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Growing Up Georgetown

LIFESTYLE

Girl on Fire

Even at 13 years old, Willow Shields is gaining attention for her role as Primrose Everdeen in “The Hunger Games” films. B2

Professors and their children weigh the merits of sharing the same campus

Rediscovering Paris

The National Gallery is currently featuring Charles Marville’s photography, which captures the modernization of Paris. B3

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FOOD&DRINK

Turkish Treats

Cafe Divan, an understatedly elegant restaurant, stays true to its Turkish roots with savory and authentic dishes. B4

ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT

Books and Bravery

The film adaptation of “The Book Thief” is a poignant and heartwarming rendition. B5

The Real Slim Shady

Eminem’s newest album is packed with duets and featured artists, although it tries too hard to be controversial. B5

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eal Chaudhuri (COL ’16) didn’t study for his first Georgetown exam. Instead, over 10 years ago, his father had no choice but to rush him to the classroom at the last minute when the babysitter cancelled. Neal’s father, Adhip, taught economics at Georgetown from 1979 until his retirement last year. For the Chaudhuris, as for many families across Georgetown’s departments, the idea of the Hilltop as a second home really comes to life.

For these students who grew up visiting parents on campus, memories of Georgetown go back much further than freshman move-in.

Henry Parrott (SFS ’15) started coming to Georgetown as a 3-year-old, according to his father, psychology professor W. Gerrod Parrott.

Henry and his two older brothers, Nick (COL ’12) and Andy (COL ’12), spent afternoons drawing on their father’s office chalkboard before sitting in on his classes a few years later.

“I remember thinking that was fun, and it definitely influenced my decision to come to Georgetown because I was like, ‘Wow, college classes are smart,’” Henry said.

Misa Mori (COL ’17) began attending a course taught by her mother, Japanese language coordinator Yoshiko Mori, when she was a baby.

“It was kind of intimidating to meet her students because they seemed really mature, but I was proud of my mom, and I loved sitting in her classes,” Misa said.

Childhood memories at Georgetown go beyond

the classroom for some. Neal Chaudhuri’s parents were married in Dahlgren Chapel, and the family used to attend Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

“My memory is different than someone who just takes classes there,” Neal’s sister, Maya (SFS ’13), said about Georgetown. “Instead of just seeing a building, it’s not just a building — it’s one of my father’s old friends.”

For the two Chaudhuri siblings, Georgetown sports have also played a role in bringing the family together.

“I always picked Georgetown to win March Madness, and in seventh grade, when they reached the Final Four, I got my Final Four all right,” Neal said. “It’s one of my proudest moments.”

THE COLLEGE CHOICE For children who grew up on Georgetown’s campus, the decision of where to go to college included some unusual factors.

Tuition discounts for families of faculty members often play a large role. The children of fac-

ulty and staff members who work at least 90 percent of the term and were hired before 1996 receive free tuition. Faculty members hired after 1996 who work at least 90 percent of the term receive a 33 percent discount on tuition for their children if they have worked more than three years, and then a discount of 67 percent after five years.

Even with these benefits, some professors’ children are reluctant to attend Georgetown.

“The number one reason I considered not going to Georgetown was definitely the proximity to home and the fact that I thought for college it was important to get away and sort of broaden your horizons a little bit,” Henry said. “When I talked to my dad about it, what he said is: ‘Don’t forget how big Georgetown is. You’d be amazed how much you can stay there, and it’ll still feel like a totally different world, and if you want to, it’ll be like I don’t even work here.’”

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LIFESTYLE

ISLAND RECORDS

The Killers are known for hits such as “Mr. Brightside.” Due to such high expectations, “Shot at the Night” is a little disappointing as it comes off whiny and slightly maudlin. The falsetto-like vocals are overused and occasionally grating. In addition, the lyrics are far from impressive and the meaning of the song is unclear. The cool melody does little to hide the fact that The Killers’ gritty vocals and engaging lyrics are missing.

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Empowering Women for Tomorrow Miss Black New York advocates for change, from the track to the runway JOANIE GREVE Hoya Staff Writer

Diana Sainvil (MSB ’14) has a lot on her plate right now. In addition to her usual class load and commitments as a Division I track and field hurdler, Sainvil must now also find time to contribute to her latest venture: becoming Miss Black USA 2014.

Sainvil was selected as Miss Black New York earlier this year and is looking ahead to the national competition in August.

Luckily, she has some experience in her favor. She competed in Miss Caribbean Metro USA last summer, representing her parents’ native country as Miss Haiti.

“To me, it was something really meaningful and special because I

was able to represent the country that my parents are from, and the heritage that I grew up knowing,” Sainvil said.

Finishing second runner-up, she was heartened by her pageant experience and decided to apply to Miss Black USA after a former Georgetown student, Josephine Bias Robinson (SFS ’91), encouraged her.

EPIC RECORDS

Cher Lloyd’s newest single may solidify her place as a pop artist this side of the pond.

The sassy English singer and rapper belts a dance-worthy hit to follow her 2012 single “Want U Back.” T.I. adds dimension to the punchy beat, while the chorus is catchy enough to sing along to. Lloyd’s voice is sometimes a little too high-pitched, but T.I. balances out her melody. It’s definitely not a classic, but perfect for late-night dorm jams.

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Diana Sanvail (MSB ’14), who finished second runner-up in Miss Caribbean Metro USA last summer, is currently competing in the Miss Black USA Pageant as Miss Black New York.

“It’s something that really struck me, just being able to represent the state that you’re from and … just really embracing the whole African American culture,” Sainvil said. “It’s really embracing the beauty and intelligence of African American women throughout the United States.”

According to Robinson, who encouraged Sainvil to apply and also competed as Miss Black D.C. 1990 during her time at Georgetown, that intelligence and commitment plays a key role in Miss Black USA. “The pageant looks for really strong leaders, individuals who are exemplars of scholarship, of commitment, of community and incredibly capable of providing guidance and leadership to generations to come,” Robinson said.

To demonstrate that leadership, each contestant must choose a cause for her pageant platform.

Sainvil’s platform focuses on inspiring the younger generation to continue with its education.

“Her platform around empowering young people — young women in particular — is incredibly needed,” Robinson said.

Lana Thompkins, the recruiter for Miss Black USA, also said that Sainvil’s choice of platform was key to her selection as Miss New York.

“We really are looking for people who are about advocating and making our communities better,” Thompkins said. “One of the things that’s interesting about [Sainvil] is that she’s so determined See PAGEANT, B3

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Keeping It in the Family From First Steps to Diploma PROFESSORS, from B1 Maya Chaudhuri wrestled with these same considerations.

“I thought maybe I should be challenging myself more in terms of distance. At the end of the day, I decided that the fear that I was too close to home — I shouldn’t not choose Georgetown because of it,” Maya said.

Although some students keep Georgetown on their radar, others eliminate the school from consideration early on.

“I actually vowed never to come to Georgetown, and I was very reluctant to even apply here,” Misa Mori said.

“My heart was set on Waseda University in Japan, and I really did not expect to get in here, much less decide to come here.”

Fish Out of Water Both students and parents face a learning curve when it comes to sharing a campus.

For parents, the problem can be striking a balance in how involved they are in their children’s lives.

Professor Chaudhuri wanted to help Maya with pre-registration her freshman year but soon decided that it would be better to take a hands-off approach.

“I realized I wasn’t helping and that it was more me imposing on

her,” Chaudhuri said. “Tensions were mounting, so I abandoned that. ... I realized the best thing to do was to remove myself, to have a good relationship with my daughter.”

Another issue is learning to set boundaries.

“The main thing was twofold: They should never take a course with me ... and I wouldn’t give them any inside info that I might have on any faculty members for registration purposes,” Chaudhuri said.

For professors Parrott and Mori, however, Chaudhuri’s first rule presented some complications. Parrott’s son Nick majored in philosophy and psychology but was able to avoid taking any of his father’s psychology classes. Misa Mori, Professor Mori’s daughter, however, had no choice but to take her mother’s classes because of the small size of the Japanese department.

“She calls me Mori-sensei,” professor Mori said. “It feels weird, but it’s a class. She keeps a distance between her and me. I can’t say that I don’t feel anything at all, but I try to be as objective as I can, and I think I can do that.”

Misa said that because of her mother’s professionalism, the experience has been less awkward than

both his sister and father on campus for his first year at Georgetown.

“Transitioning your freshman year is hard for everyone no matter what anyone says, and having people so close in those really rough moments, when you really need them, is priceless,” Neal said.

Neal also said that his father’s position as a Georgetown professor has allowed the two of them to connect over their shared experiences.

“When you talk about how hard school is, he knows. When you’re talking about how everything is going, he has such a better idea of what context it’s in, and he can understand a lot more without NEAL CHAUDHURI (COL ’16) you having to say so much more,” Neal said. “It crewhen they do make the connection. ates a really great understanding of They’re not just going to badmouth what your situation is like and what him to you, but at the same time, I’ve the unique pressure and stress is like had someone say, ‘Your dad screwed here on campus.”

Henry, however, thought this supme on that exam,’ but in my mind, I say, ‘I think you screwed yourself,’” port system hurt his freshman year Neal said. “It’s awkward, but it’s experience.

“At the end of the day, it was actufunny. I liked hearing their response because in a sense, I’ve been in my ally a bad thing for me,” Henry said.

“I wasn’t pushed under the water dad’s class my entire life.” and forced to swim for myself the way that so many other freshman Face to Face In spite of the occasional awkward- are. ... I didn’t have the same sort of ness, Neal said he was glad to have pressure to find where I really wantshe thought it would be.

“She is hard on me, as she should be,” Misa said. “I’ve actually learned a lot more from her than I ever expected I would during this semester.”

Having friends enrolled in a parent’s course can prove just as strange.

“It happens quite a bit and usually it’s pretty funny, especially when people first make that connection between me and him,” Henry said.

“I think people are smart about it

“In a sense, I’ve been in my dad’s class my entire life.”

ed to be and find my place on campus.”

While Henry eventually found his place by pledging Alpha Phi Omega his sophomore year, studying abroad this fall in Shanghai has also brought a new perspective to his Georgetown career.

“The situation of having him abroad is different and may be a way that it’s more like for parents all the time when their kids are at college, although the added complexity of traveling in China is different from going to Notre Dame,” professor Parrott said.

For Henry, studying abroad has helped affirm his choice to attend Georgetown.

“I sort of noticed that when I first got here it felt a little bit like the way most people describe their freshman years of college,” Henry said. “Study abroad showed me that I didn’t miss out on anything.”

Ultimately, Henry advised others in the same situation to choose a school based on their own interests — not whether their parents will be having office hours down the hall.

“Take your parent out of the equation completely and make your decision based on that, because at the end of the day, it comes down to this school and whether or not you’re going to be happy here,” Henry said.

FROM LEFT: COURTESY YOSHIKO MORI, COURTESY ADHIP CHAUDHURI AND COURTESY MAYA CHAUDHURI

From left: Japanese language coordinator Yoshiko Mori and her daughter Misa (COL ’17) walk around campus, retired economics professor Adhip Chaudhuri on vacation with his children Maya (SFS ’13), on left, and Neal (COL ’16), and the Chaudhuri family at Maya’s graduation in May 2013.

ALMOST ADULT

Making Merry With Friends and Food

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eorgetown has approximately would play out, our random dinner 7,552 undergraduate stu- party was finally about to begin.

At first, it was undeniably awkdents, and as a senior, I often feel like I know every one of them. ward. My roommates and our guests I’ve met hundreds of my classmates stood in a makeshift circle around through extracurriculars, projects the table and engaged in icebreakers.

“Hi, I’m Mary. I’m a senior in the and parties. Knowing that I can spot someone in Tombs or walking across College, studying English and Jewish campus is comforting, but the truth civilization, and I’m from outside of is, I actually know only a fraction of Philadelphia,” I said, to which everyour Georgetown community. There body replied, “Hi Mary!”

Fearing our dinner could transis a whole other world of random Georgetown people out there for me form into the worst part of New Student Orientation, I stuffed my face to meet.

My roommates agreed, and they re- with my roommate’s brie, smiled vealed to me that they had a solution and kept on checking my ziti for the for this problem of missed opportu- first half hour.

Finally, we took our seats, and dinnities. Instead of accepting that our friend groups and our Georgetown ner was served. Earlier in the day, one destinies are predetermined, we of my clever roommates taped quesneeded to invite new people into our tions underneath each chair. She lives and throw a dinner party with wouldn’t tell us about the content the most random guest list. They had of the questions, which frightened us a bit. As we suspected, me at “dinner.” they dealt with probing Dinner meant cooktopics that shall not be ing baked ziti and thus mentioned, but our fear having a legitimate reasubsided, however, as the son to keep four types of game finally generated to cheese in our home, but I was also intrigued by Mary Burgoyne fluid conversation. The wine helped with that, what this party entailed.

The initial rules of the dinner were too. Dessert was soon served, and that each roommate needed to invite before we knew it, the clock chimed two random people (one boy, one midnight.

We had managed to entertain peogirl) whom they didn’t know well but would like to get to know better. ple for four hours. We had passed the While we were at first strict about awkward silence. We had overcome adhering to this rule, each of us ulti- the uncomfortable introductions. We mately chose at least one person that were now all best friends! That’s probably not true, but I left that night she knew.

We soon realized that with a with seven more acquaintances than dinner party comes cooking. This I started with, the knowledge that I, preparation proved quite fun as we along with my roommates, could sucsearched food blogs and the Martha cessfully execute a fabulous dinner Stewart website for the perfect ziti party in campus housing, and finally recipe. I decided I would make pump- the satisfaction of knowing Georgekin cheesecake to pair with the ziti. town a little bit better than I had Our other menu items would include before this feat. If you take anything roasted vegetables, baked brie, spin- away from this article, feeding peoach salad, apple pie and seven-layer ple is the perfect way to make friends, but more importantly, putting yourbars.

Besides food, we also needed to self out there can lead to rewarding decorate, which led us to T.J. Maxx experiences in which you learn more to buy wine glasses, candles and a about yourself and others. tablecloth; we weren’t letting any detail go untouched. After hours of Mary Burgoyne is a senior in the Colcooking, shopping and hypothesiz- lege. This is the final appearance of ing over how this social experiment ALMOST ADULT this semester.

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Small Star Creates a Big Spark JOE KUPERSCHMIDT Special to The Hoya

The Hunger Games set the world on fire last year, becoming a massive critical and commercial success. The story of Katniss Everdeen continues with The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, which opens Nov. 22. At the age of 13, actress Willow Shields has already been garnering acclaim for her role as Katniss’ younger sister, Primrose Everdeen.

“The Hunger Games” was your first feature film. Were you expecting it to be such a huge worldwide phenomenon?

I expected it to be big, but not as big as it became. I knew there were so many fans of the books.

I was a fan of the books too, but I didn’t believe it was going to become as huge as it is.

In this movie, we’re coming in about a year after the first Hunger Games and Katniss is back in the arena. How is this time different for Prim?

She’s grown up quite a bit just because she’s already gone through this once. So, when it happens again, there’s not as

much of a freak out. She’s not as vulnerable. She’s more there for Katniss because Katniss is scared of going back again. Prim is saying, “It’s going to be okay” and, “You can go back, you’ll be fine.”

You see a little role reversal in this one where Prim is really there for Katniss.

Do you feel like you’ve learned a lot from the first experience?

I think, especially from the cast, all these great actors, I’ve learned a lot, and I think it was great going back and being able to see everyone again. Just being comfortable and ready to jump right in.

Whereas, the first movie, it took a couple days for us all to get to know each other and get comfortable. But once we went back, it was just like a party again.

What’s your relationship like with Jennifer Lawrence, who plays your sister?

It’s great. I keep saying she’s totally insane but in the best way possible. She’s hilarious, and she’s so much fun on set. I love her like a big sister, and she’s such a talented actress. Because most of my scenes are with her, there’s a lot I can learn from her.

Which scene from the movie was most enjoyable for you to shoot?

There’s one scene that we’ve seen hints of in the trailer with me and Katniss, where I’m kind of telling her that I’ve seen a hint of hope in this world around us.

After all of this struggle, I am explaining to Katniss that there is going to be hope, and it’s ok for her to go back to the games. I think that’s a really great scene for Prim, showcasing who she’s becoming as a person.

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Willow Shields stars as Primrose Everdeen in “Catching Fire.”

The movie was directed by Francis Lawrence rather than Gary Ross, who directed the first. Was it easy working with a new director?

It was very easy. Francis is incredible, and he did such a fantastic job. He was super nice, and he was great at just being able to get to know everyone because he

was new to the set. It was great for us because we just invited him right in. It was really fun.

He’s a great director.

What did you do when you had down time on set?

We just hung out. We talked a lot, me and Jen especially, about acting, books, movies, music. Lots of talking and joking around.

What are some of your favorite books and movies?

I like anything by John Green. I really love The Book Thief, too.

As far as movies go, I like a lot.

I think my favorite is Little Miss Sunshine.

You said earlier that you were a fan of “The Hunger Games” series. Did you read them before you were even cast?

I was in the middle of reading the first book when I got the first audition. I had a little bit of time in between my first audition and the callback, and I started to speed read all the books. So, I read all of them in a matter of, like, a week and a half. I became a huge fan right before the callback.

Do you think “Catching Fire” will please of all the diehard fans?

Yes. I’m a fan of the books, and it stuck so close to the book. I know that all the fans will be extremely pleased with it.

Do you have any stories of interactions with fans?

Fans are crazy but amazing. Without them, it would not be where it is now because they’re such fans of the books and now fans of the movie. All of the fans have been really sweet. I haven’t had any weird moments, which is good.

And I’m sure a lot of fans would be wondering, are you team Peeta or team Gale?

I keep saying this — I came up with this two years ago, and it’s totally true. I’m Team Katniss.

All the way. She’s the best character ever, and she’s such a great role model.

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ART

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Popular sentiment may make it seem that Washington’s National Gallery is a static institution, but it’s a surprisingly dynamic place.

The gallery may not change much in terms of its architecture, location and permanent collection.

Treasured paintings by artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Pierre Auguste Renoir and Mary Cassatt serve as the backbone of the museum and preserve its status among the top art galleries in the world. Every few months, however, the National Gallery also mounts several major new exhibitions, ranging from the works of minimalist modern painter Ellsworth Kelly to the pottery of eighth-century Song Dynasty artisans. Every exhibition is extremely well planned, researched and laid out.

This attention to detail and presentation of historical background is precisely what makes the gallery’s latest exhibit, “Charles Marville: Photographer of Paris,” so stunningly relevant and powerful.

The exhibit chronicles the work of Paris-born Marville, a man famous during his own time as the official photographer of the city of Paris. A photographer of great depth and talent, Marville’s prints ranged from landscapes to scenes of dense urban development. He even undertook a study of clouds and the atmosphere, documenting the different patterns he saw from his studio in central Paris. However, what Marville is most famous for, and what constitutes the majority of the exhibit, is his 425-photo album titled Album de Vieux Paris (Album of Old Paris), which documents the extensive modernization efforts undertaken in Paris during the 1850s and 1860s.

By the order of Napoleon III and his chief urban planner Georges Haussmann, countless buildings and centuries-old neighborhoods were leveled in favor of wide roads, standardized facades and centralized markets. These efforts, dubbed the “Haussmannization” of Paris, were undertaken to clean up the city, whose narrow, winding roads and tiny, packed apartments had come to serve as not only an ideal battleground for rebellion but an incubator of thievery and disease.

Despite these negative connota-

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Charles Marville’s photographs capture the modernization of Paris.

tions, the Parisian government recognized the historical significance of these neighborhoods and hired Marville to document them prior to their destruction.

Marville’s photographs of the fast-disappearing streets of Paris are not only striking but also uncannily sharp — partially a result of the silver-collodion development technique but more so due to Marville’s own intimate knowledge of exposure, light and camera operation. While Marville was employed to photograph certain sections of the city, the specific points of capture were left up to him, resulting in a myriad of viewpoints. His shots range from large, sweeping landscapes of the city to images taken at closer range, right alongside shops, stalls and apartments. His talent for composition is especially evident in his street-level prints, where he often offsets a close, detailed shot of an alleyway or a courtyard with its exit and further neighborhoods in the distance. He is able to keep everything in perfect focus, even when the juxtaposition is so great that the background is hundreds of feet below, as in his photographs of renovations to Notre Dame, taken from one of the cathedral’s tallest steeples.

Marville’s photos are also incredibly sparse in the sense that most of them do not contain people. At first glance, it is difficult to imagine that one man would be able to clear out entire neighborhoods of activity for the purpose of photographic documentation. I am sure that given the enormity of the project, such an option could have been exercised; however, it would have been completely unnecessary.

By the nature of photographic technology during Marville’s time, proper exposure of the negative required at least 15 seconds of light.

Fifteen seconds is a long time, and therefore, only the slowest-moving or standing objects could be captured. This impediment created the phenomenon of the deserted Paris presented in this exhibit.

Some could argue that due to this technological drawback, modern viewers will never be able to get a sense of what Paris was like during this tumultuous time of modernization.

I would argue otherwise. It is precisely this lack of people that makes Marville’s work so emotional. Humans are drawn to other humans, and in photographs, this phenomenon is no different. However, what often ends up occurring is that the viewer forgets about the inanimate background — in this case, the actual city — in favor of the living subject. By removing this temptation, the viewer is only left with what we would otherwise characterize as the background.

Whether by Marville’s own intention or simple luck, viewers at the National Gallery can now take an intimate, early-morning stroll through the neighborhoods of old Paris, taking in the smallest details, from the content of shop advertisements to the metalwork on the grand street lamps of the Rue de Rivoli. Along the way, plenty of detail is provided to put each photograph in context and, if only for a few minutes, convince us that we truly are Parisians.

If a trip to Paris is not possible, this is the next best thing. As always at the National Gallery, admission is free.

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Aside from schoolwork and running track, Diana Sainvil (MSB ’14) is competing in this year’s Miss Black USA with a platform of female empowerment and the importance of education.

A Model for the Community

PAGEANT, from B1 to give back; she’s really actually out there, in the community, involved.”

Sainvil’s investment in her community has expanded recently thanks to her connection to Miss Black USA. She has begun to visit New York public schools to inspire and motivate students to aspire to higher education.

It’s a platform that hits particularly close to home for Sainvil, who grew up in New York City housing projects with her two parents, both Haitian immigrants, and her two siblings.

“Basically, everything was selftaught to me. And I had to work hard to grasp material in school,” Sainvil said.

In May, Sainvil will become the

first member of her family to graduate from college. Sainvil partly credits this accomplishment to her parents.

“My parents try the best they can to support me, and I think that’s what helped inspire me, motivate me,” Sainvil said. “My education was something I know my parents told me would get me out of Greenburg, and that’s something that really helped myself.”

Sainvil’s mother may soon be receiving a diploma of her own, as she has returned to school to obtain an associate’s degree.

“And if my mom can be that age and go back to school, then I am able to accomplish anything,” Sainvil said.

This concept of boundless possibility is a message she brings to New York students as she goes from

school to school telling her story and encouraging young women to follow in her footsteps.

“What’s impressive and what’s important to us is that she’s involved in calling other women to do the same thing,” Thompkins said of Sainvil.

According to both Robinson and Thompkins, this could give Sainvil a leg up on the competition in August.

“I really think she is going to do quite well in the pageant,” said Robinson, who was also once a judge for the pageant. “She’s incredibly talented and capable of speaking very well.”

“I’m sure Josephine’s probably going to be doing some coaching for [Sainvil] as well on what to expect,” Thompkins speculated. “I think she’s going to be someone to really watch closely at nationals.”

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Gluten Freedom

Pinning the Perfect Grain-Free Dinner Party A pproximately one year ago, I entered my first love affair.

I traded in refreshing my Facebook and Twitter newsfeeds for something infinitely better: Pinterest. Although the timing was less than ideal (among midterm exams) I’ve never regretted my relationship: 21 boards, 2,170 pins and counting. Pinterest has become known for friends bonding over their dream wedding boards, endless trips to craft stores and the struggle between looking up new exercises or new recipes. My personal interests fall into all of these categories, but especially those featuring glutenfree boards.

My Pinterest obsession and culinary attempts happened somewhat simultaneously. One week, I found myself repinning recipes on recipes, and the following weekend, I found myself prep-

ping for the first of many dinner parties with my roommate and friends. Everything went perfectly, even if we were all sprawled around my small Darnall room, until I found out about my gluten intolerance. I would not force my friends to suffer in culinary purgatory by subjecting them to the same food that I so dreaded to consume myself.

My friends and I grew so accustomed to our little culinary get-togethers that I grew determined to find something good and gluten free for us to attempt.

With Pinterest on my side, I found countless recipes, recipe swaps and blogs, all dedicated to living a gluten-free lifestyle. With the recipe swaps, I discovered different grains or flour mixes to replace the traditional wheat-based grains and flour. By just switching a few ingredients for gluten-free

friendly ones, I could make the same delicious foods.

Our first wheat-less dinner party was a complete success. My friends had absolutely no idea that the entire meal was glutenfree until I told them afterward.

Our menu consisted of gluten-free baked macaroni and cheese and

Christina Wing broiled shrimp with broccoli. Instead of using wheat-based pasta, we used rice-based pasta. All of the cheesy goodness masked all of the slightly untraditional pasta taste.

The original recipe for the broiled shrimp with broccoli called for breadcrumbs, but we just forwent the breadcrumbs and substituted

a bit more seasoning and olive oil.

I continued my experiment with another dinner party, this one with the addition of dessert.

I started off with a salad, another gluten-free pasta dish and gluten-free cupcakes. Salads are gluten-free by nature, so the only decisions that I had to make were what I wanted to add in — I personally always opt for an abundance of vegetables and cheese. I found the pasta dish recipe from a blog but altered it a bit to make it gluten-free and easier for me to prepare.

The final creation was a baked ziti with sausage and broccoli rabe. For dessert, I may have cheated, but that’s what happens when you’re making a three-course meal for a dozen of your friends.

Betty Crocker makes a really great gluten-free yellow cake mix that is perfect for a busy college student

on a budget. I also bought frosting, but I mixed it with a little bit of flavoring and garnished the cupcakes with sprinkles to make them more personalized.

Cooking gluten-free definitely takes a little more research and creativity, but it leads to more original and better thought-out recipes that will please everyone and their taste buds. Pinterest is a great starting place for any and all recipe ideas — gluten-free or not — and is also a productive way to procrastinate when planning your own dinner party. Take advantage of all the ideas available on Pinterest and invite your friends over, make some great food and enjoy.

Christina Wing is a sophomore in the McDonough School of Business. This is the final appearance of GLUTEN FREEDOM this semester.

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Staying True to Turkey With Authentic Delights

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

One of the staples of Thanksgiving dinner, a sweet potato casserole will satisfy any craving for seasonal sweets. The usually complicated process of making sweet potato casserole is simplified in this one-dish recipe that reduces cleaning time. Sweetened with marshmallows and brown sugar, the root vegetable dish will tide you over until Thanksgiving break.

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INGREDIENTS

6 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp. ground cinnamon 1 tbsp. softened butter As many mini-marshmallows as desired

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Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender, or for about 20 minutes.

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Mash sweet potatoes until no lumps remain. Stir in white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter. Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish and cover with marshmallows.

Cafe Divan, an upscale restaurant situated beneath the Georgetown Hill Inn, occupies a unique, triangular building at the corner of 34th and Wisconsin. During my recent dinner there, I was immediately impressed by the excellent service and the elegant ambiance. The restaurant was able to comfortably accommodate our large group of 20, and the two waiters assigned to our private dining area somehow managed to keep all of the orders straight and the glasses full throughout the entire evening.

The restaurant’s decor was sophisticated and understated, with a generically modern vibe, but the Turkish TV show playing behind the full bar gave us a clue to the target cuisine. Cafe Divan’s owner, Cavit Ozturk, and chef, Yucel Atalay, aim to provide patrons with authentic Turkish dishes, including some that do not appear on the menus of other similar establishments. They certainly succeed in providing variety, and though I was initially overwhelmed by the menu, our waiter was happy to offer suggestions and answer our questions.

For the appetizer, we were all served a small sampler comprised of hummus, feta cheese, dolma, lentil kofte and sigara borek ($6.50 for one) that was reminiscent of a Middle Eastern antipasto platter. Everything was delicious and was complemented by the steaming pita bread served on the side. This course was followed by the garden salad ($6.25), a fresh mixture of tomatoes, cucumber, red cabbage, carrots and red bell peppers tossed with a house dressing.

For my entree, I ordered the Iskender Kebab ($12.95), a dish of thinly sliced lamb and veal served over chopped pita with a yogurt sauce and sauteed tomatoes. The meat was tender

Bake until marshmallows are browned — about 30 minutes.

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Asian Comfort Food Creates A Home Away From Home JESSICA TANNENBAUM Special to The Hoya

Whenever my uncle, a Washington, D.C. native, asks me where I want to go out to dinner, my answer irrevocably remains the same: Mei Wah. Throughout my childhood, a meal at a Chinese restaurant presented a welcome treat in the form of an endless sequence of roasted chicken and baked potatoes; to escape tiresome routines and the stresses of work, my family bonded over fried rice and chicken lo mein.

Leo’s stir fry and even Mai Tai, while both appealing alternatives, fail to truly satisfy my craving for Chinese food. Mei Wah, located near Dupont Circle, offers the best Chinese food in town.

Immediately, the brightness of Mei Wah’s interior conveys warmth and approachability that puts customers at ease. Often, the owner himself, Larry La, welcomes patrons personally if he knows their name; even though I have only visited Mei Wah a few times, La remembers my name and greets me as if he has known me forever. The wall decor, which displays autographed pictures of famous diners like Ted Kennedy, Newt Gingrich and Mia Hamm, confirms Mei Wah’s reputation as a D.C. must-go.

Admittedly, the decor does not reflect Mei Wah’s distinctive character. With white walls bordered by dark wood panels and a black industrial style ceiling, Mei Wah’s interior design fails to impress. Although the plain, cramped tables and seats with no back padding leave little room for sitting comfortably, the layout cultivates a sense of hominess. Squeezed next to other people, I gained an appreciation for community and family. If the adjacent tables sound too distracting, a row of booths provides more privacy. A ceiling-high window supplies both a great view and an ideal source for people-watching. Despite its fairly nondescript interior, the friendly wait staff and ceiling lighting foster a sense of sunniness. Whether serving Hillary Clinton or a Georgetown freshman, Mei Wah embraces and warmly welcomes its customers.

There is a reason Mei Wah patrons return again and again for the food. Mei Wah offers — and I do not believe I am exaggerating — some of the best Chinese food I have ever tried. Light and flavorful, the shrimp lo mein ($9.95) fuses the softness of the thin noodles and crunchiness of the carrots in mouth-watering har-

MEI WAH

 1299 New Hampshire Ave. NW cuisine: Chinese price: $$$$ mony; the teriyaki seasoning adds just enough flavor to include taste but does not overpower the dish. I definitely recommend the lo mein for any first-time customers. More adventurous diners should try the shredded beef with hot pepper ($13.50); the spicy bite-sized pieces, which almost resemble thin French fries, introduce a fun twist on a classic beef dish. Unlike other restaurants, Mei Wah’s vegetables always taste fresh and crisp; offering various vegetable dishes, such as the kung pao tofu ($10.50), Mei Wah is especially appealing to vegetarians. Including a separate menu just for sushi rolls, Mei Wah also quenches any Japanese cuisine hankerings. With a wide variety of selections for pork, lamb, chicken and beef dishes, Mei Wah provides more options than a generic Chinese restaurant.

As a warning, however, avoid the spring rolls.

As Mei Wah’s Achilles’ heel, the spring rolls taste dry, overstuffed and doughy. Compared to the many light but filling options Mei Wah imparts in its other dishes, the spring rolls dispense a heavy, almost acidic flavor. Likewise, the service, while friendly, can attempt to rush customers at times. Nonetheless, the staff’s speediness ends up being a good thing. The food should come very quickly — I can barely wait to devour it! Mei Wah pleases both diners desiring simple, healthy fare and more experienced foodies yearning to explore new delicacies.

Located outside of Georgetown, Mei Wah is worth making the trek to Dupont. To reach Mei Wah, students can take either the GUTS bus or the D2 to Dupont and then walk to New Hampshire Avenue. Additionally, the G2 offers a 10-minute bus ride. Mei Wah even delivers to campus for those willing to try it but aren’t interested in leaving campus, but students ordering in will miss out on Mei Wah’s warmth and inviting atmosphere.

1834 Wisconsin Ave. NW cuisine: Turkish price: $$$$

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Cafe Divan’s menu consists of authentic Turkish dishes, like its mixed meze platter which includes hummus and feta. and flavorful and the plate as a whole had a great balance of flavor and texture. My friend ordered the manti ($13.95) — basically a Turkish variation of ravioli. The homemade pasta pockets were stuffed with ground beef and spices, then topped with fresh tomatoes and the homemade yogurt garlic sauce.

When in a Turkish restaurant, one should make sure to end the meal with traditional baklava ($4.25) — sweet filo and pistachio pastry, drizzled with sweet honey — and Turkish coffee ($2.50). The coffee, which can be ordered sweet, medium or little sweet, was rich, smooth and served in an ornate, tiny cup. Other favorites included the Bombshell ($4.25), a variation of an ice cream sundae. I would advise against ordering the Cream Caramel, however, as the version of flan was lacking both in sweetness and in palatable consistency.

I had never tried Turkish

food before eating at Cafe Divan, and I was unsure about what to expect. The restaurant certainly caters to a varied clientele, and for the less adventurous, I recommend sticking to one of the gourmet pizza dishes, which range from spinach garden to grilled eggplant to Turkish pastrami ($18.50 to $19.95). The pide ($7.95 to $8.95) is a special Turkish flatbread, baked in a hot clay oven and topped with a variety of cheeses, meats and vegetables, and is also a good choice for those seeking a more basic meal. The restaurant also serves simple vanilla ice cream on the dessert menu for those seeking a more basic dessert. While you can find more conservative options at Cafe Divan, I highly recommend enjoying some of its delicious, traditional fare.

With finals fast approaching, note that Cafe Divan offers a carryout menu and delivers for free within three miles for orders of $15 or more.

HAPPY HOUR BOURBON HOT TODDY

delish.com As the winter chills begin to set in, add a touch of classic sophistication to your usual repertoire of fall cocktails.

This twist on the traditional hot toddy — usually meant to banish the inevitable cold with a warming combination of liquor and spices — is delicious, comforting and well worth a try.

Put 1 1/3 oz. of bourbon, a teaspoon of fine-grain sugar and two smashed cloves into a glass. Stir briefly to mix the flavors. Then, pour in 1 1/2 oz. of boiling water — continue to add more if needed — and stir. For an extra autumnal touch and added festive flavor, throw in a cinnamon stirring stick.

FIGA

foodandwine.com If you really want to impress your friends, make them this complex and delicious cocktail. An amazing combination of fruity fig vodka and slightly smoky Earl Grey tea, it’s sure to make you look like a professional mixologist.

There’s also some fruit thrown in, so you can pretend it’s somewhat healthy.

To make a pitcher, combine 12 oz. of fig vodka, 6 oz. of brewed Earl Grey tea and 9 oz. of fresh orange juice in a jug. Leave this to chill in the fridge for a least an hour — longer if you have the time. Stir well. Pile up glasses with ice and throw in one fig wedge per glass. Top off the glasses with your chilled drink for a delicious and unique treat.

YOUR VIVACIOUS EXPERIENCE

Mei Wah’s friendly atmosphere evokes the comfort of home, and its delicious dishes include shrimp lo mein, a combination of thin noodles and fresh vegetables.

bestbets GU DANCE COMPANY: FALL SHOW

on campus

Want a night out at the theater this weekend?

Come see Georgetown’s oldest dance group in its annual fall dance concert. The Georgetown University Dance Company has put together a performance showcasing the work of both professional and student choreographers. The dancers will be performing a variety of routines and embracing a number of different genres.

‘WE’RE THE MILLERS’ SCREENING

Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis team up with the likes of Nick Offerman and Ed Helms in the blockbuster comedy. We’re The Millers follows low-level marijuana dealer David Clark (Sudeikis) as he partners up with a stripper (Aniston), a runaway (Emma Roberts) and a thief (Will Poulter) to pay off what he owes his supplier.

PUPPY PLAY TIME

INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE

WHERE: Walsh Black Box Theater WHEN: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.

INFO: gudancecompany.weebly.com PRICE: Free

WHERE: ICC Auditorium WHEN: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.

INFO: Georgetown Program Board PRICE: Free

WHERE: Copley Lawn WHEN: Tuesday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

INFO: Health Education Services PRICE: Free

WHERE: Makom WHEN: Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

INFO: campusministry.georgetown.edu PRICE: Free

Having a tough and stressful week? Need a study break? Come play with some adorable puppies and enjoy a wicked cup of hot cocoa. Health Education Services, The Corp and Georgetown GIVES are teaming up to offer you a relaxing time off from exams and homework. Be sure to stop by Copley Lawn for some fuzzy fun.

This Tuesday, Rev. Bryan Oskvig, Georgetown’s Protestant chaplaincy director and Peter S. Cooke, president of the Washington, D.C. North Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will be participating in the Office of Campus Ministry’s “Challenging Text” series. The topic is “That’s What God Said: Scriptural Authority and Truth.” It will be moderated by Rabbi Rachel Gartner.

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friday, NOVEMBER 15, 2013

MOVIES

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MUSIC

MUSIC

Angry and Raw, Eminem Broods

Adaptation Boy Band Leaves Runs Away Fans Wanting More With Hearts   WORD OF MOUTH 

The Marshall Mathers LP 2

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The Wanted

Eminem

THE BOOK THIEF

Jess Kelham-Hohler

Charlotte Glasser

Hoya Staff Writer

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starring: Sophie Nélisse, Geoffrey Rush

As a Brit in the States, I was quite looking forward to listening to The Wanted’s new album, Word of Mouth.

Of the list of questions I have been asked since I came to Georgetown, the third or fourth is almost always “Do you like The Wanted?”, and it’s usually accompanied by a similar question about One Direction. To be honest, I wasn’t that familiar with them while I was in the U.K., and two tracks into Word of Mouth, I realized why I hadn’t bothered.

The album opens with “We Own the Night,” a title that suggests it will be a track for epic club dancing that will make you want to jump to your feet. Instead, the track is weak pop — too slow to be a good club tune, but too repetitive and dull to make it a good listen in any other circumstance. Instead of building up the pace and rhythm, the band decides to introduce their emotional side and show that they can be vulnerable to their fans. However, any compelling emotion is lost with the electronic strings and bass, which jar uncomfortably in a repetitive straight beat through most of the song, implying a build-up to some emotional climax that never arrives.

In an interview with MTV regarding the album’s release, lead singer Tom Parker explained that while there are party anthems on the highly anticipated album, there are also many tracks that attempt to deal with more personal issues. I, however, was not convinced that there is something unconvincing about the whole album. Those tracks that try to address personal issues are cringe-worthy and have no punch to them. To be frank, they sound as manufactured as the band itself. They lack originality that is essential to making an impact in a world of Perrys, Gagas and Thickes. A cynic might even go so far as to suggest that The Wanted’s manager was simply riding on the coattails of the band members’ good looks.

The album would be tolerable — if dull — were it not for the dismal track “Walks Like Rihanna.” The title should say enough about the standard of the track — It makes no sense,

Eminem’s eighth album, The Marshall Mathers LP 2, is pretty much what we have all come to expect from the real Slim Shady.

The sequel to The Marshall Mathers LP is angry, graphic and clever. It’s startlingly clear that he will never be able to put his past to rest because this is where the fire comes from. Should Eminem ever shrug the chip off his shoulder, we will never get a ninth album.

The album dives right in with “Bad Guy” where Eminem raps as himself, his persona Slim Shady and Matthew Mitchell — the younger brother of Eminem’s tragic fan Stan from a track of the same name on The Marshall Mathers LP. Matthew Mitchell is out for revenge on Eminem for not caring about his brother until it was too late; Matthew can’t deal with the constant reminders of his former idol’s career successes and resolves to kill the self-proclaimed “Rap God.” The imagery in this song is incredibly vivid, with Matthew holding a knife and stalking Eminem like prey. This song is largely symbolic of the rest of the album, in which Eminem’s paranoia about his position at the forefront of hip-hop music is revealed.

Filled with duets and featured artists, the album is packed with interesting voices. The anthemlike chanting of Liz Rodrigues on “Survival” makes the track one of the best on the album. Describing Eminem’s rise to the top, the high-

Charlotte Glasser Hoya Staff Writer

Brian Percival is certainly making a name for himself as a director thanks to his highly acclaimed series “Downtown Abbey” and his new film, The Book Thief.

Based on the novel by Markus Zusak, The Book Thief has all the elements of a fantastic movie. It’s poignant, it’s sweet and it somehow even manages to portray humor in the setting of World War II Germany.

The Book Thief offers a different perspective on the Holocaust than movies like The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by portraying the point of view of a German girl who is not Jewish. Liesel, the 10-year-old main character who has not yet learned to read, has had a very difficult life, something that is evident even before the film gets through its opening credits. Watching her struggle with her identity as the daughter of a Communist, and watching her struggle in a room of children who are able to read is simultaneously heartbreaking and gratifying. Geoffrey Rush, who plays Hans, Liesel’s adoptive father, takes on the role with exactly the right amount of care, humor and class that I remember from Zusak’s novel.

It is through an old promise of Hans’ that Liesel encounters Max, a young German Jew on the run. Liesel’s relationships with both Max and her best friend Rudy allow the audience to see what a brave and considerate person Liesel becomes. Due to the skill of every member of the cast, each moment that the characters spend together is poignant and helps bring the film to life by really resonating with the audience.

The contrast of the warm relationships within the home and all the horrors that occur in Nazi Germany is illustrated by an unusual narrator: Death. Death links the audience to the characters and creates an emotional connection.

Another victory for The Book Thief is the way the movie itself is filmed. Even though it takes place during World War II, there are no gratuitous action scenes or violent montages. The Germans who follow Hitler and his message are portrayed as confused and hurt people instead of monsters. This realistic image highlights what everyday people went through and the intense guilt they felt about this grim time in history.

The best scene of the movie is also the source of the title. It’s a dark, snowy night, and Liesel snatches a book from the stillglowing embers of a Nazi book-burning fire. Forms of rebellion like this are what keep Liesel going and create an engrossing tension within the film. As Liesel begins to understand more about the world, she becomes increasingly courageous and she finds other ways to subvert the system that oppresses her. This is the story of endurance in an unlikely time.

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The film captures the perspective of a young girl during the Holocaust.

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ISLAND RECORDS

none at all. By the time I’d heard them belt out the chorus lyrics for the third time, I wasn’t sure whether I should laugh or cry. It’s revival ’90s pop (think Boyzone and Backstreet Boys) gone horribly, horribly wrong.

If the fact that their chants are used as background to the whole track isn’t enough to make you cringe, then the music video — released early to build anticipation for the album two years in the making — will do the job.

The other early release tracks “Glad You Came” and “I Found You” make an effort to save this album. The use of different electronic sounds gives the group some originality, and they aptly highlight their lyrical and vocal skills so that their position in pop is confirmed. Other tracks like “Glow in the Dark” and “Show Me Love (America)” will undoubtedly find their way onto club playlists, and emotional tracks such as “Running Out of Reasons” will have high school girls — and undoubtedly a few college ones — screaming with glee at live performances. But the album does little to go above a playlist for Ibiza clubs or a songbook for X Factor auditions. Given that the band promised would this be their best album yet, pop fans really would be justified in expecting more. The good looks, charm and general likability of the band will undoubtedly help to retain their hoards of fans and possibly give them the chance to create a better album that lives up to their promises. But whether American fans will indeed show them love and welcome them with open arms is dubious following this lackluster album.

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energy track has one of the best beats on the album and features an edgy hook that makes it the top contender to be the next “Lose Yourself.” As always, Eminem’s lyrics are witty; now he has the beats to back them up. Similarly, the soft opening by EDM artist Polina adds dimension to “Legacy.” Rather than hearing only Eminem’s characteristic enmity, Polina incorporates an element of sweetness to the track.

Nate Ruess of Fun. is featured in “Headlights.” This track has an uncharacteristically reflective element to it that is undoubtedly due to the pop influence on the song.

This is the most interesting song on the album due to Eminem’s semi-apologetic nature for not recognizing that a lot of the strife with his mother stemmed from addiction and mental illness; he even apologizes for “Cleanin’ Out My Closet,” the smash hit about his mother that he vows never to perform. The melancholy lyrics combined with the mournful singing of Ruess is enough to make the audience feel like Eminem has grown up.

The illusion is shattered with the next track, “Evil Twin,” in which Eminem flat out admits that he’s “all out of Backstreet Boys to call out and attack.” He proclaims both himself and his evil twin the thirdand fourth-best rappers ever, after Biggie and Tupac Shakur. This song is a challenge to any up-and-coming talent trying to match up to him.

Overall, the album is solid. It’s controversial enough to attract attention for reasons beyond its musical merit by including references to Casey Anthony, George Zimmerman and Ben Roethlisberger. While I would never want to be Eminem’s therapist, his new work is an interesting listen. For fans of Jay-Z, Fort Minor and the pre-released tracks “Berzerk” and “The Monster,” the album will be a hit. If you’re a casual Eminem listener like myself, don’t listen to the whole thing at once: That much hatred can be too much to handle in one sitting.

TOP SHELF

Times Are Changing: Flip Through the Pages

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t’s that time of year again: Red cups have made their seasonal debut (although I’m still waiting for the return of the eggnog latte), people are finally donning their marshmallow-esque puffy coats and I’m being struck by the nostalgia of holidays past. Gone are the days of making a Christmas list or waiting hours in line for a picture on Santa’s lap; I’m spending Thanksgiving with friends instead of at home, and Christmas break is more of an excuse to sleep and eat a lot of food I didn’t pay for instead of getting excited over what I find in my stocking.

Although, Mom, if you’re reading this, I wouldn’t mind finding some salted caramels.

But like any good book nerd, if I can’t relive Christmases — or summer breaks or Halloweens — of childhoods gone, I can at least revisit novels and series that defined those times for me. From favorites of younger years to favorites now, these texts are there to take me home, even if it’s just between the pages.

Harry Potter might seem like

an obvious series to choose, but because of how eerily accurate it’s surprising how many people Bradbury’s predictions about TV haven’t read it and are missing and consumerism are. out on the magic. What’s equally A Prayer for Owen Meany by surprising is how many people John Irving is strange enough haven’t read the His Dark Materi- to rival Vonnegut: The narrator als series by Phillip Pullman. To is completely passive, and the say I was obsessed with it grow- titular character is a short, idealing up would be an understate- istic student with a voice permament — I desperately wanted to nently distorted from his childhood growing up in know what my own a quarry. The prose is daemon would be. Get Dickensian, and there excited, English maare muted references to jors, because the series is actually a retelling The Scarlet Letter and and inversion of John Gunter Grass’ The Tin Milton’s Paradise Lost.

Kim Bussing Drum. Although hard to break into, the story Cat’s Cradle, a trippy novel with a midget as a protago- that begins with a mother killed nist, by Kurt Vonnegut, is far and by a stray baseball and that ends away one of my favorite books. It’s with the Vietnam War is a beautithe question of the meaning of ful and very underrated piece of life answered with a darkly com- literature.

Perfect for all Shakespeare fans, ic irreverence that’s perfect for when you want to validate your The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by existential crisis.

David Wroblewski is a retelling Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, of “Hamlet” that features a mute which plays into the looming, boy who comes from a line of dire futuristic theme, is another dog breeders and runs away from favorite for the sheer fact that it’s home to prove that his uncle mura tribute to how spectacular books dered his father. It’s fantastically are. It’s also a little disconcerting well done — as it should be. It took

Wroblewski over 10 years to write and is a modern way to reconnect with the Bard. Luckily, it’s far easier to read, but it still provides plenty of ambiguity and raises discussion at the conclusion.

What I like most about books is that they mean different things to different people at different times. No one has ever read the same book, and you’ll never read the same book because you’ll have changed by the time you pick it up again.

The holidays never fail to serve as a reminder of everything that has changed, like how Miley Cyrus once kept her tongue inside of her mouth. But books offer an element of comfort — a sense of stability even when the holidays aren’t how you remember them or you’re being confronted by the reality that childhood is really, truly gone.

Go make your own list of favorites, just in time for your quarterlife crisis.

Kim Bussing is a sophomore in the College. This is the final appearance of TOP SHELF this semester.

ALLISON HILLSBERY, julia mccrimlisk & sami rahman Specials to The Hoya

around town SMITHSONIAN AT 8: REMIX

GEORGE HEMPHILL: MOVING ART

BARRACKS ROW’s HOLIDAY COOKING

JACKSON ART CENTER OPEN STUDIOS

WHERE: S. Dillon Ripley Center WHEN: Friday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

INFO: smithsonianassociates.org PRICE: $20

WHERE: 1515 14th St. NW WHEN: Saturday, 10 a.m.

INFO: hemphillfinearts.com PRICE: Free

WHERE: Barracks Row WHEN: Saturday and Sunday INFO: barracksrow.org PRICE: $20-30 (Varies by class)

WHERE: 3050 R St. NW WHEN: Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

INFO: jacksonartcenter.com PRICE: Free

Ever wanted to mix your own music? Come down to the Smithsonian sound party where you’ll get a chance to create your own remixes from sound files uploaded from the Smithsonian archives. Get a look at the work of sound effects expert Shaun Farley, and try your hand as a DJ with the help of Beat Refinery, the area’s leading DJ and music production school.

Visit the Hemphill Gallery for its 20th anniversary to hear the founder’s perspective on the art world. Listen to George Hemphill, who emerged from a career as a conceptual artist over 30 years ago to try his hand at art dealing, share his experiences with all sorts of characters in the art world, from the artists themselves to collectors and curators.

Need to brush up on your culinary skills before the holidays hit? With over 21 classes and a range of tasting options, this is one event that is perfect for both beginners and culinary experts. Classes are offered on all sorts of topics, from oyster shucking and dumpling-making to baking and basic kitchen knife skills. Classes run all day Saturday and Sunday.

Come explore the studios of 44 different artists during the Jackson Art Center’s Fall Open Studios. The various artists, whose studios are housed in an old schoolhouse, spend their time working in a variety of media, from painting and photography to pottery and digital media. Don’t miss this chance to witness the creative process in action – the Jackson Art Center only opens its doors twice each year.

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Sports

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women’s soccer

friday, november 15, 2013

Women’s Basketball

GU Preps for NCAA Game Hoyas to Face South Dakota State, Cal Tom Schnoor

have two very exceptional forwards, and they are very well coached. They’re a motivated The No. 20 Georgetown group, and it will be a very difwomen’s soccer team had one ficult game for us.” goal in mind when it travelled Despite the relative proximity to Milwaukee for the Big East between Georgetown and La Saltournament: bring home the le’s Philadelphia campus, it will program’s first conference tourbe the first time that members nament title. of either team have played each But the Hoyas’ first postseaother. However, the two teams son tournament did not go as have played many mutual oppoplanned when a defensive-mindnents this season, and the results ed DePaul upset the Blue and of those games would seemingly Gray in the semifinals 1-0. give the Hoyas an edge.

The Hoyas (15-2-2, 7-1-1 Big Both schools beat Villanova, East) were denied their goal of the Hoyas by a score of 3-1 and winning a conference tournathe Explorers by a tally of 1-0. La ment championship, but on Salle lost to George Washington Monday, the team was given a in the regular season 1-0 before second postseason life. The andefeating them in the quarterfinouncement that Georgetown nals of the A-10 Tournament 2-0; would play La Salle in the first Georgetown beat the Colonials round of the NCAA Tourna3-2 in one of its first games of ment signified a different first the season. Finally, the Hoyas for the program: a home NCAA beat Virginia Commonwealth tournament game.

4-0 and UConn 2-1, while La Salle Georgetown qualified for tied VCU and dropped a 1-0 deits first NCAA Tournament in feat to the Huskies earlier in the 2007, and the current group of year. seniors made it all the way to Increasing the apparent the Elite Eight as freshmen in Georgetown advantage is the 2010, but the Hoyas have never fact that the Hoyas are undeplayed a tournament game on feated in their last 20 home Shaw Field. That will change on matches. In fact, it has been over Saturday. two years since the Blue and “I think [the team] is excited Gray lost at home. They dropped about that opportunity [to play a 2-1 loss in overtime to Louisville at home],” Head Coach Dave in October 2011, but since then, Nolan said, according to the the home undefeated streak is Georgetown athletics website. “I the longest in school history.

The key for victory on Saturday for Georgetown will be the ability to finish plays, something the Hoyas struggled mightily with in their semifinal loss during the Big East Tournament.

Georgetown outshot DePaul 26 to 2 in that game, but was ultimately unable to score.

Three attacking players — junior midfielder Daphne Corboz, senior midfielder Kailey Blain and senior forward Kaitlin Brenn — were named either first- or second-team all-Big East last week. Those players and others will all have to step up on Saturday if the Hoyas hope to get into the second round, where a matchup against the winner of No. 1 Virginia and St. Francis JULIA HENNRIKUS/THE HOYA would await.

Senior defender Emily Menges is a staple on the Hoyas’ Kickoff on Saturday is slated defense, helping Georgetown record 11 shutouts this year. for 1 p.m. at Shaw Field.

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think they’re disappointed from Friday’s result, but I think there’s enough in the tank for what we have coming forward.”

A tough La Salle team that has navigated itself to the NCAA tournament in three straight seasons awaits in round one. The Explorers have lost their way in the first round the past two seasons.

Two years ago, the Explorers (15-4-3, 5-2-1 Atlantic 10) completed an undefeated regular season that was good enough to get them an at-large bid to the tournament after they were upset in the Atlantic 10 semifinals. They lost 5-1 to Maryland in that 2011 tournament. Last year, La Salle received an automatic bid as a result of winning the Atlantic 10 Tournament, before losing 4-1 to Virginia.

The Explorers are hoping that the third time is the charm.

They come into the match fresh off a second straight Atlantic 10 tournament title, winning the championship game on penalty kicks against Dayton. They are on a six-game winning streak and are led by junior forward Kelsey Haycook, who leads the team with 15 goals and whose 11 assists make her second on the team.

“They’re a very good team,” Nolan said. “They got in with a good record and are tournament champions. I know they

Carolyn Maguire Hoya Staff Writer

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (1-0) will return to the court tonight when it takes on South Dakota State (0-2) in Brookings, S.D. Coming off of a thrilling 82-78 win over Richmond, the Hoyas will look to continue their success against the Jackrabbits.

South Dakota State opened its season on a twogame road trip. The Jackrabbits were severely outmatched against Brigham Young, falling 81-53 in their season opener. In its second game, South Dakota State lost a heartbreaker to Creighton, giving up the lead in the final minute after dominating for the majority of the game.

“We know we are really going to be challenged against South Dakota State,” Head Coach Jim Lewis said. “We are not only on the road for the first time, but it is also their home opener, and they are coming in 0-2. All the enthusiasm that is associated with that — we really need to be ready to play.”

This will be the second-ever meeting between the teams. In the teams’ first-ever meeting last season, the Jackrabbits handed the Hoyas their first home loss of the season. South Dakota State roared back from a 14-point deficit to grab the 64-58 victory. The Hoyas have put that loss behind them and are simply focusing on playing their game, according to Lewis.

“Our coaches have done a really good job focusing on the moment and making sure that our players focus on the moment,” Lewis said. “The rosters are different, and the playing style, for us at least, is different, too. Revenge, those kinds of word, that’s not it. We are just out to win another game.”

Lewis believes that playing the Jackrabbits last year does give the Hoyas an advantage this year.

“We have already constructed our scouting report with an eye towards … what they did against us last year,” Lewis said. “[The seniors] can tell the story to the freshmen about how a player may look like this on film, but in person, they are really a lot better. So against [South Dakota State], we aren’t having any slippage of knowledge.”

Despite losing its leading scorer, guard Ashley Eide, to graduation, South Dakota State is still a formidable opponent. Last season, the Jackrabbits won their fifth consecutive Summit League Championship, and prior to this season they were named the preseason favorite to win the Summit League.

“They are a real good shooting team and are a veteran team. They are an excellent team that has been successful in the past,” Lewis said. “Number 24, junior Megan Waytashek, is a six-footer — she is

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Freshman forward Shayla Cooper led the team in points in its opener against Richmond. really their go-to player. She is someone that is very versatile. But a lot of their team is comprised of players that can play multiple positions.”

This season, Waytashek has averaged just near 12 points a game, and a strong team defense will be key to limiting Waytashek and defeating South Dakota State.

“We certainly respect and know [South Dakota State] has outstanding individual talent, but we are going to really have to concentrate on not taking on a personal one-on-one challenge on defense,” Lewis said. “We need to trust the team concept to make us affective. Someone will beat us individually on defense, but they cannot beat all five of us. “ Lewis believes that if the Hoyas start strong they will be able to defeat the Jackrabbits. “[The difference] will be if we get a really good start. We need to set the tone. From the jump, we need to show attitude and aggressiveness and try to impose our will on South Dakota State. Hopefully we can sustain this throughout the 40 minutes,” Lewis said. “If we can start off that way we will make them climb uphill. … If we are Georgetown, I like our chances.”

The Hoyas take on the Jackrabbits in Brookings, S.D., tonight at 8 p.m. Georgetown will be back at McDonough Arena Sunday as they play host to California at 3 p.m.

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GU Seeks Patriot League MLBPA Fails Young Talent Redemption Against Bucknell Down to the wire

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ere is a good trivia question to ask a Major League Baseball fan: How much more money is Stephen Drew guaranteed next year than Mike Trout? Before I give the answer, you should know that Drew is a slightly above-average shortstop with seven years of big league experience. He can help any contender, as he just helped the Boston Red Sox capture their third World Series in 10 years, but he is by no means an essential commodity. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Angels 22-year-old phenom Trout has had arguably the best two-year start to a career the MLB has ever seen.

He has put up 21.1 WAR (a stat that measures wins added to a team above a replacement-level player at that position) in his first two years, while Drew has managed 13.4 WAR in his seven years, according to Fangraphs. com.

So, to answer that trivia question, Stephen Drew is guaranteed to earn about $13.6 million more than Trout this year. Drew was granted a qualifying offer by the Red Sox, which is $14.1 million for one season. Teams will submit these qualifying offers so they can receive draft pick compensation if a particular player leaves in free agency.

As long as a player has six years of big league experience he can file for free agency and thus be eligible for a qualifying offer. Trout, however, has fewer than three years of big league service time, which means that his team can control his salary.

Trout only received $500,000 — $20,000 above the major league minimum — last year, and that was coming off a monstrous 2012. How did this massively underpaid superstar follow that up? Well, by being the best player in the MLB again in 2013, of course. The Los Angeles Angels could theoretically assign him the exact same salary. For the next three offseasons after

that, Trout will be able to take the Angels to arbitration in order to determine a supposedly fair value for each upcoming year, but he still would not receive the long-term deal that so many athletes desire and that a superstar like Trout deserves.

I don’t see how this equation works, but it’s not surprising when you consider how the players’ rights are granted in the MLB. Here is another rule that many don’t realize: If a player has played 10 years in the league and five with his current team, he has a de facto full no-trade clause. When reading that, it’s easy to see just how

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Trout’s case shows free agency’s flaws. great the benefits are for MLB veterans. After all, a slightly above-average shortstop journeyman can receive $14.1 million as a consolation prize for not finding a long-term deal somewhere else.

As I have written before, the MLB is experiencing a time of ridiculous economic growth. It is so rapid, in fact, that an average player of about 2.0 WAR per year will likely earn around $12 million in a year. If a league is doing so well that an average player can earn $12 million, how are none of those benefits going to a superstar like Trout?

Sure, he is young, and tons of young superstars have faded in the past. But if we’re going to follow the free market at all, let’s ask MLB general managers how huge of a contract they’d be able to offer Trout. I’m not

saying that there should be no regulations on player salaries, but Trout should be able to earn more than $500,000.

This situation is one of the few ways that the MLB Players’ Association has failed its own.

The MLBPA is a union superpower and trumps the unions of all other American professional sports. I’m definitely in favor of sports unions having more power, and the fact that the MLB has had one work stoppage in 20 years while the other three major American sports leagues have combined for six is all the evidence I need. But like so many other unions in the world, the members tend to forget those that are just coming up through the system. I don’t have a problem with MLB veterans getting amazing benefits, but I do take issue with powerful union members not spreading some of the wealth to those who are trying to follow the exact same path to success as they once did, especially when such efforts wouldn’t be very difficult. Because there’s always a chance that Trout or some other young superstar suffers a career-ending injury right before receiving his deserved payday, I don’t see why the MLBPA can’t push to remove two years of team controlled salary. A player would still have his salary determined by the team until he makes the big league, but, for the three offseasons following his debut, he could file for arbitration. After four years of experience instead of six, he could file for free agency. If he’s that good, and if the MLB has that much money, let the market prove it. That’s how I’d fix the situation, and I hope that the players’ union feels the same way in order to care for the next generation.

Tom Hoff is a junior in the McDonough School of Business. Down to the Wire appears every Friday.

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Hoya Staff Writer

In its second-to-last game of the season, the Georgetown football team (1-8, 0-4 Patriot League) will head to Lewisburg, Pa., this Saturday to take on the Bucknell Bison (4-5, 2-2 Patriot League). While the Hoyas’ season has been derailed by a slew of losses stringing back to September, the team can still look for a Patriot League win and a chance to play spoiler to one of the league’s more competitive teams.

The Bison, however, represent a significant challenge for the struggling Blue and Gray squad. Bucknell trails by a game in the Patriot League standings, and with only two weeks to go, a win is critical for the Bison’s title hopes. Despite a shaky start to the season that included four losses in its first five games, Bucknell has become a force in the second half of the season, with a defense that shuts down opposing offenses and an offense capable of keeping pace with the best in the league.

“They’ve been playing really well. Their quarterback is healthy again — a four-year starter — and the team goes as he goes, so I expect great effort from them,” Head Coach Kevin Kelly said. “It’s their senior day … so we’re going to get their best shot.”

Bucknell’s recent success includes wins over teams that the Hoyas struggled against, including a 48-10 blowout of Lehigh, who beat Georgetown 4524 four weeks ago, and a 28-7 stifling of Colgate a week after the Raiders defeated the Hoyas 34-14. For both Lehigh and Colgate, those games are the only losses on their conference records.

Those two wins were followed by last Saturday’s 23-21 loss to undefeated Fordham, a game the Bison would have won if not for a blocked field goal as time expired. The Hoyas will have to contend with a team coming off a string of successful games against some of the league’s best.

“They’re a ball control [team],” Kelly said. “They rank in the top five as far as ball control is concerned, [and] they play very good defense, so I don’t expect them to be much different than they’ve done in the last four weeks.”

The Hoyas are coming off an extra week of rest and preparation, with no game played last Saturday. After the Hoyas let their best chance for a win in weeks slip away in the second half of a 45-27 loss to Lafayette, Georgetown should be refreshed after the bye week. On offense, Kelly hopes to continue developing the experience of sophomore quarterback Kyle Nolan, who had some difficulties against Lafayette, including three interceptions, but was able to keep the Hoyas competitive for much of the game.

“I expect him to get better,” Kelly said. “He’s just a sophomore, he hasn’t had a lot of starts and we’ve had a couple weeks to get prepared, watch the film, evaluate and analyze, so I expect him to have a good game.”

Georgetown also needed to examine the issue of penalties, which caused serious setbacks against Lafayette and were a major reason the Hoyas could not keep the game close. Most of the penalties were not the result of serious conceptual misunderstandings, but rather on-field mistakes that manifested themselves in offsides, false starts and holding calls.

“It’s all about execution,” Kelly said. “We’re addressing it.”

There were some brighter points for the Hoyas to dwell on during their extra time, including the award-recognized performances of senior tight end Daniel Sprotte and junior defensive lineman Alec May, who both received CFPA honors for their play against Lafayette — gratifying recognition for a group whose talent has not been reflected in the team’s record.

“Both those guys played an excellent football game,” Kelly said. “It’s great to see that some guys are getting recognition.”

Bucknell leads the overall series between the teams 14-10-1, but Georgetown won the most recent contest 10-3 last November. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday.

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Sophomore quarterback Kyle Nolan will start for the Hoyas against Bucknell on Saturday.

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Martinez Wins Singlehanded National Championship Molly Malone Hoya Staff Writer

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After a poor performance aginst Oregon in South Korea, sophomore guard D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera caught fire and scored 25 points in the game, including 17 in the first half.

With yet another national championship to its name, the Georgetown sailing team is the most decorated Georgetown athletics program in history and currently the No. 1 team in the country. Standout sophomore Greg Martinez finished first out of the top 18-singlehanded sailors in the nation to capture the national title.

The Intercollegiate Sailing Association/LaserPerformance Singlehanded National Championship was hosted

by Brown and Salve Regina in Newport, R.I. The event began on Friday morning and wrapped up on Sunday afternoon with Martinez coming out on top.

Martinez’s victory notched Georgetown’s ninth national championship. The last person to win for the Hoyas was Charlie Buckingham, who captured the championship in 2011. This year’s competition faced tough conditions, with the temperature hovering around 40 degrees. Additionally, the wind was in full force, with speeds up to 20 knots (23 mph) on Friday.

“The sailors who weren’t in as good shape or were maybe a little bit smaller were really impacted by the winds,” Head Coach Michael Callahan said. “[Martinez] knew these were his favorite conditions to sail in and had that mentality going in.

I think if you’re confident going in and stick with that

mentality, you’re going to do well.”

In addition to challenging weather conditions, Martinez also sailed against the most talented and decorated sailors in the country. Harvard’s Juan Perdomo, the reigning ISAF Youth World Champion, came out strong and kept up with Martinez’s consistency until the very end. Perdomo ultimately came in second place, trailing Martinez by 10 points.

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“[Martinez] knew these were his favorite conditions to sail in and had that mentality going in.”

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nent was College of Charleston’s Enrique Arathoon, who is the El Salvadoran Olympic hopeful Laser Sailor. Arathoon was ultimately disqualified from the race after he fouled twice and failed to complete his penalty. The last big name of the race was Yale’s Mitchell Kiss, a four-time National Chamion Laser Sailor, who fell behind Martinez and Perdomo earlier in the race.

Martinez, a member of the 2013 US Sailing Developmental Team, capitalized on the strong winds, unlike his competitors, who were set back by them.

“On the last day of the re-

gatta, with the Harvard sailor, we were wondering if he needed to work a little harder at the start or continue being somewhat conservative. There were times he could have second guessed himself, but he never did,” Callahan said.

Though Martinez prevailed, the rest of the team did not have the same success. On Saturday, members of the team took part in the HAP Moore Team Race on the Thames River in Connecticut. The Hoyas finished 10th out of 12 teams. Georgetown gave some of the younger sailors on the team the opportunity to compete in this race. Freshmen Jack Gerli and Massino Mazzolini, and sophomore Sean Golden all competed for the Hoyas. The crews included freshmen Isabelle Teare and Emily Fung, and sophomore Elizabeth Mullarney.

“All of the other schools had their top teams there, but we did not send all of our top sailors. Our goal was to gain more experience,” Callahan said. “We like to give our top sailors weekends off and obviously some sailors were involved in different events.

We did better than I thought overall, so I was happy with the outcome.”

The Blue and Gray look to continue their success in the coming competitions. This weekend, Georgetown will participate in the Coed Atlantic Coast Championship in Charleston, S.C., as well as the Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship in Ithaca, N.Y.

Fifty-Point First Half WOmen’s Basketball Scoring Spree Keys Victory New Athletes Join Team WRIGHT, from B8 Part of the Hoyas’ struggles were due to a defensive clampdown from the Raiders, who committed a whopping 26 violations in the game.

“That’s a very good team. They’re going to be fighting for their league championship.

They’re the kind of team you’re going to see in the NCAA tournament,” Thompson III said. “That’s why I picked them.”

Junior center Josh Smith, who electrified the Hoya faithful with his performance against Oregon in South Korea, was decidedly off-key Wednesday night, especially when Wright State effectively doubleteamed the big man.

He finished 2-of-6 from the floor, grabbing just four rebounds while committing

three fouls. However, Thompson III wrote off Smith’s woes as a bad performance and said the double-teaming was actually a good sign.

“I think he had some turnovers that he normally won’t have,” Thompson III said.

“We don’t mind the double. We invite the double. We can put shooters on the floor and make open shots.”

In more limited minutes, senior forward Nate Lubick and junior forward Mikael Hopkins showed solid fundamentals, combining for a total of 12 points and 15 boards.

Georgetown has the week off before facing Northeastern in San Juan, Puerto Rico in the first round of the Puerto Rico Tip Off. That matchup is set for 1 p.m. Nov. 21 and will be televised on ESPNU.

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Sophomore forward Brandon Allen is the team’s leading scorer with 11 goals.

leads the team in goals and assists.

The Georgetown offense will also hope to continue its scoring ways in the postseason. Led by Allen and senior forward and captain Steve Neumann, both of whom have goal totals in double digits this season, Georgetown has scored 36 times in 18 games. The Hoya offense will look to exploit holes in a Friar defense that has allowed an average of just over one goal a game.

Though key players, like freshman defender Joshua Yaro and Neumann, have missed time at various points in the season with injuries, the full squad is healthy for tonight’s game.

“Everyone is available and back again and playing well. Not only are they healthy, there is a real sharpness to them, even the reserves,” Wiese said.

Fortunately for the Hoyas, the match will be played on a neutral site and not at Providence. Three of Georgetown’s four losses this season occurred on the road, while the team was undefeated in Big East home games. PPL Park, the stadium of the MLS Philadelphia Union is, of course, a much nicer venue than college teams are accustomed to.

However, PPL Park will feel a bit like Shaw Field. A group of Georgetown fans will be travelling from the Hilltop to cheer on the Hoyas as they take the first step on the postseason road. An early exit to Providence in the Big East tournament could derail high hopes for a team ranked as high as second in the nation this year, so both coaches and players are prepared for a long, grueling match.

“It’s going to be tough to find a way to win,” Allen said. “We have to play together and come together as a team and press and find ways to win.”

ADDITIONS, from B8 Comolli, a captain on the tennis team, was the first of the walk-ons to join the team. In high school, Comolli earned four letters in basketball and graduated as the third-leading scorer in program history.

“Kelly has this tremendous energy and passion that we really needed,” Lewis said.

“She has just given us a heart, attitude and leadership from being a captain on the tennis team.”

Comolli believes that already being a collegiate athlete has prepared her to play basketball for the Blue and Gray.

“It has helped a lot to play tennis at D-1 level and then coming to play basketball,” Comolli said. “It has definitely helped to know the demands of a D-1 sport. … I also think basketball will be good for getting fitter for tennis.”

Freedman is a senior captain and midfielder on the women’s lacrosse team. Last season, she was named to the first team all-Big East and second team all-South for lacrosse. Freedman, a 12-time letter winner in high school, graduated as her school’s alltime leading scorer in basketball.

“The first time I saw Kelyn I was just like, ‘Wow,’” Lewis said. “I saw her making shots.

I walked over to her and asked her what she wanted to do, and she said, ‘Coach, I want to practice.’ She jumped in without missing a beat. She is a terrific athlete. She has really been able to transition rather quickly to the team [because] of her tremendous athleticism.”

Although Freedman will not be able to go to basketball practice twice a week due to conflicts with her lacrosse practice schedule, she is excited to be back on the court.

“The [basketball team] has been awesome. I am just trying to do our best to help them out because I know they are low on numbers,” Freedman said. “They have been really [appreciative]. …

It is fun to be back playing [basketball].”

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As co-captain and team leader, senior forward Andrea White will help the new players transition to the team.

Jasmine Motton was the final roster addition. Before being added to the team, Motton was a student manager and a marketing assistant.

“Jasmine has a really unique story,” Lewis said.

“Being a manager, sometimes she has to help out here and there. She did some things with the basketball one time, and I [realized] she can really play.”

Motton has been playing with the team for a week and believes that the transition from her administrative role to teammate has been seamless.

“The only difference between managing and playing is that I am actually on the court playing now,” Motton said. “[As a manager], I was at every practice, weight

room session, on the road, so I basically did everything they did except play — but, now I can do that too.”

The players will immediately provide a needed depth to the Georgetown team. Despite the players’ basketball background, their future role on the team has not been determined, according to Lewis.

“Roles tend to evolve naturally through the course of practices when you see strengths and weaknesses. … Roles [become] more specific,” Lewis said. “As these young women who just joined the program will realize, their roles will subsequently evolve as well, without any time frame. But right now, they are just adding a very valuable depth to our program.”

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The number of national championships the sailing team has won.

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Senior guard Markel Starks (left) impressed with 23 points and six assists, but junior center Josh Smith (right) couldn’t match his performance in South Korea, scoring just four points.

Improved Shooting Lifts Georgetown in Home Opener EVAN HOLLANDER Hoya Staff Writer

After a flat-footed season opener, Georgetown (1-1) put the pieces together from the start Wednesday night against Wright State (1-1), swamping the Raiders en route to an 88-70 win.

It was a tale of two halves for the Hoyas, who did their greatest damage in a nine-minute stretch in the middle of the first period.

Sophomore guard D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera and freshman guard Reggie Cameron each hit a pair of three-pointers as the Raiders wilted on both ends of the floor, keying a

25-6 run that left the Blue and Gray up 30-11 with just over 10 minutes left in the first half. It was a lead they never surrendered.

“The last game was not who we are. For them to come out and play the way they did today was what we expected,” Head Coach John Thompson III said of his guards. “Reggie can shoot, so Reggie did what Reggie does.”

Smith-Rivera was virtually absent against Oregon in the season opener but found his confidence on the perimeter and at the charity stripe, hitting three three-pointers and making all six of his free throws against the Raiders. He finished with 25 points.

“[The opener] was an unusual game. We very rarely shoot that badly,” Smith-Rivera said. “As you can see tonight, we shot the ball pretty well.”

Noting that Smith-Rivera typically plays with better efforts at home than on the road, Thompson III joked in the postgame press conference that “excellent student support,” in the District was the reason SmithRivera was able to break his slump.

Student support, however, was slow to arrive due to a problem Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs Dan O’Neil attributed to “minor issues [that] typically arise as first-time attendees are unsure where [or] how to enter the Ve-

rizon center.” Some students waited in line for more than half an hour, finally gaining admission near the end of the first half.

Fortunately for the Hoyas, the initially small crowd in the student section did not hinder their play Senior guard Markel Starks also caught fire for the Hoyas, knocking down seven of his 14 shots, including three of nine attempts from beyond the arc. He finished with 23 points.

It was Starks’ six assists, however, that caught the eye of Wright State coach Billy Donlon after the game.

“Starks is a really, really good player,” Donlon said. “I told our guys that he would make winning plays from

the moment the ball was tipped.”

Despite a comfortable 50-31 lead at intermission, Georgetown was disappointing in the second half. The hosts were outscored 39-38, floundered defensively and struggled at the free-throw line.

“We still have a ways to go,” Thompson III said about his team’s defense. “Was it progress? I’m not sure. I’d have to go back and look at the tape.”

The Hoyas also shot just 14-for-26 from the charity stripe and an even worse 2-for-9 from beyond the arc in the second half.

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Hoyas Set to Face Friars In Big East Semifinals ANDREW MAY Hoya Staff Writer

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Senior guard Jasmine Motton (second from left), senior guard Kelly Comolli (third from left) and senior forward Kelyn Freedman (fourth from left) were added to the women’s roster last week.

Unlikely Additions Boost Roster CAROLYN MAGUIRE Hoya Staff Writer

Last season, the Georgetown women’s basketball team was so depleted by injuries that at times it had only eight players dressing for games. At the beginning of this year, with five players dealing with injuries, the team seemed destined for the same fate — until Head Coach Jim Lewis took drastic action.

Desperately hoping to avoid a season derailed by injury, Lewis added three walk-ons — none of whom had ever played collegiate basketball — to the roster just days before the Hoyas’ season opener. “[The additions] were caused

by the injury situation that we were dealing with and still are to a certain extent,” Lewis said. “We [currently] have three scholarship players that are rehabbing and coming back from injuries.”

The NCAA allows players to be added to the roster at any time as long as the players are academically eligible and are certified by Georgetown’s compliance office, according to Lewis. Because of these regulations, Lewis began to look for students already involved in Georgetown athletics.

“We put the word out with our players that we needed help.

We told our players that if there were any athletes on other ros-

ters that were former players in high school and were interested, to have them get in touch with us.”

After a short search, Georgetown added senior tennis player Kelly Comolli, senior lacrosse player Kelyn Freedman and former women’s basketball team manager and marketing assistant Jasmine Motton for its season opener against Richmond.

“We knew we needed additional help, and we obviously have gotten it from the most satisfying area, meaning other teams … [and] we actually converted a manager into a player,” Lewis said.

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The No. 7 Georgetown men’s soccer team will begin its postseason journey in Philadelphia tonight when it takes on the Providence Friars (11-4-2, 6-3-0 Big East) in the Big East tournament semifinal. The Hoyas (13-4-1, 6-2-1 Big East), who won the Big East regular season title after defeating Villanova in their last regular season game, earned the top seed in the tournament and a first round bye.

The fourth-seeded Providence faced the fifth-seeded Creighton in the first round on Tuesday. In the win, the Friars survived a late offensive push by the Bluejays and held onto the lead for the 2-1 victory. This was Providence’s second consecutive win against Creighton, as the Friar’s defeated the Bluejays in their regular season finale. “[Providence is] maybe as hot as anybody in the country,” Head Coach Brian Wiese said. “Anybody who can beat Creighton two times in a row is very good.”

The most recent matchup between Georgetown and Providence occurred on Oct. 9 in Providence, R.I. Freshman midfielder Bakie Goodman scored the lone goal in the game, giving the Hoyas the 1-0 win. Wiese knows that the win earlier in the season does not guarantee an easy semifinal. In the teams’ first meeting, the Friars seemed to have an advantage at times, especially on offense.

“Every opponent you play, they all cause their own angst,” Wiese said. “Providence was an incredibly hard game.”

Georgetown will look to improve upon last year’s Big East tournament, as last year’s was both a success and a disappointment for the team. It marked the first Big East championship appearance for the Hoyas and strengthened the

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Sophomore Keegan Rosenberry is a key component to the Hoya defense. team’s resume for the NCAA tournament. The championship game itself left a bitter taste in many mouths. Georgetown conceded a goal to Notre Dame at the end of the second overtime. Ten players who made appearances in that match remain on the roster for the 2013 campaign.

“Looking back, it’s not a great feeling.

We’ll be thinking about that and putting all the efforts on the field,” sophomore forward Brandon Allen said.

In tonight’s game, the Blue and Gray’s defense will look to continue their dominant ways. The Hoyas lead the nation in shutouts with 12, averaging less than half of a goal allowed per match. The Providence offense, however, has averaged over a goal-and-a-half a game and will pose a challenge for the Hoya back See PROVIDENCE, B7