Archive

Associate professor begins research leave after backlash over Kavanaugh tweet

C. Christine Fair, an associate professor at the university, has faced criticism after a Sept. 29 tweet that advocated for violence towards GOP senators involved in the Brett Kavanaugh nomination... Read more

By Katya Schwenk October 5, 2018

Volleyball to take on Butler and Xavier

On Friday, October 5, the Georgetown Hoyas volleyball team (10-7, 3-2 Big East) will look to get back on track on the road against Butler (5-12, 2-3 Big East) and... Read more

By Tristan Lee October 5, 2018

Men’s Soccer looks for Second Big East Win at Butler

The Georgetown men’s soccer team (5-3-2, 1-1-1 Big East) will take on Butler (2-6-2, 0-3-0 Big East) Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET in Indianapolis. Coming off a loss to No.... Read more

By Aaron Wolf October 5, 2018

In the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience, You Always Win

There is something exceptional about seeing one of your favorite artists perform live. All of a sudden, what you passively listen to while you study comes to life, becoming a... Read more

By Luis Borrero October 5, 2018

Kip Berman Celebrates His Birthday In D.C. With New EP and Songbyrd Concert

The opening chords of The Natvral’s Know Me More are simple and comforting, the kind of notes that glide through a quiet café with ease and linger in the atmosphere... Read more

By Brynn Furey October 5, 2018

No. 5 women’s soccer explodes for seven goals at Creighton

The No. 5 Georgetown women’s soccer team (11-0-2, 4-0 Big East) put on a commanding display Thursday evening in Omaha, cruising to victory over Creighton (4-8, 1-3 Big East), 7-1.... Read more

By Aaron Wolf October 5, 2018

Halftime

Are the Bears Back?

2012. That’s the last year the Chicago Bears had a winning record. Now I know you may be reading this saying “So what, the Browns have only had one winning... Read more

By Teddy Carey October 5, 2018

Foreign Minister of Japan reflects on Georgetown experience, foreign policy

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono (SFS ’86) spoke on the future of Japanese foreign policy as part of the Lloyd George Lecture Series on Sept. 28. He was joined by... Read more

By Annemarie Cuccia October 5, 2018

Podcasts

Stripped: Season 3, Episode 4

In this first-ever episode of “Stripped-on-the-Go,” hosts Emma Francois and Isabel Lord bring D.C. Fashion Week to you live from Crystal City.

By Emma Francois and Isabel Lord October 4, 2018

No. 5 women’s soccer to square off against Creighton

The No. 5 Georgetown Women’s Soccer team (10-0-2, 3-0 Big East) is set to face Creighton (4-7, 1-2 Big East) on Thursday in Omaha. The Hoyas are hoping to remain... Read more

By Liam Bergeron October 4, 2018

Georgetown Prison Reform Project frees man 27 years after wrongful conviction

Valentino Dixon was exonerated of murder charges and released from prison through the efforts of the Georgetown Prison Reform Project on Sept. 17 after serving 27 years behind bars. According... Read more

By Roman Peregrino October 4, 2018

Life Itself is Tragic in More Ways than One

Life Itself. The name alone seems to cue an extended eye roll from the cynical moviegoer. It’s a phrase that beckons notions of half-baked yet self-assured philosophy. The optimists among... Read more

By Kayla Hewitt October 4, 2018

Halftime Leisure

Trailer Takes: Galveston, Dark Phoenix, and The New Romantic

Galveston — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfdxq5eLrxM Anna: Talk about confusing trailers! Galveston had me confused from the beginning to the end. It was really hard to follow this trailer because it seemed like... Read more

By Halftime Staff October 4, 2018

Hoya Hub food pantry opens in Leavey Center

GUSA’s Hoya Hub food pantry opened on Oct. 1 in the Leavey Center, kicking off what organizers hope will be a long and effective campaign to fight food insecurity on... Read more

By Katherine Randolph October 3, 2018

Volleyball Drops Pair to Big East Foes

The Georgetown volleyball team (10-7, 3-2 Big East) lost their first two Big East games of the season over the weekend on their Midwest road trip, falling to No. 20... Read more

By Will Shanahan October 3, 2018

Halftime

Dystopia’s Daughters: What Westworld and The Handmaid’s Tale Have In Common

In the final episode of season one of Westworld, Maeve (Thandie Newton) breaks free of the technological theme park that created her and gets on a train to enter the... Read more

By Claire Goldberg October 3, 2018

Donn B. Murphy One Acts Festival Strikes More Than One Note

Close relationships take center stage in this year’s Donn B. Murphy One Acts Festival (DBMOAF). Each year for the past three decades, students at Georgetown University have submitted their screenplays... Read more

By Panna Gattyan October 3, 2018

Halftime Leisure

Unshelved: Orientalism and Sexualization in The Sympathizer

This article mentions the novel’s portrayal of sexual assault. After I finished reading Viet Thanh Nguyen’s The Sympathizer, it felt like my world had been rocked. It was similar to... Read more

By Sienna Brancato October 3, 2018

GUSA Senate election features low turnout, calls to improve GUSA’s transparency

The GUSA Election Commission announced the results of the election for seven freshmen GUSA Senate seats, four at-large senators, and three junior Senate seats on their Twitter page in the... Read more

By Inès de Miranda October 3, 2018

H*yas for Choice begins offering Plan B

H*yas for Choice (HFC), a student group that advocates for reproductive and sexual rights and healthcare, and is unaffiliated with the university, announced they would be offering Morning After Emergency... Read more

By Max Fredell October 3, 2018

Smallfoot Leaves A Big Imprint

At a time when it seems that most kids’ movies are either remakes of the classics or sequels, Smallfoot brings something new to the table. Directed by Karey Kirkpatrick and Jason... Read more

By Sophie Allan October 2, 2018

Halftime Leisure

A Case for the Classics: Jerry Maguire

“Show me the money!” “Help me help you.” “You complete me.” “You had me at hello.” Do you know these quotes? Of course you do. They’re classics. But do you... Read more

By Danielle Guida October 2, 2018

Concert Preview: Ben Howard, Oct. 11, The Anthem

English singer-songwriter Ben Howard will make a stop in D.C., continuing his Noonday Dream Tour at The Anthem on Oct. 11. Howard started his career modestly by self-releasing acoustic folk... Read more

By Devon O'Dwyer October 2, 2018