Archive

GUSA Constitutional Council overturns referendum result

On Jan. 20, the GUSA Constitutional Council invalidated the results of last month’s club funding and restructuring referendum. The council has prohibited the release of the results of the referendum... Read more

By Margaret Gach January 24, 2017

xXx (the kind you can watch with your mother)

A satellite is hurtling toward earth, flaming in all its CGI-glory, to a ballad of techno-rock music. You’re sitting in an IMAX theater, 3D goggles resting on the bridge of... Read more

By Isabel Lord January 24, 2017

Concert Preview: G. Love and Special Sauce, Jan. 29, 9:30 Club

In a music industry saturated with overproduced and unsatisfying pop tunes, G. Love and Special Sauce keeps it old school. Although the three-man combo group has come quite a way... Read more

By Anne Paglia January 24, 2017

Editorials

Bowser’s Plan Provides Needed Aid

On Jan. 9, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the city’s intention to allocate taxpayer money to form the Immigrant Justice Legal Services Grant Program, a fund designed to... Read more

By the Editorial Board January 23, 2017

Editorials

Academic Freedom Exists Past the Classroom

Georgetown’s policy on academic freedom states that, “Faculty enjoy academic freedom in the classroom, the laboratory, the studio, the library, and all the domains of their academic activity. Academic freedom... Read more

By the Editorial Board January 23, 2017

Columns

The Privilege of Forgetting

I am nine months old when I fly first class for the first—and, at the time of this writing—only time in my life. My commuter dad amassed enough frequent flier... Read more

By Amy Guay January 23, 2017

The Voice Podcast Network

Americana Dream: The Founder Details McDonald’s Cutthroat Origins

Pursuits of the American Dream — successful or otherwise — litter our nation’s films, but rarely does the success story make you cringe. With The Founder, director John Lee Hancock... Read more

By Brian McMahon January 23, 2017

Opinion

Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: Choose Love With Action

On Jan. 13, Jewish Life through Campus Ministry hosted a Civil Rights Shabbat. The powerful messages discussed by Rabbi Rachel Gartner, Professor Terrence Johnson, and Professor Jacques Berlinerblau culminated in... Read more

By Sarah Clements January 23, 2017

Columns

Hidden Hegemony: Progress and Regression, Juxtaposed

Last week, we at Georgetown celebrated—insofar as cancelling classes on Monday and Friday serves as a barometer for celebration—a juxtaposition of historical forces personified in two men. This is a... Read more

By Isaiah Fleming-Klink January 23, 2017

The Untitled Leisure Project: Sherlock

On this episode of the Untitled Leisure Project, Danielle Hewitt and Graham Piro talk Sherlock. They look backs on previous season and also discuss their thoughts on season four and what lies... Read more

By Danielle Hewitt and Graham Piro January 23, 2017

University brings in mediator for Nike negotiations while GSC files speech and expression complaint

Weeks after a student protest occupying University President John DeGioia’s office ended and Georgetown allowed its licensing contract with Nike to expire, the university has hired an independent mediator to... Read more

By Ryan Miller January 22, 2017

Evenings at the Edge Offers an Exciting New Spin to the National Gallery’s Art

On Jan. 12th from 6-9 pm, the National Gallery of Art buzzed with an energy imperceptible during its regular hours. Glowing tables, thumping music, and dim lighting all added to... Read more

By Caitlin Mannering January 22, 2017

Toni Erdmann Explores the Touching, Quirky Relationship between Father and Daughter

German director Maren Ade’s Toni Erdmann is one of the boldest films of the year. Built on witty dialogue, bombastic set pieces, and great performances by its lead actors, it... Read more

By Brice Russo January 22, 2017

Medical and legal centers partner to create Health Justice Alliance

The Georgetown University Medical Center and Georgetown University Law Center have partnered to form the Georgetown University Health Justice Alliance, a collaboration between the two centers and their training programs.... Read more

By Rebecca Zaritsky January 21, 2017

College Democrats hosts out-of-town protesters

On Jan. 10, Georgetown University College Democrats (GUCD) called for students to house incoming protesters for Inauguration Weekend on Facebook. The Facebook post, written by GUCD chair Meredith Forsyth... Read more

By Jonny Amon January 21, 2017

The xx Return with Bold Minimalism in I See You

The xx simultaneously developed and contradicted their established style with the release of their new album I See You. The band has been described as “minimalist” and “shy” by their... Read more

By Emily Jaster January 20, 2017

Halftime Sports

The Sports Sermon: Clemson vs. Alabama

Host Nick Gavio explores the incredible College Football Championship Game with Chris Dunn, Jonny Amon, and Parker Houston. The panel discusses the title game and makes predictions concerning the future of college football.

By Nick Gavio, Chris Dunn, Jonny Amon and Parker Houston January 19, 2017

The 250: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Welcome to the 250! Every week Voice staffers watch and discuss a movie on IMDb’s top 250 list. This week Danielle Hewitt sits down with Erika Bullock to discuss Eternal Sunshine... Read more

By Danielle Hewitt and Erika Bullock January 19, 2017

Immortalizing Tragedy: Patriots Day Tells the Whole Story

Director Peter Berg’s Patriots Day covers every aspect of the 2013 attack. It shows the before, during and after and follows the survivors, the police and FBI, the bombers, and... Read more

By Brynne Long January 19, 2017

Binged: A Series of Unfortunate Events

Prior to watching the Netflix adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events, fans of the beloved children’s book series were understandably nervous. The 2004 adaptation, featuring both Jim Carrey and... Read more

By Danielle Hewitt January 19, 2017

Podcasts

The Phone Booth: Trending Downward

Host Tyler Pearre examines the Georgetown men’s and women’s basketball teams’ recent performances with Santul Nerkar, Nick Gavio, and Jorge DeNeve in this episode of The Phone Booth. The panel discusses... Read more

By Jorge DeNeve, Nick Gavio, Santul Nerkar and Tyler Pearre January 18, 2017

Lessons From Literature: The Leopard

This Italian classic of historical fiction tells of the slow decay of an aristocratic Sicilian family of the 19th century. The patriarch, Don Fabrizio, is the protagonist and tragic hero... Read more

By Louisa Christen January 18, 2017

Case for the Classics: MA*SH

Two army surgeons work day and night to save wounded young men turned soldiers during the Korean War. If this sounds like the plot of a war drama, you’ve likely... Read more

By Brynne Long January 18, 2017