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Unrecognized student groups gain campus storage space access

Student groups that are not recognized by the university, such as Georgetown University Fossil Free (GUFF) and Greek life organizations, are now eligible to use storage cages in the Regents... Read more

By December 8, 2015

Leisure

GU Jazz Ensemble Delivers Christmas with a Twist in Performance of The Nutcracker Suite

Jazz is, ultimately, a purely American genre. With its roots in the South, jazz was originally a blend of Creole, French, and African American traditions (now known as the New... Read more

By December 8, 2015

Halftime Sports

The Overlooked Quality of the Bundesliga

Once it becomes clear that I am a Bundesliga fan, I am very often subjected to ridicule. One of the main arguments that I hear against Germany’s first division soccer... Read more

By December 8, 2015

Halftime Sports

The Philly Sixers’ Bold Rebuild

The Philadelphia 76ers are off to an absolutely abysmal start to the 2015-16 season, going 1-20 over their first 21 games. Though they were close to breaking the record for... Read more

By December 8, 2015

News

Registrar addresses future of course registration at GUSA Town Hall

University registrar John Q. Pierce (COL ‘72) discussed changes to the course pre-registration system and solicited input on replacing the process with live registration at a GUSA Town Hall on... Read more

By December 7, 2015

Sports

And-Ones: Additional news and notes from Georgetown-Brown

Welcome to “And-Ones,” the Voice’s post-game notebook for all news, stats, and notes following each Georgetown men’s basketball game. Georgetown sophomore forward Paul White recorded his first points of the... Read more

By December 7, 2015

Sports

What Can Brown Do For GU? Extend the winning streak to four

There was no hangover.  The Georgetown men’s basketball team (5-3, Big East) dominated Brown (3-6, Ivy League) 74-57 Monday night at Verizon Center, following an emotional victory against rival Syracuse on Saturday.... Read more

By , and December 7, 2015

Leisure

Sign of the Times: Lee’s Chi-Raq Leaves Nothing to the Imagination, Lays Its Heart Bare

“Lacks subtlety” is often thrown around in a derogatory fashion, used as a way to belittle or infantilize someone’s work. Chi-Raq, director Spike Lee’s new film, lacks subtlety. This, however,... Read more

By December 7, 2015

Sports

We Are Georgetown and You’re Not: Hoyas look to continue winning ways against Brown

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (4-3, Big East) will look to extend its three-game winning streak when it returns to action at Verizon Center Monday night to take on Brown... Read more

By December 6, 2015

News

Working group announces grants, events at Teach-in on slavery

On Dec. 1, Fr. David Collins, S.J., Ph.D, and Chair of the Georgetown Working Group on Slavery, Memory, and Reconciliation, announced a new university grant program, called the Freedom and... Read more

By December 5, 2015

Sports

Villain In: Hopkins makes debut in place of suspended Boeheim

Georgetown and Syracuse reprised their roles as two of the most historic rivals in the history of college basketball Saturday afternoon, but with one key understudy performance.  Just two days... Read more

By December 5, 2015

Sports

And-Ones: Additional news and notes from Georgetown-Syracuse

Welcome to “And-Ones,” the Voice’s post-game notebook for all news, stats, and notes following each Georgetown men’s basketball game. Marcus Derrickson recorded his second double-double (13 points, 10 rebounds) of... Read more

By December 5, 2015

Sports

Captain Hook: Hayes’ low-post dominance leads Hoyas in win over rival Syracuse

It was worth the wait. In the long-awaited revival of one of college basketball’s great rivalries, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (4-3, Big East) defeated No. 14 Syracuse (6-2, ACC)... Read more

By December 5, 2015

Halftime

Comparing Legends: Why Kobe Bryant is NOT Derek Jeter

Kobe Bryant’s retirement announcement earlier this week began yet another professional sports retirement that would be considered the “end of an era.” Almost every opposing team will likely honor Bryant... Read more

By December 5, 2015

News

University proposal for downtown technology, arts and media center advances

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission for Logan Circle and Franklin Square (ANC 2F) voted unanimously to support a plan by Georgetown University to renovate and lease the Franklin School building at... Read more

By December 4, 2015

Voices

Good Cause, Bad Timing: A response to GU Fossil Free’s criticism

There is no doubt that climate change is one of the pivotal issues of our generation. But along with twelve of my colleagues in the GUSA Senate, I voted against... Read more

By December 4, 2015

Voices

The Sound of Silence: Asking more from GUSA and Georgetown

In mid-November, the GUSA Senate voted against having a referendum on divestment appear on the spring executive ballot. As a non-binding poll of collective opinion, this referendum would have allowed... Read more

By December 4, 2015

Sports

We Are Georgetown and You’re Not: War

The nearly 1,000-day ceasefire has ended. The Georgetown men’s basketball team (3-3, Big East) will battle archrival No. 14 Syracuse (6-1, ACC) for the 91st time Saturday afternoon at Verizon... Read more

By December 4, 2015

Editorials

Rules of Engagement: Expanding Campus Dialogue

On Thursday, December 1st, the Working Group on Slavery, Memory, and Reconciliation hosted a Teach-In on Georgetown’s history with slavery in Gaston Hall. According to the event’s Facebook page, the... Read more

By the December 4, 2015

Editorials

Beat ‘Cuse: Overcoming the Hoya Blues

It is a tough time to be a college student. The gloom and gray of early winter, along with the dread of quickly approaching finals, are enough to suck the... Read more

By the December 4, 2015

Voices

The Time of My Life: Managing Expectations of University Life

I learned the value of holding the high ground during battle very early in my life. On any given snow day, my front lawn would become a war zone. Trees... Read more

By December 4, 2015

News

Student organizers continue dialogue on relationship with Nike

A small number of student organizers from the group Athletes and Advocates for Workers’ Rights met Wednesday Dec. 2 to discuss their campaign to raise awareness around the relationship between... Read more

By December 3, 2015

Halftime Sports

College Football Playoff: Better, but Not Best

As multiple NCAA football conferences hold their title games later this weekend, one can only guess what teams will be participating in the second annual College Football Playoff. About eight... Read more

By December 3, 2015

Sports

White-Out: Freshman White leads Hoyas to victory over Patriots in battle of the Georges

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (5-1, Big East) staged an incredible fourth quarter run to conquer the George Mason Patriots (3-6, Atlantic 10) on Wednesday night en route to a... Read more

By December 3, 2015

News

Working Group hosts teach-in on slavery and memory

On Dec. 1, the Working Group on Slavery, Memory and Reconciliation held a teach-in on “What We Know: Georgetown University and Slavery” in Gaston Hall. The event is part of... Read more

By December 3, 2015