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(no) Pressure Creatives’ third musical, Off The Record, marks the production’s establishment as a fully-fledged feat

Off The Record is a testament to the production group’s mission, not just through the show’s on-stage narrative but also in how (no) Pressure Creatives has evolved and developed over just three short years.

By and March 14, 2025

News

Community members protest ICE’s detainment of Mahmoud Khalil

For Mark Lance, an emeritus professor in philosophy and justice and peace studies, Mahmoud Khalil’s detainment by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is just the latest example of the... Read more

By and March 12, 2025

News

D.C. statehood advocates respond to the BOWSER Act threats to home rule

Republican lawmakers have threatened to repeal D.C.’s home rule for decades, but under a newly Republican-led House, Senate, and presidency, some D.C. advocates are taking threats to the District’s autonomy... Read more

By March 11, 2025

News

New term, new tactics: Georgetown student activists hold panel on adapting to the Trump era

Facing President Donald Trump’s second term, Georgetown student activists face a different political atmosphere than that of his first administration. Movements that once took to the streets in mass demonstrations... Read more

By March 10, 2025

Halftime Leisure

After 50 years, Saturday Night Live looks back and moves forward

For half a century, Saturday Night Live (SNL) has been a staple of American television, shaping and reflecting pop culture.

By March 10, 2025

Voices

The real danger of A.I. in The Brutalist

With the outroars regarding this year’s Oscars, from the tone deaf tone of Emilia Pérez’s soundtrack to actress Mikey Madison forgoing an intimacy coordinator in the intimate movie Anora, one... Read more

By March 10, 2025

Features

“Absurd, nonsensical, and unimplementable”: Students react as D.C. U.S. Attorney takes aim at DEI and Georgetown Law

Every job Sophia Ceniza (LAW ’25) has worked in law school has been with the federal government. With her May graduation nearing, she no longer hopes to continue in federal... Read more

By March 9, 2025

Sports

Georgetown women’s basketball falls just short of an upset victory against No. 23 Creighton

Georgetown women’s basketball (11-18, 4-14 BIG EAST) couldn’t quite pull off the upset against the No. 23 Creighton Bluejays (24-5, 16-2 BIG EAST), falling 70-72 on Saturday, Mar. 8 at... Read more

By March 9, 2025

Podcasts

Courage to Thrive: Dr. John Wright’s Journey | #003

The Voice is pleased to share another episode of GUQ Speaks.   This episode’s message from the hosts: From humble beginnings to facing adversity, Dr. Wright recounts his life’s journey with GUQ... Read more

By , and March 8, 2025

News

Plans for the Fallen Journalists Memorial continue, honoring democracy and free press amidst Trump’s media restrictions

President Trump’s recent attempts to exert greater control over the press come as planning continues for D.C.’s Fallen Journalists Memorial, the design for which was first unveiled by the Fallen... Read more

By March 8, 2025

Sports

Not done yet: Ransom’s career high wills Georgetown past Providence

Georgetown women’s basketball (11-18, 4-14 BIG EAST) snuck past the Providence Friars (13-18, 6-12 BIG EAST) 58-56 on Friday, Mar. 7 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. in the... Read more

By March 7, 2025

Sports

This week in softball: Georgetown’s early spring break trip to the Liberty Softball Invitational

The Georgetown Softball Team (8-5, BIG EAST) traveled to Lynchburg, Virginia this weekend for the Liberty Softball Invitational and came out with a 2-3 record. The Hoyas had two decisive... Read more

By March 6, 2025

Sports

Ice-cold first half sinks Hoyas in loss to Marquette

Georgetown men’s basketball (16-13, 7-11 BIG EAST) were outclassed by the No. 22 Marquette Golden Eagles (22-7, 13-5 BIG EAST) 76-61 on Mar. 1. Despite the return of freshman forward... Read more

By March 4, 2025

Sports

Hoya Senior Night spoiled by upset-minded Friars

Georgetown women’s basketball (11-18, 4-14 BIG EAST) dropped another close contest against the Providence Friars (13-18, 5-13 BIG EAST) 66-62 on Mar. 1. After an early 14-0 run put the... Read more

By March 4, 2025

New Writers Issue

Eden Center: Why we should protect this Vietnamese strip mall and its legacy

The word “Eden” makes me think of a heavenly paradise. When I visited Eden Center, a Vietnamese strip mall in Falls Church, Virginia, for the first time, it did not... Read more

By March 4, 2025

New Writers Issue

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance: A revolution televised

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance stands as the most-watched one on record, garnering over 133 million viewers. Beyond sensational moments such as his downright devious digs at Drake or... Read more

By March 2, 2025

News

2,000 miles away from home, students affected by California wildfires find support on campus

The Palisades and Eaton Fires in Southern California were 100% contained after 24 days of destruction in January. For Georgetown students whose homes stood in evacuation zones over 2,000 miles... Read more

By and March 1, 2025

News

Georgetown’s new Jakarta program submerges students in policymaking throughout the Asia-Pacific region

At the start of this semester, Georgetown announced the launch of a program in Jakarta, Indonesia. The launch surprised some Hilltop students, who received one message about the program in... Read more

By February 28, 2025

News

Rally brings thousands to D.C. ahead of third anniversary of full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Thousands attended a rally on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Feb. 22 to show their support for Ukraine, marking three years since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion.... Read more

By February 28, 2025

Voices

Despite impressive progress, why paving the road to health equity in D.C. still matters

What if I told you that your zip code determines your life expectancy more than your genetic code? In Washington, D.C., this isn’t just a hypothetical question—it’s a stark reality... Read more

By and February 28, 2025

News

SJP x WGTB benefit concert raises money for relief in Gaza while building solidarity and community

Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Georgetown Radio (WGTB) co-hosted a benefit concert and Palestine solidarity event in Bulldog Alley on Feb. 23. The event, which included live music... Read more

By February 27, 2025

Podcasts

Championing the Hoya Spirit: Benjamin Kurian’s Story | #002

The Voice is pleased to share another episode of GUQ Speaks.   This episode’s message from the hosts: Introducing our inaugural guest, Benjamin Kurian, a distinguished alumnus and former Student... Read more

By , and February 27, 2025

News

Georgetown’s Funniest Human gets interviewed by Georgetown’s funniest newsmagazine: Meet Eli Blumenfeld

Last Friday, on Feb. 21, nine hopefuls vied to win the audience’s laughter—and votes—at the Georgetown Program Board’s Funniest Human stand-up competition. The jokes were mixed: falling off the top... Read more

By February 27, 2025

New Writers Issue

Fashion faux-pas for female fans

Media and business conglomerates have overlooked the profitability of women’s sports for ages. Companies have bundled women’s sports media coverage into other deals on streaming platforms, and organizations have failed... Read more

By February 27, 2025

New Writers Issue

Georgetown faculty and researchers face uncertainty amidst NIH funding cuts

In the wake of Trump’s announcement of budget cuts for the National Institute of Health (NIH), which provides millions of dollars in medical research grants, Georgetown faculty have faced uncertainty... Read more

By February 26, 2025