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‘Witness’ to true student ability

For many, the words “student-written theater” may evoke thoughts of painful clichés rather than dramatic genius. This year’s Donn B. Murphy One Acts Festival features the winner of Mask &... Read more

By February 26, 2009

Features

Dollars and Sense: UDC’s Tuition Showdown

Every time University of the District of Columbia President Allen Sessoms tries to speak to the crowd assembled in the auditorium of Building 46, seventy students rise and turn their back to him. These are the members of Operation Save UDC, and they have been standing for much of the past two hours, attentive to every detail of the public meeting of the Board of Trustees that is underway. They have reason to be vigilant; the trustees are voting on a proposed 86 percent tuition increase for the students of the University.

By February 26, 2009

Leisure

Indie scene embraces Watson Twins’ Americana

The last time I saw the Watson Twins, they were playing on Letterman with former Rilo Kiley singer Jenny Lewis promoting their album, Rabbit Fur Coat. Identical twins Chandra and... Read more

By February 26, 2009

Leisure

Limited space, unlimited concepts

The exhibition “Space, Unlimited” explores various forms and representations of “space,” which unsurprisingly proves an incredibly broad subject to tackle. Environmental habitats, historical landscapes, and personal narratives are among the... Read more

By February 26, 2009

Leisure

Critical Voices: Neko Case

On the cover of her new album, Middle Cyclone, Neko Case  perches atop the hood of a ‘70s muscle car, wielding a giant sword. Needless to say, it is a... Read more

By February 26, 2009

Leisure

Critical Voices: …Trail of Dead

I got some badass headphones the other day. Sennheiser HD280s—the big, over-the-head, “look at that music snob” kind. Go ahead, laugh at me in Pierce; at least I can hear... Read more

By February 26, 2009

Leisure

Prohibit Sobriety

People can’t seem to help comparing our current economic crisis with the Great Depression. Fortunately for this generation, when the Dow crashes 500 points in a single day or you... Read more

By February 26, 2009

Leisure

Spider Woman

My fascination with the sculptress Louise Bourgeois appropriately began in Paris, the artist’s 1911 birthplace. There I first sighted a picture of the artist, looking classically French in a black... Read more

By February 26, 2009

Editorials

Senate rescues the GUSA election

Like a certain pair of star-crossed lovers, the Election Commission acted with disastrous rashness when its three members chose late Monday night to disqualify two GUSA Presidential tickets. In disqualifying... Read more

By the February 26, 2009

Editorials

More money, more problems at UDC

Over the past several weeks, students at the University of the District of Columbia have risen up in protest against a proposed 86 percent tuition increase. University President Allen Sessoms... Read more

By the February 26, 2009

Editorials

Bagging a win for the environment

For District residents, it just may be time to break out the sustainable shopping bags.  Last Tuesday, Ward 6 council member Tommy Wells introduced a bill to the D.C. Council... Read more

By the February 26, 2009

Page 13 Cartoons

The Singer

Do you remember the time last fall when we sort of remembered what summer  was even though you said you were freezing and my fingers were cold too all that... Read more

By February 26, 2009

Crosswords

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By February 26, 2009

Sports

Hoyas a long way away from the NCAA tourney

Faced with what may be the nation’s toughest schedule, Georgetown had long been given the benefit of the doubt as it endured loss after loss. But after falling twice in three days earlier this week, the Hoyas may have finally run out of chances to redeem themselves.

By February 26, 2009

Sports

The Sports Sermon: The name game

Misnomers are common in the English language. Some blackboards are green; people drive on a parkway; and yes, there really is a boy named Sue. Today, you can add “D.C. United” to that list.

By February 26, 2009

Sports

Ford, women’s lax stick it to Johns Hopkins

Play hard, play smart, play together. So goes the mantra of Georgetown’s women’s lacrosse coaches this year. It seems like the team has gotten the point thus far this season.

By February 26, 2009

Sports

Men’s lacrosse storms into New York

Back in the fall, the most notable thing about the Hoyas’ upcoming season was the strength of its schedule. Already, the team has shown it is ready for the tough road that lies ahead. The Hoyas demonstrated their poise on the field by defeating the third-ranked Maryland 13-10 on Saturday in a game that had its ups and downs for both teams.

By February 26, 2009

Sports

What Rocks? Tommy Lee

When most Georgetown students hear the name Tommy Lee, they probably think of Mötley Crüe—specifically Pamela Anderson’s video camera-totin’ sweetie—but the Hoyas’ intense centerfielder is about to let Georgetown know who the real Tommy Lee is.

By February 26, 2009

Sports

Citi Sliders

Much has been made of Citigroup’s plans to retain naming rights to the New York Mets’ new stadium despite the company’s recent financial woes. The current deal, which was inked in 2006, calls for Citi to pay the Mets $20 million a year for the next 20 years. More than a few members of Congress have expressed displeasure at the prospect of continuing to fund the deal with part of the $45 billion of taxpayer money allotted to Citi as part of stimulus packages. Two New York City councilmen even went so far as to suggest that the new park should be called Taxpayer Field, in honor of those who are actually footing the bill.

By February 26, 2009

Leisure

Engaging theatre

For all the drama kids who can’t get no play, the Folger Center has come up with an innovative way to get your bard on with ENGAGE, a new discount... Read more

By February 26, 2009

Leisure

Poetic diplomacy

Are you an ambassador for a small nation? If so, you’re probably the only person in D.C. who knows about the Small Nations Poetry Readings, now in its fifth year... Read more

By February 26, 2009

Voices

All I need is my bicycle

Last summer, I soaked up Amsterdam for a few days during my oh-so-cliché summer-before-starting-college Euro Trip. I already know what you’re thinking, but believe me: what tickled my fancy most was not the vendors of sexual fantasy nor the urbane denizens of those “coffee shops”, but rather something much more wholesome: the bicycles.

By February 26, 2009

Page 13 Cartoons

Recessions take money and might even humble souls

I have given up on the idea of working to become wealthy, or to become powerful; I will work simply to do good, and to do well. If I may grow rich in the pursuit, so be it.

By February 26, 2009

Voices

This is not real life

Maybe the whole idea of there being a difference between “real life” and some other form of existence is just a lie we’ve got to rise above. Maybe I just need to grow up.

By February 26, 2009

Voices

Museums of the mind: finding yourself through art

There is no need to come to the Met—or any museum—equipped with an itinerary, a list of works you absolutely must see. You may never find what you are looking for, and you may never leave the hall of white walls and whispering people.

By February 26, 2009