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Soccer takes two on road trip

The Georgetown women’s soccer team hit the road this week for a string of four away games, and so far they’ve come out the winners against two Big East opponents. The team took on the Cincinnati Bearcats (7-6-1), whose offense got an early lead when they scored in the 13th minute.

By Abby Sherburne October 14, 2010

What Rocks: Steve Neumann

While the Georgetown men’s soccer team has had many ups and downs so far this season, one player has been as steady as they come. Steve Neumann is far and away the team leader in points, with six goals and five assists. What makes Neumann’s performance all the more impressive is that he is a freshman, and he has only started one game this season.

By Adam Rosenfeld October 14, 2010

Backdoor Cuts: Re-playoffs

Somewhere in Major League Baseball’s excruciatingly long 136-page rulebook, a provision in Section 9.2 reads, “If there is reasonable doubt that any umpire’s decision may be in conflict with the rules, the manager may appeal the decision and ask that a correct ruling be made. Such appeal shall be made only to the umpire who made the protested decision.”

By Tom Bosco October 14, 2010

The Corp responds to criticism, recognizes faults

The Corp is not perfect. That’s why feedback, like last week’s Voice op-ed by Julie Patterson entitled “Corporal punishment: My daily dose of café-au-hell” is so important to us. While I take issue with a great deal of the author’s commentary—and all of her blatant falsehoods—the article was not useless.

By Brad Glasser October 14, 2010

Deserving of respect, legacy students enrich the Hilltop

Being upset because a friend has been accepted to a school that rejected you is understandable. But it is a little too much when a friend tells you, to your face, that you didn’t actually deserve your acceptance letter. Throughout senior year, everyone knew that my first choice was Georgetown.

By Morgan Brown October 14, 2010

Sharing the Shabbat: Interfaith experiences at Georgetown

Transferring to Georgetown from U.C. Berkeley has been a culture shock. I have never seen so many polo shirts or boat shoes in my life, I find I miss Thursday night frat-hopping, and readjusting to dorm food has multiplied my appreciation for my George Foreman grill.

By Stephanie Cohen October 14, 2010

Carrying On: School is for learning?

As I was on my way to New York City for Columbus Day weekend, the guy next to me on the bus decided to strike up a conversation. “How do you like Mill?” he asked. He was referring to On Liberty, which I was furiously marking up with my pen. I had already decided I was going to spend the weekend tackling my flood of homework.

By Satinder Kaur October 14, 2010

Editorials

Popular IDEV certificate deserves SFS support

Less than two years ago, the International Development Certificate in the School of Foreign Service was thriving. It sponsored campus events, hosted résumé reviews, and helped students connect with alumni working in development-related fields. But today, the program is a mere shadow of what it used to be—and what it could be.

By the Editorial Board October 14, 2010

Editorials

Do they teach resource management in Hariri?

Traditional on-campus study spaces filled up hours ago. But the Rafik B. Hariri building is lined with rows of comfortable seats, tables, and discussion rooms that would suit your study group’s needs perfectly. There’s just one problem—the doors of the McDonough School of Business’s glittering new building are locked.

By the Editorial Board October 14, 2010

Editorials

GU admissions picks applicants over rankings

Georgetown’s unique application sends the message to prospective students that it values their individual application more than inflated rankings. Commitment to a thorough review of the whole applicant sets Georgetown apart from its peers, and is a crucial first step in the University’s attempt to educate and value the whole person.

By the Editorial Board October 14, 2010

Crosswords

Crossword Solution 10.7.10 – “Words on the street”

By Mary Cass October 14, 2010

Page 13 Cartoons

Jeff Whitman

Jeffrey, stop that. We talked about this.” His mother’s quick hiss was harsh and familiar, and Jeff reflexively looked down at his arm. He hadn’t even realized he’d been slowly digging his fingernails into his flesh, but he never did. It was a nervous habit as old as he could remember, one of many, but this one most frequently came out to play during these traditional Whitman family Sunday brunches at the club.

By Leigh Finnegan October 8, 2010

Hoyas blank Mountaineers, start new streak

After a solid win over a tough Adelphi squad, the Georgetown mens soccer team looked to last weekend’s matchup against West Virginia to secure their first winning streak since opening weekend. The No. 21/19 Mountaineers fought hard but ultimately fell to the Hoyas on North Kehoe Field 1-0.

By Adam Rosenfeld October 7, 2010

The Sports Sermon: The year of the pitcher continues

When Matt Garza threw the fifth no-hitter of the season on July 26 (which would’ve been the sixth had Jim Joyce not blown a call that cost Armando Galarraga his perfect game) it became apparent that the 2010 Major League Baseball season was the year of the pitcher.

By Nick Berti October 7, 2010

Hoyas fall, look to get up

It was there for the taking. After years of scraping by at the bottom of Patriot League, the Georgetown Football team had a chance to grab a commanding lead in the standings when they faced conference rival Colgate University. But the Raiders, who came into the game as the preseason favorites to win the league, proved to be too much for the Hoyas.

By Daniel Kellner October 7, 2010

Field hockey sees success

After winning just two of their 20 games last year, the Georgetown Field Hockey team is finally hitting their stride. So far this season, the team (6-6) is truly having a turnaround year. “We’re putting it all together,” head coach Tiffany Marsh said.

By Abby Sherburne October 7, 2010

Backdoor Cuts: Welcome to the show, Monroe

You could be forgiven for thinking Greg Monroe never declared for the NBA Draft, was never picked by the Detroit Pistons, and never became a multi-millionaire professional basketball player. After all, if he did all that, why would he hang around at Club Lau?

By Tim Shine October 7, 2010

Features

Fall Fashion: Breaking the Fall

This year, to up the ante for our annual Fall Fashion issue, we returned to the simplicity of the early ‘90s with modern touches and more attitude. ou won’t find many logos on the clothes. It’s not about being conspicuous; it’s about being comfortable and confident. You don’t need to look glam to look great.

By Nico Dodd October 7, 2010

Reaccreditation delays Diversity Initiative

Every ten years, Georgetown needs to be reaccredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Although the University must meet all of Middle States’ 14 “characteristics of excellence,” Georgetown is never really in danger of losing its accreditation.

By Cole Stangler October 7, 2010

GUSA Senate talks student rights, GUTS buses

Newly elected Georgetown University Student Association senators mapped out potential initiatives for defending students rights, and increasing funding for student clubs, and intiatives at their inaugural GUSA Senate meeting on Sept. 30. GUSA Senator Josh Mogil (SFS ’11) hopes to restart and head a student advocacy committee. GUSA formed the committee last fall

By Mark Waterman October 7, 2010

One Nation rally brings out GU progressives

On Saturday, approximately 60 Georgetown students joined the tens of thousands of protestors gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial for the One Nation Working Together rally. The event, whose organizers included the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and an array of unions, environmental groups, student groups, and peace advocates

By Galen Weber October 7, 2010

City on a Hill: Republican hypocrisy

Democrats across the country are scared of what will happen on Nov. 4, but District of Columbia residents have good reason to be especially worried. With Republicans poised to take control of the House of Representatives, this year’s midterm elections will likely put the GOP in a position to meddle in the District’s affairs and reverse laws passed by the D.C. Council.

By Eric Pilch October 7, 2010

Crosswords

Crossword 10.7.2010 – “Words on the street”

ACROSS 1. Ascerbic or hydrochloric 5. Hip home 8. Shaving lotion brand 12. Idiot 13. Genetic letters 14. Severe setback 15. “Odyssey” mountain 16. “Fountainhead” author Rand 17. Heidi Klum’s... Read more

By Mary Cass October 7, 2010