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The Weekly List: 10 movies that are not horror, but might as well be

Happy spooky season!! It’s time for orange-creme filled oreos and carving Jack-O-Lanterns! I am not a big fan of horror movies— the dark is scary enough for me—but I can... Read more

By Francesca Theofilou October 26, 2021

Thousands rally and march for reproductive rights in wake of Texas abortion ban

“This is what democracy looks like!” dozens of sign-toting demonstrators shouted as they marched from Freedom Plaza to the Supreme Court as part of Washington, D.C.’s fifth annual Women’s March.... Read more

By Margaret Hartigan and Isabella Stratta October 25, 2021

Hotel for Hoyas

Floors four and five of the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center function as housing accommodations for approximately 100 students this semester. There is a residential assistant, a community director,... Read more

By Sophie Tafazzoli October 24, 2021

One company’s push for sustainable shopping

Creating an urban, eco-friendly alternative to Amazon is no small task. With 77 percent of people wanting to learn how to live more sustainably, reducing personal waste is a growing... Read more

By Alessandra de La Fuente and Nora Scully October 23, 2021

Leisure

Preview: DCEFF’s 30th anniversary promises a reflective space for discussion on film and the environment

This coming spring, the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) will celebrate its 30th anniversary. As the festival commemorates three decades of history, organizers have highlighted the ways... Read more

By Olivia Martin October 23, 2021

Voices

What the pandemic teaches us about disability and disaster

We will all benefit from a society that ensures the inclusion and security of all people—something that will only come with reforming the way we provide long-term care and the way we see disability

By Amanda Chu October 23, 2021

Features

What does it mean to be a sustainable campus?

The answer to the fundamental question, "Can we, at this university, do our part to help our planet?" is looking more and more like a yes.

By Annemarie Cuccia October 23, 2021

Editorials

End performative environmentalism in D.C.’s climate resilience plan

To understand D.C.’s relationship with climate change, looking at the District’s latest climate resilience plan is the place to start. When D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser released a lengthy policy roadmap... Read more

By the Editorial Board October 23, 2021

Looking at Tomorrow differently

Tomorrow. It’s a scary thing to think about and even scarier within the context of climate change. The earth has been in crisis for decades and humanity has done little... Read more

By Caroline Samoluk October 22, 2021

GREEN hosts clothing swap to promote sustainable fashion

The fashion industry is one of the most polluting sectors in the world, responsible for 10 percent of all carbon emissions and 20 percent of global wastewater. In response, some... Read more

By Kyra Resnicow October 22, 2021

Music

Get lost in the psychedelic garden of Lorde’s Solar Power

Solar Power (2021) is an album best listened to on long walks. You may have heard negative reviews of Lorde’s much-anticipated third studio album that brings an end to a... Read more

By Sarah Watson October 22, 2021

On Being Green

On Being Green: How overconsumption fuels climate change

It’s time we change our vocabulary. The success of an individual or business should not be defined on growth but rather sustainability—or, even better, ‘thriveability.'

By Willow Volkert October 22, 2021

Features

Can D.C. build bridges without breaking down community?

Redeveloping the bridge over the Anacostia River could attract jobs and support local businesses—or exacerbate the city’s housing crisis.

By Caroline Hamilton October 22, 2021

Movies

Julia Ducournau’s bold body horror Titane crosses the finish line with the strength of its performances

Content warning: gore, body horror There are two sides to Titane, Julia Ducournau’s Palme d’Or-winning body horror film. One is a family drama about assimilation, about the struggles to fit... Read more

By Owen Posnett October 21, 2021

Golden boys: Rocha’s goal takes down St. John’s

Aidan Rocha's golden goal in overtime gave the Hoyas victory in a taut affair against Luka Gavran and St. John's.

By Diego Ventero October 21, 2021

Review: Muppets Haunted Mansion Special

Since the Muppets premiered in the late 1970s, the musical ensemble has become a timeless pop culture phenomenon that has continually released a slew of holiday specials that enabled them... Read more

By Nathan Barber October 20, 2021

Victor and Cynthia Liu return from China after three year exit ban

Victor Liu (COL ’22) and his sister Cynthia Liu were allowed to return to the United States on Sept. 26 after three years of being trapped in China under an... Read more

By Jupiter Huang October 20, 2021

GUSA Senate creates student referendum to restructure GUSA

The GUSA Senate passed an act to approve a referendum on the restructuring of GUSA at their meeting on Oct. 17. The student body will vote on a constitutional amendment... Read more

By Franziska Wild October 19, 2021

This Week in Soccer: October 11-October 18

While the men's team took their first loss of the season, the women's team remains undefeated as the Big East race heats up.

By Roman Peregrino October 19, 2021

Music

Kacey Musgraves’s star-crossed is a tangle

The sweet, light fluidity of Kacey Musgraves’s croon has emerged to tell the tumultuous narrative of the years since her Grammy-winning Golden Hour (2018). star-crossed (2021) is a cohesive work,... Read more

By Emma Chuck October 19, 2021

Hoya heartburn: Georgetown field hockey splits back to back overtime games

It was a nail-biting weekend for the Georgetown (8-7, 2-3 Big East) field hockey team, as the Hoyas pulled out a 2-1 win on Friday in double overtime over the... Read more

By Lucie Peyrebrune October 18, 2021

Performance

Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski highlights the role of theatre in social change

With just one actor (David Strathairn) and stark scenery, Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski harnesses the power of storytelling to convey a message that transcends time and the... Read more

By Abby Smith October 18, 2021

Hoyas take down Villanova on Senior Day

On Senior Day, Georgetown men's soccer took down Villanova thanks to goals from Nielsen, Riviere, and Stojanovic.

By Tim Tan October 17, 2021