Archive

Looking back: Madonna’s Ray of Light 24 years later

On February 22, 1998, singer-songwriter Madonna released Ray of Light, her seventh studio album. An introspective, psychedelic, and electronica-influenced album which reflected Madonna’s study of Hindu scripture and conversion to... Read more

By Romita Chattaraj January 21, 2022

We asked President DeGioia some of the students’ most pressing questions. Here are his answers.

Each semester for several years, the editor in chief of the Voice has sat down with University President John J. DeGioia to ask about the biggest issues facing the university—solar... Read more

By Annemarie Cuccia January 19, 2022

Battle of the Bulldogs: Georgetown men’s basketball comes up short against Butler

The Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team (6-7, 0-2 Big East) lost 72-58 to Butler (9-6, 2-2 Big East) on Thursday night. Freshman guard Tyler Beard led the Hoyas in scoring... Read more

By Lucie Peyrebrune January 16, 2022

Changes to initial spring COVID-19 protocols aim to combat Omicron

When students moved in for the fall semester in August 2021, they took a single COVID-19 PCR test and received a cloth mask with a Georgetown ‘G’ on it. When... Read more

By Margaret Hartigan and Jupiter Huang January 14, 2022

GUSA passes legislation advocating for students during virtual learning period

Following the heated debate in last week’s meeting, GUSA took further action to address student concerns about the upcoming virtual learning period in a shorter and productive meeting on Jan.... Read more

By Franziska Wild January 13, 2022

Georgetown and other national universities allegedly part of price-fixing cartel to limit financial aid

Georgetown and 15 other top private universities were named defendants in a federal antitrust lawsuit filed on Jan. 9. The suit alleges that the self-described need-blind universities colluded to raise... Read more

By Ethan Greer January 12, 2022

Georgetown pummeled by Marquette in their Big East home opener, 92-64

In their Big East home opener on Jan. 7, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (6-6, 0-1 Big East) was trounced by Marquette (10-6, 2-3 Big East), losing 92-64. Despite the... Read more

By Hayley Salvatore January 12, 2022

Leisure

Spider-Man: No Way Home is fan service executed brilliantly

With a groundbreaking debut of $600.8 million at the global box office, Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated Spider-Man: No Way Home hit theaters on December 17, quickly taking the world by... Read more

By Nikki Farnham January 7, 2022

GUSA convenes emergency session, tables two bills about in-person learning

After nearly two hours of debate, the GUSA Senate tabled two resolutions in opposition to the university’s plan for all-virtual learning, restrictions on campus dining, and closure of fitness centers... Read more

By Nora Scully January 5, 2022

D.C.-ATF partnership aims to reduce climbing homicide rates

Mayor Muriel Bowser, Police Chief Robert Contee, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced a new partnership to reduce the number of illegal guns in D.C.,... Read more

By Nora Scully January 4, 2022

Voices

So we can return to campus. Now what?

If Georgetown students are to return to campus on Jan. 11 safely, here's what we believe needs to be implemented by the university and the student body.

By Max Zhang and Annemarie Cuccia January 2, 2022

Lyn Lapid is spectacular on Spotify, and even better live

To much of the world, she’s Lyn Lapid—an up-and-coming songwriter-musician with characteristically melodic vocals and captivating song premises. But to me, she’s Katelyn—a high school friend I endlessly bombard with... Read more

By Nikki Farnham January 2, 2022

Voices

The holidays aren’t always happy. That’s okay, too.

I won’t wish you the happiest of New Year’s. But I will wish you a restful and peaceful one. Have whatever kind of New Year you need.

By Sarah Watson December 31, 2021

On-campus religious activities revived with first post-Zoom semester

For students involved in religious groups, last year’s challenges—Zoom burnout, a lost sense of community, and academic stress, among others—were compounded by another: balancing online obligations while also practicing faith... Read more

By Margaret Hartigan December 31, 2021

Hillary Clinton awards women leaders advancing peace and security

“Human rights are women’s rights and women’s rights are human rights,” Hillary Clinton said at the 1995 UN Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Her words were reaffirmed at... Read more

By Isabella Stratta December 31, 2021

Georgetown announces virtual instruction, further restrictions through Jan. 30

Per an email from President John J. DeGioia, Georgetown will move to virtual instruction through Jan. 30, 2022, though undergraduates may still return to their on-campus residences beginning on Jan.... Read more

By Paul James December 29, 2021

The Voice debates: Is Die Hard a Christmas film?

This holiday season, two Voice editors grapple with the age-old question: is Die Hard (1988) a Christmas movie? (Alert: spoilers incoming) Annie: Let me set the stage for you: It’s... Read more

By Chetan Dokku and Annabella Hoge December 25, 2021

Editorials

D.C. must prioritize housing people over evicting encampments

The District must immediately halt scheduled homeless encampment evictions, redouble its efforts to properly execute its hypothermia plan, and accelerate investments in affordable housing over the long term.

By the Editorial Board December 24, 2021

Get Back is a raw stage for the Beatles

During the month of January in 1969, the Beatles came together to create a multimedia project that would include a TV special, a live show (their first in years), and... Read more

By Omar Rahim December 24, 2021

Jessica Cusi records 1000 career digs, looks forward to her volleyball future

Upon winning the four-set match against UConn, the Hoyas’ volleyball team lifted up the captain and senior libero Jessica Cusi to celebrate her 1000th dig in McDonough Arena. With 23... Read more

By Nozomi Asamura December 18, 2021

Georgetown men’s soccer falls to University of Washington in Cary, ending their season and championship title run

No. 3 Georgetown falls to No. 2 University of Washington, ending their run for the NCAA men's soccer championship title.

By Carlos Rueda December 16, 2021