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A whole lotta pasta

Carmine’s D.C., the newest location of the New York-based Italian eatery, seats almost 700. That’s more than any other restaurant in D.C., and it was packed at lunch hour this Tuesday. Since there’s nothing particularly adventurous on the menu that could lure such crowds, the number of patrons is surprising.

By Matt Kerwin August 27, 2010

Student info sold to bank

Contracts disclosed under federal law reveal that the Georgetown University Alumni and Student Federal Credit Union and the Georgetown University Alumni Association signed a seven-year, $2.8 million affinity agreement with Bank of America in 2007.

By Chris Heller August 27, 2010

Piranha pandemonium

Piranha 3D does not suck, and that is already a lot more than most people would ask of it. Of course, as a remake of a ‘70s horror comedy, Piranha 3D lacks any real plot or character development, opting instead to spend 89 minutes reveling in delightfully graphic carnage and terrifyingly large breasts, all presented in gloriously tacky 3D.

By Brendan Baumgardner August 27, 2010

Sophomore Sticka launches ANC bid

Many Georgetown students have been working on political campaigns for the upcoming midterm election cycle, but Jake Sticka (COL ’13) has launched his own.

By Kara Brandeisky August 27, 2010

This summer’s biggest stories

Georgetown's 2010 Campus Plan faces opposition; UIS promises wireless coverage by sprint 2011; Philly P's tries to reopen; Science Center begins delayed construction

By Cole Stangler August 27, 2010

Critical Voices: The Sword, Warp Riders

Since their 2003 debut, Age of Winters, The Sword has gained a reputation as the loudest band in Austin, Texas, and with its new sci-fi concept album Warp Riders the band reminds its fans why it earned that reputation.

By Nico Dodd August 27, 2010

On the record with new senior research fellow Andy Stern

On Wednesday morning, the Voice sat down with Andy Stern, the former president of Service Employees International Union and a new senior research fellow at Georgetown’s Public Policy Institute. Stern, who led one of the largest unions in the United States from 1996 to 2010, began his fellowship at Georgetown earlier this week.

By Cole Stangler August 27, 2010

City on a Hill: D.C.’s politics of personality

Washington has long embraced local politicians with polarizing personalities and less-than-savory behavior. Think of former Mayor and current disgraced Councilmember Marion Barry’s famous “set up”—and think about how the city continues to embrace him.

By Eric Pilch August 27, 2010

Critical Voices: Ra Ra Riot, The Orchard

Nobody ever cuts poor Ra Ra Riot a break. Although only four years old, the band has already been signed and subsequently parted ways with their label, V2 Records, and suffered through the mysterious death of drummer John Pike in 2007.

By Matthew Decker August 27, 2010

Literary Tools: Over 100 million doorstops sold

Stephen King has called him “a terrible writer.” Patrick Anderson of Washington Post thinks he is the “absolute pits, the lowest common denominator of cynical, skuzzy, assembly-line writing.”

By James McGrory August 27, 2010

Suffer for Fashion: Getting dressed to impress

This Wednesday, dear freshmen, will be your first day of college classes ever. Totally exciting, I know. Aside from athletes and legacies (kidding!), it’s assumed that you all have the SAT scores, experience with leadership-oriented extracurriculars, the intellectual vigor to thrive during the four years of challenging academics that await.

By Keenan Timko August 27, 2010

Page 13 Cartoons

I, Clodia

Once upon a time, we were young and ardent and that one organ in my cavernous chest pumped in time with yours. Your parents had named you Markus and when your lips parted to whisper in the close dark nights you always called me Clodia. At night you were sweet and slow and second-guessed every move you made.

By Anastasia Baran August 27, 2010

Hoyas attend summer school at McDonough

Officially, college basketball begins with Midnight Madness in the fall and ends after March Madness. But in reality, the sport runs year-round. There’s recruiting, transfers, scheduling, and, best of all, summer league. And for over 20 years the storied Nike Pro City Jabbo Kenner League has been the summer home to Georgetown players.

By Tim Shine August 27, 2010

The Sports Sermon: Time to make the switch

At Georgetown, there is only one thing you need to purchase when it comes to sports: Men’s Basketball season tickets. Instead of getting a care package from your Aunt, just ask her to write you a check for one of the best investments you can make.

By Nick Berti August 27, 2010

Soccer looks to rebound

Despite having a wealth of talent, the Georgetown men’s soccer team’s 2009 season ended in heartbreak. The Hoyas played solid soccer but lost numerous close games, the tough times culminating in a crushing loss to DePaul in the Big East Tournament during double overtime on penalty kicks.

By Adam Rosenfeld August 27, 2010

Hoyas on offensive

If your team failed to win a single game in 2009, most players would have little motivation to compete. But not the Hoya football team. Of course, it is never fun to go 0-11, but the chance to improve in the upcoming season has kept the Georgetown football team focused during the off-months.

By Nick Berti August 27, 2010