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Fordham should permit Monologues performance

This month, Fordham University’s Women’s Empowerment Club was prevented by school officials from performing The Vagina Monologues, a feminist play known for its forthright commentary on female sexuality. Fordham’s decision... Read more

By the February 20, 2014

Features

Climbing to the summit: The story of five Hoya Olympians

It’s no secret that the Hilltop is teeming with type-A students. Hoyas have ended up at the top of the financial, political, and entertainment worlds. There are a handful of... Read more

By and February 20, 2014

Leisure

Human Rights Watch Film Festival looks at injustice through film

Movies are instant. They happen quickly and they feel immersive. Talking about human rights, meanwhile, can be heavy and draining. When the two were combined, something bigger happened. The Human... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Page 13 Cartoons

The Six Levels of the Stewards

By February 20, 2014

News

GU students protest Maduro

Georgetown students protested along with D.C. residents Wednesday in front of the Organization of the American States building on 17th Street, N.W. in opposition to government violence against protesters in... Read more

By February 20, 2014

News

ICC Galleria in redesign

Student leaders of the School of Foreign Service Academic Council sat down with representatives of the Office of the Provost last week to discuss their proposal to increase the amount... Read more

By February 20, 2014

News

Capital One branch closing May 21

Vice President of Financial Affairs and University Treasurer David Rubenstein announced in a campus-wide email on Friday that the Georgetown Capital One Bank branch will be closing on May 21.... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Leisure

D.C. Indie Film Fest

Since 1999, the D.C. Independent Film Festival has graced the District with a diverse selection of shorts,  documentaries, and features from all over the world. Hosted at theaters and conference... Read more

By and February 20, 2014

News

Adjunct panel talks unionization

Georgetown University Student Association and Georgetown Solidarity Committee co-sponsored a panel on adjunct unionization on Wednesday to discuss the issues that adjunct faculty face both at Georgetown and at other... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Leisure

Anderson’s volcano film fails to erupt

Guy is bad. Guy likes girl. Girl is in trouble. Guy becomes good so he can help girl—pretty much every rom-com you’ve seen this year, or ever. It seems counterintuitive... Read more

By February 20, 2014

News

News Hit: ResLife introduces new housing selection policy

The Office for Residential Living announced multiple changes to the housing selection eligibility process that will take effect for the 2015-16 academic year housing process. “The key changes are that... Read more

By February 20, 2014

News

University unveils more social design for Northeast Triangle

Georgetown Residential Living, the Georgetown University Student Association, and Sasaki Associates hosted an information session Wednesday concerning recent developments in the design for the Northeast Triangle Dorm, which is slated... Read more

By February 20, 2014

News

Saxa Politica: Why you should care about the GUSA election

Last week, as I was fulfilling my duties as the Voice’s crisis-manager-in-chief, I had a meeting with my ethics professor. He asked how I was and I told him—this week... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Leisure

‘Murica: Land of the free, home of the cool

What does it mean to be cool? The American National Portrait Gallery attempts to answer that question and more in its new exhibit “American Cool.” It traces the evolution of... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Leisure

Under the Covers: Arendt and the banality of GUSA

Ah, the season of GUSA campaigns is upon us: “Connect to Georgetown,” “Together with Georgetown,” and “Building your Georgetown.” These slogans come together in the comforting hum of subtle smiles... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Voices

Sotomayor strikes balance for women’s health and tolerance

Late on New Year’s Eve, my phone’s New York Times app alerted me that Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor had granted a temporary injunction to a Catholic non-profit group, The... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Leisure

Day Tripper: You say you want a revolution

My mom jokes that I should stop traveling because wherever I go, a revolution follows. It seems hyperbolic, but considering that the two countries I have spent the most time... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Voices

‘Boys and girls can be just friends­—J.K.,’ says Rowling

As if J.K. Rowling has not tormented Harry Potter fans enough over the years, she recently revealed she “regrets” developing the romantic relationship between Ron and Hermione, arguably one of... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Leisure

Critical Voices: Lost in the Trees, Past Life

Usually, when the worlds of classical and pop music converge, the disconnect between the two genres is apparent. The divide between them is a trap for aspiring artists attempting to... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Leisure

Critical Voices: Eric Churches, The Outsiders

“Outsider” is the perfect word to describe Eric Church’s state of mind on his fourth studio album. On this LP, Church, a country troubadour, makes the transition from hometown boy... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Voices

Carrying On: What would Scalia say?

The first time I ever visited the Supreme Court, I ended up talking to Scalia while double-fisting two glasses of wine. To be fair, only one glass was mine. But... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Sports

High hopes again for Nats

“World Series or bust,” said former Nationals manager Davey Johnson. “That’s probably the slogan this year.” That was a year ago. But there was no World Series for the Washington... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Sports

On the Record: Lessons from Lukezic

Moving from a suburban city in the mountains outside of Seattle to the bustle of Washington, D.C. to attend Georgetown University was not an easy decision for former Hoya track... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Sports

Men’s basketball stumbles in rematch with St. John’s

After a four-game winning streak that sparked renewed hope in the possibility of an NCAA Tournament appearance, the Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team (15-10, 6-7) received a humbling wake-up call... Read more

By February 20, 2014

Sports

Women’s hoops finishing strong

For a team that has spent their whole season looking for a signature win, the Georgetown women’s basketball team (9-18, 3-12 Big East) could not have asked for a better... Read more

By February 20, 2014