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YouTopia: World’s greatest freaks and geeks

World records tend to fall within three categories: impressive physical feats, biological abnormalities and arbitrary spectacle. While the majority of these achievements seem legitimate, some of the more random records negate being “the best” versus being “the only.” Sure, more people can make records this way, but often times the results become laughable. Here’s a taste of some of the more bizarre records featured on YouTube.

By Daniel Cook October 11, 2007

Letters to the Editor

October 10, 2007

I know some Georgetown graduates look down on Holy Cross (which does not say a lot to me about their character) but to refer to HC as “J.V. Georgetown” and then to call it a “regional school” [Sports Sermon, Sports, 10/4] (HC has always been considered a national liberal arts college in U.S. News and World Report and such organizations) is just a display of conceit and/or ignorance.

By Letter to the Editor October 11, 2007

Do you believe In Rainbows?

Less than two months ago, rumors circulated that Radiohead would wait until 2008 to release their long-awaited seventh LP. Then, on Oct. 1st, a message appeared on the band’s official website detailing that the new record, entitled In Rainbows, would come out in 10 days. No promos, no publicity, no hype. The price? “Whatever you want.”

By Traviss Cassidy and Justin Hunter Scott October 11, 2007

Violence is never sexy

Violence is never sexy. Missiles fire erotically erect through tight canals leaving shards of shrapnel.

By Julia Lovett October 11, 2007

Untitled

Monkeys are swingsies Monkeys are treesies Monkeys are mesies

By Eleanor Linafelt October 11, 2007

Features

Students’ Minors

Between 18 credits, multiple clubs and Congressional internships, most Georgetown students believe they are making the most of life, even at the expense of sleep. Yet it all pales in comparison to a few fellow students for whom extracurricular activities mean something else entirely: Georgetown students with kids of their own.

Mention Georgetown students with kids and the common response is, “Are there any?” Georgetown is not a community where one might expect people to have children, start a family, or settle down. Jennifer Kueler (SFS ‘09), President of GU Right to Life and liaison to the University’s Health Education Services, is not surprised.

“Personally, the sense that I get is that Georgetown is so intense, anything that impedes someone from getting the degree, the internship, etc., becomes very hush-hush,” she said. “Pregnant students don’t fit in the sense that they think that having a family is more important than having a career.”

By Shira Hecht October 11, 2007

Regrets

As it is, I stand now listless lifeless and still Watching the ebbs of the river outdo The dying ebbs of my river flowing inside.

By Pierre Thompson October 11, 2007

bruises and pearls

Don’t worry, mother, he is no more. A string of pearls and a torn nibble of lace, Blood emerged to frame her face, The creature had cursed us before.

By Julia Shindel October 11, 2007

The Ceviche Concept

You can’t spell “Ceviche” without the word “chic” ... and rearranging a few letters. And that’s exactly what Ceviche restaurant is—chic. This second installment of a new restaurant chain of famed restaurateur Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld opened just two months ago. Though aiming to fill the Latin-cuisine need of the Glover Park/Georgetown area, “chic” doesn’t quite cover for inauthentic food.

By Jennifer Okwudili October 11, 2007

Deadbeats

Let’s say you want to throw on a record and kick back. What do you do? Pop a CD into your stereo? Plug in the iPod? Simple enough. Now, let’s try something more interesting. It’ll require friends, coordination and multiple music-playing devices. Still with me? Good. Here are three sound experiments that force us to take a more active role in our listening. Pass the Dark Side of the Rainbow, please.

By Traviss Cassidy October 11, 2007

Features

Fall Fashion 2007

From runways to magazines, fall fashion is back and now the time (and temperature) has arrived for us to stash away those summer clothes and slip into that comfy sweater dress. This year’s fall fashion offers a fabulous mixture of textures and colors that draw inspiration from the old Hollywood glamour of the early twentieth century.

Those of you who thought gloves were just for winter or old ladies, think again! Many designers, including Prada, have promoted boldly-colored gloves of varying lengths. Other accessory trends include ankle boots, peep-toed heels, unique tights and ankle socks, as well as large, flashy jewelry. For a fresh take on femininity, take a look at Miu Miu’s mixture of classic oxfords and flashier, bubble-gum pink plastic heels.

By Miykaelah Sinclair October 4, 2007

Editorials

Administrators should have acted, not reacted

Why didn’t the University tell students about the hate crime that took place just off campus until after the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a Georgetown student in connection with the assault three weeks later? And after the crime was made public, why was the University’s response so minimal until students demanded more?

By the Editorial Board October 4, 2007

Editorials

Law Center must stand its ground

In the face of recent opposition from religious groups, the Law Center must stand its ground and continue to fund students’ academic pursuits, even when they contradict Catholic doctrine.

By the Editorial Board October 4, 2007

Editorials

A student hangout, with a twist

Georgetown may be short on campus hangouts—not including Leo’s or the second floor of Lauinger—but there is good news on the horizon.

By the Editorial Board October 4, 2007

One fine day on the Potomac…

Following two days of Homecoming festivities, Sunday provided a day of rest on the Hilltop. But not for Georgetown’s rowing teams, who opened their fall season with the 27th Annual Charlie Butt Scullers’ Head of the Potomac.

By Mike Kuebler October 4, 2007

Switch Hitting: a weekly take on sports

Of all the great races that characterized the playoff push in the National League—the battle in the east between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets and the seventh one-game playoff in Major League history to decide the Wild Card between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockiesshy;—the MVP race is the best of all. The coveted award could easily go to any one of four young stars, all of whom were involved in the frantic pennant race: David Wright, Prince Fielder, Matt Holliday and Jimmy Rollins.

By John Cantalupi October 4, 2007

Fast Break

Georgetown struck first when junior midfielder Stephanie Zare found the back of the net in the 22nd minute. The goal came on one of Georgetown’s seven first-half corner kicks, as Zare collected the cross at the top of the box and beat the Scarlet Knight keeper Erin Guthrie.

By Anthony Francavilla October 4, 2007

Burmese monks give peace a chance

For this supreme act of peaceful courage, I submit that the spiritual force behind Burma’s democracy movement should receive the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.

By Dominic Nardi October 4, 2007

Keep it movin’, Hoyas

Every time I eat at Leo’s, I encounter groups clustered at the top and bottom of the stairs. What causes this? Why can otherwise intelligent and competent Georgetown students not handle something as simple as stairs?

By Allie Reiner October 4, 2007

D.C. schools changing for a better future

There may now be fewer Catholic elementary schools from which to choose from if the Archdiocese goes through with its plan to change eight schools that have until now participated in the D.C. voucher program into charter schools. The proposal has sent up a predictable storm of protest among parents, which is unfortunate, since such protest obscures the brightest prospect for education in D.C. in many years.

By Louisa Aviles October 4, 2007

Carrying On

My mother thinks of herself as a modest hippie. After years of being a single parent in a very traditional town, she feels “out of the rat race” and free from the country-club concerns of our neighbors. She lives relatively uninhibitedly, even while affectionately inhibiting my brother’s and my lives. So I was only mildly surprised when I learned that she had decided to pick the drums.

By Kent Elliott October 4, 2007

Soccer slumping

Despite dominant play throughout the majority of the game, the Georgetown men’s soccer team fell to Villanova (8-2, 3-1 BE) 1-0 on Sunday. The loss marked their second in a row on the weekend homestand, including Friday’s 1-0 loss against Rutgers, and their sixth in the last seven games.

By Chris Leo October 4, 2007

The Sports Sermon

Not even my customary run-in with the ceiling could deter my good cheer last Saturday morning as I climbed out of bed. The sun glistening upon the muddy Potomac, the delicate snoring of my roommate and the intermittent shouting from kegs-and-eggs revelers; everything smacked of the collegiate bliss that Homecoming weekend is meant to invoke.

By admin October 4, 2007