It is striking that nothing is able to approximate the truth and depth of human feeling more than those pursuits we take up during our moments of leisure. Movies, books,... Read more
If you like Tool, go buy their new album Lateralus.If you like Tool, psychedelic nightmare video screens and contortednaked acrobats, go see a Tool concert. On Friday of last week,... Read more
We always think we have the answers. Everyone has an opinion, and inherent in that opinion is the idea that we know best. If only everybody else just understood matters... Read more
If you were looking for that sort of on-screen performance that steals your idealism for a couple hours but gives it back to you at the end after the bad... Read more
I was recently informed that this humble column’s format has expanded, and it is now my purview to ensure not only that you are appraised of upcoming musical experiences, but... Read more
One of the most important issues at many universities is the interaction between university administration, students and non-student neighbors. At Georgetown, this issue comes up very frequently in the news—whether... Read more
To Jennifer Smith of Philadelphia, things did not seem all that different at first standing on 16th Street in Columbia Heights on Friday night. “It seems like all the same... Read more
Ladies and gentlemen, I have seen the state of D.C. sports and it is good. For your athletic enjoyment and perpetual glee, this city has it all: There’s Michael Jordan,... Read more
The Hoyas used a sound defensive strategy to try to contain high-scoring Old Dominion in Tuesday’s men’s soccer match at Harbin Field, but the Monarchs’ firepower was too much to... Read more
I dunno how many of you read the ever-glorious Sermon last week. I did and now, simply to prove that I’m funnier than my esteemed editor, I’m going to do... Read more
“He fakes, he drives, he slips?” Oh yeah, my bad. I forgot that there was a towel and cone there. I should have avoided the huge puddle in the middle... Read more
The Voice was going to write another edition in the spotty but oh-so-glorious history of “Da Scoop” this week, but something far more pressing came up. The NHL season began.... Read more
A question: Who goes to the movies anymore? Hollywood hasn’t been turning out much in the way of compelling product as of late. Not only that, but as far as... Read more
I dunno. Maybe it was just the acoustics … As an admitted suburban white boy born to liberal parents (admitting you have a problem is the first step towards recovery),... Read more
Recent tragic events have resuscitated debate regarding civil liberties in America. Accordingly, many have expressed worry that law enforcement agencies will gain further power to tap phone lines, detain suspects... Read more
Movies can soothe the anguished minds of a people in trouble. After the ‘20s roared by, Americans could pay a quarter to ride on the tails of Fred Astaire or... Read more
Sept. 18 was an important day for Tori Amos fans everywhere, as it marked the release of her new album, Strange Little Girls.Debuting as the No. 1 album in the... Read more
On Wednesday, Sept. 26, Ohio State University first-year soccer player Connor Senn collapsed during a game. He never got back up. Connor was my cousin. Connor is my cousin. Connor... Read more
I always wondered why I never had very many close male friends. I think I found the answer in Turkey. Culture is a funny thing. Sometimes you never notice an... Read more
This Monday, when students and faculty all over campus awake and honor Columbus, who sailed across the ocean blue to discover the New World and infest it with smallpox, their... Read more
I was born, brought up and still live in Kenya. Kenya, if you don’t know, is a country just below the Horn of East Africa, as opposed to a small... Read more
The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 have generated intense national feelings across the country. The majority of Americans are directing these feelings against the perceived “enemy,”?i.e. Osama bin Laden, his... Read more
New Yorkers and Americans thank New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and appreciate his leadership following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. His efforts have clearly made the healing process... Read more
New Yorkers and Americans thank New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and appreciate his leadership following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. His efforts have clearly made the healing process... Read more
Student leaders from from various District universities gathered Wednesday at Georgetown to discuss city-wide responses to the tragic events of Sept. 11 and to coordinate future efforts against what are... Read more
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