Archive

The Cinderella from Cedar Falls

During the last several years, college basketball has appeared to have seen boosts in parity, as several “mid-majors” have had success, despite not being from a power conference. This may... Read more

By Jay Benjamin February 25, 2015

The Closet Otaku: Life Lessons from Anime

What does the word “anime” mean to you? When I first brought up the idea at a Halftime meeting, most of the other benevolent contributors of this blog gave me... Read more

By Kenneth Lee February 25, 2015

Minimalism in the Modern World

The last few decades have witnessed the development of a profoundly influential philosophical movement that is tantamount to perceptions of the modern world, but was conceived over a hundred years... Read more

By Konrad Rauscher February 24, 2015

The Case for Mid-Majors

In college basketball, there are certain teams that are considered “mid-majors.” These teams are considered the best Division 1 teams that play outside of the NCAA’s power conferences. These teams... Read more

By Andrew Granville February 24, 2015

A Special League for a Special Game

Bunting a runner over. Getting ahead in the count. A well-executed hit-and-run. A sacrifice fly. Getting a runner to third with one out. A good pitch in on the hands... Read more

By Matt Jasko February 24, 2015

2015 Oscars Recap: Birdman Soars

Interminable. This is the word that comes to mind when thinking of last night’s Oscars. Despite their utter disregard for brevity, there were many memorable moments. Despite only going 6/11... Read more

By Brian McMahon February 23, 2015

Politics of the Pitch: Racism in Football

“We are all monkeys.” This phrase was famously repeated among many football stars following an incident that occurred on April 27, 2014. It was a La Liga match between title... Read more

By Dasoo Milton Yoon February 23, 2015

Trade Deadline Winners and Losers

This year’s trade deadline saw more action than any deadline in recent years. Many expected a relatively unexciting end of the trading period, but the league exploded, with a multitude... Read more

By Max Borowitz February 23, 2015

The Weekly List: Artists to Watch in 2015

Another Odd Future collaborator. An English singer-songwriter wunderkind. A Manhattan garage band turned professional duo, produced by Passion Pit’s Chris Zane. The internet’s bubbling and boiling again, and its talent... Read more

By Kieran McLean February 23, 2015

To the Georgetown community

To the Georgetown community, Earlier this week, the Georgetown Voice printed a cartoon depicting two GUSA executive candidates in a horse costume being beaten by two other GUSA executive candidates.... Read more

By the Voice Staff February 20, 2015

An Introduction to the Beanpot

The Beanpot is the best tournament that no one has ever heard of. Well, that’s an exaggeration, but outside of New England, not too many people can claim to know... Read more

By Kevin Huggard February 20, 2015

This Week in Premier League Action

Last week we took a break to watch some FA Cup action. This weekend, the Premier League returns, with some important matches in the relegation battle and the fight for... Read more

By Sri Ramesh February 20, 2015

The Definitive Guide To The 2015 Oscars

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With stars young and old, fascinating and unpredictable races, and Neil Patrick Harris hosting, Sunday’s Oscars have the potential to be one... Read more

By Brian McMahon February 20, 2015

Saying Goodbye To The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

I realized something was different when I came back from Leo’s on Tuesday and found a cupcake and container of Ben & Jerry’s on my desk. My lovely roommate Kayla... Read more

By Elizabeth Cahan February 20, 2015

This Week In Hockey: The Streak for the Playoffs Begins

My Bruins, my poor, poor Bruins. They break my heart so. … (three minutes of crying) … Let’s get this over with The Bruins: Still Alive, For Now The Bruins,... Read more

By Joe Laposata February 19, 2015

FouseyTube Provides Laughter and Food For Thought

Yousef Saleh Erakat, more popularly known as FouseyTube, is a 25-year-old YouTube vlogger. With over 4 million subscribers, Erakat produces a range of videos from pranks, to skits, to social... Read more

By Rameen Dhindsa February 19, 2015

Homeland Hits A Homerun

When I haven’t been sitting in my bed, staring longingly out my Copley window anticipating a much-needed snow day, I’ve been watching Showtime’s Homeland. Having just finished its fourth season,... Read more

By Jason Cardinali February 19, 2015

A statement from GIA: Clarifying last week’s GUSA campaign endorsement confusion

Last week, rumors surfaced on Facebook and in campus media regarding a leadership statement presented to GUSA presidential and vice-presidential candidates by the Georgetown Israel Alliance (GIA), of which I... Read more

By Harper Weissburg February 19, 2015

Violence in Venezuela: Publicizing President Maduro’s Crimes

Violence is a normal and daily occurrence in Venezuela. It is common to wake up, get to school, and hear a story about someone you know getting mugged at gunpoint... Read more

By Marielena Octavio February 19, 2015

Carrying On: Breaking the silence around mental health

This past weekend, I did something incredibly nerve-wracking for me. No, it wasn’t exposing myself to the arctic weather or even the smutty antics and laughable dialogue of Fifty Shades... Read more

By Julia Lloyd-George February 19, 2015

In the wake of Chapel Hill, forgetting the “American” in Muslim-American

Imagine if a Muslim man killed three American students: the country would be in outrage, and he would immediately be labeled a terrorist. However, when white man kills three American... Read more

By Rameen Dhindsa February 19, 2015

Features

Hidden in Plain Sight: Accessing the university’s artifacts

“Ignatius of Loyola started out as a soldier, you know.” Father Leon Hooper, S.J., caretaker of the Woodstock Theological Library, located in the rarely-visited lower level of Lauinger Library, recounts... Read more

By Rhiannon Greene and Shalina Chatlani February 19, 2015