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Papal mass at Catholic U to use cross from Dahlgren Chapel

The Archdiocese of Washington has borrowed an iron cross from Dahlgren Chapel to feature during the Mass of the Canonization of Junipero Serra over which Pope Francis is to preside... Read more

By Kenneth Lee September 15, 2015

Halftime Brunch Bracket: Leo’s

At a university that boasts a diverse student body from all walks of life and all corners of the world, there are a few select experiences where backgrounds are forgotten... Read more

By Alex Boyd September 15, 2015

Halftime

The Deflategate Apathist

I am a New York Giants fan. In other words, I don’t like the Patriots. But I’m happy Tom Brady won his appeal. I know. It’s hard for me to... Read more

By Alex Boyd September 15, 2015

Narcos Hits the Ground Running

A dash of 24, sprinkle in some Tom Clancy, add a pinch of Breaking Bad, and you have Narcos, the Netflix original series detailing the rise and fall of Colombian... Read more

By Brian McMahon September 14, 2015

Students, administrators talk sustainability, “smallify” the problems

Members of the Georgetown community from both the main campus and law campus on Sept. 11 to discuss the future of sustainability at Georgetown. Powered by the concept of “smallify-ing”... Read more

By Ryan Miller September 14, 2015

The Weekly List: Chance and Other Mellow Tracks

Personally, I am a big fan of mellow music, something interesting with a low-key rhythm and soothing vocals. Today Halftime is here to bring you our compilation of mellow rap... Read more

By Michael Bergin September 14, 2015

Sports

Shockin’ Awe: Hoyas Strike Down Radford After Thunder Delay

In a rainy Saturday afternoon contest at Shaw Field, the Georgetown men’s soccer team (2-2-1, Big East) defeated Radford (3-1-1, Big South) by a final score of 5-2. The Hoyas... Read more

By Robbie Ponce September 13, 2015

Twenty One Pilots Round 2

It seems I’ve started a tradition at Georgetown where my first article of the year, and my first concert of the year is Twenty One Pilots. Fresh off their sophomore... Read more

By Danielle Hewitt September 11, 2015

Sports

2-Pak: Sophomore’s brace leads women’s soccer past GW 4-1

The overcast sky over Shaw Field matched the grey home kits of the Georgetown women’s soccer team (4-2-0, Big East) this Thursday, as they welcomed their neighbors down K Street... Read more

By Alex Boyd September 11, 2015

Sports

Men’s Soccer Pre-Game Primer: No. 25 Hoyas to Host Radford Saturday

Fresh off of their first victory of the season, the No. 25 Georgetown men’s soccer team (1-2-1, Big East) will play host to the Radford Highlanders (5-0-2, Big East) on... Read more

By Robbie Ponce September 11, 2015

Halftime Brunch Bracket: Kafe Leopold

Although I am not a frequent brunch attendee, I found myself meandering down M street to join the hoards seeking to satisfy this Georgetown ritual. A short walk from the... Read more

By Michael Bergin September 11, 2015

Critical Voices: Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Pets

If there’s one thing Miley Cyrus wants to make clear, it’s that she’s not the little girl from Hannah Montana anymore. “Yeah, I smoke pot,” she’ll remind you in “Dooo... Read more

By Sarika Ramaswamy September 10, 2015

Bathing Suit Not Required: The Building Museum’s Urban BEACH

You’ve seen the Instagrams – there was a giant, white ball pit for grown-ups in D.C. this summer. If you didn’t make it, or somehow didn’t hear about it, this... Read more

By Emma Marshall September 10, 2015

Critical Voices: All Yours, Widowspeak

All Yours, the newest album released by Brooklyn folk trio Widowspeak takes an unfortunate departure from the band’s previous aesthetic. With songs that could lull a toddler to sleep, the... Read more

By Shalina Chatlani September 10, 2015

Critical Voices: Diane Coffee, Everybody’s A Good Dog

The college town of Bloomington, Indiana may be the last place one expects to find music rooted in the Motown tradition. Yet that’s just where Diane Coffee, the solo project... Read more

By Jay Benjamin September 10, 2015

The End of The Tour is Just the Beginning: Remembering David Foster Wallace

To put it simply, this summer’s movies were big. Big budgets, big names, big dinosaurs, big stories. Director James Ponsoldt’s The End of the Tour had none of these things,... Read more

By Brian McMahon September 10, 2015

Hellman, Dujarric speak on global challenges to governance and aid

School of Foreign Service Dean Joel Hellman spoke Sept. 9 in Gaston Hall on issues of global governance and how to prepare students for solving global aid challenges. Dean Hellman’s... Read more

By Cassidy Jensen September 10, 2015

Features

What’s The Plan? Negotiating the future of Georgetown’s campus

For students returning to campus or learning to navigate the Hilltop for the first time, one thing is immediately obvious: construction is everywhere. Detours continue to redirect foot traffic and... Read more

By Elizabeth Teitz and Thomas Stubna September 10, 2015

Northeast Triangle gets “topped off,” students sign names to elevator beams

The Office of Residential Living celebrated the “topping-off” of the Northeast Triangle dormitory Sept. 9 by giving students the opportunity to sign two beams and tour the construction site. The... Read more

By Thomas Stubna September 10, 2015

Features

Out of Step: Georgetown’s relationship with the D.C. hardcore punk scene

“It really felt like you were part of the scene and that it was important to be there. And it was exciting to be there. You felt really alive when... Read more

By Ryan Miller September 10, 2015

David Simon’s Latest Project, Show Me A Hero, Highlights Horrific Realities

How does one make housing crises and City Council meetings compelling? Hiring David Simon, the mastermind behind The Wire, helps. The ratings of his shows may not break any records,... Read more

By Brian McMahon September 10, 2015

Hoya White House Alum Kicks Off IPPS Speaker Series, Encourages Risk-Taking

Former White House Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer (COL ’98) and former Democratic National Committee Director of Communications Mo Elleithee (SFS ’94) sat down Sept. 8 to discuss Pfeiffer’s path to... Read more

By Melina Delkic September 10, 2015