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bi-weekly column on D.C. news and politics

By Marco Cerna October 19, 2006

Sometimes all the skill in the world won’t translate into a victory. You have to want to win more than your opponent, and oftentimes playing with heart can overcome any disparity in talent. Following a lackluster 4-1 loss to No. 8 Notre Dame last Saturday, the Georgetown men’s soccer team bounced back with an emphatic non-conference victory over visiting Lafayette on Tuesday, 3-0.

By John Cantalupi October 12, 2006

Hoyas return home, drop fourth straight

The feeling in the Georgetown locker room after their 28-3 loss to Lehigh was much different than after their last home game four weeks earlier. Then, the Hoyas celebrated their first victory under new Head Coach Kevin Kelly and were poised to make a hopefully successful three-game road trip. Now, they find themselves in the middle of a four-game losing streak after the Mountain Hawks spoiled their return home to the Yard.

By Phil Perry October 12, 2006

Hoyas ruffle Hens’ feathers

Georgetown tennis continues to show rapid progress under the leadership of new Head Coach Gordie Ernst. After being routed by the University of Delaware last spring in a 6-1 loss, the Hoyas avenged the loss this past Sunday with a 4-3 victory over the Blue Hens at the McDonough Tennis Complex.

By Ryan Lupton October 12, 2006

FAST BREAK: Point guard commits to Georgetown

Chris Wright from St. John’s College H.S. verbally committed to play for the Georgetown Hoyas next year. Last season he averaged 21.8 points for St. John’s and is the No. 6 ranked point guard in the 2007 recruiting class.

By Mike Kuebler October 12, 2006

The Sports Sermon

There he was. A short-haired, flashy point guard was orchestrating the Phoenix offense to perfection. The weird thing was this player bore a striking resemblance to the reigning two-time MVP, Steve Nash of the Suns. He looked like Nash. He wore Nash’s No. 13. More importantly, he played like Nash, dishing out amazing assists and splashing three-pointers. I asked myself, who is this guy? And what did Phoenix do with Nash? Then it clicked. This guy was Steve Nash.

By Mike Kuebler October 12, 2006

Tiger surprise

It has become apparent that the apocalypse is upon us, as foretold long ago: “And lo, ye shall know that the end of days is upon ye, when there doth appear the Detroit Tigers in the World Series.” Do I speak prematurely? Perhaps. But contrary to any rational human being’s expectations a year ago, a World Series that pits the Detroit Tigers against the Mets or the Cardinals now appears to be a distinct possibility.

By Dante Randazzo October 12, 2006

Last King is a regal power in film

The Last King of Scotland follows Nicholas Garrigan, a young Scot fresh out of med school. Stifled by his stuffy home, Garrigan decides to go to Uganda and soon becomes one of the men closest to Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker) at the beginning of his tyrannical reign.

By Kate Mays October 12, 2006

Robin Williams gives students more pleasure than Hardball

When comedians take the place of politicians, it’s a wild ride, but nothing gets done. Barry Levinson tried to show it in his new movie Man of the Year. Robin Williams demonstrated it last Friday in Gaston. On Friday, Georgetown University was honored as the first stop along Chris Matthews’ Hardball College Tour.

By Bradley Gorski October 12, 2006

Disco World/Inferno

New York’s World/Inferno Friendship Society is touring the world, bringing their cultish circus entertaining to cities all over North America and Europe.

By Kyle Fitzgerald October 12, 2006

A musician’s secret weapon

How do bands without much money get the word out to people? Dave Stein, a senior at SUNY Binghamton, has the answer: CDarmy.com.

By Dave Graff October 12, 2006

Parents’ Weekend: there is such thing as a free dinner

The smell of fall is in the air and Leo’s is serving decent food for a change—it can only mean that Parents’ Weekend is right around the corner.

By Michael Keller October 12, 2006

C’est chic

Grab a pack of Gauloises and dust off your beret for “C’est Chic,” the District’s first-ever French film festival.

By Sarah Harman October 12, 2006

Editorials

Awaken the silent majority

If there is any struggle that university students should be organizing and rallying against, the war in Iraq is it.

By the Editorial Board October 12, 2006

Editorials

“i am.” not to be judged by Foley’s IM

In the aftermath of the Mark Foley sex scandal, accusations flew around Washington as political leaders struggled to figure out just who to blame for Foley’s cyber-exploitation of congressional pages. The real culprit, many in the conservative movement insist, is none other than their favorite scapegoat.

By the Editorial Board October 12, 2006

Ask Annabelle, she knows best

Dear Annabelle: Is it wrong to have a sexual fantasy about a Jesuit? Sincerely, Fantasizing in philosophy Dear Fantasizing: Absolutely not. There is nothing more tantalizing than something you can’t... Read more

By Annabelle Lee October 12, 2006

Breaking down the barriers

Five beers into the night, I stood bewildered in the corner of the Plaza de Armas.

By Austin Richardson October 12, 2006

Liebermont: the nutmeg state’s quandary

For two entire months last spring, Joe Lieberman was my life.

By Sam Sweeney October 12, 2006

New York’s not my home

Carrying On, a rotating column by Voice senior staffers.

By Noreen Malone October 12, 2006

Features

Motley Crew: Inside GU Rowing

During New Student Orientation, the crew team brings a boat to Copley Lawn and propositions freshmen passing by, handing out pamphlets and answering questions. Most of the freshmen have never seen a crew boat, let alone rowed, yet they are courted aggressively.

By Kathryn Brand October 12, 2006

MSB flies up media rankings

The McDonough School of Business made a strong showing in two recent lists ranking the nation’s top business schools.

By Ryan Maye Handy October 12, 2006

Hoyas campaign in ’06 elections

Some voters have strange habits, as members of the Georgetown College Democrats and Georgetown College Republicans have learned in the months leading to the upcoming elections. Both groups have been hitting the streets as November approaches, trying to tip the balance in places where a few dedicated students hope they can make all the difference.

By Michael Bruns October 12, 2006