Archive

GU finances improving

After seeing its endowment plummet by just over 25 percent and operating deficit projections approach $40 million in the first half of fiscal year 2009, Georgetown closed out the year... Read more

By Sam Sweeney September 3, 2009

Preparing for H1N1

In an attempt to stop the spread of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, Georgetown will ask students with flu-like symptoms to stay in their rooms until their... Read more

By Will Sommer September 3, 2009

On the Record with President John DeGioia

University President John DeGioia sat down with reporters this Tuesday to discuss the 2010 Campus Plan, expanding wireless Internet, the future of the science center, and more. Interview transcribed, edited,... Read more

By Juliana Brint September 3, 2009

WMATA expands wireless and cell service

After years of providing phone service to Verizon customers in Metrorail stations, a new wireless contract will allow Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to provide service from all major carriers... Read more

By John Cooke September 3, 2009

Saxa Politica: HoyaMail: no one’s perfect

It’s the start of another school year. Time to organize your dorm room, buy your books, and buddy up with an unfamiliar Resident Advisor. But this year, there’s one more... Read more

By Lillian Kaiser September 3, 2009

Baseball sanctioned after major NCAA violations

The NCAA announced Wednesday afternoon that Georgetown’s baseball program will be placed on probation for three years following major violations committed by the program from 2000 to 2007. It is Georgetown’s first-ever major NCAA rules violation.

By Tim Shine September 3, 2009

Not a big deal

I like baseball—the drama, the sights and sounds of the game, and above all, the space for mindless number-crunching. I’ve even softened on Joe Buck. But I hate to see a good sport played badly, and for that reason, I’ll never again watch a game of the Little League World Series.

By Jeff Bakkensen September 3, 2009

Women’s volleyball looks to continue growth

Last year, the Georgetown women’s volleyball team managed to rebound dramatically from the season before—in which they tallied only five wins against twenty-seven losses—improving to 14-13 last season.

By Tim Wagner September 3, 2009

The Sports Sermon: No place like home field advantage

Home field advantage is one of the most important factors in sports. Having the crowd behind a team—and against its opponents—can often push the home team over the top in a close match. But what is a team to do when it has no home field?

By Tim Shine September 3, 2009

Fast Break: Women’s soccer takes down JMU, stays unbeaten

The Hoyas defeated James Madison Wednesday afternoon in a 4-0 rout. The Dukes entered the game 2-0-1 in their last three meetings with the Hoyas.

By Rob Sapunor September 3, 2009

Hoya football has high hopes for new season

How long’s it been since the football team had a winning season? Well, the last time it happened, Bill Clinton was still President, Cher’s “Believe” was the track of the year, and the world had yet to enter the new Millennia. But as the Hoyas wrap up the last week of a month-long camp, the feeling around the team is one of hope, not dread. With a strong corps of seniors and a series of talented recruiting classes coming into their own, this could be the Hoyas’ year to break the .500 mark.

By Nick Berti September 3, 2009

Miyazaki and the animated bowl of delights

The magic of Hayao Miyazaki is impossible to describe in a straightforward plot summary. I can only write “magic” or “bowl of delights” so many times, and it won’t really... Read more

By Jeff Reger September 3, 2009

After these previews: the fall in film

If, like me, you view the world through the prism of Zac Efron, and if summer is the season for Zefron to be in big budget star vehicles with his... Read more

By Shira Hecht September 3, 2009

Cowabunga: The Voice satisfies your late night pizza craving

Every Georgetown student faces difficult food choices: Booey’s or Wisey’s? Weekly or block meal plan? Snaxa or Vittles? Each has its own ardent defenders, but generally disagreements will pass politely.... Read more

By Chris Heller September 3, 2009

Bottoms Up: Secret drunk

As classes begin, don’t waste the few remaining weeks of warm weather that we have left on books and papers—midterms aren’t until October. One of the best ways to take... Read more

By Dan Newman September 3, 2009

Witness at the Kennedy Center: Georgetown student theater on display

Miranda Rose Hall (COL ’11) identifies herself as an indulgent writer—the kind who wears socks and drinks tea while she works. Those details are telling: her work is as comforting... Read more

By Julia Lovett September 3, 2009

Dress up your dorm room

Now that you’re in college, you have much more than a sad, small locker with which to act out your fantasy of becoming an interior decorator. Decorating your college room... Read more

By the Voice Staff September 3, 2009

Critical Voices: Jay-Z – The Blueprint 3

Jay-Z has an unfortunate habit of releasing half-assed, guest-filled victory laps following great albums. After The Blueprint came its overlong, overreaching sequel. After The Black Album came Kingdom Come, often... Read more

By Justin Hunter Scott September 3, 2009

Expressionism in the District

The Smithsonian’s Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Phillips Collection, a private art gallery near Dupont Circle, are partnering for a two-part discussion of the work of Philip Guston... Read more

By Sean Quigley September 3, 2009

Low Fidelity: The end of another Empire

“What came first, the music or the misery?” John Cusack asked the camera as embittered and lovelorn record storeowner Rob in the ever-endearing 2000 film High Fidelity (not to be... Read more

By James McGrory September 3, 2009