Archive

Service Beyond The Hilltop: CSJ Turns 15

The Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching, and Service will celebrate its 15th anniversary during the upcoming Social Justice Week, held from February 20 to 26. Established the same weekend... Read more

By Thomas Stubna March 2, 2016

A Case for the Classics: Singin’ in the Rain

There is no disputing that musical films are hard to pull off. If you’re not careful, you might end up with Russell Crowe and Amanda Seyfried singing live for two... Read more

By Danielle Hewitt March 2, 2016

Gone Fisch-ing: Hoyas drop in fifth in a row due to Fischer’s late free throws

Career games from sophomore forward Isaac Copeland and senior guard D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera weren’t enough to stop the woes of the Georgetown men’s basketball team (14-16, 7-10), as the Hoyas lost... Read more

By Joe Pollicino March 2, 2016

Taking Charge: GUWIL Builds A Professional Community On Campus

Alana Snyder (COL ‘16) walked into a high school classroom to find the word “BITCH” written in large letters on the whiteboard. Her initial shock was echoed by every student... Read more

By Michael Bergin March 1, 2016

Leisure

Critical Voices: Ra Ra Riot, Need Your Light

Ra Ra Riot has been on the scene for a full decade now, but their most recent album, Need Your Light, still manages to be refreshing and offers something unique... Read more

By Devon O'Dwyer March 1, 2016

Picking Up the Pieces: Men’s lax still winless after home loss to Mount St. Mary’s

The Georgetown men’s lacrosse team (0-3, Big East) still remains winless to start their 2016 season, as the Hoyas fell to Mount St. Mary’s (2-2, NEC) 11-8 in their home... Read more

By Joe Pollicino March 1, 2016

We Are Georgetown and You’re Not: Hoyas look to snap four-game skid against Marquette

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (14-15, 7-9 Big East) will look to snap its four-game losing streak and get back to .500 tonight when it travels to face Marquette (18-11,... Read more

By Joe Pollicino March 1, 2016

Academy Awards LXXXVIII: An Oscars Sporting Event

Veteran leading man Leonardo DiCaprio finally brought home the gold from Academy Awards LXXXVIII Sunday night at the Dolby Theater to join “The Revenant” teammate Alejandro Iñarritu on the big... Read more

By Alex Boyd March 1, 2016

Absurdity From the Mouth of Babes: Ty Segall Thrills at 9:30 Club

When Ty Segall sauntered confidently onto the 9:30 Club stage donning a studded denim jumpsuit and a creepy baby mask based on the cover of his most recent album, Emotional... Read more

By Jay Benjamin March 1, 2016

Locked In: Hoyas beat Xavier in regular season finale, clinch No. 5 seed in Big East Tournament

In their home and regular season finale, the Georgetown women’s basketball team (16-12, 9-9 Big East) won their second-straight game Sunday afternoon, as the Hoyas defeated Xavier (17-12, 9-9 Big... Read more

By Joe Pollicino February 29, 2016

In Foul Trouble: Unlacing Georgetown’s Relationship with Nike

As knowledge of Nike’s widespread labor abuses has spread, their relationship with the university has come under fire.

By Caitlyn Cobb and Santul Nerkar February 29, 2016

News

Clarence Jones reflects on civil rights

The Lecture Fund hosted Jones, a former advisor and trusted confidant to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Feb. 25.

By Michael Coyne February 29, 2016

The Weekly List: Almost Spring Break

It’s almost time for spring break, and while you struggle through your last midterms, here are some catchy tunes to get you ready for a week of fun. Hopefully this... Read more

By Tatiana Lebreton February 29, 2016

The Halftime Report: Week of 2/29

Congrats to Leo for finally getting his Oscar, but now that award season is over, we can finally focus on what’s important: binging season 4 of House of Cards. Here is... Read more

By Halftime Staff February 29, 2016

News

Georgetown contributes funds for aerial gondola feasibility study

The university contributed $25,000 to the fund for a survey on the feasibility of an aerial gondola system connecting Georgetown with Rosslyn.

By Jake Maher February 28, 2016

Women’s Hoops Pre-Game Primer: Hoyas to host Xavier in regular season finale

On Sunday afternoon, the Georgetown women’s basketball team (15-12, 8-9 Big East) will host the Xavier Wildcats (17-11, 8-9 Big East) in the regular season finale. Tip-off is scheduled for... Read more

By Alex Lewontin February 27, 2016

Overtime Dogfight: Hoyas drop fourth in a row in OT loss to Butler

This year’s Georgetown men’s basketball team opened their home schedule with an overtime loss. So it was only appropriate that they would close it in similar fashion, as the Hoyas... Read more

By Joe Pollicino February 27, 2016

Halftime Sports

The Best and Worst in MLB Uniforms

On Tuesday, the New York Mets announced that, for every Sunday home game this season, they will wear 1986 throwback uniforms. Likewise, the Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that they will... Read more

By Tyler Walsh February 27, 2016

On the Record with John DeGioia on activism, college affordability and science at Georgetown

On Feb. 18, Editor-in-Chief Daniel Varghese sat down with President John DeGioia for a conversation on a variety of campus issues. Here are some of the highlights of their conversation.... Read more

By Daniel Varghese February 27, 2016

Columns

Lessons from Literature: Ye of Little Faith

“True religion? All the religions are true insofar as they make those people who profess them live spiritually, insofar as they console them for having been born to die, and... Read more

By Louisa Christen February 26, 2016

Leisure

Not Your Average Underdog: Egerton Delivers in Charming Eddie the Eagle

The Winter Olympics probably don’t receive the credit they deserve. Sure, it’s fun to get fired up about Shaun White, but how often do our nation’s children huddle around the... Read more

By Don Soffer February 26, 2016

We Are Georgetown and You’re Not: Hoyas to host Butler Saturday afternoon for Senior Day

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (14-14, 7-8 Big East) is set to host the Butler Bulldogs (18-9, 7-8 Big East) Saturday afternoon for Senior Day. The meeting between the two... Read more

By Alex Boyd February 26, 2016

In Their Defense: Grit powers women’s hoops by Butler, snaps two-game skid

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (15-12, 8-9 Big East) defeated Butler (9-19, 4-13 Big East) 49-35 in a sloppy matinee affair at McDonough Arena Friday afternoon. Senior forward Dominique Vitalis... Read more

By Joe Pollicino February 26, 2016