Archive

The 250: Pan’s Labyrinth

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,... Read more

By Danielle Hewitt and Chris Castano February 4, 2016

Attack of the Drones: Muse Live at the Verizon Center

When it comes to a five star rock concert, look no further than Muse. Their tour for their latest album, Drones, is proof that things get better with age. Muse... Read more

By Leila Lebreton February 4, 2016

Walzer discusses ‘responsibility to protect’ and just war theory

On Feb 2., Dr. Michael Walzer, Professor Emeritus of Social Science at the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study, explained the international doctrine of “responsibility to protect” using the Syrian civil... Read more

By Cassidy Jensen February 4, 2016

GUSA Executive campaign begins

Campaigning for Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) President and Vice President started Feb. 4 at 12:01 a.m. This kicks off a two-week period of campaigns and debates, ending with election day... Read more

By Isaiah Seibert February 4, 2016

Sopranos, Strings, and Symphonies: What Lies in Shadow

Before spending a night at the opera, I tend to research some of the production’s background information and context. Understanding the historical, political, and social implications of a performance, for example, allows... Read more

By Elizabeth Baker February 4, 2016

Halftime

The NBA and its Broken Lottery System

The NBA is in the midst of one of its most historic seasons. If the 2015-2016 season continues to progress as it has up to this point, we could... Read more

By Jonny Amon February 4, 2016

Georgetown Liquor License Moratorium approaches final expiration

On Feb. 24, the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) is set to hold a hearing to receive public comment on the Georgetown Liquor License Moratorium. The moratorium zone, put into... Read more

By Lilah Burke February 3, 2016

“Grease Live!”: Burning Up the Quarter Mile

“Grease” is a fantastic, beloved musical, with an abundance of upbeat show tunes and a plot that adolescents can relate to. Following in the footsteps of NBC’s “The Sound of... Read more

By Claire Smith February 3, 2016

He Might Be Jesus: Matt Corby at Black Cat

Sometimes the magic and energy of live music can result in an experience that cannot be described as anything but spiritual. The Matt Corby concert on 1/31 at the Black... Read more

By Daniel Sheehan February 3, 2016

Sports

Kelan Me Softly: Martin’s 35 lift Bulldogs past Hoyas

A night to remember for sophomore guard Kelan Martin led to another forgettable defeat for the Georgetown men’s basketball team (13-10, 6-4 Big East), who fell to the Butler Bulldogs... Read more

By Robbie Ponce February 3, 2016

Halftime Sports

Jurgen Klinsmann’s Conundrum

On October 15, 2015, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber claimed that Jurgen Klinsmann, the United States men’s national team manager, made comments detrimental to the league when the former German... Read more

By Nick Gavio February 3, 2016

The Boy: Clichéd, Innovative, Or Both?

Toeing a fine line between cliché and innovation, director William Brent Bell’s newest horror movie, The Boy, gets audiences screaming as it spins the tale of a doll replacing the... Read more

By Isabel Lord February 2, 2016

Kehoe Field Closed

Kehoe Field, home to many of Georgetown’s recreational and intramural teams, is now closed, Dr. Todd Olson, Vice President for Student Affairs and Robin Morey, Vice President for Planning and... Read more

By Bryan Karas and Elizabeth Teitz February 2, 2016

Sports

The Voice’s Big East Weekly Power Rankings: Volume 5

Each week during conference play, the Voice Sports Staff will provide its take on each team’s performance to date. Villanova (18-3, 8-1 Big East) Last week’s ranking: 2, ↑ 1... Read more

By The Voice Sports Staff February 2, 2016

Sports

We Are Georgetown and You’re Not: Hoyas look to rebound against Butler

After dropping a close game to the No. 10 Providence Friars (18-4, 6-3 Big East) 73-69, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (13-9, 6-3 Big East) will visit Hinkle Fieldhouse in... Read more

By Alex Boyd February 2, 2016

The Boss is Back: Springsteen Triumphs at the Verizon Center

As Bruce Springsteen casually strolls onto the Verizon Center’s stage, there is no question as to why he is, and will always be, The Boss. He exudes confidence in the... Read more

By Brooke Dudek February 2, 2016

A Case for the Classics: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

After a lukewarm response to the shockingly dark Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg went back to the drawing board for the conclusion of... Read more

By Graham Piro February 2, 2016

Critical Voices: Wet, Don’t You

Synth indie pop has been an increasingly popular genre, and indie groups and mainstream artists alike seem to have increased R&B influences in their music. Rising music trio Wet offers... Read more

By Tatiana Lebreton February 1, 2016

Secretary of Veterans Affairs discusses leadership and values

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald, visited Georgetown University on Jan. 29 to discuss the role of effective leadership in achieving success in all aspects of life. McDonald based... Read more

By Tyler Pearre February 1, 2016

The Weekly List: You Have Distracted From My Creative Process

Something happened on Twitter last week, but we’re not going to bother with that here. Kanye West recently announced that his seventh album, entitled Waves (formerly So Help Me God... Read more

By Chris Almeida February 1, 2016

The Halftime Report: Week of 2/1

Another week, another Halftime Report. The new entertainment never stops, and neither do we. Here’s what you have to look forward to this week. Album Releases: This Is Acting –... Read more

By Halftime Staff February 1, 2016

Huntsman addresses bipartisanship and political gridlock

Jon Huntsman, former Utah Governor and presidential candidate and the co-chair of the organization No Labels spoke with students about bipartisanship on Thursday, Jan. 28. The event was hosted by... Read more

By Graham Piro January 31, 2016

Hillyer discusses free speech at Georgetown

Quin Hillyer (COL ‘86), Contributing Editor of the National Review Magazine and Senior Editor for the American Spectator, criticized protests relating to free speech at Georgetown and other universities... Read more

By Thomas Stubna January 31, 2016