Archive

Best of 2017: Movies

1. Dunkirk Christopher Nolan’s World War II epic feels like the biggest experimental film ever made. It has minimal dialogue, no character arcs, and three different timeframes. In the hands... Read more

By the Voice Staff December 1, 2017

Opinion

“Just Keep Swimming”

I watch a lot of movies and television. In fact, I pride myself on my binge-watching ability. My favorite thing to do is curl up in bed, snacks handy and... Read more

By Dajour Evans December 1, 2017

The National Gallery of Art Contextualizes Jackson Pollock’s Masterpiece “Mural”

One of the most famous artists of the past century, Jackson Pollock has long been a controversial figure for his simultaneously formless and evocative pieces. Pollock’s works are expressions of... Read more

By Gustav Honl-Stuenkel December 1, 2017

Features

Green Machine: The Fastest Men’s Cross Country Runner in the Big East

When Jonathan Green traded in his gray Georgetown uniform for a red United States Track and Field jersey, he was an ocean away from the Hilltop. Green raced for the... Read more

By Nick Gavio December 1, 2017

Features

One Year Later: Students Reflect on the National Political Climate

Last year, in the weeks leading up to the election, the Voice interviewed students and asked for their perspectives on the national political climate. In those interviews, students discussed how... Read more

By Caitlyn Cobb December 1, 2017

Best of 2017: Music

1. DAMN., Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar’s fourth studio album marks another distinct shift in tone for the rapper, bringing to light his continued struggles with self-doubt, fame, and his troubled... Read more

By the Voice Staff December 1, 2017

Editorials

J20 Defendants Face a Miscarriage of Justice

Criminal hearings began earlier this month for the more than 230 protesters facing felony charges for destruction of property and conspiracy to riot, based on events that transpired on Jan.... Read more

By the Editorial Board December 1, 2017

Opinion

“Waving Betsy Ross’s Flag Higher”

When I was 16, I boarded a one-way flight to Lima, Peru with an ill-fitting blazer draped over my arm and a folded-up American flag in my suitcase. My final... Read more

By Joy Kim December 1, 2017

Two Shades of War: Nenad Zaric at the Artist’s Proof Gallery

In the bewildering strife and tragedy of conflict, art has always been a positive light in the darkness. Petr Krivonogov’s painting of Russian soldiers standing with their arms up on... Read more

By Michael Bergin December 1, 2017

Carrying On

Carrying On: (Don’t) Say My Name

My friends and I have this inside joke that I’m an undercover secret agent for the CIA. At the beginning of freshman year, they couldn’t find my dorm room because... Read more

By Kaei Li December 1, 2017

Editorials

Georgetown Must Reckon With Bill Clinton’s Past

In the weeks since The New York Times and The New Yorker reported allegations of sexual assault against Harvey Weinstein, the floodgates have opened for similar accusations against powerful men... Read more

By the Editorial Board December 1, 2017

Mumps cases continue on campus

Three more students have been diagnosed with mumps since Nov. 3, according to Vincent WinklerPrins, the assistant vice president for student health, bringing the total number of diagnosed mumps cases... Read more

By Noah Telerski November 30, 2017

Halftime Sports

The Memphis Grizzlies’ Story: When Good just isn’t Good Enough

The Memphis Grizzlies’ reign of being slightly above average is over. On Wednesday, they lost their ninth straight game to bring their record to 7-13. Head coach Dave Fizdale was... Read more

By Aaron Wolf November 30, 2017

Concert Review: Dead & Company, Nov. 21, Capital One Arena

The culture and legacy of the Grateful Dead experienced a kind of revival this past summer: the Long Strange Trip documentary was completed and released, the famous Cornell ‘77 recordings... Read more

By Kyle Parisi November 30, 2017

Big second half lifts women’s basketball past FIU

In its first game following a 1-2 performance at the Challenge in Music City, the Georgetown women’s basketball team (4-3, Big East) came out victorious against Florida International (2-5, Conference... Read more

By Aaron Wolf November 30, 2017

Halftime Sports

Greg Schiano and the Spread of Unsubstantiated Rumors

Over the weekend, we were treated to a fiasco of a college football hiring process, as the University of Tennessee made a job offer to current Ohio State defensive coordinator... Read more

By Santul Nerkar November 30, 2017

Halftime

Trailer Takes: Avengers: Infinity War

Just one trailer this week, but it’s a big one. Avengers: Infinity War – https://youtu.be/6ZfuNTqbHE8 Juliana: Oh. My. God. OH MY GOD! THIS TRAILER IS FINALLY HERE! I’ve been freaking... Read more

By Halftime Staff November 29, 2017

Halftime

The Problem With Game of Thrones

Spoiler Warning: This article discusses events in Game of Thrones leading up to the season seven finale. I feel the need to clarify that I am a huge fan of... Read more

By Dajour Evans November 29, 2017

Women’s basketball returns home against Florida International

After a thrilling 55-54 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats (5-2, Big 10) to close out the Challenge in Music City tournament in Nashville, the Georgetown women’s basketball team (3-3, Big... Read more

By Jayan Hanson November 29, 2017

Maine squeezed: Hoyas clamp down on Black Bears

On Tuesday night at Capital One Arena, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (5-0, Big East) was able to scrape out a 76-55 victory over a scrappy Maine team (1-6, American... Read more

By Tristan Lee November 28, 2017

Pregame Primer: Maine Black Bears

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (4-0, Big East) will return to Capital One Arena on Tuesday to take on the Maine Black Bears (1-5, American East) in attempt to keep... Read more

By Beth Cunniff November 28, 2017

Hoya roundtable program begins with discussion on tuition

The first Hoya Roundtable of the 2017-2018 academic year was held on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Healey Family Student Center, and focused on the future of tuition rates and... Read more

By Alice Ye November 28, 2017

UNICEF-Georgetown puts spotlight on women’s empowerment

The Center for Contemporary Arab Studies co-sponsored UNICEF-Georgetown’s 15th annual international development conference on Nov 11. The themes of this year’s conference were the achievement of global women’s empowerment and... Read more

By Shadia Milon November 28, 2017