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Small Space, Big Talent: Spagnuolo Gallery Showcases Wickiser’s Versatility

The latest exhibition in Georgetown’s Spagnuolo Gallery, “Ralph Wickiser: A Retrospective,” examines the Illinois-native painter’s transition from representational to abstract nature painting. Wickiser’s paintings fit nicely into the Spagnuolo’s modest... Read more

By Erika Bullock February 15, 2016

The Halftime Report: Week of 2/15

We here at Halftime would like to formally apologize for announcing the release of Kanye West’s new album in last week’s Halftime Report. It was foolish of us to take... Read more

By Halftime Staff February 15, 2016

On the Record: GUSA Candidates Hot Chick and Chicken Madness

Perennial write-in candidate Chicken Madness has paired with another Wisey's classic sandwich, the Hot Chick, to make a run for the GUSA executive this year.

By Isaiah Seibert February 14, 2016

Saxa Politica: Hot Chick/Chicken Madness 2016?

This year’s election for GUSA President and Vice President has been a melodramatic mess. On Tuesday morning, Feb. 9 Tony Pezzullo (MSB ’17) and A.J. Serlemitsos (COL ’17) announced... Read more

By Daniel Varghese February 13, 2016

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia found dead

Antonin Scalia (COL ’57), U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Georgetown alumnus, passed away on Feb. 13 in Texas at the age of 79. According to the San Antonio Express-News, Scalia... Read more

By Elizabeth Teitz February 13, 2016

Early Valentine’s Day Heartbreak: Hoyas’ 26-point comeback effort falls short against No. 20 Providence

The bubble may have just burst. After trailing by as many as 26 with 1:06 remaining in the first half, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (14-12, 7-6 Big East)... Read more

By Tyler Pearre February 13, 2016

Mouthy and Magnificent: Reynolds Makes Deadpool a Manic Success

After about a minute of watching Deadpool, it is abundantly clear that the film is not taking itself the least bit seriously. Instead of listing the standard rundown of actors... Read more

By Graham Piro February 13, 2016

Hayesed and Confused: Senior center out indefinitely with a broken hand

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (14-11, 7-5 Big East) suffered a huge loss Saturday morning, when it was announced that senior center Bradley Hayes broke his left hand in practice... Read more

By Joe Pollicino February 13, 2016

Dull Bits Cut Out: The Best of the Coen Brothers

With the release of Hail, Caesar! last weekend, Joel and Ethan Coen have put out their seventeenth feature film, more than 30 years on from thei r 1984 debut Blood... Read more

By Andrew Gutman February 12, 2016

We Are Georgetown and You’re Not: Hoyas look to boost résumé at No. 20 Providence

With just six games left in the season, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (14-11, 7-5 Big East) will face the No. 20 Providence Friars (18-7, 6-6 Big East) Saturday afternoon... Read more

By Tyler Pearre February 12, 2016

Halftime

The deteriorating relationship between the veteran and his resume

Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia has a long road ahead of him that will begin on February 18, when pitchers and catchers of the New York Yankees return to training... Read more

By Amanda Christovich February 12, 2016

Concert Preview: Soul Rebels and Talib Kweli

Chances are you have heard the Soul Rebels, even if you haven’t heard of them. The eight-piece brass band from New Orleans has played and recorded with an astounding number... Read more

By Daniel Sheehan February 12, 2016

Prisons and Justice Initiative discusses mass incarceration and prison reform

The Prisons and Justice Initiative held its launch event, “Reversing the Tide of Mass Incarceration: Prospects for Prison Reform” on Feb. 9. The Initiative was founded to “bring together leading... Read more

By José Villalobos February 11, 2016

The 250: Memento

Welcome to another edition of the 250! A weekly podcast in which Voice Staffers view a film selected from the IMDb Top 250 and discuss their thoughts on the work. This week, Assistant... Read more

By Danielle Hewitt and Chris Castano February 11, 2016

Critical Voices: Porches, Pool

Indie artists have increasingly incorporated synth pop vibes and unrefined vocals into their sound. On the surface, Porches, a NYC-based band spearheaded by couple Aaron Maine and Greta Kline, appears... Read more

By Devon O'Dwyer February 10, 2016

Mischief, Magic and Musical Interludes: Folger Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

At 8:00 PM on the dot, Puck — that merry wanderer of the night — ambled up the aisle of the historic Folger Library Theatre. Played by Erin Weaver (Puck... Read more

By Amy Guay February 10, 2016

Colors, Contrasts, and Complements at The Touchstone Gallery

Striking, captivating, and distinctive. These are the words that come to mind when viewing the latest exhibit at the Touchstone Gallery by two visiting guest artists, appropriately titled “Artwork by... Read more

By Samantha Smith February 10, 2016

Halftime Sports

Baseball’s Hallowed Hall of Controversies

Last Tuesday marked the 80th anniversary of the announcement of the first Hall of Fame class. In 1936, Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson were... Read more

By Tyler Walsh February 9, 2016

Halftime

NFL Players and the Art of Letting Go

It is very, very easy to forget that football players are humans. These men, often gargantuan in size, are hidden under layers of protective padding and covering. Facemasks and visors... Read more

By Chris Dunn February 9, 2016

Halftime

The Rise of the Chinese Super League

Fredy Montero joined Chinese Super League club Tianjin Teda on February 6 for €5 million. Montero, the all-time leading goal scorer for Seattle Sounders FC, left Sporting CP, boyhood club... Read more

By Jorge DeNeve February 9, 2016

A Case for the Classics: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

“And I said, what about Breakfast at Tiffany’s?” goes the song by Deep Blue Something. Well, what about it? Do you remember the film? Most people, even if they haven’t... Read more

By Tatiana Lebreton February 9, 2016

Escape Artist DC: An Amateur Sleuth’s Dream

The door locks behind you. You and your friends look at each other, confusion in your eyes, unsure of where to begin. Welcome to Escape Artist DC. This past Friday,... Read more

By Isabel Lord February 9, 2016

And-Ones: Additional news and notes from Georgetown-St. John’s

Welcome to “And-Ones,” the Voice’s post-game notebook for all news, stats, and notes following each Georgetown men’s basketball game. Monday was the 105th all-time meeting between Georgetown and St. John’s.... Read more

By Joe Pollicino February 8, 2016