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Sunk: Hoyas fall to Seton Hall as NCAA Tournament hopes continue to fade

This may have been the straw that broke the NCAA Tournament camel’s back. The Georgetown men’s basketball team (13-11, 6-5 Big East) dropped their third straight game Saturday night to... Read more

By Santul Nerkar February 7, 2016

A Tale of Two Halves: Hoyas rebound from double-digit deficit to defeat Marquette, extend winning streak to four

It was the worst of times, and then it was the best of times. Last night, the Georgetown women’s basketball team (13-9, 6-6 Big East) rallied from as much as... Read more

By Phillip Steuber February 6, 2016

Voices

A Beginning and An End: Nineteen years of Jesuit Formation

Nineteen years. Forty percent of my life here on Planet Earth. That’s how long I’ve been a Jesuit. Nineteen years. It’s not uncommon at significant moments in one’s life to... Read more

By Gregory Schenden February 6, 2016

Leisure

Et Tu, Brolin? An Ensemble Cast Carries the Coen Brothers’ Hail, Caesar!

The Coen Brothers have become cinematic chameleons. Over the course of their career, they have moved from the absurdly comical, The Big Lebowski, to the darkly comical, Fargo, to the... Read more

By Graham Piro February 6, 2016

Halftime

What This Super Bowl Means for Peyton Manning’s Legacy

It feels weird to legitimately discuss the legacy of the NFL’s career passing leader as he enters his fourth Super Bowl weekend, yet here we are with Peyton Manning. As... Read more

By William Treanor February 6, 2016

We Are Georgetown and You’re Not: Hoyas look to avoid walking the plank against Seton Hall

Following a double-digit loss to the Butler Bulldogs (15-7, 4-6 Big East) Tuesday, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (13-10, 6-4 Big East) will travel to New Jersey for a date... Read more

By Tyler Pearre February 5, 2016

American Crime Story: The People vs. OJ Simpson, A Long-Awaited Success

American Crime Story’s concept is attention grabbing as is, so I had high expectations for the premiere. I must say, as I had expected, the show really delivered. As an... Read more

By Leila Lebreton February 5, 2016

Women’s Hoops Pre-Game Primer: Hoyas return to McDonough after three straight wins on the road

It’s been just under three weeks since the Georgetown women’s basketball team (12-9, 5-6 Big East) last played in McDonough Arena, but that hasn’t stopped the Blue and Gray from... Read more

By Phillip Steuber February 5, 2016

Halftime

The five people you meet in heaven–and by heaven, I mean the Super Bowl party

It’s 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 7. If you’re like me, you’ve been watching Super Bowl pregame analysis for approximately a week straight. If you’re a normal human being, you’ve... Read more

By Amanda Christovich February 5, 2016

Pocket Mortys: Do it for Grandpa, Morty

On January 13th, something beautiful arrived in the multiverse. It is morbid, vaguely reminiscent of Pokémon, and best of all free. A quick glance at the app store will lead... Read more

By Michael Bergin February 5, 2016

DeGioia announces new department, research center, and recruitment effort

President DeGioia announced four new commitments to addressing structural racial inequality: the establishment of an African American Studies department, a research center on racial injustice, a recruitment effort for faculty members and researchers, and the creation of a new senior officer position to lead these efforts.

By Elizabeth Teitz February 4, 2016

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

Leisure

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