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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

Correction: “Georgetown faculty salary growth stays stalled,” Sept. 30

In the Sept. 30 article "Georgetown faculty salary growth stalled," the Voice quoted Professor Julia Lamm as saying President John DeGioia's salary had increased by two percent. In fact, his salary did not increase, but his total compensation package increased 42 percent from the previous year.

By Cole Stangler October 7, 2010

Considerate comedy with Mike Birbiglia

On Tuesday night, comedian and Georgetown grad Mike Birbiglia (COL ’00) spoke with the Voice about his current tour, upcoming book, and his time on the Hilltop. Interview conducted and transcribed by Heather Regen.

By Heather Regen October 7, 2010

Lez’hur ledger: There are no winners at the Air Sex World Championship

So here’s the thing about showing up to the D.C. leg of the Air Sex World Championship alone: it’s awkward. Like, hanging out alone at the back of an indie rock concert by yourself awkward, with the fear that everyone around you will think you’re some kind of pervert.

By Brendan Baumgardner October 7, 2010

Should have stayed Buried

Perpetual frat-boy Van Wilder trades in his iconic red Solo cup for the confines of a coffin in Rodrigo Cortès’s new thriller, Buried. From the very first scene of the film, the audience is also resigned to this tragic fate, as the camera stubbornly remains trapped inside of the coffin for the entire 94-minute duration of the film.

By Sam Thompson October 7, 2010

Tragic but “fun”

Anyone who read Macbeth in high school knows the basics of the tragic play: it’s long, heavy, and ominous, and its costumes and sets echo its grim themes. But, as director and professor Nadia Madhi explains, her interpretation of Federico Garcia Lorca’s Blood Wedding is intended to be anything but the typical tragedy.

By Leigh Finnegan October 7, 2010

Critical Voices: Salem, King Night

This year’s buzziest new genre boasts the most ridiculous title the Internet genre-naming gods have ever bestowed (and that includes “purple” and “chillwave”): “witch house.” So named for its ethereal synths and ominous, DJ Screw-influenced beats, this new genre includes bands with names as ridiculous as oOoOO.

By Matthew Collins October 7, 2010

Critical Voices: Sufjan Stevens, Age of Adz

In 2004, Sufjan Stevens announced an audacious plan to write an album for each of the fifty states, beginning with 2003’s Michigan and moving south to Illinois in 2005. Then, in 2009, Stevens announced that the “Fifty State Project” was nothing more than a publicity stunt, and that he was starting anew.

By Luke Howley October 7, 2010