Archive

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 Nick Troiano November 13, 2013

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 Julia Jester November 13, 2013

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 Andrew Vondall November 13, 2013

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 Claire McDaniel November 13, 2013

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 Kevin Huggard November 7, 2013

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 Joe Pollicino November 7, 2013

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 Max Roberts November 7, 2013

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 Abby Sherburne November 7, 2013

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 Jeffrey Lin November 7, 2013

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 Brendan Crowley November 7, 2013

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 Max Borowitz 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 Chris Almeida November 7, 2013

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 Chris Almeida November 7, 2013

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 Chris Castano November 7, 2013

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 Claire Zeng November 7, 2013

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 Jeffrey Lin November 7, 2013

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 Deborah Sparks November 7, 2013

GU Fossil Free seeks support from GUSA Senate through resolution

GU Fossil Free has finished a proposal for the GUSA Senate to pass a resolution asking the University’s Board of Directors to divest from fossil fuels. The group plans to... Read more

By Lara Fishbane November 7, 2013

City on a Hill: Taxis, meet Teamsters

D.C. cab drivers are mad as hell, and they aren’t gonna take it anymore. At least, that was the feeling that came out of reports of last week’s inaugural meeting... Read more

By Gavin Bade November 7, 2013

Community effort needed to curb cissexism at Georgetown

In September, the Voice published a feature about LGBTQ life at Georgetown in which the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dr. Todd Olson expressed that the University thought... Read more

By J Capecchi November 7, 2013