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Critical Voices: Eminem, The Marshal Mathers LP 2

Guess who’s back. Back again. Shady’s back, and there has been a lot of hype surrounding the release of his latest album, The Marshall Mathers LP 2. The first Marshall Mathers LP was one of Eminem’s most important and definitive releases, inflating apprehension and excitement in its shadow. Fortunately, the legend is back and even better than before. MMLP2 is cold hard proof—hell, Kendrick is even on the album.

By November 14, 2013

Sports

Men’s basketball finds shooting touch in home opener

After an abysmal shooting performance against Oregon (1-0, 0-0 PAC-12) in their season-opening game, where they shot 6.7 percent from three-point range, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (1-1, 0-0 Big... Read more

By and November 14, 2013

Sports

Men’s soccer moves into postseason

Last Friday’s game up on Shaw field wasn’t pretty.  It wasn’t the spectacle we’ve all come to expect from the Hilltop’s talented men’s soccer program. It wasn’t a game filled... Read more

By November 14, 2013

Sports

Women’s soccer seeks title

After a tough loss to DePaul (13-5-2, 5-3-1 Big East) that kept them from advancing to the Big East Championship game, the Hoyas (15-2-2, 7-1-1 Big East) look to regain... Read more

By November 14, 2013

Sports

All The Way: Women’s sports lag in China

Living in Shanghai and attending a Chinese university has inundated this semester with cross-cultural comparisons. In terms of sports, some of these differences I could have expected and really haven’t... Read more

By November 14, 2013

Editorials

Grad School admissions lack racial diversity

Georgetown’s annual Official Enrollment Statistics report, released to University officials at the end of September, found that racial and ethnic minorities are shockingly underrepresented in the University’s graduate programs, particularly... Read more

By the November 14, 2013

Editorials

Petition calls for end to worker abuse at Epi

In a joint effort with campus advocacy groups such as Hoyas for Immigrant Rights and the Georgetown University Student Association, the Georgetown Solidarity Committee presented a letter and petition to... Read more

By the November 14, 2013

Editorials

Israel-Palestine student cooperation hits wall

The Georgetown chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine refused to participate in a joint film screening of The Other Son with the Georgetown Israel Alliance and the Jewish group... Read more

By the November 14, 2013

Voices

The Can Kicks Back kicks back: Stop this partisan hackery

Nothing is getting done in Washington because politicians of both parties are incentivized to wage war rather than solve problems. They interpret information in a way that is consistent with... Read more

By November 13, 2013

Voices

Carrying On: MTV’s not dead, yet

Our generation screwed over MTV. We rewarded the movement towards reality television by religiously watching every move of stars like Heidi Montag and the Jersey Shore crew. MTV, in fact,... Read more

By November 13, 2013

Voices

Did you remember it’s Native American Heritage Month?

November is Native American Heritage Month, and most of Georgetown doesn’t even know it. Before I transferred from the University of Arizona, I was used to seeing Native Americans everywhere... Read more

By November 13, 2013

Voices

Dear students, stress levels do not measure success

I woke up one day last semester at 6 a.m., an ungodly hour I try to avoid being awake for at all costs. As I laid there in bed, staring... Read more

By November 13, 2013

Sports

The Top 25 according to Will Ferrell

1. KENTUCKY “I hope you’ve brought your silver polish, MacElroy, ’cause that was gold.” –Blades of Glory With arguably the greatest recruiting class of all time, John Calipari and the... Read more

By November 7, 2013

Sports

Conference realignment: Same name, new era

Decimated by the loss of stalwarts to conferences with FBS football and more lucrative media deals, the Big East enters a new era that will take time to adjust to.... Read more

By November 7, 2013

Sports

Men’s basketball rotation

Markel Starks: Starks looks to be the focal point of the Hoya offense  with the departure of Otto Porter Jr. a year after averaging 12.8 points per game, second only... Read more

By November 7, 2013

Sports

Women’s basketball preview: change at the top

While he might not have been here long, interim Head Coach Jim Lewis sure is happy to be joining the Women’s Basketball team. “Well, there’s no better place to be,”... Read more

By November 7, 2013

Sports

Jim Lewis steps into the storm

Despite the controversy surrounding the resignation of former head coach Keith Brown, the Georgetown women’s basketball team looks forward to an upcoming season with high prospects for success. “We’re very... Read more

By November 7, 2013

Sports

Josh Smith: Big man on campus

When fans and critics talk about junior center Josh Smith, any and all discussions start with one word: big. Many gape at his measurements: 6-10, 350 pounds. Others remember how... Read more

By November 7, 2013

Sports

Big East team by team

Marquette Golden Eagles Head Coach: Buzz Williams The backbone: Davante Gardner. In order for Marquette to reach its full potential, Davante Gardner is going to have to willingly become the... Read more

By November 7, 2013

Features

Continuity through Change: Experience and depth guide Hoyas into the new Big East

It’s inexplicable, really. There’s nothing anybody can point to when trying to explain the suffering of the cornerstone of Hilltop athletics. For each of the past six years, the Hoyas’ seasons have been a torturous series of up and downs, each ending in postseason disappointment. So, this season begins with the same question: Will the Hoyas snap out of it?

By November 7, 2013

Sports

Backcourt to the future

This isn’t going to be your average Hoya season. Georgetown basketball usually features imposing big men, and more recently, a lanky swingman. But this year, it’s all about Georgetown’s guards, senior Markel Starks and sophomore D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera. The Hoyas have produced dominant backcourts in the past, but this year’s edition is especially exceptional.

By November 7, 2013

Sports

Secretary of Nate: Lubick ready to lead

Nate Lubick is unassuming. Normally the Georgetown big man cuts a neutral figure during interviews, But due to the team’s disappointing finish against Florida Gulf Coast, his serene manner breaks noticeably when questioned on the end of the 2012-2013 season. Lubick’s not happy about it, and he has every right not to be.

By November 7, 2013

News

Freshmen who attend seminars will receive housing points

Class of 2017 students will be able to receive housing points for attending a new series of speaker panels, presentations, and breakout activities organized by the Georgetown University Student Association.... Read more

By November 7, 2013

News

New mascot caretaker selected

The Bulldog Advisory Committee has chosen McKenzie Stough (COL ‘13), an employee of Georgetown’s Office of Communications, as the caretaker of the new Jack the Bulldog. “I am thrilled to... Read more

By November 7, 2013

News

McAuliffe elected Virginia governor

Terry McAuliffe (D) was elected the 72nd governor of Virginia late Tuesday night. In a close race, McAuliffe won 48.0 percent of the vote. Republican opponent Ken Cuccinelli II won... Read more

By November 7, 2013