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A More Free Flowing Offense Makes the Raptors a Serious Contender

The past few years have undoubtedly been the most successful in Toronto Raptors history. Since Dwane Casey took over as head coach in 2011, the team has improved tremendously. In... Read more

By January 19, 2018

Sports

Looking for answers: Women’s basketball looks to avoid five straight losses against Marquette

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (7-10, 2-5 Big East) looks to avoid a fifth straight loss Friday night with a matchup against Marquette (13-5, 7-0 Big East) at McDonough Arena.... Read more

By January 19, 2018

Columns

Gaudium et spes: What Not to Do in Your Last Semester

For some of us, it’s already here: the final semester. For fewer of us, we know where we’ll be and what we’ll be doing when it’s done. Unfortunately, I’m not... Read more

By January 19, 2018

Columns

Solidarity Shouts: GAGE Deserves Better

  On Dec. 4, Georgetown abdicated its core values. We hope the university will change its course. Last month, Provost Robert Groves didn’t just refuse to recognize the Georgetown Alliance... Read more

By , , and January 19, 2018

News

University considers private arbitrator in graduate student union election

Georgetown University will consider a Georgetown Alliance of Graduate Employees (GAGE) proposal to allow a neutral arbitrator to conduct an election on the recognition of a graduate student union by... Read more

By January 18, 2018

Sports

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

By January 18, 2018

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

By January 18, 2018

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

By January 17, 2018

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

By January 17, 2018

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

By January 17, 2018

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

By January 17, 2018

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

By January 17, 2018

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

By January 17, 2018

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

By January 17, 2018

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

By January 17, 2018

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

By January 17, 2018

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

By the January 17, 2018

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

By January 17, 2018

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

By January 17, 2018

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

By January 17, 2018

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

By the January 17, 2018

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

By January 17, 2018

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

By , and January 17, 2018

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

By January 17, 2018

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

By January 16, 2018