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Fortune Cookie Wisdom: The Electoral College Dilutes Purple Votes

My family has an odd tradition when we eat Chinese food. Everyone finishes their food and grabs a fortune cookie, but before unlocking its secret, you have to wait for... Read more

By December 2, 2016

Features

Weathering the Storm: Climate Policy in D.C.

In just a few days in June 2006, heavy rain put too much pressure on the city’s sewer system, causing major flooding in the Federal Triangle area. The water forced... Read more

By December 2, 2016

Columns

Open Access: Party Culture and Success in a World With Mental Illness

One of the main reasons I chose to attend Georgetown was that our lack of sororities and fraternities means campus social life revolves around student groups. In theory, this means that everyone makes... Read more

By December 2, 2016

Leisure

Best of 2016: Music

1.) Coloring Book, Chance the Rapper In five short years, Chance has released three mixtapes, a collaborative album, and has been featured in the work of various musicians. Even within this impressive... Read more

By the December 2, 2016

Leisure

Best of 2016: Movies

1.) Zootopia Zootopia includes effective humor, impactful themes, and introduces a beautiful, immersive environment to boot. The film follows Judy Hopps’s move to the city of Zootopia where she attempts to... Read more

By , , , , , , , and December 2, 2016

Columns

Hidden Hegemony: Oppose Harmful Rhetoric and Protect Our Criminal Justice System

On Nov. 8, California, Nevada, Massachusetts, and Maine legalized recreational marijuana use, bringing the total number of states that have legalized medical or recreational marijuana use to 28. This kind of development under... Read more

By December 2, 2016

Columns

Creating Fields for Discussion and Feelings of Loss

I have a picture on my desk from 2006. It shows me in Seattle over spring break visiting my aunt, uncle, and cousins. It is the first time I can remember being... Read more

By December 2, 2016

Halftime Leisure

VoiceYourStyle: Ari Goldstein

It’s not only color that makes people pop. I was drawn to Ari’s outfit because it packed a monochrome punch and the juxtaposition of a long-shirt and short pants was... Read more

By December 2, 2016

Halftime Sports

The Sports Sermon: Bruce Arena, MLS, and el Clasico

In this episode of The Sports Sermon, host Nick Gavio talks soccer with Associate Editor Jon Block and Halftime Sports Editor Jorge DeNeve.

By , and December 2, 2016

Taste Test

Taste Test: Spicing It Up

On this episode of Taste Test, Erika Bullock, Daniel Varghese, and Danielle Hewitt try some of Trader Joe’s spiciest offerings.

By , and December 2, 2016

Features

Meeting the Need: Why Georgetown Misses Out on Some Top Low-Income Students Every Year

Inherent in Jesuit educational values is a focus on providing premier academics to all students, regardless of background. “There is deeply rooted in the Jesuit tradition a commitment to merit... Read more

By December 2, 2016

Voices

Say Yes to the Smoke-Free Campus Referendum

The conversation about the pros and cons of smoking on campus has occurred for years. Now is the time to move toward a healthier campus for all students, faculty, employees,... Read more

By December 1, 2016

Opinion

Say No to the Smoke-Free Campus Referendum

Dec. 1, the day we’ve all been waiting for. The day to vote no to the GUSA Smoke and Tobacco Ban referendum, a decision that affects every single person on... Read more

By December 1, 2016

Sports

Men’s basketball defeats Coppin State, earns consecutive victories for first time in 11 months

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (4-4, Big East) defeated Coppin State (0-9, MEAC), 96-44, on Wednesday evening. Georgetown graduate student guard Rodney Pryor led all scorers with 30 points. Sophomore... Read more

By December 1, 2016

News

Facilities staff rejects contract

Georgetown’s Facilities Management staff voted on Nov. 16 not to accept the contract negotiated for them by the university and their union, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 1199. Negotiations... Read more

By November 30, 2016

Halftime Leisure

Celebrity and the Election

While Hollywood and celebrities garner unstoppable attention in daily life, stardom did not seem to have a strong influence in the 2016 election, even as it was pushed to the... Read more

By November 30, 2016

Halftime Leisure

Untitled Leisure Project: The Gauntlet – Bee Movie

On this episode of The Untitled Leisure Project, the Gauntlet returns! Jon Block moderates a discussion between Daniel Varghese and Danielle Hewitt, where they debate if the Bee Movie was good.

By , and November 30, 2016

Podcasts

The Phone Booth: The Maui Invitational

On this episode of The Phone Booth, host Tyler Pearre is joined by Nick Gavio and Jorge DeNeve to discuss the tumultuous Maui Invitational in which the men’s team demonstrated... Read more

By , and November 29, 2016

Halftime Leisure

30 Days 30 Songs: 30 (Plus) Songs to Stick it to the Man

In case you’re not feeling the new president-elect and simultaneously looking for a new playlist, I’ve got just the thing you’re looking for. 30 Days, 30 Songs is bringing back... Read more

By November 29, 2016

Leisure

An Energetic Return: Good Charlotte at Echostage, 11/16

After breaking their four-year hiatus with a four show mini-tour earlier this year, Good Charlotte performed at Echostage on Nov. 16. The Youth Authority tour featured both Good Charlotte and... Read more

By November 28, 2016

Halftime Leisure

Lessons from Literature: Cat’s Cradle

“Beware of the man who works hard to learn something, learns it, and finds himself no wiser than before. He is full of murderous resentment of people who are ignorant... Read more

By November 28, 2016

Leisure

We Can Love: The Paper Kites at U Street Music Hall, 11/17

The Paper Kites, a folk-rock band from Melbourne, Australia, did not disappoint in the second show of their current month-long tour. Playing to a small yet spirited crowd at the... Read more

By November 28, 2016

Halftime Leisure

Weekly List: Wintertime Tracks

Thanksgiving has passed, and the season of Christmas music has begun. Whether you love it or hate it, that’s all you’re going to hear for the next 25 days, whether... Read more

By November 28, 2016

News

Students march to protest Trump EPA appointment

On Nov. 17, a group of students marched from Red Square to the office of Myron Ebell, the head of President-Elect Donald Trump’s transition team for the Environmental Protection Agency... Read more

By November 27, 2016

News

Panel discusses climate displacement

On Nov. 14, the Environmental Future(s Initiative (EFI) hosted a panel in the Mortara Center for International Studies to discuss climate induced displacement and the future of environmental refugees. The... Read more

By November 27, 2016