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Online courses break new academic ground

Following the precedent of Harvard and MIT, Georgetown is now offering its first online class this semester through the edX platform. The class is titled “Globalization’s Winners and Losers” and... Read more

By the Editorial Board October 10, 2013

Student workers jipped by GMS inefficiency

The Georgetown Management System, which is responsible for paying all campus employees, will roll out a new operating system on Oct. 14. Even though the new system will be a... Read more

By the Editorial Board October 10, 2013

Canon law petition threatens Georgetown identity

Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl recently approved the canon law petition against Georgetown University requesting that the Church revoke the school’s right to call itself Catholic if it doesn’t... Read more

By the Editorial Board October 10, 2013

The Sports Sermon: The return of Big Man U

The Hilltop is famous for producing great centers. Over the past few years, however, this hasn’t been the case. (Valium) What has happened to Big Man U? Since the departure... Read more

By Chris Almeida October 10, 2013

Sporty Spice: Back with a vengeance

2013 seemed like the end of the world for Boston sports fans. The year before was full of heartbreak: Ray Allen’s departure from the Celtics, a Patriots’ loss in the... Read more

By Abby Sherburne October 10, 2013

Cross country excels in heat

Georgetown’s men’s and women’s cross country teams both had strong showings in their second competition at the Paul Short Invitational in Bethlehem, Penn. this past weekend. The men’s team, now... Read more

By Max Roberts October 10, 2013

Women’s soccer remains undefeated

Andres D Rengifo After two consecutive wins against conference opponents, the No. 4 Hoyas (11-0-2, 3-0-1 Big East) are looking to extend their streak of dominance over the course of... Read more

By Chris Wadibia October 10, 2013

Men’s soccer poised to finish the season strong

For most of this year, the No. 8 Georgetown men’s soccer team (9-2-1, 2-0-1 Big East) has struggled to find an identity. Between an ever-changing back line, a lack of... Read more

By Chris Castano October 10, 2013

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Breaking Good: What will happen to Hoyas after Breaking Bad ends

By Mark James October 3, 2013

Government shutdown affects students and campus services

The government shutdown on Monday closed many federal services across the country, and affected multiple areas of Georgetown, including research, student activities, and career services. In general, the effects of... Read more

By Lara Fishbane October 3, 2013

Fr. Christopher Steck will not be caretaker of new mascot

For the first time in over ten years, Fr. Christopher Steck will not be the human at the end of Jack the Bulldog’s leash. The selection of the new Jack,... Read more

By Deborah Sparks October 3, 2013

Old Jesuit residence considered for housing

The Office of Communications announced Tuesday that the University has filed a request with the D.C. Zoning Commission seeking permission to eventually use the vacant former Jesuit residence, composed by... Read more

By Mary-Bailey Frank October 3, 2013

News Hit: Georgetown commemorates Vaclav Havel

In collaboration with the Czech Embassy, Georgetown University unveiled the new “Václav Havel’s Place” memorial in Alumni Square Wednesday afternoon. The dedication included a conversation between Georgetown professor and former... Read more

By Jeffrey Lin October 3, 2013

Focus less on educators: It’s the tests that are failing DCPS

On Monday, D.C. Public Schools released the results of its first year of principal evaluations, and they weren’t pretty. More than half of the District’s 120 school leaders were rated... Read more

By Gavin Bade October 3, 2013

Saxa Politica: Breaking promises, slowly

If it seemed to casual observers that the GUSA leaders were violating the trust of administrators when they chose to publicly reveal what they had learned in private discussions, it... Read more

By Connor Jones October 3, 2013

Carrying On: Pop culture can’t be tamed

I grew up watching her live a double life on Hannah Montana, and now Miley Cyrus is living a double standard in Hollywood. Some of my friends think she’s a... Read more

By Julia Jester October 3, 2013

Soundoff: Obamacare ruinous, will help elect GOP

Obamacare went into full effect on Tuesday. Nothing short of a miracle has the power to reverse it—not a “filibuster,” not the House of Representatives, and not even a government... Read more

By Ryan Shymansky October 3, 2013

Soundoff: ACA first step toward progressive healthcare

Republicans are holding the economy hostage as a bargaining chip to delay or defund Obamacare, despite it being a monumental step forwad in healthcare reform. They oppose the reform because... Read more

By Ana Smith October 3, 2013

Leisure

Latin American Film Fest redefines ‘Nuestra América’

A special screening of Matías Piñeiro’s Viola opened the 24th AFI Latin American Film Festival last week. At sixty-five minutes long, Viola is on the shorter side. Yet, like many of the films showcased at the festival, it requires a substantial emotional investment from its audience by accumulating small moments and glimpses into an intimate narrative of the characters’ lives.

By Caitriona Pagni October 3, 2013

Leisure

Farbiarz illustrates the art of war

Georgetown is a maze of shops and stores that cover every street like a well-worn sweater. Students flock to Safeway for their groceries and to Sweetgreen, Georgetown Cupcakes, and Baked & Wired for their meals and snacks. But there are also thrift shops, used book stores, and art galleries that represent the small, local businesses that reside in the D.C. area. These shops each have their own flare, and Heiner Contemporary—with its newest exhibit “Take Me With You”—is no exception.

By Emmanuel Elone October 3, 2013

Government shutdown shows need for reform

Throughout the past two weeks, House Republicans repeatedly passed legislation pairing the extension of governmental funding with delayed implementation of the Affordable Care Act. After the Senate rejected each of... Read more

By the Editorial Board October 3, 2013