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The Weekly List: International Acts

If you find yourself falling into a musical slump, how about looking abroad for the next little something to spice up your playlist? 1. Man With a Mission: “Dead End... Read more

By September 18, 2017

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The Rise and Fall of CONCACAF

The start of the 21st century was good for CONCACAF. The United States made the World Cup quarterfinal in 2002, only narrowly losing to eventual runners-up Germany. In 2005, Mexico... Read more

By September 18, 2017

Leisure

Critical Voices: The Script, Freedom Child

Known for popular songs “Breakeven” and “Hall of Fame,” The Script released their fifth album, Freedom Child, on Sept 1. The band debuted at number one on the UK charts, marking... Read more

By September 18, 2017

Leisure

Conner Youngblood on Finding Inspiration and Navigating the Music Industry

Texas-native Conner Youngblood first started playing clarinet in his middle school band at the age of 12, but can now play anywhere from 15-20 different instruments. At 27 years old,... Read more

By September 18, 2017

News

Changes Made to On-Campus Dining

Leo’s dining hall was renovated over the summer, with construction also taking place at Hoya Court, the bookstore, and Uncommon Grounds. Joelle Wiese, associate vice president of Auxiliary Business Services... Read more

By September 17, 2017

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Emmys 2017 Predictions

The Emmys are upon us, and with Game of Thrones ineligible this year, we are in for a wild ride that is sure to bring some welcomed surprises. This year... Read more

By September 17, 2017

News

Anti-Semitic Graffiti on Campus Raises Concerns

Two swastikas were found painted in an LXR elevator on Sept 6, and one was found carved in a Village C West elevator on Sept 6. Students were alerted of... Read more

By September 16, 2017

Sports

Football fails to overcome early deficit in home opener

In its first home game of the 2017 season, the Georgetown football team (1-1, Patriot League) fell to the Marist Red Foxes (2-1, 1-0 Pioneer League) by a score of... Read more

By September 16, 2017

Leisure

Concert Preview: Broken Social Scene, September 20, 9:30 Club

With the release of their fifth studio album, Hug of Thunder, indie-rock band Broken Social Scene continues its international tour at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on September 20.... Read more

By September 16, 2017

News

Nike Agrees to Access for Labor Rights Monitoring Group

Two weeks ago, after years of negotiation, mediation, and student activism, Georgetown University signed a new licensing agreement with Nike, Inc, allowing the company to resume producing Georgetown apparel. Nike... Read more

By September 16, 2017

Halftime Sports

The two kings of Oklahoma

If you happen to be a fan of a cellar-dwelling NFL franchise, such as the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, or my beloved Buffalo Bills, you have heard two... Read more

By September 16, 2017

Podcasts

She Runs the World: Laura Cutway on Campus Rape Culture

Welcome to She Runs the World, the Voice‘s podcast on women’s issues in various professional fields. In this episode, hosts Kaei Li and Emily Jaster talk with Laura Cutway, Georgetown’s Title... Read more

By and September 15, 2017

Leisure

Critical Voices: Alvvays, Antisocialites

After spending most of her time on tour for the last few years, Molly Rankin, frontwoman of indie band Alvvays, decided to escape to Toronto Island. There, she found inspiration... Read more

By September 15, 2017

Opinion

To Take a S.T.A.N.D

My Home I have seen the junction of hope and hopelessness. I spent the first few years of my life on Emerson Street in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The place was falling... Read more

By September 15, 2017

Leisure

Critical Voices: Neil Young, Hitchhiker

Throughout his long and storied career, Neil Young has distinguished himself as one the most influential and unique voices in folk rock. Young cut to the fore of the genre... Read more

By September 15, 2017

News

Nike Ties the Knot, Agrees to Access for Labor Rights Monitoring Group

Two weeks ago, after years of negotiation, mediation, and student activism, Georgetown University signed a new licensing agreement with Nike, Inc, allowing the company to resume producing Georgetown apparel. Nike... Read more

By September 15, 2017

Features

Stories of Wonder: Independent Bookstores Thrive in the District

Washington, D.C., is a hub for educated professionals from all over the world. From the high-end academic institutions in the city to the major decision makers on Capitol Hill, the... Read more

By September 15, 2017

Opinion

Three Of A Kind: Thoughts From A Freshman Hoya

The first time I ever encountered Georgetown University, aside from viewing the entirely under-appreciated masterpiece College Road Trip starring Martin Lawrence and Raven Symoné, was when I was 12 years... Read more

By September 15, 2017

News

Georgetown Community Responds to DACA Repeal

As Georgetown students started their second week of class, President Donald Trump made a decision that may bring the academic aspirations of some students here in the United States to... Read more

By September 15, 2017

Editorials

DeVos Offers a Step Backwards

In a speech at George Mason University last week, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced her intention to roll back Obama-era guidelines for how universities receiving federal funding handle cases... Read more

By the September 15, 2017

Leisure

It Captivates with both Scares and Laughs

Adapting a Stephen King novel is never an easy task. Most directors have struggled with walking a fine line between creative liberty and adherence to the source material. When filmmakers... Read more

By September 15, 2017

Halftime Sports

Tracy McGrady: A testament to ability over production

This past Friday, the Basketball Hall of Fame inducted Tracy McGrady, honoring a remarkable player with the sports equivalent of putting the tastiest possible cherry on top of a career... Read more

By September 15, 2017

News

Georgetown Community Responds to DACA Repeal

As Georgetown students started their second week of class, President Donald Trump made a decision that may bring the academic aspirations of some students here in the United States to... Read more

By September 15, 2017

Features

Georgetown’s Journey Toward Diversity in STEM

Georgetown alumna Vera Rubin never received a Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking evidence of dark matter, much to the shock of the science world. Rubin, who passed away last year,... Read more

By September 15, 2017

Carrying On

Carrying On: The revolution will not make you five pounds thinner

Halfway through my freshman year, I looked in the mirror, considered what I had eaten that day, and decided that something had to be done. I came to what I... Read more

By September 15, 2017