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Sophomore Season Brings ‘Game of Thrones’ to the Next Level

By Nicole Jarvis April 5, 2012

Unless you have been living under a pop-cultural rock, then you have already heard of HBO’s epic fantasy, “Game of Thrones.” Based on the immensely popular A Song of Ice and Fire trilogy by George...

At a Crossroads

By Laura Engshuber March 29, 2012

When Fr. William McFadden, S.J., came to Georgetown University in 1963, a crucifix occupied a place of honor at the front of every classroom. Before class began, students were asked to face the cross...

It’s Game Time: Smithsonian Goes Geek

By Charlie Long March 29, 2012

Are video games art? Chris Melissinos, the curator of D.C.’s new “The Art of Video Games” exhibit, certainly thinks so. Fan boys, rejoice. Melissinos said that, “We are invited...

Hookah Trend Grows on Campus

By Jasmine Wee March 29, 2012

As the weather gets warmer, students flock to Healy Lawn to enjoy a sunny afternoon. They nap on the grass, throw a football around and congregate around a laptop with music blasting. But some students...

Life’s Not Fair

By Jed Feiman March 29, 2012

I recently got into a heated discussion with two of my closest friends at Georgetown, Edward Downey (COL ’12) and Katherine Gore (SFS ’13). In between doing no homework, watching TV and writing facilities...

With a Sense of Disappointment

By Rianna Folds March 29, 2012

Amazon.com knows me too well. Every morning I wake up and have a new email lying in wait: “20 percent off the Best Books of 2011!” or “Critics Love This Amazing Read!” Enticed, I open the email...

A Long Way from Home: Medieval Historian Makes Return to Georgetown

By Steven Piccione March 29, 2012

Next fall, Georgetown will welcome home a good friend, professor Jo Ann Moran Cruz. After completing her undergraduate degree at Harvard University and receiving her Masters and doctorate from Brandeis...

GUST Dances Up a Storm

By Victoria Edel March 29, 2012

Step dancers uses their whole body to create different beats and rhythms. When the members come together, they combine to create innovative formations and sounds that are beautiful to the eyes and ears....

Breaking Out and Exploring the District

By Brooke Berger March 29, 2012

Think you know everything there is to know about where you’ve been living? You’re probably wrong. After almost three years of living in D.C., I’m always blown away by the number of places that I’ve...

Serving Dinner with a Spanish Accent

By Victoria Calleja March 29, 2012

Located in Logan Circle, Estadio — the Spanish word for “stadium” — serves up incredible contemporary Spanish cuisine that certainly will have your taste buds dancing a traditional flamenco. Though...

All That Glitters is Gold: Georgetown Student Shines in New Exhibit

By Joanie Greve March 29, 2012

For Julien Isaacs, it all started with an Amazon order of glitter. Isaacs (SFS ’12) had been involved in art long before he came to Georgetown, but it wasn’t until this year that he had the “epiphany,”...

New Releases // 3.30.12

By Sports Editor March 29, 2012

“Need Your Love” The Temper Trap // The Temper Trap 2 Stars Heavy on sounds and vocals, The Temper Trap’s new single is a strong lead into the rest of the band’s sophomore album. However,...

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