Archive

D.C. Filmfest isn’t “short” on talent

The annual D.C. Shorts Film Festival, running this Thursday through Sunday, showcases 94 films, chosen from 495 entries, in 10 different screenings of about 10 films each.

By Sara Carothers September 14, 2006

Leisure

Pan-Asian Raku is good food for you

Steak Out: a bi-weekly column about food

By Michael Keller September 14, 2006

Crosswords

Crossword Answers

When you’re absolutely sure you can’t get it, read this.

By Perry Collins September 14, 2006

Features

For most Georgetown students, hurrican season usually means little more than a few rainy days, or perhaps, as in 2003, a couple days off from school. Last year, of course, was different—Hurricane Katrina shocked us all. We were horrified by the images on television. We felt deep sympathy for the plight of New Orleans. Some of us even gave money or joined relief organizations. Our daily life, though, was largely unaffected. But for some Georgetown students, not a day has passed since then that they haven’t felt the effects of the hurricane on a deeply personal level.

By Noreen Malone September 14, 2006

News

Saxa Politica: Young and sober

bi-weekly column on campus news and politics

By Anna Bank September 14, 2006

News

Facebook founder defends News Feed

ONLINE ONLY—In an online chat with nationwide university publications on Thursday, Facebook.com’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg and co-founder Chris Hughes defended the News-feed and mini-feed features originally launched on Sept. 5, despite well-publicized criticism from users.

By Keenan Steiner September 14, 2006

Editorials

Hoyas sell out to The (fresh)Man

Picture thousands of young people, all scrambling for a few golden tickets that will give them admission to the most fabulous spectacle in town, only to be shut out when the tickets are given to the kids who deserve them the least. You’re probably thinking of the wrong round orange objects—we’re talking basketballs, not Oompa-Loompa’s, and the most fabulous spectacle in this town doesn’t reside in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, but rather the Verizon Center.

By the Editorial Board September 7, 2006

Editorials

Whither did thou wander, Wi-Fi?

It’s the night your English final paper is due and you find yourself pacing the floors of Lauinger library searching for that one mysterious spot where wireless Internet might work. From cubicle to cubicle you hike, stop and check your connection. Nothing. It’s problems like this that make schoolwork unnecessarily difficult for Georgetown students struggling to get by on a campus that is a long way from being wireless, but which must become so to remain competitive.

By the Editorial Board September 7, 2006

Editorials

Mayor Williams should be grounded

On Aug. 30th, Mayor Anthony Williams made the disappointing decision to renew a seven-days-a-week 10 p.m. curfew for District residents 16 and under until Sept. 28th. The curfew, which is two hours earlier than under the old law, was passed as part of this summer’s crime emergency bill. While the recent spike in crime is troubling, this unneccessarily stringent curfew is an ineffective solution.

By the Editorial Board September 7, 2006

Sports

Hoyas drenched by the Crusaders in season opener

On a Saturday afternoon spoiled by rain and crummy weather, the Holy Cross Crusaders rained on the Georgetown football program’s opening-day parade.

By Phil Perry September 7, 2006

Sports

Men hit losing skid

The Hoyas (1-3-0) will go into the Big East season on a three-game losing streak after dropping matches to eventual champion then-No. 8 Creighton (1-2-1) and Missouri State (2-1-1) at the Ameritas Classic in Omaha, Neb. this past weekend.

By John Cantalupi September 7, 2006

Sports

The Sports Sermon

The Sports Sermon would like to take a timeout and pay tribute to one of the greatest men of our generation.

By Mike Kuebler September 7, 2006

Sports

Pocket ace

As Andre Agassi concluded his illustrious career with a third round loss to Benjamin Becker at this year’s edition of the American slam, a question had to be posed: What happened to his heir apparent?

By John Cantalupi September 7, 2006

Sports

Women get first win of season at D.C. Invitational

In what was supposed to be their home opener, the Georgetown women’s soccer team (1-1-2) was forced to go on the road and recorded its first loss of the season.

By Ryan Lupton September 7, 2006

Leisure

Try chewing on this play

Despite its many eccentricities, Cannibal possesses one element that not only makes up for its weak moments but almost renders them indispensable parts of the whole crazy mix: unavoidable, contagious charm.

By Chelsea Paige September 7, 2006

News

Campus workers unionize, get raises

In the early morning hours of Sept. 6, the campus custodial employees of P&R Enterprises voted to accept their first union contract, improving their wages and benefits and bringing to an end a five-plus year campaign for union recognition and a living wage.

By Matt Murtagh September 7, 2006

Leisure

Zaytinya serves up a (small) piece of the Mediterranean

Soft background music, classy décor, and a chic yet relaxed atmosphere serve to make Zaytinya the ideal environment for dabblers in Mediterranean cuisine.

By the Voice Staff September 7, 2006

News

Hermaphrodite fish provoke concern about pollution

For those of you who enjoy water from the tap, you may want to consider switching to Dasani.

The United States Geological Survey announced that a large number of intersex fish have been found in the Potomac River.

By Kent Elliott September 7, 2006

News

Wandering red cups lead to more MPD arrests

An increase in patrols by the Metropolitan Police Department has seen many Georgetown students hauled downtown for open container violations and disorderly conduct.

By Michael Bruns September 7, 2006

Voices

Conceal and carry

People look at me strangely sometimes and I’m never quite sure why.

By Michael Bruns September 7, 2006

Voices

The mommy metamorphosis

This summer I realized in a sudden and cruel moment of clarity that I am already becoming my mother. This has always seemed an inevitable, yet, reassuringly distant event. But I was wrong; she is closing in on me.

By Sarah C. Aldemeyer September 7, 2006

Features

The Homestretch

Home rule is still a relatively new concept in the District of Columbia. In 1974, a new era dawned as the first popularly elected Mayor and City Council took office, beginning the District’s experiment in limited autonomy. Now, 32 years later, the pending retirement of Mayor Anthony Williams means next Tuesday’s Democratic primary, the de facto election in a city where almost three-fourths of residents are registered Democrats, will see the election of D.C.’s fifth unique popularly elected mayor.

By Mike Stewart September 7, 2006

News