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GUPD Should Not Be Armed

The GU Advocates for Responsible Defense (GUARD) presented the Office of the President with a letter arguing that GUPD officers should be trained and equipped with firearms on April 13.... Read more

By the April 29, 2018

Editorials

D.C. General Demolition Ignores Safety Concerns of Homeless Residents

During her first mayoral campaign in 2014, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser vowed to close the D.C. General Family Shelter, the former hospital that served as the city’s primary homeless shelter... Read more

By the April 29, 2018

Leisure

Empty Houses and the Stories Inside: Evicted Confronts an American Tragedy

A home is a source of safety, success, and livelihood, and yet so many Americans must consistently live without one. Evicted tells their story. Based on sociologist Matthew Desmond’s book... Read more

By April 29, 2018

Leisure

Critical Voices: Bishop Briggs, Church of Scars

Provocative and resounding, Bishop Briggs’ Church of Scars comes with refreshing verve in every track, as high-energy, magnetic bass lines amplify Briggs’ powerful vocals. The rising indie artist released her... Read more

By April 29, 2018

Leisure

Critical Voices: J. Cole, KOD

Cole has always been the fire-and-brimstone preacher in the church of rap. From his breakout single “Lights Please,” a caution against the temptations of sex, to “Fire Squad,” his critically-lauded... Read more

By April 29, 2018

Leisure

Concert Preview: Modest Mouse, April 30, The Anthem

Getting their start in the musical hub of Seattle in the 1990s, Modest Mouse brings a unique sound to the alternative world. Led by Isaac Brock on vocals and guitar,... Read more

By April 29, 2018

Sports

Freshmen Step Up to the Plate

When the Georgetown baseball team opened their season on February 16 at Wake Forest’s Couch Ballpark, freshman shortstop Eddie McCabe took the field for the first time in a Hoyas... Read more

By and April 29, 2018

Sports

Baseball Holds On at LaSalle

On Wednesday, the Georgetown Hoyas baseball team (15-23, 2-4 Big East) hosted the La Salle Explorers (14-26, 4-8 Atlantic-10) in a non-conference game at Shirley Povich Field. The Hoyas jumped... Read more

By April 29, 2018

Halftime Leisure

Trailer Takes: Hotel Artemis, Backstabbing for Beginners, and Sharp Objects

Hotel Artemis— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-gOk4ERXhc Juliana: This just makes me think, “How come nobody has thought about this before?” Because it’s a brilliant idea. A hospital for criminals is the perfect setting... Read more

By April 25, 2018

News

Documentary screening concludes Title IX Week events

Health Education Services and GUSA’s DC and Federal Relations Committee hosted a panel with activist and writer Kamilah Willingham, who appeared in the documentary The Hunting Ground, on April 18.... Read more

By April 24, 2018

Sports

Men’s lacrosse cruises past NJIT on senior day

The No. 18 Georgetown men’s lacrosse team (9-4, 2-2 Big East) walloped the NJIT Highlanders (1-14, Independent) 15-6. Junior attacker Robert Clark led the way with five goals, and sophomore... Read more

By April 24, 2018

News

Albright Discusses New Book on Fascism

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discussed the history of fascism and the resilience of American institutions, elements her new book, Fascism: A Warning, on April 16 in the Lohrfink... Read more

By April 24, 2018

Sports

Women’s Golf Wins Big East Championship, Eleey takes Individual Title

The Georgetown women’s golf team captured its second straight Big East Championship on Sunday in Callawassie, South Carolina. Senior Jacquelyn Eleey took home her second individual title with a score... Read more

By April 24, 2018

Sports

Baseball Swept by St. John’s to End Hoyas Win Streak

Something had to give on this weekend in Queens, New York as the Georgetown Hoyas men’s baseball team (14-23, 2-4 Big East) squared off against the St. John’s Red Storm... Read more

By April 24, 2018

Leisure

Rampage Blames Humans for Overgrown, Destructive Animals

Shockingly, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson plays an strapping, resourceful good guy in Rampage. This time, though, he’s a bit under the height requirement. In this unlikely, formulaic tale, three genetically-modified... Read more

By April 24, 2018

Leisure

Concert Preview: Beck, April 26, The Anthem

For over 20 years, the singer-songwriter Beck has been releasing music inspired by styles and genres from hip-hop to folk, and fusing them to create a trademark sound that has... Read more

By April 24, 2018

Halftime Leisure

The Weekly List: Georgetown Day

With Georgetown Day just around the corner, it’s hard to believe another year has gone by on the Hilltop. We’ve survived through 365 days of classes, jobs, internships, applications, club... Read more

By April 23, 2018

Sports

Softball struggles offensively at Villanova

This weekend, the Georgetown Hoyas softball team (13-33, 4-10 Big East) took on the Villanova Wildcats (22-17-1, 7-5 Big East) for a three game series. The series was played at... Read more

By April 23, 2018

Halftime

The Real Homework Your Team Should Be Doing on the NFL Draft QB Class

Four names have dominated the conversation around the pigskin puzzle that is the 2018 NFL Draft. And if you’re a fan of one of the cellar-dwelling franchises that holds an... Read more

By April 23, 2018

Sports

Track gears up for Penn Relays at UVA

The Georgetown track & field program finished off an impressive showing at the two-day UVA Challenge in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday night. On the first day of the event, freshman... Read more

By April 23, 2018

Sports

Women’s lacrosse holds off Marquette in overtime

The Georgetown women’s lacrosse team (11-4, 7-1 Big East) won its sixth game in a row after beating the Marquette Golden Eagles (9-7, 5-3 Big East) 9-8 in overtime. Junior... Read more

By April 23, 2018

Sports

Men’s and women’s tennis play strong against Mason

Thursday afternoon proved to be a big one for Georgetown’s Tennis program. Both the men’s (7-5, 1-0 Big East) and women’s (4-11, 0-1 Big East) teams took on their rivals... Read more

By April 23, 2018

Halftime

Sideline Story: J. Cole previews the NBA Playoffs

J. Cole is no stranger to hype. The North Carolina-based rapper has reached contemporary artistry’s upper echelon, where a single tweet about a forthcoming project sends the music world into... Read more

By April 20, 2018

Editorials

Media Must Cover Police Shootings Responsibly

Within the last three weeks, there have been two high-profile police shootings of unarmed black men. On March 18, Sacramento Police officers shot and killed Stephon Clark in his grandmother’s... Read more

By the April 20, 2018

Leisure

Mask and Bauble’s Footloose is an Unpretentious Good Time

It’s pretty safe to say that there are few who are unfamiliar with the general storyline of Footloose. Whether it’s the original film with a young Kevin Bacon or the... Read more

By April 19, 2018