Archive

Saxa Politica: Campaign videos campaign for votes

Have you heard the shrill bleating of a freshman campaigner exhorting his roommate to “join us in building a new Georgetown”? Yes, GUSA campaign season has begun. For the next... Read more

By James Constant February 12, 2015

Student Employment Experience Committee strives to improve student worker conditions

On Feb. 2, Vice President for Student Affairs Todd Olsen announced the creation of the Student Employment Experience Committee (SEEC). The committee hosted a listening session last Thursday in the... Read more

By Courtnie Baek February 12, 2015

Men’s basketball blows by Villanova after losing to Seton Hall

Over the past week, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (16-8, 8-5 Big East), came away with a win and a loss, far from playing to their potential. Traveling to then-No.7... Read more

By Chris Almeida February 12, 2015

The Sports Sermon: Boeheim needs to take responsibility

“Will the person responsible please step forward?” This refrain is often heard coming from a coach who isn’t happy with his team, but doesn’t know who to blame. If the... Read more

By Joe Pollicino February 12, 2015

National Society of Collegiate Scholars begins spring recruitment

Last Sunday, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars hosted a Chipotle dinner to kick off its spring semester recruitment at Georgetown. Stephen Loflin founded the NSCS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in... Read more

By Caitlyn Cobb February 12, 2015

Softball wins two in opening tourney

The Georgetown softball team went 2-2 in its season-opening weekend, winning games against Indiana State (2-2, 0-0 MVC) and South Dakota (1-3, 0-0 Summit League) and losing to the University... Read more

By Joe Laposata February 12, 2015

Promance: Star athletes that make it work

The fatal day of chocolate kisses and giant red hearts is upon us—Valentine’s Day, the day when our thoughts turn to the love and relationships in our lives. But as... Read more

By Emmy Buck February 12, 2015

Women’s hoops falls to Villanova

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (4-20, 2-10 Big East) dropped their eighth consecutive game, falling 48-64 to Villanova (14-10, 8-4 Big East) this past Sunday night at McDonough Arena. “I... Read more

By Max Roberts February 12, 2015

Editorials

Vote Luther / Rohan for GUSA executive

It’s time for the Georgetown University Student Association to change. In selecting its endorsement for this year’s executive election, the Voice had three main priorities: defending students’ voices on campus,... Read more

By the Editorial Board February 12, 2015

Student Health Center encourages student vaccination

Last Friday, the Student Health Center sent emails to unvaccinated students on Georgetown’s campus reminding them of the mandatory vaccination requirement. The email appeared amidst a revival of the vaccination... Read more

By Bassam Sidiki February 11, 2015

I Am Jack’s Attempt To Ruin Childhood Icons

On November 18, 1985, Bill Watterson published the first part of Calvin and Hobbes, a comic strip that would run for 10 years. The series follows the adventures of the... Read more

By Michael Bergin February 11, 2015

The State of African Soccer

There is little debate that the World Cup is the world’s premier soccer event. Some might argue that the Champions League, especially the final, takes precedence, but that happens every... Read more

By Pietro Bartoli February 11, 2015

The Case for Coach Cal

On Saturday, the well-oiled machine that is Kentucky Wildcat basketball held off the Florida Gators, winning 68-61 and remaining unbeaten at 23-0. The Wildcats, while appearing beatable at times, have... Read more

By Jay Benjamin February 11, 2015

Love on the Hilltop: Love at First Lick

Mollie’s piece is one in a series of articles titled “Love on the Hilltop,” that will run until Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s a bond with a person, place, or keepsake, these articles highlight the... Read more

By Mollie Coyle February 10, 2015

Second Chances: NFL Edition

Many professional athletes are constantly under the microscope in terms of both their professional and personal lives. The limelight and constant attention is often too much for some stars to... Read more

By Andrew Granville February 10, 2015

Yield to Pedestrians: The Commercialization of Street Art

Whether you wander around a modern art museum with your eyes glazed over or find yourself contemplating the title of Marcel Duchamp’s porcelain urinal, most of us have been confronted... Read more

By Claire Doyle February 10, 2015

A Look Back on the Career of Dean Smith

This week the sporting community received extremely sad news as it was reported that legendary college basketball coach, 83-year-old Dean Smith, passed away last Saturday night. The success, influence, and... Read more

By Matt Jasko February 10, 2015

Evaluating Arsenal’s January Transfer Window

The January Transfer Window provides a unique opportunity for all managers in European football leagues. It allows them to purchase players in order to directly address the problems within their... Read more

By Dasoo Milton Yoon February 9, 2015

Critical Voices: Kehlani, Cloud 19

The 19-year-old Bay Area native, Kehlani Parrish, has taken R&B to a new level with the release of her first mixtape, Cloud 19, this past August. On the outside Kehlani... Read more

By Rameen Dhindsa February 9, 2015

Running To Slow Down

I wake up Saturday morning feeling anxious. My skin itches and my heart won’t stop fluttering. Sitting still hurts when my mind is racing faster than my flickering pulse. I... Read more

By Lara Fishbane February 9, 2015

Western Conference All-Star Break Retrospective

Pretty much everyone expects that whoever comes out of the Western Conference will eventually win the Finals. I’m probably less bullish about this prospect than most others, but it is... Read more

By Max Borowitz February 9, 2015