Archive

Brand New Leo’s, Same Old Mistakes

Last year, we hated Leo’s in a semi-endearing way. Then Georgetown told us they were making it better. Instead, Leo’s has found new and improved ways to fail at dining.... Read more

By Emily Jaster and Jack Townsend September 28, 2017

Athletes and Presidents

In the United States, sports and politics go way back. Larry O’Brien, NBA commissioner from 1975-1984 and namesake of the NBA Championship trophy, ran John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign.... Read more

By Cam Smith September 28, 2017

Opinion

Protect Global Health, End the Gag Rule

The World Health Organization estimates that every eight minutes a woman in the developing world dies from an unsafe abortion. On January 23, 2017 President Donald Trump endangered even more... Read more

By Kory Stuer September 28, 2017

Halftime

The Channel Chasers Pod Debut!

On the debut episode of Channel Chasers, Jon Block and Graham Piro discuss BoJack Horseman, and are joined by Alex Boyd to talk about Rick and Morty.

By Jon Block, Alex Boyd and Graham Piro September 27, 2017

Constitution Day Celebration at Georgetown Highlights Immigrants

Students and university officials honored Constitution Day with an event titled “It’s Our Constitution Too,” Constitution Day is a federal celebration of the Constitution’s ratification and those who have become... Read more

By Damian Garcia September 27, 2017

Carmelo Anthony faces a new challenge in Oklahoma City

After a summer of unrelenting rumors, the New York Knicks officially announced Monday that they had finally come to a deal to move Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder.... Read more

By Aaron Wolf September 27, 2017

Halftime

The Pros and Cons of MLS Expansion

Atlanta United recently broke the all-time attendance record for a standalone MLS game, drawing 70,425 fans to its game against Orlando City SC. To put the situation in context, yes,... Read more

By Jayan Hanson September 27, 2017

Trailer Takes: The Maze Runner: Death Cure, Isle of Dogs, and The Disaster Artist

The Maze Runner: Death Cure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_9OSktlm6s Juliana: This trailer is just…wow. I watched the last two Maze Runner movies back in 2014 and in 2015, but I have to admit... Read more

By Halftime Staff September 27, 2017

Anti-Defamation League Celebrates DeGioia with Achievement Award

University president John DeGioia received the Achievement Award from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The award, given on Sept. 12 at a ceremony at the Four Seasons hotel in Georgetown, recognized... Read more

By Rebecca Zaritsky September 26, 2017

UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 Preview

HERE COME THE VIOLINS!!!!! (You must play this music on repeat as you read this article. It just isn’t the same otherwise). With matchday two in the UEFA Champions League... Read more

By Jorge DeNeve September 26, 2017

Unpacking Hollywood’s Summer from Hell

Pennywise isn’t a superhero—but after It broke box office records over its opening weekend, he might want to consider a career change. A clown that spends his time in the... Read more

By Graham Piro September 26, 2017

Hoyas’ Jessie Govan breaks into the rap game as Finesse Jess

Georgetown’s men’s basketball team has more than just a new coach; Jessie Govan, the Hoyas’ junior center, is trying his hand at rap under the name Finesse Jess. Jess has... Read more

By Gustav Honl-Stuenkel September 26, 2017

Leisure

Badbadnotgood Concert Review: Definitely Not Bad at the 9:30 Club

On Sunday night, Badbadnotgood solidified their place as one of jazz’s most compelling and entertaining acts. After a dramatic entrance to their rendition of “The Tequila Song” (powered primarily by... Read more

By Gustav Honl-Stuenkel September 25, 2017

Leisure

Dunst’s performance as a grief-stricken marijuana dealer is the highlight of half-baked drama, Woodshock

Film festival season is in high gear, and this year all bets are on A24. In the past several years, the production company has been touted for its provocative, thought-provoking... Read more

By Sam Charaf September 25, 2017

Leisure

Critical Voices: Prophets of Rage, Prophets of Rage

Acoustic artists and soft strumming are the usual ingredients of protest music, as evidenced by artists like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Pete Seeger who sought peace, free speech, and... Read more

By Noah Telerski September 25, 2017

What the Emmys Are Telling Us About Modern Media

The world of streaming versus traditional broadcast When the Emmys began, there was no alternative to shows produced by traditional television brands, but this domination is no longer the case.... Read more

By Kara Tippins September 25, 2017

College Introduces Disability Studies and Statistics Minors

The deans of Georgetown College announced the creation of two new minor programs in Disability Studies and statistics. Professor Oden Meyers, who helped establish the statistics minor, said that statistics... Read more

By Sheel Patel September 25, 2017

Jemele Hill should not stick to sports

Millions of sports fans often view the activity as an escape from the issues that divide our society. Sports provide a window of time in which individuals can place their... Read more

By Umar Asif September 25, 2017

Opinion

Finding a Place at Georgetown with Bossier

There are many ways I can characterize my Georgetown experience. I can point to the roommates that have become family, the classes that redirected my career goals, and the... Read more

By Bianca Corgan September 25, 2017

The Weekly List: How to Feel Like a Badass

It’s Friday night and you’re done with classes for the week. I’ve just done you the favor of creating a playlist that combines how great you’re feeling with how great... Read more

By Michelle Amoedo September 25, 2017

Sports

Football Falls in Lou Little Cup

Facing off against the Columbia Lions (2-0, Ivy League) in the Lou Little Cup, the Georgetown football team (1-2, Patriotic League) lost 35-14 on Saturday in New York City, breaking... Read more

By Annie Coyne September 24, 2017

Sports

Dodson’s Heroics Propel No. 16 Men’s Soccer to Big East Victory

For the second consecutive game, the No. 16 Georgetown men’s soccer team (6-1-1, 1-1 Big East) overcame an early deficit en route to a 2-1 comeback victory over DePaul (3-5-1,... Read more

By Tyler Pearre September 24, 2017

Kalaris Intelligence Conference Addresses Future of Counterterrorism

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), in collaboration with the Georgetown University Center for Security Studies, hosted the fourth George T. Kalaris Intelligence Conference in the Gaston Hall. The theme of... Read more

By Sheel Patel September 23, 2017