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Austen Cut Loose: A Charming and Disarming Production of Sense and Sensibility

In Jane Austen’s classic novel Sense and Sensibility, gossip flies across tearooms and parlors in regards to the futures of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. Left no inheritance by... Read more

By Jackson Dalman September 26, 2016

Halftime

The league that could have been

This past NBA offseason is one that will certainly be remembered. With some of the biggest names in basketball: Dwight Howard, Al Horford, Dwyane Wade, and many others becoming free... Read more

By Woodley Jean- Louis September 25, 2016

Meal exchange program causes back ups in Hoya Court

After the expansion of the meal swipe exchange program this semester, restaurants in Hoya Court and the North Gallery of the Leavey Center are experiencing unpredictable long lines and longer... Read more

By Isabel Lord September 25, 2016

Committee searches for new dean of College

On Sept. 20, the College Dean Search Committee held open forums for students, staff, and faculty to voice their opinions on the characteristics that a new dean of the College... Read more

By Noah Telerski September 25, 2016

Sports

Three’s Company: Hoyas defeat Columbia by 3, improve to 3-0 on Homecoming

The Georgetown University football team (3-0, Patriot League) picked up another close win on Saturday against Columbia University (0-2, Ivy League) in the Hoyas’ annual homecoming game by a score... Read more

By Phillip Steuber September 25, 2016

Concert Preview: Bob Moses, 9:30 Club 9/29

Robert Moses was not a musician, but an urban planner of New York – though his name now describes an up-and-coming pair of musicians from Vancouver, Canada. Tom Howie and... Read more

By Emily Jaster September 24, 2016

Concert Preview: Ryan Bingham and Brian Fallon & the Crowes, The Lincoln Theater 9/28

The Texas raised singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham is probably best known for his work on the movie Crazy Heart for which he won an Academy Award and a Grammy. In January... Read more

By Brice Russo September 24, 2016

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: An unlikely beacon of hope in a sea of lost shows

Tuesday night saw comedic cop sitcom Brooklyn Nine Nine return for its fourth season. For those of you unacquainted with the good folks down at the fictional 99th precinct, the... Read more

By Daniel Sheehan September 23, 2016

Taste Test: Vegan Food for Non-Vegans

On the latest episode of Taste Test, host Erika Bullock breaks (vegan) bread with Danielle Hewitt, Jon Block, and Daniel Varghese. This week: vegan food for non-vegans. The crew breaks... Read more

By Erika Bullock, Danielle Hewitt, Jon Block and Daniel Varghese September 23, 2016

Critical Voices: Bad Suns, Disappear Here

Following the success of their first album Language & Perspective (2014) featuring hits “Cardiac Arrest” and “Salt,” Bad Suns released their sophomore album, Disappear Here, on September 16. Bad Suns... Read more

By Devon O'Dwyer September 23, 2016

Editorials

GUSA Should Reconsider Position on Greek life

Last week, Georgetown students received two emails regarding Greek life on campus. On September 14, the administration sent out a message reminding students of their unchanged policy on social fraternities... Read more

By the Editorial Board September 22, 2016

Concert Preview: Jake Bugg at Lincoln Theatre 9/29

Twenty-two year old British singer-songwriter Jake Bugg is back with his third album On My One, released on June 17. Rising to success at the young age of 18 in... Read more

By Caitlin Mannering September 22, 2016

Artist Spotlight: Marianas Trench

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a bit of an obsessive person. Especially when it comes to music. I tend to pick a band and then listen to... Read more

By Monica Cho September 22, 2016

Secretary of Labor Perez discusses principles

Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez spoke the morning of Sept. 20 at Riggs Library about the importance of building a “shared prosperity” for America. Perez emphasized that Americans have choices... Read more

By Shilpa Rao September 22, 2016

The 250: Batman Begins

Welcome to the 250! The 250 is a weekly podcast where Halftime staffers watch a movie on IMDb’s Top 250 list and discuss their thoughts on the work. This week... Read more

By Danielle Hewitt, Graham Piro and Michael Bergin September 22, 2016

GU Politics welcomes new fellows

The Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service welcomed its new class of fellows to Georgetown with the start of semester. These fellows will use their career experience to give... Read more

By Emily Kaye September 21, 2016

Halftime

Who Wore it Best: NFL Color Rush Edition

The designers of this season’s color rush jerseys did their homework. In case you’ve been living under a rock all season: monochrome is winning. But for the less educated, we’ll... Read more

By Emma Francois and Alli Kaufman, Emma Francois and Alli Kaufman September 21, 2016

Halftime Sports

The Sports Sermon: Heisman Hopefuls and Christian Pulisic

On this episode of The Sports Sermon, Jon Block, Chris Dunn, Nick Gavio, and Tyler Pearre discuss some up-and-coming young talent, from Heisman hopefuls to soccer phenom Christian Pulisic. They... Read more

By Jon Block, Chris Dunn, Tyler Pearre and Nick Gavio September 21, 2016

Editorials

Georgetown’s Reconciliation Attempt Falls Slightly Short

Last Thursday, Georgetown University announced the findings of its working group on Slavery, Memory, and Reconciliation. The group’s recommendations include renaming Freedom Hall and Remembrance Hall, offering an apology, engaging... Read more

By the Editorial Board September 21, 2016

The Reel Pulpit: Why Ben Affleck is the Best Batman

If you had told me right after the Dark Knight Rises that I would be writing an article about Ben Affleck being the best Batman, I would have laughed you... Read more

By Graham Piro September 21, 2016

The 2016 Emmys Highlight Television’s Impact

I’m going to make a case for the Emmys. This year, they plateaued; those who spoke tried to be bold, but few succeeded. The host, Jimmy Kimmel (who also hosted... Read more

By Isabel Lord September 21, 2016

Preview: All Things Go Fall Classic 10/8

The third annual All Things Go Fall Classic music festival will hit Yards Park at The Capitol Riverfront on Saturday, October 8. Passion Pit and electronic duo Empire of the... Read more

By Anna Shuster September 20, 2016

Don’t Go in the Woods, Blair Witch Completes the Horror Legacy

The foundation for The Blair Witch Project sequel, Blair Witch, is simple: James (James Allen McCune), his best friend Peter (Brandon Scott), and Peter’s girlfriend Ashley (Corbin Reid) venture back... Read more

By Isabel Lord September 20, 2016