Voice Staff

The staff of The Georgetown Voice.


Sports

Bison stampede Hoyas, losing streak reaches four

Despite a strong defensive effort, dismal special teams play and an offense lacking in production, the Georgetown football team (1-4 overall, 0-3 PL) lost 35-19 to Bucknell (3-1 overall, 1-0 PL) Saturday on Harbin Field.

Voices

No whites allowed (but segregationists welcome)?

I wanted the sign as soon as I saw it. My wife and I were attending a black memorabilia fair at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland last spring, and on my way to the Negro Baseball League gear, I encountered a display of framed “Colored Only” signs that once infamously adorned restrooms, water fountains and other public facilities.

News

Congress may cut interest it pays on student loans

The financial aid that nearly half of Georgetown students receive through federally subsidized loans could increase this year due to an amendment currently before the U.S. Senate.

Leisure

Nicotina has Diego Luna, and that’s about it

Smoke permeates Nicotina, Hugo Rodriguez’s middling second film.

News

Beloved independent movie theater closes

The Dupont Visions Cinema closed its doors last Sunday.

Leisure

A motive to shake your money maker

Michael Pearsall (MSB ‘06) and his band Motive are learning the sacrifices that come with putting together a successful rock/pop band.

News

University warnings and RIAA lawsuits fail to deter file-sharing

An increasing number of Georgetown students have received letters from the Office of Student Conduct indicating that their University IP address has been connected with illegal file-sharing.

Leisure

Straits of Malaya offers food and fun

As temporary residents of the District, many Georgetown students have little knowledge of the history of classic but below-the-radar area restaurants.

News

Georgetown student leads opposition to new housing rules

Changes to the point selection system for the housing process at Georgetown have led one student to protest.

Leisure

A fond farewell

The suicide of beloved singer-songwriter Elliott Smith last fall shocked and saddened fans everywhere.