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D.C. vaccine distribution plan increases eligible populations and aims for equitability

D.C. Health's new model for COVID-19 vaccine distribution will make a larger population eligible for doses, as D.C. becomes one of the most efficient U.S. territories to inoculate its residents. As concerns grow regarding inequitable distribution in D.C., more vaccine appointments are being created for residents of Wards with high COVID-19 numbers.

By Sarah Watson January 22, 2021

Carrying On

How I came to identify as disabled after a decade with mental illness

This process of self-shaming and hiding ate at me—until I began to identify as disabled.

By Sarah Craig January 21, 2021

Women’s basketball overwhelmed inside in 72-40 loss at Marquette

The Georgetown Hoyas women’s basketball team (1-4, 1-4 Big East) was blown out by the Marquette Golden Eagles (8-2, 5-1 Big East) on Wednesday afternoon at the Al McGuire Center by a score of 72-40. Marquette’s bigs dominated the game, amassing 46 paint points compared to just 16 for the Hoyas. They also had an extremely balanced offensive attack, finishing the game with 26 assists on 32 made shots.

By Nathan Chen January 20, 2021

Mayor Bowser appoints new MPD police chief

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser appointee Robert J. Contee III replaced outgoing Peter Newsham as chief of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

By Sarah Watson January 20, 2021

Full Court Press

Full Court Press: Season 3, Episode 2

Nathan and Josh discuss the recent results for the women's and men's basketball teams. The women have struggled in their last games against Big East foes Butler and No. 19 DePaul, while the men are on pause due to a positive COVID-19 test from a Tier 1 individual.

By Nathan Chen and Josh Klein January 20, 2021

Editorials

White supremacists attacked Washington. Georgetown must protect its students.

On Jan. 6, while a joint session of Congress gathered to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump breached the Capitol... Read more

By the Editorial Board January 19, 2021

What we know about Georgetown’s financial situation

Everything the Voice knows about Georgetown’s financial position at the beginning of 2021.

By Annemarie Cuccia January 19, 2021

“Fortress” D.C. grows more secure ahead of Biden inauguration

Washington D.C. is undergoing a rapid security transformation to guard the Capitol and city against another wave of violence perpetrated by pro-Trump combatants.

By Adam Pack January 19, 2021

Georgetown community calls for accountability criteria for Trump administration staffers

Undergraduate students, master’s students, and faculty have united through an online petition that calls for an accountability criteria for Georgetown’s relationship with Trump administration officials

By Sophie Tafazzoli January 17, 2021

Pro Hoyas: Week of 1/17-1/23

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 January 16, 2021

DePaul Overpowers Georgetown, Hoyas Fall 78-54

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (1-3, 1-3 Big East) fell to No. 19 DePaul (8-3, 5-1 Big East) Saturday afternoon at McDonough Arena by a score of 78-54. DePaul jumped... Read more

By Jakob Levin January 16, 2021

Women’s Basketball Shellacked By Butler, 58-40

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (1-2, 1-2 Big East) was trounced by Butler (1-7, 1-6 Big East) 58-40 Wednesday afternoon in Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs exacted revenge on their conference... Read more

By Will Shanahan January 13, 2021

Halftime Sports

What Can We Learn From College Football’s Contrarians?

For as much fun as following college football is, those that can see the forest beyond the trees will point out that the game has become a bit repetitive. The... Read more

By Will Shanahan January 11, 2021

Pixar’s Soul beautifully entwines the profound with the playful

Pixar specializes in embedding deep, existential lessons into gorgeously animated masterpieces, and Pete Docter has accomplished just this with Soul (2020). The film conveys a poignant message that all adults... Read more

By Anshu More January 10, 2021

Inside the political contribution history of Georgetown’s Board of Directors

Members of Georgetown’s Board of Directors contributed over $2.4 million in total to political causes in the last six years.

By Roman Peregrino January 10, 2021

Men’s basketball comeback falters against Syracuse

Despite a strong second-half effort, the Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team (3-8, 1-5 Big East) couldn’t overcome early offensive struggles and fell to the Syracuse Orange (7-2, 1-1 Atlantic Coast)... Read more

By Tim Tan January 10, 2021

Pro Hoyas: Week of 1/10-1/16

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 January 9, 2021

Movies

Darius Marder makes hearing audiences the minority with Sound of Metal

Sound of Metal, the debut feature film from writer/director Darius Marder, is a sensory experience. It follows Ruben (Riz Ahmed), a drummer in a punk-metal duo with his long-term girlfriend... Read more

By Abby Webster January 8, 2021

One line reviews of every book I read during 2020

One Day In December by Josie Silver— A disaster of miscommunication The Toll by Neal Shusterman— Long and anticlimactic Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston— serotonin in book... Read more

By Samantha Tritt January 7, 2021

The Mandalorian gave beloved character “Baby Yoda” a real name, and it’s really not what anyone wanted

Disclaimer: spoilers for all of The Mandalorian’s second season If you’re anything like the rest of The Mandalorian’s fans, you were probably sticking around for the cute creature the titular... Read more

By Olivia Martin January 7, 2021

Hoyas fall at Butler with another second half shutdown

The Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team (3-7, 1-5 Big East) fell to the Butler Bulldogs (3-5, 2-3 Big East) on Wednesday evening at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana by a... Read more

By Nathan Chen January 6, 2021

A violent pro-Trump mob attacks U.S. Capitol; Mayor places D.C. into curfew

An extremist mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters violently breached the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6.

By John Woolley and Annabella Hoge January 6, 2021

Fowl Play: Recipe for Seduction is brilliant in its insanity

I have been home from Georgetown since March 17. That means I have been home for over 26,000 15-minute increments of time. A lot of them have been spent in... Read more

By Roman Peregrino January 6, 2021