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GU improves recycling and waste disposal practices

Over the past few years, Georgetown’s waste disposal programs have made considerable strides to minimize student waste and maximize recycling.

By Alexandra Ma and Rebecca Anthony October 11, 2012

Kennedy Institute kicks off environmental ethics education programs

On Oct. 10, the Kennedy Institute of Ethics kicked off its new Environmental Justice Salon Series, led by Margaret Little, as part of President DeGioia’s Engaged Ethics Initiative. This new series is aimed at bringing together students and faculty to learn about pressing issues concerning the natural environment, and engaging them in constructive discussions.

By Lucia He October 11, 2012

Dance groups compete for a slot at the Verizon Center

Georgetown has finally caught on to the reality television craze. Sponsored by the Athletics Department, Hoyas Got Talent is a dance competition among five Georgetown dance groups — Georgetown University Dance Company (GUDC), Black Movement Dance Theater (BMDT), GU Jawani, the Step Team, and Groove Theory. Georgetown students, using an app on the Athletics Department’s Facebook page, can vote for their favorite dance group, and the winner will receive the chance to perform during a halftime show at a Georgetown men’s basketball game at the Verizon Center.

By Jeffrey Lin October 11, 2012

Editorials

Venezuelan election signals future change

Last Sunday night, Venezuela’s electoral council proclaimed Hugo Chávez of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela the winner of the 2012 presidential elections. Support for the incumbent Chávez, who will... Read more

By the Editorial Board October 11, 2012

Editorials

Education reforms require public comment

In August, the D.C. Board of Education submitted a proposal draft that changes the District’s high school graduation requirements, which, subject to a public review, will be finalized by the... Read more

By the Editorial Board October 11, 2012

Editorials

District must rally against Islamophobic ads

On Monday, the American Freedom Defense Initiative installed a series of allegedly Islamophobic pro-Israel ads in the D.C. metro system. The ads read, “In Any War Between the Civilized Man... Read more

By the Editorial Board October 11, 2012

Saxa Politica: Clearly Unconvincing

On the evening of student government senate elections, student rights supporters scored a major victory in a referendum put forward by GUSA supporting a burden-of-proof alteration to the Student Code of Conduct. The recommendation for raising the evidentiary standard in all cases except instances of sexual assault was first proposed in April by the Disciplinary Review Committee. In the vote, the current “more likely than not” standard received a total of 93 votes, while the now well-advertised “clear and convincing” proposal received 2,507.

By Kirill Makarenko October 11, 2012

Talking tough with Wire writer George Pelecanos

While working at his father’s D.C. diner as a teenager during the ‘70s, writer George Pelecanos had already identified a physical line of segregation between urban city dwellers. Referring to the diner’s counter as a tangible barrier between the working class—the immigrants and minorities—and the paying customers who were mostly white professionals, Pelecanos could see a microcosm of society within the confines of an unassuming small business.

By Julia Lloyd-George October 11, 2012

Artists retell history at National Gallery’s Shock of the News

“Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie Ray / South Pacific, Walter Winchell, Joe DiMaggio.”

By Mary Borowiec October 11, 2012

Taste of DC: The battle for the culinary crown

On Columbus Day, I ventured to Pennsylvania Avenue and scouted out some of D.C.’s best culinary offerings at the 2012 “Taste of DC” festival. More than 50 of the District’s top restaurants opened small stands and sold specialty items from their menus. The plethora of options made it difficult to choose between all the enticing flavors. Not surprisingly, I was “that guy” who walked back and forth in search of the most appetizing entrees, surveying unique food that expanded both my palate and my cultural horizons.

By Justin Betrus October 11, 2012

Critical Voices: The Script, #3

As a judge on The Voice UK, The Script front man Danny O’Donoghue ought to fully understand the difference between passable music and efforts that don’t quite measure up. Unfortunately, this logical assumption does not hold; the London-based outfit swung for the fences and grounded into third on its arrogantly entitled LP #3.

By Kirill Makarenko October 11, 2012

Critical Voices: Ellie Goulding, Halcyon

If Ke$ha embodies the crass and gaudy character of American electropop, singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding brings a British sensibility and sensitivity to the genre, asserting that, in the words of Downton Abbey’s Lady Grantham, “vulgarity is no substitute for wit.” In her sophomore release, Halcyon, Ellie Goulding showcases her strength as a subdued vocalist, building upon her recognizable brand of synthetic, high-energy folktronica. Lyrically, however, the album lacks originality and fails to channel Goulding’s voice into anything more than sweet, medium-paced dance records—a style she’s already perfected.

By Connor Jones October 11, 2012

You’ve got issues: Breakfast at Tombs

Dear Emlyn, I’m a sophomore and it’s housing selection time for me. I live in Southwest Quad with one of my friends from freshman year, but this semester we haven’t been that close and even disagree pretty frequently. I don’t want to live with him next year, but I don’t really know how to break the news. Advice? -Gloomy Roomie

By Emlyn Crenshaw October 11, 2012

Plate of the Union: Cookbooks are literature, too!

Even as Amazon packages filled with copies of International Economics and the Oresteia arrived on campus, almost every Georgetown student was still missing a crucial text. If you already own a college cookbook, you can stop reading now. Go make yourself some mushroom risotto and study for midterms.

By Heather Regen October 10, 2012

Standardize this! A frustrated student’s plea for change

I had one of the most upsetting experiences of my college life the other afternoon. Sitting at my desk, eyes glazed over, staring at the mind-numbingly boring online lecture for... Read more

By Claire McDaniel October 10, 2012

The truth hurler on the ditch

This past weekend, I went to Syracuse to visit a friend. Every time I was introduced to someone, and they found out I go to Georgetown, I’d get an “Oh…... Read more

By Kim Tay October 10, 2012

Adrift in a sea of causes, Occupy needs to set a course

October 1st marked the one-year anniversary of Occupy D.C. and, in celebration of the movement, the group occupied a number of lobbying firms, banks, etc. around K Street. The lobbying... Read more

By Sara Ainsworth October 10, 2012

Play that funky music: A tale of unabashed love for concerts

People who know me (or at least are friends with me on Facebook) know that I go to a lot of concerts. The Black Cat staff probably knows me by... Read more

By Johan Clarke October 10, 2012

Adjunct professors move towards unionization with SEIU

In response to the growing presence of Service Employees International Union organizers on campus, Georgetown’s provost Robert Groves addressed an email to all faculty members reaffirming the University’s respect and support of the right of employees to unionize. The SEIU, which represents 2.1 million workers in the healthcare, property, and public services sectors, began work this semester to unionize adjunct professors on the Hilltop.

By Vanya Mehta October 4, 2012

On first anniversary, Occupy shuts down bank, K St

Starting this past weekend and throughout this week, Occupy DC is celebrating its one year anniversary. Last Saturday, Occupy Our Homes DC had actions at all the Bank of America locations across the District, aiming to shut them down for their Saturday business hours. On Monday, Occupy DC held a protest in McPherson Square on K Street, the symbolic home of lobbying in the District.

By Matthew Weinmann October 4, 2012

College Dems and Repubs come together to host debate watch party

For the first time in recent memory, the Georgetown chapters of the College Democrats and College Republicans hosted a presidential debate-watching party together. The two groups came together in Lohrfink Auditorium Wednesday night to experience and discuss the event that would become the most tweeted political event in U.S. history.

By Lindsay Leasor October 4, 2012

Union Jack: Scab shenanigans

Last Monday’s “Fail Mary” will forever be inscribed into NFL lore, with the contradicting hand motions of the replacement referees—one signaling interception, the other incorrectly signaling touchdown—encapsulating the utter incompetence and confusion that has overshadowed the opening weeks of the 2012 season.

By Cole Stangler October 4, 2012