Archive

University honors two professors with President’s Award

Last Friday, University President John DeGioia announced in an email the 2015 recipients of the President’s Award for Distinguished Scholar-Teachers, Dr. Christian Wolf, an associate professor in the Department of... Read more

By Margaret Gach September 30, 2015

Behind the Superfood Fad: quinoa in the western world

Five years ago, most of us had probably never heard of quinoa. The first time I read (and mispronounced) the word was a couple years ago, as I scrolled through... Read more

By Emma Berg September 30, 2015

Voice at Landmark: In the Valley Below

Landmark day two was kicked off by the California-based trio In the Valley Below. The band took the stage early this afternoon for the day’sfirst round of concerts. Hailing from... Read more

By Michael Bergin September 30, 2015

SFS to host dinner and discuss future

With the one hundred year anniversary of the School of Foreign Service only four years away, the new Centennial Vision Committee has begun seeking student input in order to effectively... Read more

By Lindsay Reilly September 29, 2015

Voice at Landmark: Manchester Orchestra

Hard Rock are two words that undoubtedly describe Manchester Orchestra. The Atlanta-based band brought tremendous energy to their early afternoon performance on day two of Landmark Music Festival. Filled with... Read more

By Jon Block September 29, 2015

Leisure

Shyamalan Settles Back In With The Visit

Stepping into the theater, I had very little faith in M. Night Shyamalan and his new work The Visit. Probably like most people, I had not heard of The Visit,... Read more

By Charles Evain September 29, 2015

Students and administrators travel to Harvard to learn about political engagement

This weekend, Sept. 25-27, a group of two students and two staff members from the Georgetown Institute for Politics and Public Service (IPPS) attended “Campus Activation: Increasing Student Voting and... Read more

By Amelia Irvine September 29, 2015

Sports

Football Road-Trip Roundup: Hoyas Roar Past Lions in New York

The Georgetown football team (2-2, Patriot League) returned to .500 this past Saturday in New York, as they defeated Columbia (0-2, Ivy League) 24-16. Led by the strong play of... Read more

By Jonny Amon September 29, 2015

Sports

Volleyball Roundup: Wildcats scratch by Hoyas in Big East Opener

The Georgetown Women’s Volleyball Team (6-8, 0-1 BIG EAST) fell to the Villanova Wildcats (11-3, 1-0 BIG EAST) in straight sets, 25-13, 25-13, 25-20, Friday night in McDonough Arena. Freshman... Read more

By Santul Nerkar September 29, 2015

Soccer Politics: Klinsmann, Controversy and Culture

Jurgen Klinsmann has been a controversial figure for U.S. Soccer ever since he was first appointed manager of the United States Men’s National Team in 2011. His background and credentials... Read more

By Susanna Herrmann September 29, 2015

Halftime Brunch Bracket: Martin’s Tavern

Chances are, if you’ve ever been to Wisconsin or M Street, you’ve seen Martin’s Tavern. The iconic long yellow-and-green building sits on the corner of Wisconsin and N, across the... Read more

By Erika Bullock September 29, 2015

Saxa Politica: Electoral Apathy and GUSA’s Club-like Culture

Each year, every freshman undergoes an uniquely overwhelming baptism of fire: the nail-biting Marino Writer’s workshop during NSO, the awkward business-casual interview with the president and secretary of some self-important... Read more

By Kenneth Lee September 28, 2015

Rising from the Pit

There’s a scene in “The Dark Knight Rises” when Batman realizes he can only rise from Bane’s pit when he takes off his safety rope. I don’t think I ever... Read more

By Alex Boyd September 28, 2015

Pete Rose Should Definitely be in the Hall of Fame, Probably

On Thursday, September 24, MLB’s all-time hits leader, Pete Rose, met with commissioner Rob Manfred to discuss Rose’s reinstatement into MLB. In August 1989, he was banned for life from baseball,... Read more

By Chris Dunn September 28, 2015

2015-16 NBA Season Predictions

In one month, the NBA will once again tip-off it’s marathon 82-game season. If you’re like me, that means life will be restored to a state of normalcy as the... Read more

By Tyler Pearre September 28, 2015

Voice at Landmark: Lord Huron

The members of Lord Huron appeared to be more like old-school models than musicians when they walked onto the Miller Lite stage for the Landmark Music Festival this Sunday. They arrived... Read more

By Erika Bullock September 28, 2015

Voice at Landmark: Wale

“Can I take you to the go-go?,” Wale asked the crowd. It’s common for Kendrick Lamar to reference Compton, his hometown, or for Kanye West to give a shout out... Read more

By Chris Almeida September 27, 2015

Sports

One Is Brett-er Than Nothing: Campbell’s goal gives Hoyas 1-0 win over Providence

On an overcast Saturday afternoon at Shaw Field, the Georgetown men’s soccer team (5-2-2, 1-0 Big East), with the help of a marvelous left-footed strike by junior forward Brett Campbell,... Read more

By Robbie Ponce September 27, 2015

Things You Probably Did Wrong at Landmark Day One

A music festival can be a scary place. From strange performance-hula-hoopers to five-dollar canned coffee, there are many obstacles that any festival-goer must hurdle in order to have a successful... Read more

By Erika Bullock September 27, 2015

Leisure

Voice at Landmark: The War on Drugs

Riding high off of the popularity of their most recent album, The War on Drugs came into Day one of Landmark Music Festival as one of the most anticipated acts.... Read more

By Jon Block September 27, 2015

Voice at Landmark: Band of Horses

Band of Horses came far from the west coast for DC’s Landmark Music Festival 2015. Based out of Seattle, WA, the band, with new music yet to come from this... Read more

By Michael Bergin September 27, 2015

Leisure

Landmark Music Festival: Highlights from the Voice

Staffers from the Georgetown Voice had all-access passes backstage into one of the biggest musical events of the year: Landmark Music Festival. Landmark took place on Sept. 26 and 27 at West Potomac Park,... Read more

By the Voice Staff September 27, 2015

University follows through on commitment to divest

On Wednesday Sept. 23, the Georgetown administration announced that the university officially followed through on its commitment to divest its endowment from all direct holdings in companies which extract coal... Read more

By Justin Plumb September 27, 2015