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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

Halftime Sports

Rise and Fire: Biathlon: the great unknown

This is a column written for the Georgetown Voice. It can be found on their website here. I can’t ski. My trips down most beginner-level mountains involve more time spent... Read more

By February 13, 2014

Halftime Sports

Inside the Mind of Marcus Smart

Once again, basketball lives on as a sport of unpredictable and explosive emotions. During OSU’s game against Texas Tech last Saturday, Marcus Smart seemed to channel the aggression of Ron... Read more

By February 13, 2014

Halftime Sports

Snowboard Slopestyle Too Dangerous?

  When one of the best snowboarder of all time drops out of an Olympic event because he is worried about making it through the course without injuring himself, it... Read more

By February 13, 2014

Halftime Sports

Tank Ranks: Philly in front… er… behind

As the year’s tankers zoom in on Joel Embiid as the likely number one pick in the draft, three particularly bad teams in the eastern conference find themselves at an... Read more

By February 13, 2014

Leisure

RoboCop: I don’t think you’re beautiful, I think you’re bionic

The problem I have with reboots is that they usually end up as retreads of once-original stories in a modern setting and a few more clichés thrown in for surprises.... Read more

By February 13, 2014

Leisure

Spagnuolo photos border on brilliant

Each picture represents a house on the road. Some have only one inhabitant, some up to seven or eight. Some lie against one another, while some sit and stare off... Read more

By February 13, 2014

Leisure

Mars, the land of Spirit and Opportunity

The first thing I noticed about it was its obscurity. Compared to the recklessly tall missiles that span the entire height of the building and the lofty exhibits chronicling the... Read more

By February 13, 2014

News

Bike repair stand coming to GU, bikeshare delayed

Thanks to a donation from the Bike House D.C., a Dero Fixit bike repair facility will be installed next to the Red Square bike racks by the beginning of March.... Read more

By February 13, 2014

News

GUSA executive campaigns kick off

Campaigns for the election for Georgetown University Student Association executive launched Thursday at midnight and will run until the election on Feb. 27. The four tickets in the race are... Read more

By February 13, 2014