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Death penalty makes us no better than criminals we condemn

I remember the stutter in his speech, the terror on his face, and the utter desperation in his voice. I remember his torn jeans and old, faded polo that told... Read more

By Jeremy Dang September 5, 2013

Critical Voices: Bastille, Bad Blood

Bastille’s major label debut begins in epic fashion: with raucous, layered choral harmonies. The first track, “Pompeii,” which has gained prominence in the British music scene, introduces us to themes that recur throughout the twelve track record and the musical mind of Dan Smith. Together, the songs weave a story of the grand and ancient Roman city while simultaneously injecting a palpable feeling of inferiority: “But if you close your eyes/does it almost feel like/nothing changed at all?”

By Daniel Varghese September 5, 2013

Critical Voices: Jonathan Rado, Law and Order

On his debut solo project Law and Order, Jonathan Rado casts his net just about as wide as a 45 minute LP will permit. Starting with the familiar psych rock sound of Foxygen, the critically acclaimed group that he co-founded in 2005, Rado quickly broadens his repertoire, venturing into Motown, punk, and folk, ultimately finding his comfort zone right back where he started.

By Joshua Ward September 5, 2013

News

On the record with Jay Gruber: New campus open container policy

On Sep. 4, GUPD Chief of Police Jay Gruber sat down with the Voice to discuss enforcement of the new open container policy. Will GUPD be modeling the enforcement of... Read more

By Caitriona Pagni September 5, 2013

Features

All Hands on Deck: Risks and Rewards of Georgetown Sailing

Despite a general lack of knowledge about college sailing, people seem quick to write the sport off as minor—or worse, boring. On the contrary, Georgetown’s sailing team has proven to be one of the University’s most successful varsity sports programs of the last decade, having secured the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association/Gill National Championship twice, including last year, and having placed five times in the last nine years. And what’s more, the high physical risk sailors face in what turns out to be an extremely dangerous sport challenges anyone who thinks of sailing as a leisurely activity.

By Chris Castano September 5, 2013

Carrying On: Dynamic in diversity

After two weeks at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar, I have noticed a stark contrast between how Qatar and the U.S. treat their immigrant workers. From this,... Read more

By Matthew Weinmann September 5, 2013

News

Old Georgetown Board discusses University master planning

On Wednesday, the Old Georgetown Board, an advisory committee that conducts private reviews of semi-public and private structures within the Georgetown neighborhood boundaries, once again voiced concerns about the construction... Read more

By Jeffrey Lin September 5, 2013

Common ground: Republicans, Obama can unite over Syria

President Obama’s recent decision to use force in Syria has been met with attacks from both ends of the political spectrum. The liberal left claims military action will lead to... Read more

By Ryan Shymansky September 5, 2013

Trial proves Nazis must remain accountable years later

Sixty-nine years ago, Siert Bruins allegedly killed a Dutch resistance fighter. This Monday, he was placed on trial for Nazi war crimes. No matter how many times people say the... Read more

By Lara Fishbane September 5, 2013

Editorials

Revisions to conduct policy leave students in the dark

Last Thursday Vice President of Student Affairs, Todd Olson, sent an email to the student body hailing the changes made to the Code of Student Conduct that have gone into... Read more

By the Editorial Board September 5, 2013

Editorials

Amendment to sexual assault policy insufficient

Over the past year the Division of Student Affairs, along with GUSA, has critically reexamined Georgetown’s sexual assault policies, seeking ways to improve how sexual assaults are addressed on campus.... Read more

By the Editorial Board September 5, 2013

Editorials

D.C. United stadium a burden for the District

With the signing of a tentative agreement with D.C. United to create a new 20,000 seat soccer stadium at Buzzard Point in Southwest Washington, D.C., it appears as though Mayor... Read more

By the Editorial Board September 5, 2013

Women’s tennis serves up

After a seven match winning streak, Georgetown University’s Women’s Tennis team finished the 2012-2013 season on a bleak note, losing to the Cincinnati Bearcats in the consolation round of the... Read more

By Abby Greene September 5, 2013

Mixed weekend for men’s soccer

Entering this past weekend’s season opener, the 2013 Georgetown men’s soccer team (1-1, 0-0 Big East) had nothing but hype. Ranked third in the preseason poll of the National Soccer... Read more

By Brendan Crowley September 5, 2013

All The Way: Tebow should head north

There is no escaping the media sensation that is Tim Tebow. The guy is a third string quarterback at best, yet you see him on the ESPN headlines just about... Read more

By Steven Criss September 5, 2013

Football comes up short in season opener

Despite the welcomed return of redshirt senior quarterback Isaiah Kempf, who missed all of the 2012 season, the Georgetown football team (0-1, 0-0 Patriot League) lost its season-opening game to... Read more

By Joe Pollicino September 5, 2013

Features

The Bar Issue: Three Hoyas walked into a bar…

With the addition of two new SafeRide routes to Dupont and Adams Morgan and the lifting of the one keg rule for on-campus parties, one thing has become painfully clear to the student population: The administration either wants us on campus or miles away from it. But, despair not! D.C. offers many a night time dives, ranging from laid-back beer gardens to lively joints to dance the night away. So, if you find yourself already tired of hosting sticky, Burnett’s-fueled ragers under the watchful eye of DPS, check out the Voice’s suggestions for a quality night out at the District’s bars. Just don’t be too loud getting out of the taxi on your way back to campus.

By the Voice Staff August 29, 2013

Cretton’s Short Term 12 leaves a long-term impression

When Jayden first joins Short Term 12—a group home for at-risk teens—she introduces herself with an apology. She’s sure the people sitting around her are nice enough, but she doesn’t want to get to know them“Don’t take it personally,” she says as she makes her anti-introduction. Jayden knows the drill all too well: Take your meds, follow the rules, don’t freak out. If you don’t make friends at the foster care facility, it’s easier to leave. But Jayden, played with enormous heart by Kaitlyn Denver, soon realizes what the audience knows from the start—that it’s impossible not to get drawn into the community at Short Term 12.

By Heather Regen August 29, 2013

Custom Fuel: A pizza you can’t refuse

Custom Fuel is an indecisive person’s greatest nightmare. With three different crusts, nine types of cheeses, seven kinds of sauces, 19 veggies, 10 types of protein, and 10 varying cold toppings to choose from, the possibilities for delicious combinations are fodder for a statistics quiz. But for creative types, adventurers, and hungry students, the newest design-your-own pizza joint in D.C. is heaven.

By Rebecca Anthony August 29, 2013

Permanent Summer heats up the Civilian Art Projects

Gone are the days of summer festivals and beach bonfires. The school year has officially started, brining with it the beginning of the fall season and colder days. Nonetheless, Permanent Summer successfully reminds its visitors how much fun we’ve had since the end of springtime.

By Dayana Morales Gomez August 29, 2013

Plate of the Union: Mediterranean Munchies

I hail from the great culinary tradition of the American South, with our masterpieces of grits, cornbread, fried chicken, and peach cobbler. My friend Colleen is from Minnesota, where you can find fried everything at the State Fair. Through a series of conscious decisions, happenstance, and a little bit of spontaneity, we spent our last two weeks of summer traveling through the great nations of Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus.

By Rebecca Barr and Colleen Wood August 29, 2013

Reel Talk: The hero Gotham deserves

About one week ago, Ben Affleck signed a contract to star as Batman in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel. Citing Affleck’s role in creating the monsters that are Gigli and Pearl Harbor, the internet reacted with a mix of incredulity and sheer outrage. However, the impetuously crafted rants against Affleck have been far off the mark. Little do the haters know that Affleck may be the best Batman to date.

By Mark James August 29, 2013