Archive

Writing on the wall: Roger Gastman pumps up the Corcoran

Sterile, white-washed walls of art galleries often eclipse the very artwork they present, sending the comparatively insignificant pieces into a void beyond the reach of memory and effortless appeal. Pump Me Up: D.C. Subculture of the 1980s, the Corcoran’s latest exhibit running through Apr. 7, evades this danger and becomes a vibrant work of art in and of itself while cataloguing the tumult of the D.C. underground scene.

By Kirill Makarenko February 28, 2013

Curb your enthusiasm about Stoker

A mother tells her daughter, “Personally speaking, I can’t wait to watch life tear you apart.” The mother proceeds to flirt with her recently deceased husband’s brother. You think the daughter’s going to just sit there and let this happen? Probably not.

By Mark James February 28, 2013

aCHORDance and University fail to achieve harmony

With a cappella groups an established fixture on college campuses everywhere, Georgetown students are hardly unique in their desire to belt. Though the Hilltop isn’t typically known for the arts, it nevertheless boasts nine University-recognized a cappella groups.

By Julia Lloyd-George February 28, 2013

Pre-Raphael art returns

In his creative manifesto Concerning the Spiritual in Art, the great Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky writes admiringly about the non-materialism of the Pre-Raphaelites—men who “sought for the ‘inner’ by way of the ‘outer.’”

By Katherine Propper February 28, 2013

Critical Voices: Autre Ne Veut, Anxiety

There’s something unsettling about Autre Ne Veut, a.k.a. Arthur Ashin, and it’s not his inscrutable French. The formerly anonymous indie rock artist known for distorting 1980s R&B on his 2010 self-titled debut has a way of getting under your skin, his superb sophomore effort undeniably stronger proof of this ability to draw from a variety of influences to create an ethereal and dissonant sound. True to its name, Anxiety is marked by a perpetual state of instability, yet it disturbs in the best possible way.

By Julia Lloyd-George February 28, 2013

The Sports Sermon: NASCAR making headlines

One of America’s most-watched sports surprisingly made headlines this weekend, but not for any reason that actually has to do with an athlete’s performance or the outcome of a match.... Read more

By Steven Criss February 28, 2013

Critical Voices: Atoms for Peace, Amok

When a couple of Radiohead members, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, and a drummer from R.E.M., get in a recording studio together, it’s difficult to imagine anything mediocre coming out. Propelled by Radiohead singer-lyricist Thom Yorke, the supergroup Atoms for Peace has managed to produce Amok, a strong debut marked by magnetic bass lines and heavily produced electronics, though it doesn’t quite meet the standard expected of such a talented yet motley crew.

By Dzarif Wan February 28, 2013

Paper View: La Revolución de Univisión

February was a bad month for NBC. Two of NBC’s fall favorites, The Voice and Revolution were still on hiatus. Smash debuted poorly in its second season premiere alongside comedic flop 1600 Penn and dreadful dramas Do No Harm and Deception. Pile that on to a weak slate of major sporting event contracts and Ted Turner’s National Broadcasting Company was bound to take a tumble. But no one expected this. NBC fell from first in November to fifth in the February “sweeps” race, a key period for advertisers assessing the impact of their dollars and negotiating new contracts.

By Keaton Hoffman February 28, 2013

Loose Cannon: The Herman Cain of Gtown

As some who keep up with campus politics may know, I recently ran, and failed spectacularly, in a bid for the presidency of GUSA (Goosa). I plan to share with y’all, my dearest readers, the lessons I learned in the pursuit of Georgetown’s highest office. You might ask, “Cannon, why in the world are you telling me any of this? I don’t give a flippity-floppity-fudge about GUSA.” In response, I would argue that these lessons are extremely relevant to you—yes, you. I cannot stress enough that the most important thing I learned was that everyone should run for the presidency. So consider this column a debriefing on how to, or how not to, run your future campaign.

By Hamilton Steve February 28, 2013

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Otto-matic leads the way

When the final buzzer went off at the Carrier Dome, the excitement set in pretty quickly for me as it did for most Hoya fans. How couldn’t it? We had... Read more

By Alex Lau February 28, 2013

Distaso, ace for men’s tennis

The second half of the collegiate tennis season is more than a month in, and the men’s (2-5) and women’s (5-3) programs have both had their share of ups and... Read more

By Chris Almeida February 28, 2013

Editorials

Stewards scandal highlights need for integrity

Last week’s election erupted into controversy when an anonymous source revealed presidential hopeful Jack Appelbaum (COL ‘14) to be a member of the Stewards Society. Exposing Appelbaum and his campaign manager to be members of this secret society was irrelevant and ultimately accomplished nothing beyond distracting student voters from the issues at hand.

By the Editorial Board February 28, 2013

Editorials

Sequester woes offset by D.C. emergency fund

Last month, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray made an announcement thousands of city officials across the nation wish they could make themselves. The District had accrued a $417 million surplus in fiscal year 2012, and has put it all away in its emergency fund. This brings its rainy day savings to almost $1.5 billion.

By the Editorial Board February 28, 2013

Editorials

New pope must shepherd Church to modernity

On Wednesday, Pope Benedict XVI offered his final General Audience address in St. Peter’s Square. As soon as Monday, the College of Cardinals will begin the process of selecting a new pope—a decision that will present the Catholic Church with the opportunity to maintain the status quo or propel itself into an increasingly modern age.

By the Editorial Board February 28, 2013

Porter Jr. delivers in final seconds of double overtime

After bursting onto the national scene against Syracuse just days earlier, sophomore forward Otto Porter Jr. didn’t come out hot against Connecticut Wednesday night. Dormant for about 48 minutes, Porter... Read more

By Chris Almeida February 28, 2013

Women’s lacrosse starts off undefeated

In their second game of the season this past Saturday, the No. 15 Georgetown women’s lacrosse team (2-0) fought both wet, sloppy conditions and a physical No. 17 Towson (0-2).... Read more

By Steven Criss February 28, 2013

University still developing a plan for New South groups

Plans for the Healey Family Student Center in New South Hall have been in the works since 2011, but plans for moving student groups out of the building are still... Read more

By Matthew Weinmann February 28, 2013

Dean of College endorses Justice and Peace Studies major

Since the end of the last school year, a group of Georgetown students and faculty has been working to put together a Justice and Peace Studies major. Last week, the... Read more

By Lucia He February 28, 2013

Campaign for referendum on budget autonomy begins

On April 23, D.C. residents may finally fulfill that age-old American revolutionary demand, “no taxation without representation.” During a special election, residents of the District of Columbia will have the... Read more

By Jeffrey Lin February 28, 2013