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Expect Delays: Washington Metro Leaves Riders Waiting for Change

Grace Laria (SFS ’19) was on the Metro near Friendship Heights in March 2017, when an electrical fire broke out and passengers were evacuated. “The lights in the car went... Read more

By January 26, 2018

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Mumbo Sauce: The taste of Washington

Across the southern United States, regional factions are locked in debate, vying to be named the champions of barbecue. In eastern North Carolina, simple spicy vinegar reigns supreme, while in... Read more

By January 17, 2018

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The Saturday Crowd: Examining the fan base of Georgetown football

With just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, wide receiver Tommy Jesson (MSB ’18) hauled in a 38-yard pass along the left sideline, and the Georgetown crowd at... Read more

By January 17, 2018

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Green Machine: The Fastest Men’s Cross Country Runner in the Big East

When Jonathan Green traded in his gray Georgetown uniform for a red United States Track and Field jersey, he was an ocean away from the Hilltop. Green raced for the... Read more

By December 1, 2017

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One Year Later: Students Reflect on the National Political Climate

Last year, in the weeks leading up to the election, the Voice interviewed students and asked for their perspectives on the national political climate. In those interviews, students discussed how... Read more

By December 1, 2017

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Judaism in D.C.: How Jewish Communities Made their Home in the Capital City

As Georgetown students reached the center of the stage to receive their degrees at the 1869 commencement, they were greeted by Catholic chaplains, university administrators, and the 18th president of... Read more

By November 17, 2017

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The Beat That Goes and Goes: The Sound of D.C.

At most go-go shows, when the music starts, it doesn’t stop for hours. The ten musicians onstage have instruments ranging from keyboards to cowbells, conga drums, and roto toms. A... Read more

By November 17, 2017

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Hoya For Life: Patrick Ewing returns to revive the men’s basketball team

Patrick Ewing (COL ’85) stepped behind the podium last April to field questions from the media in his first press conference as head coach of the Georgetown University men’s basketball... Read more

By November 10, 2017

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James Howard Finds His Home: The Well-Traveled Coach Guides Women’s Basketball

When D.C. native James Howard steps onto the court for Georgetown women’s basketball’s first game against Howard University, it will mark a timely promotion for the journeyman coach who has... Read more

By November 10, 2017

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Suited for the Arts: Finding space for Georgetown’s creative communities

When Ariel Chu (COL ’18), one of the 12 studio art majors in this year’s graduating class, was deciding where to go to college, she had narrowed it down to... Read more

By October 27, 2017

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All that Glitters is Not Gold: Georgetown cheer team members speak out

One Friday night in October every year, Georgetown students fill McDonough Gymnasium to celebrate the beginning of the basketball season. They wait in line to see the players, the musical... Read more

By October 27, 2017

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Chad Gasman: How one GUSA senator hopes to #FEMMEtheHilltop

“I think Chad’s probably the first non-binary person to serve on the senate, which is a big thing,” said Juan Martinez (SFS ‘20), a GUSA senator. “It’s obviously predominantly white,... Read more

By October 12, 2017

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Kay Threatt: Tying Faith to Fashion

Fashion has been a part of Kay Threatt’s life since she was a child. She spent years trying on different outfits for her mother, a retailer and personal stylist. Threatt... Read more

By October 12, 2017

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Tiffany Tao: Highlighting Feminist Voices in Fashion, Writing, and Art

As practiced as Tiffany Tao (SFS ’19) is in cultivating an online image, she still finds the act of opening up on social media daunting. “It’s still scary putting things... Read more

By October 12, 2017

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Asli Acar: Realizing A Fashion Vision

Asli Acar (COL ’18) tries to wear a piece from her clothing line, Bassigue, every day. On the day of our interview, she chose a plain white T-shirt with the... Read more

By October 12, 2017

Fashion Issue 2017

…The Theater of It All

The pages ahead explore how fashion forges identity and helps wearers create clarity despite the chaos of everyday life. We have partnered with Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society (M&B) for a photo shoot that encompasses all the drama, ’80s glamor, and theatricality of their latest production, Rumors, showing Oct. 12-21. Actors from the show don costume, and models sport clothing, blurring the lines of reality and fiction. Costumes should help add to the story and increase and amplify the direc

By and October 12, 2017

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Bastion of the Arts: The Artist-Owned Touchstone Gallery Highlights DMV Talent

The District of Columbia leads a double life. More than 20 percent of D.C.’s land is federal property, and national politics are the first thing that comes to mind when... Read more

By September 29, 2017

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Out of the Shadows: Rachel Corboz Becomes the Face of Women’s Soccer

The announcer lists the starters, the national anthem plays, and 10 Georgetown women’s soccer players form a pre-match huddle for some last minute advice. It’s almost a ritual for the... Read more

By September 29, 2017

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Stories of Wonder: Independent Bookstores Thrive in the District

Washington, D.C., is a hub for educated professionals from all over the world. From the high-end academic institutions in the city to the major decision makers on Capitol Hill, the... Read more

By September 15, 2017

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Georgetown’s Journey Toward Diversity in STEM

Georgetown alumna Vera Rubin never received a Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking evidence of dark matter, much to the shock of the science world. Rubin, who passed away last year,... Read more

By September 15, 2017