Archive

Middle class bears burden of unemployment and wage woes

At the end of 2013, Congress tentatively agreed to extend expiring unemployment benefits immediately upon its return in 2014. They voted on Feb. 6, and the bill failed a cloture... Read more

By Roey Hadar March 5, 2014

Nomadic Theatre’s pool (no water) quenches creative thirst

In the posh living room of a townhouse on 37th Street, an insistent bass shakes the alcohol stained cups littered on the floor and resonates up to the colonial crown... Read more

By Emilia Brahm February 27, 2014

Roofer’s Union is a total knockout

I learned two things after eating at Roofer’s Union Restaurant. One: I really like restaurants with big, arresting windows. Two: This place’s brussels sprouts need a P.R. agent because they... Read more

By Micaela Beltran February 27, 2014

A problem for one Hoya is a problem for all Hoyas

When new students step foot onto campus, they are greeted by illustrious banners touting our Jesuit values. One of these is reverence for living and learning in a community steeped... Read more

By Thomas Lloyd, Jimmy Ramirez, Nancy Hinojos, Zach Singer, Dan Silkman, and Meghan Murday February 27, 2014

Photographs guide an Unintended Journey

The world is a delicate place. No matter how hard we try to manipulate its resources to our own advantage, there are short but potent moments that remind us of... Read more

By Elizabeth Tucker February 27, 2014

Eating Out: The importance of being cultured

As an SFS student, I pride myself on my perceived cultural sensitivity and awareness. Having grown up in a multicultural household, I was always the one who brought “weird” food... Read more

By Sabrina Kayser February 27, 2014

Deadbeat: Don’t cry over neutral milk

I need some fresh air and a break. I’m run down and I can’t keep going on like this. It’s not my schoolwork that’s got me feeling overwhelmed, though. It’s... Read more

By Rhiannon Greene February 27, 2014

Critical Voices: Beck, Morning Phase

On its first track, “Cycle,” Beck’s new album Morning Phase begins like its namesake part of the day: very slowly, but then all at once. A gentle orchestra holds two... Read more

By Daniel Varghese February 27, 2014

Critical Voices: St. Vincent, St. Vincent

Watching videos of Annie Clark, better known as, St. Vincent, move her fingers up and down the frets of her guitar so effortlessly, almost transiently, gives me chills. Truly one... Read more

By Shalina Chatlani February 27, 2014

Editorials

Confusion on sexual assault policy widespread

The GUSA elections have brought to light not only the importance of addressing sexual assault on campus but also the large amount of misinformation and confusion surrounding this issue. The... Read more

By the Editorial Board February 27, 2014

Editorials

Brewer made right decision with Ariz. bill veto

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer vetoed an amendment to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act that would allow businesses to deny service to anyone on the basis of a “sincerely held” religious... Read more

By the Editorial Board February 27, 2014

Editorials

Venezuela, Ukraine crises both deserve attention

Last Wednesday, a group Georgetown students protested outside the building of the Organization of American States against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for its violent response to anti-government... Read more

By the Editorial Board February 27, 2014

The revolution will not be televised: Venezuela’s story

Much is happening in my dear country of Venezuela. Mass protests converged nationwide on Feb. 12, our national youth day, when students took out to the streets to criticize the... Read more

By Juan Goncalves February 27, 2014

Carrying On: Arizona, bringing back Jim Crow

“You can’t sit with us!” Gretchen Wieners screams across the table at Regina George. The veins on Gretchen’s forehead pop out in indignation. This scene is one of the most... Read more

By Ana Smith February 27, 2014

Freedom of speech a core issue for Georgetown’s future

Freedom of speech is a fundamental right. Georgetown’s religious affiliation does not give the University administration the right to curtail speech, period. We were incensed when we learned that GUPD... Read more

By BenW SamG February 27, 2014

Moving us toward a more interconnected Georgetown

Our time on the Hilltop has been characterized by a growing rift between the essential components of our community. Students have become increasingly divided, administrators have become increasingly subservient to... Read more

By Trevor Tezel and Omika Jikaria February 27, 2014

News Hit: Official GU sexual assault resource website launches

President John DeGioia announced a new University policy on sexual misconduct and the launch of a website detailing Georgetown’s resources for survivors of sexual assault in a community-wide email on... Read more

By Alissa Fernandez February 27, 2014

Clinton recognizes men for service to women and peace

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton presented the second 2014 Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards for Advancing Women in Peace and Security in Gaston Hall on Tuesday. This year, the honor... Read more

By Julia Jester February 27, 2014

Corp partners with TerraCycle to ‘upcycle’

Following its establishment three weeks ago, the new Georgetown division of the TerraCycle non-recyclable waste collection program will send its first shipment of materials to the company facility in March.... Read more

By Deborah Sparks February 27, 2014

Features

A sign of the times: The story of deaf students at Georgetown

“My first two weeks here freshman year were horrible. I cried every night because that was the first time I had to be in the hearing world 24/7.” Heather Artinian... Read more

By Caitriona Pagni February 27, 2014

College to offer JUPS major starting fall 2014

Georgetown’s Program on Justice and Peace announced on its website Tuesday that it will offer a JUPS major beginning fall 2014. The new major is intended to complement the program’s... Read more

By Noah Buyon February 27, 2014

News Hit: What’s a Hoya enters third month

The Georgetown University Student Association completed its third and final month of What’s a Hoya for the academic year on Tuesday. The theme of “pluralism in action” centered on diversity... Read more

By Katherine Riga February 27, 2014

GUSA signs bill joining with Jesuit student government

In hopes of expanding collaboration between Jesuit student governments, the Georgetown University Student Association became the twenty-eighth and final member of the National Jesuit Student Government Association on Sunday after... Read more

By James Constant February 27, 2014