Archive

Looking at Tomorrow differently

Tomorrow. It’s a scary thing to think about and even scarier within the context of climate change. The earth has been in crisis for decades and humanity has done little... Read more

By Caroline Samoluk October 22, 2021

GREEN hosts clothing swap to promote sustainable fashion

The fashion industry is one of the most polluting sectors in the world, responsible for 10 percent of all carbon emissions and 20 percent of global wastewater. In response, some... Read more

By Kyra Resnicow October 22, 2021

Get lost in the psychedelic garden of Lorde’s Solar Power

Solar Power (2021) is an album best listened to on long walks. You may have heard negative reviews of Lorde’s much-anticipated third studio album that brings an end to a... Read more

By Sarah Watson October 22, 2021

On Being Green

On Being Green: How overconsumption fuels climate change

It’s time we change our vocabulary. The success of an individual or business should not be defined on growth but rather sustainability—or, even better, ‘thriveability.'

By Willow Volkert October 22, 2021

Features

Can D.C. build bridges without breaking down community?

Redeveloping the bridge over the Anacostia River could attract jobs and support local businesses—or exacerbate the city’s housing crisis.

By Caroline Hamilton October 22, 2021

Julia Ducournau’s bold body horror Titane crosses the finish line with the strength of its performances

Content warning: gore, body horror There are two sides to Titane, Julia Ducournau’s Palme d’Or-winning body horror film. One is a family drama about assimilation, about the struggles to fit... Read more

By Owen Posnett October 21, 2021

Golden boys: Rocha’s goal takes down St. John’s

Aidan Rocha's golden goal in overtime gave the Hoyas victory in a taut affair against Luka Gavran and St. John's.

By Diego Ventero October 21, 2021

Review: Muppets Haunted Mansion Special

Since the Muppets premiered in the late 1970s, the musical ensemble has become a timeless pop culture phenomenon that has continually released a slew of holiday specials that enabled them... Read more

By Nathan Barber October 20, 2021

Victor and Cynthia Liu return from China after three year exit ban

Victor Liu (COL ’22) and his sister Cynthia Liu were allowed to return to the United States on Sept. 26 after three years of being trapped in China under an... Read more

By Jupiter Huang October 20, 2021

GUSA Senate creates student referendum to restructure GUSA

The GUSA Senate passed an act to approve a referendum on the restructuring of GUSA at their meeting on Oct. 17. The student body will vote on a constitutional amendment... Read more

By Franziska Wild October 19, 2021

This Week in Soccer: October 11-October 18

While the men's team took their first loss of the season, the women's team remains undefeated as the Big East race heats up.

By Roman Peregrino October 19, 2021

Kacey Musgraves’s star-crossed is a tangle

The sweet, light fluidity of Kacey Musgraves’s croon has emerged to tell the tumultuous narrative of the years since her Grammy-winning Golden Hour (2018). star-crossed (2021) is a cohesive work,... Read more

By Emma Chuck October 19, 2021

Hoya heartburn: Georgetown field hockey splits back to back overtime games

It was a nail-biting weekend for the Georgetown (8-7, 2-3 Big East) field hockey team, as the Hoyas pulled out a 2-1 win on Friday in double overtime over the... Read more

By Lucie Peyrebrune October 18, 2021

Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski highlights the role of theatre in social change

With just one actor (David Strathairn) and stark scenery, Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski harnesses the power of storytelling to convey a message that transcends time and the... Read more

By Abby Smith October 18, 2021

Hoyas take down Villanova on Senior Day

On Senior Day, Georgetown men's soccer took down Villanova thanks to goals from Nielsen, Riviere, and Stojanovic.

By Tim Tan October 17, 2021

Ranking every winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race

With the end of All Stars 6, where do the 23 winners of the RuPaul Cinematic Universe (RuPaul’s Drag Race, All Stars, UK, and Down Under) fall in comparison? Tyra... Read more

By Everett Bonner October 17, 2021

Opinion

Cartoon Apes and Digital Strippers: Craving for Community in the Pandemic Continues Through NFTs

NFTs and their associated clubs may actually provide some real benefit given our evergreen interest in socialization with other like-minded people, united through their love of cards, cats, or video games.

By Nicholas Budler October 15, 2021

Opinion

The Importance of a COVID-19 Science Communication “Ground Game”

As you can see, the science communication challenge in COVID-19 is immense and involves many different stakeholders. To move past the pandemic, we must have an all-hands-on-deck approach to science communication, involving people from all walks of life.

By Sheeva Azma October 15, 2021

Taylor Swift’s savvy use of TikTok brings an old approach to a new audience

“[I] just remembered she’s a millennial,” joked one TikTok user in a video that got nearly 100,000 likes. The video, a duet of Taylor Swift’s first Tiktok in mid-August, was... Read more

By Maanasi Chintamani October 14, 2021

The case of Couch Guy: what TikTok’s response says about us

“Girl, he ain’t loyal.” “It’s a red flag.” “She is fighting for her life in these comments.” The TikTok community spun out of control when a video of a girlfriend... Read more

By Gokul Sivakumar October 12, 2021

Student advocacy ensures GSP to remain in Healy

Student and alumni advocates pulled off a rare victory as the university announced the Georgetown Scholars Program (GSP) will return to its previous space in Healy Hall after renovations conclude.... Read more

By Paul James October 12, 2021

Quiz: Which Fall Food Are You?

Now that it’s October, fall has officially begun! One of the best parts of fall is all of the fun seasonal foods and drinks that appear for a short period... Read more

By Julia Kelly October 12, 2021