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Hoyas’ frantic comeback comes up short against ‘Cuse

Don’t call it a comeback. In another classic edition of their storied rivalry, Georgetown (18-7, 8-6 Big East) nearly stormed back from a 23-point deficit to knock off Syracuse (25-2, 12-2). But in the end the Hoyas came up short, and the Orange prevailed 75-71.

By Tim Shine February 19, 2010

On the Record with Councilmember David Catania

D.C. Councilmember and Georgetown alum David Catania (I-At Large; SFS ‘90, LAW ‘94) talked to the Voice on Wednesday about his run for re-election, his recent work on same-sex marriage and medical marijuana legalization, and his time at Georgetown. Voice: You recently introduced legislation authorizing same-sex marriage in the District, which ultimately passed the City Council in January. However, Congress has 30 legislative days to review the bill. Do you think there is any possibility that Congress will intervene in the matter?

By Claire Wheeler February 18, 2010

Appeal rejected, Philly P’s likely to close

Philly Pizza and Grill can be closed by the city at any moment, following Tuesday’s Board of Zoning and Adjustment hearing which rejected the restaurant’s appeal to reinstate its certificate of occupancy. In its decision, the BZA upheld the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs’ move to revoke Philly Pizza’s certificate of occupancy on the grounds that it is zoned as a sit-down restaurant, but in fact is operating as a fast food establishment.

By Galen Weber February 18, 2010

Graduate unemployment rises

Georgetown graduates looking for jobs in the midst of the recession had less luck than their recent predecessors, according to a report released by the Georgetown Career Center on Tuesday. The percentage of graduates reporting employment within six months of graduation fell from 62 percent in 2008 to 57 percent in 2009, while the number of graduates still seeking employment rose from seven to 12 percent.

By Holly Tao February 18, 2010

City on a Hill: Marion Barry’s ninth life?

It’s time to play “Name That D.C. Councilmember.” If you were told a current councilmember propositioned a colleague for sex 562 times, paid his girlfriend with Council money, and then tried to stop her from talking to investigators, who would you think it was? If you guessed Marion Barry (D-Ward 8), you’d be right.

By Will Sommer February 18, 2010

Editorials

Vote Wagner-Hampton on Tuesday

The Voice editorial board endorses Matt Wagner (SFS ’11) and Emmanuel Hampton (COL ’11) in this year’s Georgetown University Student Association executive election.

By the Editorial Board February 18, 2010

Editorials

GU has mixed record on snow response

During the record breaking snowstorms that left 36 inches of snow in their wake, the University performed well in keeping critical services up and running.

By the Editorial Board February 18, 2010

Editorials

Congressional funds needed for Metro

Last Friday’s nearly disastrous Red Line derailment was merely the latest in a string of unacceptable Metro accidents and near misses.

By the Editorial Board February 18, 2010

Crosswords

Crossword 2.18.2010 – “Just Dance”

By the Voice Staff February 18, 2010

Features

Higher education: GU and GWU’s drug policy divide

On the night of September 8, 2009, George Washington University Police Department officers responded to a suspicious odor coming from freshman Simon Abrahms’s dorm room.

By Cole Stangler February 18, 2010

The Wolfman cometh, maketh a bad movie

Much like the titular monster, the arrival of The Wolfman was heralded by bad omens and concerned whispers. And whether you are a Victorian country dweller or a contemporary moviegoer, the proper course of action remains the same—stay away.

By Brendan Baumgardner February 18, 2010

Ris-oundingly bad

Ris Lacoste is a culinary legend around here. Her decade-long reign as executive chef at 1789 was exceptional, bringing critical acclaim, not to mention “Restaurant of the Year” awards, to the corner of Prospect and 36th Street NW. In December, after a four-year absence, she re-emerged on D.C.’s restaurant scene with a place of her own: Ris.

By Chris Heller February 18, 2010

Leh’zur Ledger: A vinyl-laden Valentine’s

I spent my Valentine’s Day in a dimly lit concert hall filled with dusty milk crates. What better way to spend this Hallmark holiday than by participating in a form of consumerism a little more genuine than one made of cheesy greeting cards and freshly cut roses?

By James McGrory February 18, 2010

After loss to Rutgers, Hoyas look to juice ‘Cuse

Since conference play has started, the Hoyas have been consistently inconsistent. Georgetown (18-6, 8-5 Big East) has yet to lose back-to-back games, but they also have yet to string together three straight Big East wins. Right as the Hoyas begin to pick up steam, they always seem to suffer another setback. None was more disheartening than last Sunday’s loss to Rutgers.

By Tim Shine February 18, 2010

Photography exhibit shed light on the Darkroom

In the Darkroom: Photography Before the Digital Age is not art for art’s sake. Rather, it’s art for the sake of education—an appreciation for the history and scientific complexity of the method that has been lost at today’s world of Wal-Mart printout stations and Facebook album

By Leigh Finnegan February 18, 2010

Voices

Constantly risking Winter Olympic absurdity

For the sake of the modern world, I really hope the ancient Greeks were wrong in their religious beliefs. Maybe the gods have been ignoring our lack of animal sacrifices for the past couple millennia, but all those myths about an angry god not getting enough worship and going on a killing spree make me a little nervous for the future of civilization.

By Leigh Finnegan February 18, 2010

The Sports Sermon

I sit with two of my friends at a table upstairs in Leo’s in complete silence. We do not eat, but rather stare up at the hazy projector screen as if in a trance. One of my friends breaks the silence, reverentially saying, “That was beautiful.” We nod our heads in agreement. On the screen was men’s figure skating, live from the Vancouver Winter Olympics. During the next athlete’s program, we make comments like, “Wow, his footwork really looks on,” and “Looks like he came up a half-turn short on that triple-axle.”

By Adam Rosenfeld February 18, 2010

Critical Voices: Toro y Moi, Causers of This

Plenty of words have been written about chillwave, but for Toro y Moi, I don’t mind adding some more. The band’s newest album, Causers of This, stands out in the midst of a chillwave hangover—or, given the saccharine hooks of Neon Indian, perhaps “despite all of my chillwave cavities” is a better metaphor.

By Matthew Collins February 18, 2010

Critical Voices: Local Natives, Gorilla Manor

The first instinct upon listening to a new band is to draw comparisons to established artists on the scene—to see if it fits into your canon, justify your love or indifference, or even just satisfy the nagging suspicion that you’ve heard the arrangement before. Indie newcomers Local Natives make that practice frustrating, if not impossible, with their first full release, Gorilla Manor.

By Emily Simpson February 18, 2010

Voices

What would Betty Freidan do?

When I was younger, my mom refused to let me watch two Disney movies: Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. I asked her years later about what I thought was a strange prejudice against the delightful animated fairytales, and she explained that she didn’t want me growing up absorbing stories of women being saved by a white knight.

By Kate Mays February 18, 2010

What Rocks: Chris Kinney

In a sport where winners and losers are determined by hundredths of a second, one Hoya has distinguished himself from the rest of the field: nationally ranked track star, junior Chris Kinney. Kinney was one of the top hurdlers coming out of the high school ranks. Although he was considering other schools with traditionally stronger track teams, he knew he belonged at Georgetown after visiting the Hilltop.

By Adam Rosenfeld February 18, 2010

Backdoor Cuts: A Hoya hoop fan’s dilemma

With the men’s basketball team experiencing a season of extremely impressive wins coupled with equally embarrassing losses, Georgetown students are left with a choice of what kind of Hoya fan they want to be.

By Walker Loetscher February 18, 2010

Voices

It’s easy to quit smoking—I’ve done it tons of times

It’s mid-February, which is the perfect time to evaluate all those attempted resolutions of only six weeks ago. The new year ushers in a sense of determination that has the potential to last, but usually disappears within a few weeks, a few days, or even a few hours—usually about when that New Year’s Eve whiskey buzz turns into a New Year’s Day headache. I, like so many before me, took it upon myself to throw away that nasty habit that comes at an unreasonable price in packs of twenty.

By James McGrory February 18, 2010