the Hilltop

When Kira Pomeranz (COL ’22) talks about gun violence, she gets intense, waving her hands and sighing about the enduring prevalence of the problem. “Quite frankly,” Pomeranz said, “the reason I... Read more

By January 18, 2019

Editorials

Hold Republicans accountable for government shutdown

On Dec. 22, 2018, parts of the federal government shut down after Congress and President Donald Trump could not agree on a budget for a wall at the southern border.... Read more

By the January 18, 2019

News

Finding His Voice: John Baldoni recalls pictures, protests, and the early days of the Voice

As the Voice nears our 50th anniversary in March, we are looking back at our history, alumni, and life after the Voice. John Baldoni (COL ’74) arrived on the Hilltop in... Read more

By January 18, 2019

Editorials

Problems With Women’s March Require Introspection and Action

Georgetown students will have the choice to participate in the third annual Women’s March on the National Mall this Saturday, Jan. 19. The first Women’s March took place on Jan.... Read more

By the January 17, 2019

Leisure

Mary Poppins Returns Brings Heart and CGI to an Old Classic

Mary Poppins is back, and she is ready to enchant a new generation of children. After months of Disney-generated anticipation by new and old fans alike, the sequel to one... Read more

By January 17, 2019

Halftime Leisure

Aquaman‘s Important Contribution to Superhero Diversity

There is an alarming amount of hate on the Internet for Aquaman (2018). Luckily, I’m here to explain what the haters are missing. The latest installment in the DC Extended... Read more

By January 17, 2019

Podcasts

Full Court Press: Season 1, Episode 2

Our staffers look at how both the men’s and women’s team began conference play — and what it will take to get each team to the tourney

By , , and January 16, 2019

Halftime Leisure

Trailer Takes: Men in Black: International, Under the Eiffel Tower, and The Upside

Men in Black: International : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QA4g17HtNY Dajour: I’ve never seen a Men in Black film in its entirety, which is something I hope to change in the future—just not starting... Read more

By , and January 16, 2019

Leisure

Concert Preview: Panic! At The Disco, Jan. 20, Capital One Arena

From its formation in 2004, Panic! At The Disco has maintained its presence as one of the biggest faces of rock in the 21st century. Their debut studio album A... Read more

By January 16, 2019

Sports

Men’s Basketball Hangs Around But Can’t Finish Against No. 15 Marquette

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (12-6, 2-3 Big East) fell, 74-71, to No. 15 Marquette (15-3, 4-1 Big East) on Tuesday night. Junior guard/forward Sam Hauser finished with a career-high... Read more

By January 16, 2019

Leisure

At Arena Stage, Indecent is a Requiem for Art’s Endurance

Ghosts come alive at the start of Arena Stage’s production of Indecent, the dust rising from the actors’ heavy overcoats in poetic plumes. Lemml (Ben Cherry, bearded and earnest) serves... Read more

By January 15, 2019

Halftime Leisure

Some Rap Songs – Hope Amidst Grief

I listened to Earl Sweatshirt’s Doris (2013) for the first time during my junior year of high school. I had just moved from the coast of South Texas to Arizona.... Read more

By January 15, 2019

Halftime Leisure

O Aquaman, O Aquaman, Or 12 movies that made it possible

[Disclaimer: I am an aggressive Marvel fan, and in all fairness, probably should not have been allowed to review this movie. My phone lock screen is a high quality .png... Read more

By January 15, 2019

Sports

A Look Back at Women’s Soccer’s Historic 2018 Season

The Georgetown women’s soccer season lasted for exactly four months. Head coach Dave Nolan’s side reported to the Maryland SoccerPlex on August 1 to begin training. But even before the... Read more

By January 14, 2019

News

GUSA Senate reconvenes, reflects on fall semester

In their first session of the spring semester, the GUSA senate reflected on their fall semester and discussed areas for possible reform moving forward. Speaker Eliza Lafferty (COL ’21) and... Read more

By January 14, 2019

Podcasts

Stripped: Season 3, Episode 6

In this episode of Stripped, hosts Isabel Lord and Emma Francois discuss the challenges of “taking up space” through clothing. In events like the Golden Globes, and in outfits like... Read more

By and January 14, 2019

Sports

Pregame Primer: Men’s Basketball Hosts No. 15 Marquette

On Tuesday, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (12-5, 2-2 Big East) will host No. 15 Marquette (14-3, 3-1 Big East) at Capital One Arena. Tuesday will be the second game... Read more

By January 14, 2019

Halftime Leisure

The Weekly List: New Year, New Beginnings

Welcome back to another semester of questionable nutrition and inevitable all-nighters, Hoyas! You may have started off 2019 with deep self-reflection and a long list of resolutions or you may... Read more

By January 14, 2019

Sports

Hoyas of the Week (1/7/13 – 1/13/13)

Joe White – Men’s Track & Field On Saturday, the Georgetown men’s and women’s cross country and track teams competed in the Nittany Lion Challenge hosted by Penn State. Fifth... Read more

By January 14, 2019

Sports

Women’s Basketball Drops Third Straight in Big East to No. 15 Marquette

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (8-9, 2-4 Big East) was beaten, 72-62, by No. 15 Marquette (14-3, 5-0 Big East) at McDonough Arena on Sunday afternoon. Despite holding a double-digit... Read more

By January 13, 2019

Sports

Govan’s Career Night Helps Men’s Basketball Past Providence in Double OT

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (12-5, 2-2 Big East) defeated the Providence Friars (10-6, 0-3 Big East) in double overtime on Saturday at Capital One Arena, snapping an eight game... Read more

By January 13, 2019

Editorials

Community action must accompany Amazon’s move to the District

Amazon’s “HQ2” is coming to the D.C. metropolitan area this year. In an editorial last March, we noted our concerns about the possible negative effects of Amazon coming to D.C.... Read more

By the January 12, 2019

Sports

Women’s Basketball Stumbles in Second Half and Falls to DePaul

On Friday, the Georgetown Hoyas women’s basketball team (9-7, 3-2 Big East) suffered a heartbreaking loss to DePaul (10-6, 1-3 Big East) by a score of 69-64 at McDonough Arena.... Read more

By January 12, 2019

Sports

Pregame Primer: Men’s Basketball Hosts Providence

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (11-5, 1-2 Big East) will return to action against the Providence Friars (10-5, 0-2 Big East) on Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET... Read more

By January 11, 2019

Sports

Pregame Primer: Women’s Basketball Faces Reigning Big East Champions DePaul

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (8-7, 2-2 Big East) returns to McDonough Arena on Friday to host the DePaul Blue Demons (10-5, 1-2 Big East). The game will tip off... Read more

By January 10, 2019