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UN High Commissioner for Refugees discusses challenges of global forced displacement

UN High Commissioner for Refugees and former Prime Minister of Portugal António Guterres addressed Gaston Hall on Oct. 28 to deliver a lecture on “Present and Future Challenges of Global... Read more

By José Villalobos October 30, 2015

Football Pre-Game Primer: Defense key to Hoyas’ success in quest for Patriot League title

As the old adage goes, defense wins championships. And for the first time since 2011, the Georgetown football team (4-4, 2-1 Patriot League) finds itself contending late for the program’s... Read more

By Joe Pollicino October 30, 2015

Men’s Soccer Pre-Game Primer : No. 7 Hoyas continue Big East title chase against ‘Nova

Following a grueling overtime win over Seton Hall (0-13-1, 0-7 Big East), the No. 7 Georgetown men’s soccer team (11-2-2, 7-0 Big East) is set to take on bitter rival... Read more

By Tyler Pearre October 30, 2015

Spooky 2015-16 NBA Predictions

Instead of saying “boo” this Halloween, try saying something scarier, such as “Tristan Thompson is making $82 million over the next 5 years”. In honor of Halloween, this column will... Read more

By Jonny Amon October 30, 2015

The 250: Monsters, Inc.

It’s Halloween this weekend, and what better way to celebrate the spookiness of every college student’s favorite holiday by watching a beloved classic: Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. Listen to Katie LaScaleia and... Read more

By Halftime Staff October 30, 2015

Five Halloween Costumes Inspired by this Week in Sports

The past few weeks have been filled with professional sports sagas telling of stories about anything and everything except the games themselves. Some tragic, some eyebrow-raising, and some downright hilarious,... Read more

By Amanda Christovich October 30, 2015

The Case for Djokovic over Nadal

During the 2011 ATP season, Novak Djokovic amassed an incredible 70-6 record. His 41-match winning streak was world news, unfathomable considering the talented opposition of his era. His historic conquests... Read more

By Noah Nelson October 30, 2015

Learning to Love “Freaky Fruits”

In the spirit of Halloween, it’s time to address the fear that we all have, but probably should only be held by adolescent children and lachanophobes: the fear of freaky-looking... Read more

By Emma Berg October 29, 2015

The Halftime Brunch Bracket: Round Two

Halftime Brunch Bracket Round 2 The eggs have been scrambled, the forks put to use, and the results of our first brunch bracket round are in. In our second round... Read more

By Halftime Staff October 29, 2015

In The Captain’s Seat: No. 7 Hoyas down Pirates in OT to extend unbeaten streak to 12

On what was a terribly wet Wednesday afternoon, the No. 7 Georgetown men’s soccer team (11-2-2, 7-0 Big East) pulled out an overtime victory over the Seton Hall Pirates (0-13-1,... Read more

By Tyler Pearre October 29, 2015

CSJ workshop looks at demographics and gentrification in D.C.

The Center for Social Justice held a workshop, led by Assistant Professor of Sociology Brian McCabe (SFS ‘02), on Oct. 28 that examined changing D.C. demographics. The presentation, titled “DC... Read more

By Lilah Burke October 29, 2015

Mourinho Chel-seeing the Boot?

“It would be hard not to make the prediction that José Mourinho’s Chelsea will repeat their dominant performance in the 2015-2016 season” –Chelsea Index, July 31, 2015 “Despite a lack... Read more

By Nick Gavio October 29, 2015

MSB to launch program for undergraduate women in business

The McDonough School of Business Undergraduate Office announced on Oct. 22 a new group, Undergraduate Women in Business, geared toward engaging women within the MSB. Associate Director Michelle Sheahan of the... Read more

By Justin Plumb October 28, 2015

Leisure

Masseria—A Drop in the Glass for Pricey Italian Restaurants

Saturday, 6:30 p.m. The cold doesn’t stop us from accepting a table on Masseria’s patio, under a heat lamp’s shelter. It was the latest we could make our reservation for... Read more

By Isabel Lord October 28, 2015

Leisure

Critical Voices: The Twilight Sad – Òran Mór Session

The Twilight Sad is a critically acclaimed band, and certainly underrated, but no one expected them to be so industrious. Their last album, Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody... Read more

By Nell Brown October 28, 2015

Pirates On Deck: Men’s Soccer set to host Seton Hall

Following a grueling 1-0 win over the St. John’s Red Storm (3-9-3, 1-3-2 Big East) this past Saturday, the Georgetown men’s soccer team (10-2-2, 6-0 Big East) will look to... Read more

By Tyler Pearre October 28, 2015

“They sell coffee there?”: The lesser-known Georgetown caffeine suppliers

What is a true Georgetown experience without “meeting for coffee sometime,” grabbing a shot of espresso before that class, or staying up until absurd hours in the morning with a... Read more

By Katie LaScaleia October 28, 2015

Breaking Down the World Series

The Fall Classic is finally here, and it is sure not to disappoint. It will be an excellent World Series this year, as the powerful pitching rotation of the New... Read more

By Tyler Walsh October 28, 2015

Buddhist monk Ricard explores links between altruism and sustainable development

On Oct. 26, Buddhist monk and author Matthieu Ricard headlined a dialogue in Gaston Hall on altruism as a path to fulfillment and its implications on our responsibilities as a... Read more

By Benjamin Barrett October 27, 2015

Leisure

Nomadic Sheds Light on the Netherworld in Production of Afterlife: A Ghost Story

Afterlife: A Ghost Story, the story of a couple reeling after the loss of their young son, is an intensely emotional journey that demands to be felt. From the moment... Read more

By Caitlin Mannering October 27, 2015

The Return of Gilmore Girls

Denizens of Stars Hollow rejoice! Gilmore Girls is returning for a limited run on Netflix. On October 19th TV Line announced that the beloved 2000’s television show would be brought... Read more

By Danielle Hewitt October 27, 2015

2015: A Year of Success for Women’s Soccer in the U.S.

We are nearing the end of a very successful year for women’s soccer in the United States. The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has ended their season, and the USWNT... Read more

By Susanna Herrmann October 27, 2015

Weekend Volleyball Roundup: Hoyas fall victim to Red Storm but dismantle Friars

The Georgetown volleyball (9-15, 3-8 Big East) team went 1-1 over the weekend homestand, falling on Friday to St. John’s (15-10, 5-5 Big East) in straight sets (25-20, 25-12, 25-13),... Read more

By Santul Nerkar October 27, 2015