This week’s issue is full of goodies. I’ll let it speak for itself:

-Thinking about going abroad? Or are you a returnee battling for credit while missing the experience? Check out Madeline Reidy’s feature on where your study abroad money goes (or went). Rejected headlines include “Mo Money, Mo Problems” and “OIP on U.”

-The Georgetown community remembers 9/11/01 six years later. We here at the Voice add our best wishes to all those affected.

-BIG news on the continuing party policy saga: Metro keeps a list of “problem houses” where each new complaint will result in immediate arrests, report Juliana Brint and Crystal Chung. The news echoes Metro’s new arrest-first policy (reported by the same duo) and comes amidst rising neighborhood complaints about the Georgetown policy, reports Lynn Kirshbaum.

-In response, the Voice editorial board tells Metro to get their priorities right.

-Anthony Francavilla penetrates the world of D.C. bocce (Italian lawn bowling). I, for one, will be signing up next year.

-Size doesn’t matter, but artistry does at the D.C. Shorts film festival, writes Tae Jung Choi.

-Louisa Aviles argues that a favorite target of supposedly enlightened activism shouldn’t be dismissed so quickly. It’ll give you some food–and clothes, and medicine, and toys, etc.–for thought (at low, low prices).

Check out the rest of the issue over at the main site or in print–it won’t disappoint. As always, we look forward to your comments, which you can send to thevoice@georgetown.edu. Take it easy, folks.

-Mike Stewart, Managing Editor

I know it feels like forever since last Thursday, but there’s finally a new Voice to make you, in the words of Kanye, harder, better, faster, stronger. You may want to pick it up to read on Friday night, since the new party rules have effectively killed the campus party scene, Kate Mays reports. Other highlights include:

-Four months after a fire threatened its existence, Phil Perry finds Eastern Market thriving even as rebuilding continues. Chalk up a victory for community spirit and fresh, delicious produce.

-Boldly going where no Hoya has gone in over 50 years, Alex Buzbee comes justaboutthisclose to making the Redskins, Anthony Francavilla reports. Could he end up playing on Sundays?

-University President Jack DeGioia speaks about college rankings, alcohol policy, lecturing in China and more. John Lawless has him On the Record for you.

-Has the “new” Leo’s been sufficiently ruined for you? Sara Carothers suggests something completely different: Malaysian.

-The Villa is one way to get a culture exchange in Italy. Answering a job offer in an unsolicited e-mail and boarding a bus to nowhere in particular is another, Sarah Harman found out this summer.

-The Voice Ed Board puzzles over the relaxed SFS language requirement. This may be a Catholic school, but speaking in tongues is an acquired skill these days.

That’s just a small sampling of the flavors that make up this week’s tasty issue. Thanks again for reading, and hit us up with any news tips, comments, questions or concerns.
-Mike Stewart, Managing Editor

Classes got you down? Grab a copy of the Voice on the way–unless you really enjoy reading the syllabus… Here’s a few highlights:

-You’ve seen the ambulance (hopefully not from the inside), but what’s a night in it really like? Clare Malone rides along with GERMS and lives to tell the tale.

-The Voice editorial board adds its props to GERMS while it continues to worry about the state of D.C. schools.

-Emergency text-messages may not be so reliable, according to the company that provides them. Will Sommer reports.

-MetaTube? Dan Cook takes a look at the best YouTube videos about… YouTube. It’s always endearing when technology becomes self-aware.

-Finland may not have fjords, but it’s one step closer to football thanks to Hoyas quarterback Matt Bassuener, Phil Perry reports. Anthony Francavilla catches up with GU Sailing, which quietly remains Georgetown’s most successful sport.

-Voice Editor-in-Chief Tim Fernholz brings his righteous anger down upon the new party and alcohol policies, and explains why you should too.

The next issue of the Voice could star you! Bring yourself to Leavey 413 on Friday, August 31 at 5 p.m. to get involved. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary (although it never hurt).

As always, thanks for reading, and drop us a line if you’re so inclined.
Posted by Mike Stewart, Managing Editor.