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Shipwrecked: Hoyas’ NCAA Tournament hopes all but over after loss to Seton Hall

Another opportunity for the Hoyas brought another frustrating loss, one that may have sunk their hopes of dancing this March for good. In a must-win game to keep their slim... Read more

By Joe Pollicino February 18, 2016

Climate Survey closes with fifty-one percent participation

Fifty-one percent of Georgetown students completed Georgetown’s first Sexual Assault and Misconduct Climate Survey.

By Jake Maher February 17, 2016

How to Be Single: Fun, Energetic, and Relevant

A film depicting the single life of millennials was long overdue. We are constantly bombarded with articles that talk about the different ways our generation views love and enters into... Read more

By Leila Lebreton February 17, 2016

We Are Georgetown and You’re Not: Hoyas return home for rematch with Seton Hall

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (14-12, 7-6 Big East) is set to kick off its final homestand of the season Wednesday night against the Seton Hall Pirates (17-7, 7-5, Big... Read more

By Alex Boyd February 17, 2016

Halftime Sports

Neat Sports Things: Plano East-John Tyler

In his new column “Neat Sports Things,” Halftime Sports Co-Editor Jay Benjamin shares some of his favorite, well, neat things from the history of sports, many of which have not received... Read more

By Jay Benjamin February 17, 2016

58th Grammy Awards: Outdated and Deflated

Last Sunday night the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences pulled out a fresh pair of batteries and fired up the LL Cool J 2000 for the 58th Grammy... Read more

By Danielle Hewitt February 17, 2016

Halftime Sports

The NCAA’s Postseason Problem

While there are still games left to be played in the 2016 college basketball regular season, the postseason is already looming large over the remaining three weeks. Experts are restlessly... Read more

By Nick Gavio February 16, 2016

A Case for the Classics: When Harry Met Sally…

Just in time to revel in our singleness on Valentine’s Day, my roommate and I watched Rob Reiner’s 1989 rom-com for the ages When Harry Met Sally… and subsequently developed... Read more

By Amy Guay February 16, 2016

GUPD Chief Jay Gruber Addresses Student Concerns at Roundtable

Georgetown University Police chief Jay Gruber discussed recent initiatives and addressed students’ concerns about crime and policing on campus at a roundtable Feb. 10.

By Thomas Stubna February 16, 2016

Competing Town Halls: GUSA Executive field widens after simultaneous events

On Monday, Feb. 15, the field for the GUSA Executive election widened, as Reed Howard (SFS ‘17) and Courtney Maduike (SFS ‘17) announced their write-in candidacy during one of the... Read more

By Daniel Varghese February 16, 2016

Cherry Tree Massacre Continues to Grow and Delight

On Friday, the Georgetown Chimes continued their three-weekend a cappella festival called the Cherry Tree Massacre, one of the biggest college a cappella festivals in the country. The concept of... Read more

By Caitlin Mannering February 15, 2016

The Weekly List: Grammys Preview

The Grammys. The most coveted award that can be bestowed upon an individual in the music industry. This past year has been a big one for the music business, with... Read more

By Lilly Jones February 15, 2016

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