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No bark, no bite: Men’s basketball blown out at home by No. 1 Villanova

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (12-6, 2-5 Big East) fell flat at home against No. 1 Villanova (17-1, 5-1 Big East) on Wednesday, losing 88-56 and dropping to 2-5 in... Read more

Halftime Sports

Bell’s Bluff

Throughout sports history, players rarely retire while they are still performing at a high level. However, there have been a few cases, mainly in the NFL, of players becoming fed... Read more

Leisure

A Balancing Act: The Post Handles Themes Masterfully

The Post perfectly captures elements of America’s turbulent 1970s, including female leadership, the end years of the buddy-buddy relationship between the press and Washington, and the Nixon White House. Expert... Read more

News

University launches online sexual assault and misconduct resources

Georgetown University announced two new online resources that will be available for students to report sexual misconduct on campus. On Jan. 10, Rosemary Kilkenny, vice president for institutional diversity, equity... Read more

News

Residents criticize dockless bike-share program

Since dockless bike sharing came to Washington, brightly-colored bicycles available for public use can be found all over the city, unencumbered by any permanent docking station. However, some Georgetown residents... Read more

Leisure

Charlie Visconage’s “Cool Guy Alert!”: Cartoon Politics, Colorful Pop Stars, and Other Cool Guy Things

Front and center in the second room of Charlie Visconage’s exhibit—“Cool Guy Alert!”—is a 40×30 inch acrylic painting of a man’s face. His blue hair is dishevelled, his red lips... Read more

Halftime Sports

Marvin Bagley vs. Deandre Ayton

The 2017-2018 College Basketball season has treated us with a dazzling display of freshman phenoms. While the national player of the year award appears to be firmly in the grasp... Read more

Sports

Pregame Primer: Villanova Wildcats

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (12-5, 2-4 Big East) returns to the hardwood against No. 1 Villanova (16-1, 4-1 Big East) on Wednesday at Capital One Arena. The Hoyas will... Read more

Features

Mumbo Sauce: The taste of Washington

Across the southern United States, regional factions are locked in debate, vying to be named the champions of barbecue. In eastern North Carolina, simple spicy vinegar reigns supreme, while in... Read more

Features

The Saturday Crowd: Examining the fan base of Georgetown football

With just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, wide receiver Tommy Jesson (MSB ’18) hauled in a 38-yard pass along the left sideline, and the Georgetown crowd at... Read more

Voices

Marooned

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other word would smell as sweet.” – Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet Would it, though? A name holds a... Read more

Editorials

Trump’s El Salvador Decision Advances Inhumane Trend

The Trump administration announced last week that it would end the government’s protections that have allowed certain Salvadorans to live in the United States without fear of deportation. These protections,... Read more

Opinion

“No, I Don’t Know Putin”

When I was in the fifth grade, Jake, the boy who sat in front of me in math class, turned around randomly and asked me, “Do you know Putin?” Without... Read more

Leisure

Gorgeous and Gothic, Phantom Thread Probes the Dark Edges of Love

Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest—a ravishing, strange film starring Daniel Day-Lewis as a fictional 20th century British couturier—is also, notably, Day-Lewis’ last. In 2017, the acting giant released a statement announcing... Read more

Carrying On

Carrying On: Finding Blessings in Folded Napkins

As my parents and I drove home from visiting my grandmother at the senior care facility over Thanksgiving break, I felt demoralized. We spent 30 minutes with her, and she... Read more

Editorials

Georgetown Must Recognize Graduate Student Union

Last month, Georgetown University declined to voluntarily recognize the Georgetown Alliance of Graduate Employees (GAGE), a graduate student workers’ union. Over 50 percent of graduate student workers, or graduate students... Read more

Leisure

Critical Voices: Camila Cabello, Camila

For most pop stars, the transition from band member to solo artist can be a rocky one. Many pop artists have tried and failed to find commercial success after escaping... Read more

Podcasts

Fresh Voices Episode 1: “No, I Don’t Know Putin”

In the first episode of the Voice’s opinion podcast series, Lizz Pankova discusses her Russian identity in America with Sienna Brancato and Julia Pinney. Lizz builds from her piece in... Read more

Leisure

Critical Voices: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Wrong Creatures

Art can find purpose by offering cultural commentary, and the possibilities to do so abound in today’s sociopolitical climate. But instead of capitalizing on the issues, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club... Read more

Halftime

Weekly List: Festive

People look forward to the new year for many reasons: resolutions, a fresh start, the Rose Parade. But my excitement stems from one thing and one thing only: music festival... Read more

Halftime Sports

Time’s up for Todd Haley

It’s never a good sign for an offensive coordinator when your offense is more effective in its no huddle. But that’s the case for Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley. His... Read more

Sports

Washed away: Seton Hall sinks men’s basketball with a late first half run

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (12-5, 2-4 Big East) fell on Saturday at then-No. 13 Seton Hall (15-3, 4-1 Big East), 74-61. The junior trio of forward Marcus Derrickson, guard/forward... Read more

Sports

Falling back: Women’s basketball drops fourth straight after an 0-2 weekend

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (7-10, 2-5 Big East), dropped two road games over the weekend, first 64-41 at St. John’s (12-7, 4-3 Big East) on Friday, then at Seton... Read more

Halftime Sports

Quarterback Battle in Tuscaloosa

The people of Alabama are yelling ROLL TIDE once again as the Crimson Tide have won their fifth national championship in nine years. It seems these days that nothing could... Read more

Halftime Sports

Bruce Cassidy and the Sundance Kids

Entering their league mandated Bye week after playing nearly half of their games, the Bruins hardly resemble the injury-riddled shell of a lineup they fielded at the start of the... Read more