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Georgetown captain takes on a brand new role

Senior guard Jessie Sapp arrived at Georgetown near the end of what might charitably be called a rebuilding period. His January 2005 commitment came partway through John Thompson III’s first year as head coach, a season that began without rank or expectation and ended in the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament. Craig Esherick’s thirteen wins the year before were the fewest since 1974, and the squad that Sapp and fellow recruits Tay Spann, Marc Egerson, and Josh Thornton were set to join lacked the sense of pride and tradition that had characterized Georgetown during its dominant years in the 1980s. Only the strong freshman class of future Hoya stars Roy Hibbert, Jeff Green ,and Jon Wallace hinted at what was to come. When Sapp and the 2005-2006 Georgetown squad stepped onto the court for the first time, it was a sign that Hoya basketball was back; after a decade of appearing in the National Invitational Tournament, the team would go to three NCAA tournaments over the next three years.

By Jeff Bakkensen November 13, 2008

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Crossword Puzzle Solutions 11.13.08

By Cal Lee November 13, 2008

The unbearable decisions of being (a senior)

When confronted with decisions I’m like an ostrich with its head in the sand. I sense the danger of the open-ended environment around me. Time lurks nearby, hunting me down... Read more

By Madeline Reidy November 13, 2008

Georgetown needs more turkey time

By planes, trains, and automobiles, Hoyas from all across the country will be wending their way home for Thanksgiving in just a few short days. Too bad the University’s schedule... Read more

By the Editorial Board November 13, 2008

The Corp should charge for plastic bags

New York, home of the $15 cup of coffee, the $5 chocolate chip cookie, and the $3 million studio apartment, is about to add a price tag to a convenience... Read more

By the Editorial Board November 13, 2008

I’m glad my president will be smarter than I am

With Barack Obama’s election as President of the United States, a recent trend among American politicians has been broken: the election of “average joes” to the presidency, and that’s a good thing. Do you really want an average American running our country? I know I don’t.

By George D'Angelo November 13, 2008

In pre-registration, knowledge is power

As anyone who’s preregistered for a class taught by a celebrity professor like Madeleine Albright or Donna Brazile knows, when it comes to picking your courses, you can’t always get... Read more

By the Editorial Board November 13, 2008

Does your beard hang low?

There's one question that I regularly encounter in Morocco with my newly-grown beard. "Are you Muslim?" the vendors ask in Arabic. I've come to realize that in Muslim countries, a beard carries a specific meaning, or at least something other than, "I'm too lazy to shave."

By Dan Newman November 13, 2008

Think Prop 8 is bad? Wait till you see Act 1

As I scrolled through the election results on CNN.com, I felt like I was being punched in the gut with gray clouds closing in on my Democratic euphoria. "Ban on gay marriage in Arizona"-CNN predicts "yes." "Ban on gay marriage in Florida"-predicted "yes." "Ban on gay marriage in California"-still counting, but looks like a yes. Again and again, rights denied, unfair divisions imposed, equality rejected. But the one that hurt the most was a measure I hadn't even known was on the books. Act 1 in Arkansas, "Ban on gays adopting children"-called as a "yes."

By Shira Hecht November 13, 2008

Lookin’ for soul food and a place to sleep …

With the perspective of time I can see these endeavors for what they were-pretty gross to the untrained eye-but still, the desire for just a couple French fries with my milkshake has stayed with me. With friends graduating or even worse, getting real jobs, the impulse to disregard these concoctions as childish can be tempting. But in the face of growing up, the food that makes us smile is the food to hold onto. Like keeping songs in your playlist in the face of a breakup even though they remind you of your ex, some things you just need to keep with you.

By Michael Keller November 13, 2008

Synecdoche: A story of its own

In the first film he's both written and directed, Synecdoche, NY, Charlie Kaufman employs one of the most common archetypes of our time: the sad, unattractive, pot-bellied, middle-aged husband who doesn't feel like his life has a drop of significance. But where other films find the usual fixes in new jobs or women, Synecdoche enters into a different reality altogether. Phillip Seymour Hoffman's Caden Cotard watches his body deteriorate and his world become less and less like the one we actually live in, as Kaufman creates an alternate world where the normal laws of society, time, and physics don't apply. The viewer must likewise abandon logic and reason, but the reward will be an emotionally challenging and visually astounding journey.

By Sara Carothers November 13, 2008

Critical Voices: Love Is All, “A Hundred Things Keep Me Up At Night”

The good news is that Love Is All's follow-up, A Hundred Things Keep Me Up At Night, mostly retains that sound, though there is considerably more space in its mix. The bad news is that while it retains some of the band's high points, it's missing the same sense of hyperkinetic energy that made the debut so compelling. But though the group feels tighter and seasoned in a way that most bands strive for, it's a maturation that can actually work against their strengths.

By Justin Hunter Scott November 13, 2008

Street fashion on the web

As much as I love clothing, I've never been one for fashion magazines. Leafing through pages and pages of gorgeous clothes that I can't afford is a torture akin to window-shopping. Plus, the fact that the photo spreads look exactly like the ten million ads they're sandwiched between makes it no secret that they're just trying to buy you. I want more. I thirst for real creativity that I can approach without feeling unworthy.

By Katherine Norton November 13, 2008

Behind the bearded wonder

"For me, Abraham Lincoln exemplifies the possibilities of America," David C. Ward, a historian at the National Portrait Gallery said in his gallery's new exhibit. In celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the 16th president's birth, the museum has unveiled "The Mask of Lincoln," an exhibition of the mystery that lies behind the portraiture of the man.

By James McGrory November 13, 2008

Breadsoda sandwiches it all together

Breadsoda is an establishment with a split personality. By day it looks and sounds like a hipster coffee shop, with rich amber walls, dim dangling lantern lights, free WiFi and soulful indie music emanating from the speakers. But every day at 4 p.m., Breadsoda's happy hour begins and it transforms into a modern take on the bar in Cheers, a friendly neighborhood establishment complete with a jukebox, shuffleboard, pool tables, and even a Wii.

By Vivian Chen November 13, 2008

Hoyas play host in Big East opener

The Georgetown men’s soccer team won ten games in the regular season, finished third in its division, and earned a first-round home game in the Big East tournament. It has been by all measures the best season the Hoyas have had during head coach Brian Wiese’s three-year tenure. But don’t think Wiese is satisfied yet.

By the Voice Staff November 6, 2008

Welcome to the NBA’s new era

While you were sleeping, or studying, or scrambling to find a last minute Halloween costume last week, the NBA kicked off its 2008-2009 season. It will inevitably play second fiddle to college and pro football for the next three to four months. For many, the NBA is a shell of its former self, a sloppy, me-first league that pales compared to the heyday of Jordan, Bird, and Magic

By Walker Loetscher November 6, 2008

Fast Break: Women’s soccer awaits post-season fate

After last Sunday's 2-1 semi-final loss to the University of Connecticut and subsequent elimination from the Big East tournament, the Georgetown women's soccer team (13-4-2, 8-4 BE) finds itself in limbo, despite coming off one of its most impressive regular seasons ever.

By the Voice Staff November 6, 2008

The Sports Sermon: Kicking It with the homeless

As the owner of both the NHL's Capitals and the NBA's Wizards, Ted Leonsis (COL `77) just may be the biggest professional sports fan in Washington. While both teams are beginning their seasons, neither team will be the topic of conversation when Leonsis comes to campus next Tuesday. The occasion for his return is a screening of the film Kicking It in Gaston Hall. The documentary, produced by Leonsis earlier this year, tells the story of seven soccer players participating in a tournament in South Africa in 2006. There is one very significant difference between these players and those that will descend on Cape Town for the World Cup in 2010, however: they are all homeless.

By the Voice Staff November 6, 2008

Georgetown volleyball’s Hardy dose of offense

The Georgetown volleyball team (12-11, 5-5 BE) is fulfilling its mantra of “growing to greatness.” After a disappointing 2007 season, the relatively small and inexperienced Hoyas have turned things around with junior outside hitter Jessica Hardy as their offensive leader, and the Hoyas are in a position to reach the post-season for the first time in six years.

By the Voice Staff November 6, 2008

Wade leads Hoya rush

After letting a winnable conference game against Lehigh turn ugly, the Georgetown Hoyas football team will attempt to rebound against the 3-6 Marist Red Foxes on Saturday.

By the Voice Staff November 6, 2008

ANC student rep needs to rep students

New student Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, Aaron Golds (COL `11) must make sure that, unlike past student commissioners, he always remembers to represent students and not the wishes of other ANC commissioners.

By the Editorial Board November 6, 2008

Ensure the rights of Qatari workers

Georgetown has commendably taken steps to ensure humane working conditions for workers at SFS-Q. The other American universities in Qatar, including Carnegie Mellon University, Texas A&M University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Cornell University, need to follow Georgetown’s example and stand up for workers’ rights.

By the Editorial Board November 6, 2008