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Shortened debut for baseball

The Georgetown baseball team (0-2) kicked off a highly anticipated campaign this past weekend in Spartanburg, S.C. The Hoyas started the weekend against Wofford University (3-1), falling 6-5 in 10 innings. Wofford opened up the scoring in the third inning, scoring 2 runs on 2 hits, benefiting from a costly error by Georgetown junior first baseman Steve Anderson. Georgetown answered with their first run of the season in the fifth inning via a home run by sophomore third baseman Ryan Busch, but the Terriers responded with two of their own in the bottom half of the inning.

By Brendan Crowley February 21, 2013

Voices

Carrying on: Talkin’ ‘bout my generation

At the end of every year, Lake Superior State University releases a list of “banished words,” or words which have been so overused throughout the preceding 365 days that they have lost all meaning and should never be said again. When I looked at 2012’s list, though, I was disappointed.

By Leigh Finnegan February 20, 2013

Voices

Arabic department mimics chaos of Tahrir Square

Since I can remember, I have wanted to study Arabic. The Arab world has always had some inexplicable draw for me: I am fascinated by its culture, food, and history. So when I chose to attend Georgetown, I immediately enrolled in Intensive Modern Standard Arabic.

By Sara Ainsworth February 20, 2013

Voices

Academy shoves ‘torture’s handmaiden’ into a Hurt Locker

The Academy Awards definitely has a high school lunch table element to it. It’s the biggest bling-out of the Hollywood year where the celebrity elite applauds each other’s artistic efforts and secretly hopes nobody else wins. Somebody’s bound to get snubbed—this year, however, the nominations have stirred special indignation.

By Julia Tanaka February 20, 2013

Tisa/Ramadan promise much-needed change

Two weeks ago, the Voice Editorial Board laid out our priorities for Georgetown University Student Association executive candidates this year. We have decided to endorse Nate Tisa (SFS ‘14) and Adam Ramadan (SFS ‘14) for the GUSA presidency and vice presidency this coming year, as their understanding of what Georgetown’s student body needs best aligns with our values.

By the Editorial Board February 19, 2013

Council pushes to end coal use in all District power plants

In his State of the Union, President Barack Obama made a forceful case for combating climate change. Ironically, he spoke less than a mile away from the Capitol Power Plant, the last coal-fired plant in the District and a major source of the city’s air pollution. Last Tuesday, the council introduced the Coal-Fired Prohibition Act of 2013, which would ban the use of coal as a fuel source in D.C. by Jan. 1, 2016.

By Claire Zeng February 14, 2013

Jumpstart to be official club, hopes to raise profile and membership

This year, Jumpstart, a non-profit organization started in 1993, has begun the process of becoming an officially sponsored Georgetown club. Becoming an official club will help Jumpstart raise its visibility and recruit more students, improve its access to space on campus, and complement the efforts of the D.C. Reads program.

By Jeffrey Lin February 14, 2013

CISR still developing procedure to review proposals

The Committee on Investments and Social Responsibility has been working to match Georgetown University’s investment decisions to its Jesuit ideals. Over a year ago, on Feb. 17, 2012, the University announced an expansion of the CISR, but the committee has yet to find a systematic way to engage students actively and consistently over time.

By Lucia He February 14, 2013

Union Jack: Drones finally face scrutiny

For the first time ever, the so-called “drone wars” are under intense scrutiny and it is a welcome development that his legacy is being examined. However it seems more appropriate than ever to actually question the core priorities of the War on Terror—whether or not drones have more congressional oversight.

By Cole Stangler February 14, 2013

Wanderland takes student theater down the rabbit hole

It’s unusual that falling down a rabbit hole and traveling to a new country for college are thrust alongside each other in the same theater, yet Wanderland pairs these experiences in two pieces that complement, rather than contradict, each other in their themes of exploration. The senior thesis projects for Theater & Performance Studies majors, individually titled Golden Shards and Chiaroscuro, take stories familiar to all and muddle the formula to create hybrid narratives. The result is a conglomerate of fairy tale and memoir that blurs the line between fantasy and reality, nationality and identity.

By Julia Lloyd-George February 14, 2013

Hirshhorn moves Out of the Ordinary

The Hirshhorn’s newest exhibit, Out of the Ordinary, explores the artistic potential in everyday objects and successfully sends its visitors into a transfigured state of fantasy while doing nothing short of regular.

By Dayana Morales Gomez February 14, 2013

Beautiful Creatures magically makes teen angst appealing

Supernatural forbidden romance has probably never seen better days. Undoubtedly left hungry after the conclusion of the Twilight films, the powerful demographic of teenage girls can look forward to the screen adaptation of yet another young adult series fitting this remarkably marketable description. Beautiful Creatures, though certainly designed for that target audience and following a familiar formula, is a respectable guilty pleasure.

By Zakiya Jamal February 14, 2013

Critical Voices: Bullet For My Valentine, Temper Temper

Certain musical styles require an opposition. Without the necessary grit and disgruntled listeners criticizing bands through thinly veiled smug superiority, genres like rock ‘n’ roll, particularly metal, would simply have faded from this world. The Welsh group Bullet for My Valentine turns in such a direction with its fourth studio album. Lacking an edge, Temper Temper fails to live up to the expectations set forth by the bloodied hands on the cover and emerges a confused, uninteresting LP.

By Kirill Makarenko February 14, 2013

Critical Voices: Otis Taylor, My World is Gone

Whether describing joblessness, discrimination, or even just problems with the old lady, the blues have long been a means of dealing with tragedy. It’s only natural, then, that Otis Taylor uses the blues to tell the story of another group with a history of hardship: Native Americans.

By Sam Wolter February 14, 2013

Paper View: Families torn apart, literally

The world is chock-full of competing theories. Is evolution or intelligent design behind the origin of mankind? Was ‘N Sync or the Backstreet Boys the superior boy band of the ‘90s? Does the Leo’s smell come from cleaning detergent or divine intervention? But no theories are more hotly debated than the meaning behind hit dramas—Lost, anyone?—and AMC’s comic book adaptation The Walking Dead is no exception.

By Keaton Hoffman February 14, 2013

CISR reforms needed to uphold social values

Since its establishment in 1970, Georgetown’s Committee on Investments and Social Responsibility has been charged with looking after the social integrity of the University’s endowment. Despite the Catholic social justice tradition the University claims to champion, the CISR has been unable to have a meaningful impact.

By the Editorial Board February 14, 2013

I Knew You Were Treble: Mainstream indie, Folk yeah!

As I sat in my living room anxiously watching the Grammy’s, I could not help but marvel at the number of independently-labeled musicians nominated for the category of Best New Artist. Just last year, indie artist Bon Iver went home with that coveted award, much to the dismay of fans of Nicki Minaj and Skrillex. A decade ago this trend toward nominating indie artists would have been nearly impossible. So what does this trend suggest? And why is it occurring?

By Umar Khan February 14, 2013

D.C. environmental push at mercy of Congress

Last week, the D.C. Council introduced several bills containing progressive, environmentally-minded legislation that may put the District in conflict with the federal government. Councilmember Mary M. Cheh (D-Ward 3) proposed a non-binding resolution that D.C. join 47 other cities in a nationwide campaign to pressure the EPA and the Obama administration.

By the Editorial Board February 14, 2013

State of the Union shows limited promise

In his State of the Union address this past Tuesday, President Barack Obama laid down a set of nearly progressive marching orders. On issue after issue, the president asked for simple action, and in doing so, revealed just how indifferent and destructive the Republican controlled House has been.

By the Editorial Board February 14, 2013

Features

Around the world in 50 years: Where the nerds become the rockstars

“You can literally feel the energy of these 20 people who you’ve been working with for a year to create a conference,” said Ishita Kohli (SFS ’13). “I definitely had that perfect sense of fulfillment that I had ownership over an extremely amazing endeavor.” Students and alumni reflect on the meaning of NAIMUN’s 50th conference this coming weekend.

By Julia Jester February 14, 2013

With win, men’s basketball tops Big East rankings

Monday night’s win over No. 18 Marquette (17-6, 8-3 Big East) marked the sixth consecutive victory for No. 15 Georgetown (18-4, 8-3 Big East), as they edged their way to a final score of 63-55. With the win, Georgetown avenged a 49-48 loss at Marquette on Jan. 5 earlier this year.

By Keith Levinsky February 14, 2013

The Sports Sermon: King Felix extended to 2019

Major League Baseball history was made on Tuesday with the signing of the largest ever contract for a pitcher. Usually when this kind of news comes out, baseball fans wonder which massive payroll team is pulling in more big names and packing rosters with numerous All-Star candidates. Clubs like the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Angels are typically the ones making headlines in the offseason, with their payrolls all surpassing $150 million. This time, though, it is the Seattle Mariners who have jumped into the spotlight with their contract extension finalized with pitcher Felix Hernandez.

By Steven Criss February 14, 2013

Softball ends tournament on high note

As temperatures climb, the Hoya student body can finally welcome the arrival of Georgetown’s spring sports season. For the Georgetown Hoyas softball team (1-4), this weekend marked the first of what is sure to be many opportunities to showcase their talents. The Hoyas traveled to Miami for a slate of five games in the Florida International University Tournament.

By Brendan Crowley February 14, 2013