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If Beale Street Could Talk is a Celebration of Black Love

“The thing that grabbed me about this book is that these guys are soulmates. They are just soulmates. And I just hadn’t really seen or read many narratives about young,... Read more

By December 28, 2018

Halftime

The Best of SpongeBob: Remembering Stephen Hillenburg

Animator and marine biology teacher Stephen Hillenburg passed away on Nov. 26. Hillenburg’s most famous creation was the Nickelodeon show SpongeBob SquarePants, where he served as director, producer, and writer. He... Read more

By and December 28, 2018

Halftime Leisure

The Weekly List: Let’s Go for a Sleigh Ride (Or Two, or Eight…)

With December 25 just a day away and Christmas music dominating the radio, there’s one song that never fails to put me in the holiday spirit: “Sleigh Ride.” From the... Read more

By December 24, 2018

Sports

Men’s Basketball Edges Little Rock in Overtime Victory

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (9-3, Big East) pulled out a win over Arkansas Little Rock (5-8, Sun Belt) in overtime at Capital One Arena on Saturday. The back and... Read more

By December 22, 2018

Sports

Women’s Basketball Wins Big At Rider

On Friday, December 21, the Georgetown women’s basketball team (6-5, Big East) defeated Rider (4-7, MAAC) at Alumni Gymnasium in dominating fashion to snap a two-game skid. The Hoyas took... Read more

By December 22, 2018

Halftime Leisure

The Meme Files: Spongebob Edition

Welcome back to The Meme Files! In this series, Halftime staffers pick memes to cover, exploring their background and appeal. In this edition, we look to honor the incredible legacy... Read more

By , and December 19, 2018

Sports

Men’s Basketball Ekes out a Much-Needed Victory Against Appalachian State

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (8-3, Big East) beat the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 83-73 at Capital One Arena Tuesday night. The Mountaineers’ senior guard Ronshad Shabazz led all scorers with... Read more

By December 18, 2018

News

Four former priests with Georgetown ties named in Maryland Jesuits abuse report

In a schoolwide email sent Dec. 17, University President John DeGioia informed the Georgetown community of a Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus report which named over 20 Jesuit... Read more

By December 18, 2018

Sports

Pregame Primer: Men’s Basketball Looks For a Win Against Appalachian State

Following back-to-back losses, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (7-3, Big East) will look to regroup against Appalachian State (4-6, Sun Belt) on Tuesday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled... Read more

By December 17, 2018

Podcasts

Afternoon Tea: Thanksgiving

In this episode, Kayla and Max wrap up Season 1 by talking about their Thanksgiving break and the end of the semester.   Jingle: Bensound.com

By and December 17, 2018

Sports

Men’s Basketball’s Late Push Not Enough Against SMU

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (7-3, Big East) fell to SMU (7-4, American), 81-73, at Capital One Arena Saturday afternoon. Senior guard Jahmal McMurray led all scorers with 19 points... Read more

By December 15, 2018

Sports

Pregame Primer: Men’s Basketball Faces SMU at Home

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (7-2, Big East) takes on Southern Methodist (6-4, AAC) Saturday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is slated for 12:00 p.m. ET and the game will... Read more

By December 14, 2018

Halftime Sports

Champions League Reactions: Matchday 6

So the group stages are in the books, and I really can’t tell if there’s anybody who actually wants to win this competition. Yes, some big clubs that stumbled had... Read more

By December 14, 2018

Halftime Leisure

The Weekly List: Producers Who Had Crazy Years

2018! Wow! What a year everybody! Everyone did such good things! Take a look at yourself (yes you, reader), you did good things and I’m proud of you. This was... Read more

By December 14, 2018

Halftime Leisure

Trailer Takes: Avengers: Endgame, Kim Possible, and Breakthrough

Avengers: Endgame https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA6hldpSTF8 Dajour: Hello Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner)! Hello Ant-man (Paul Rudd)! It truly looks like Thanos (Josh Brolin) is out here living his best life now, frolicking in a... Read more

By , and December 13, 2018

Halftime

Mitski and the Lonely

I am standing in some random Henle apartment I’ve never been to before at 11:47 PM on a Saturday. It is cramped and sweaty but covered in attempts to make... Read more

By December 13, 2018

Leisure

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is Some Kind of Glitterful and Wonderful

With lights that sparkle and costumes that dazzle, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical works like magic onstage. Based on true events, Beautiful chronicles the life of singer-songwriter Carole King as... Read more

By December 13, 2018

Halftime Leisure

The Man in the High Castle’s Third Season is Alternative History at its Finest

The final episode of season three of The Man in the High Castle shows young adults marching through the streets of New York, carrying torches and chanting “blood and soil.”... Read more

By December 13, 2018

Podcasts

Full Court Press: Season 1, Episode 1

Voice Sports staffers review the start to the Georgetown men’s and women’s basketball seasons and take a close look at the Hoyas’ most recent losses to Syracuse and NC State.

By , , and December 11, 2018

News

Students oppose proposed Title IX changes at listening sessions, final taking place tonight

Two of three scheduled listening sessions on the Department of Education’s proposed changes to Title IX regulations have been hosted by the university, with the final taking place tonight. Maria... Read more

By December 10, 2018

Halftime Leisure

Survivor: David vs. Goliath Gives New Life to the Fading Reality Show

Wait, Survivor is still on? Indeed it is, and it’s better than ever. It’s no secret that the CBS competition series is no longer the cultural behemoth it once was... Read more

By December 10, 2018

Sports

Men’s Basketball Can’t Hold on Against Rival Syracuse

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (7-2, Big East) lost a nail-biter to rival Syracuse (7-2, ACC) for the second straight year on Saturday. As in last season’s matchup at Capital... Read more

By December 8, 2018

Sports

Women’s Basketball Falls to .500 With Home Loss to No. 10 NC State

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (5-5, Big East) fell on Saturday afternoon to No. 10 NC State (10-0, ACC), 76-65. Senior guard Dionna White led the way for Georgetown with... Read more

By December 8, 2018

Sports

Pregame Primer: Women’s Basketball Takes on Red-Hot NC State

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (5-4, Big East) will take on the No. 10 NC State Wolfpack (9-0, ACC) in the Hoyas’ final home non-conference game of the season on... Read more

By December 7, 2018

Sports

Pregame Primer: Men’s Basketball Set to Add Another Chapter to Storied Syracuse Rivalry

Tomorrow, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (7-1, Big East) will travel north to face Syracuse (6-2, ACC) at the Carrier Dome. Tip-off is set for 3:30 p.m. ET and the... Read more

By December 7, 2018