Archive

Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham Provides A Pleasant Escape to Scotland

There is something indescribable–and uniquely timely–about watching shows during quarantine for the mere sake of escapism. From the luxurious Parisian streets of Emily in Paris to the Regency era mansions... Read more

By Juliana Vaccaro February 26, 2021

Women’s soccer defeats George Mason in season opener

Georgetown women’s soccer (1-0-0, 0-0-0 Big East) kicked off their season Thursday night with a victory over George Mason (0-1-0, 0-0-0 Atlantic 10). The 2-0 victory for the Hoyas was... Read more

By Ethan Cantrell February 26, 2021

Georgetown Men’s Lacrosse: How Good Can The 2021 Hoyas Be?

Since 2017, the Hoyas have steadily improved, from 4-10 in 2017 to 12-5 in 2018, 13-5 in 2019, and undefeated in 2020. Their success has endured the graduation of several important senior classes and led to two consecutive Big East conference titles. Entering 2021, the hope is to pick up where they left off while continuing to grow as a team. For Warne, the 2021 team is not merely a continuation of where 2020 left off.

By Jakob Levin February 26, 2021

Students told us what was important to them. Here’s what GUSA tickets will do about it.

Voice survey results amid Nile Blass (COL ’22) and Nicole Sanchez (SFS ’22) and Daniella Sanchez (COL ’22) and Leo Arnett (SFS ’22) campaign.

By Sarah Watson February 25, 2021

Mayor Bowser recognizes gun violence as a public health crisis, launches prevention program

Mayor Bowser signed a Mayor’s Order recognizing gun violence as a public health crisis and announced the creation of a prevention program.

By Annabella Hoge February 25, 2021

Georgetown’s WeWork partnership kicks off successfully despite criticisms

Georgetown’s partnership with the shared workspace company WeWork aimed to give many students much-needed study space.

By Kenneth Boggess February 25, 2021

Georgetown launches Racial Justice Institute

Georgetown’s Racial Justice Institute will come into effect four years after the university committed to its creation.

By Annemarie Cuccia February 25, 2021

Music

Hayley Williams lays her ghosts to rest in FLOWERS for VASES / descansos

No artist showcased quite as much of a quarantine transformation as Hayley Williams. The Paramore lead singer released her explosive solo debut, Petals for Armor (2020), back in May, in... Read more

By Juliana Vaccaro February 25, 2021

Ariana Grande’s Positions Deluxe (2021) is a Miniature Extension of Love

For the first time since her 2014 album My Everything, singer Ariana Grande has released a deluxe version for that of her latest, Positions (2020). The decision makes sense—not only... Read more

By Emma Chuck February 24, 2021

Men’s basketball loses at their own game to Connecticut

The Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team (7-11, 5-8 Big East) lost a rock fight to the Connecticut Huskies (11-6, 8-6 Big East) on Tuesday night at McDonough Arena by the... Read more

By Nathan Chen February 24, 2021

Georgetown community raises more than $17,000 for Leo’s Worker

Two Georgetown students crowdsourced more than $17,000 for Stacey Walton, a food and service employee at Leo O'Donovan Dining Hall.

By Nora Scully February 23, 2021

$7 Million on a Golden Room

The Super Bowl is infamous for its Halftime Show, featuring big artists such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Shakira. This year’s performer, The Weeknd, delivered a show with certain elements... Read more

By Gokul Sivakumar February 22, 2021

Opinion

Vote Nile Blass and Nicole Sanchez for better advocacy and necessary change

After interviewing both tickets in this year’s GUSA executive election, this editorial board enthusiastically endorses Nile Blass (COL ’22) for president and Nicole Sanchez (SFS ’22) for vice-president. A vote... Read more

By the Editorial Board February 22, 2021

WMATA shuts down Blue Line, closes stations for maintenance

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority temporarily closed its Blue Line trains amid reconstruction projects.

By Maya Kominsky and Annabella Hoge February 21, 2021

Georgetown distributes $6 million of CRRSAA grants to undergraduate and graduate students

Georgetown is distributing $6 million in grants from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act to students.

By Sarah Watson February 21, 2021

Women’s basketball suffers another agonizing defeat to Villanova

The Georgetown Hoyas women’s basketball team (1-13, 1-13 Big East) took another punishing loss, falling to the Villanova Wildcats (13-4, 8-4 Big East) in their final home game on Sunday... Read more

By Nathan Chen February 21, 2021

Why you should watch Netflix’s Firefly Lane

February just got a little more exciting—with a new Netflix release! Based on Kristin Hannah’s book of the same title, the new series Firefly Lane follows bestfriends Tully Hart (Katherine... Read more

By Julia Kelly February 21, 2021

Pro Hoyas: Week of 2/21 to 2/27

Believe it or not, the NBA is not the only professional basketball league that exists. Many Georgetown men’s basketball alumni have played long and successful careers abroad, and Pro Hoyas... Read more

By Nathan Chen February 21, 2021

Men’s basketball drowns Pirates with three-point barrage

The Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team (6-10, 4-7 Big East) drowned the Seton Hall Pirates (13-8, 10-5 Big East) by a score of 75-81 on Saturday evening at McDonough Arena.... Read more

By Hayley Salvatore February 20, 2021

QUIZ: Which One Direction Tour Are You?

One Direction has now officially not been a band for longer than they have been one! But hey, instead of crying about that fact take this quiz and I’ll let... Read more

By Sophie Stachurski February 20, 2021

Editorials

Georgetown’s reluctance to teach its history of racial transgression undermines commitment to anti-racism

Georgetown must educate students about its history of racial transgression in order to facilitate an anti-racist campus culture.

By the Editorial Board February 20, 2021

Voices

With a snap of my fingers

I got to Georgetown, and right from the beginning, I felt—yet again—the need to prove myself. Only one semester into college I realized that my idea of accomplishment, an idea based on being more successful than everyone around me, just is not sustainable.

By Sarah Watson February 20, 2021

Leisure

Refusing to put down the camera, GUTV documents a semester online

While film production struggles to ramp back up on Hollywood lots, Georgetown student filmmakers are finding ways to capture their own tenacity on camera through homemade documentaries. On Feb. 9,... Read more

By Abby Webster February 20, 2021