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Barack Obama Plays Nice, Possibly Offer Clinton Secretary of State Position

Barack Obama Plays Nice, Possibly Offer Clinton Secretary of State Position

Good old Barry Obama is doing his best to mend fences and build bridges and invoke all those other architectural metaphors for being nice to old enemies. As such, he met with Hillary Clinton, his former Democrat foe, to possibly discuss her maybe position that could perhaps materialize in his administration. See, no one’s saying too much.
 

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U-Dub Researchers Create Vocal Joystick

U-Dub Researchers Create Vocal Joystick

Soon having bad hand-eye coordination may not be enough of an excuse to give your frat brothers for losing at Madden NFL 09. Researchers at the University of Washington have begun creating a joystick controlled by one’s voice.

 

According to CNET:

For many Iraq war veterans who have returned home with debilitating injuries that, for example, ma...

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U-Dub Says 'Fun Stops Here'

U-Dub Says 'Fun Stops Here'

Living off campus is supposed to be a rite of passage into the real world. Not having to deal with power-hungry RA’s and skipping the dreaded housing lottery are just a few of the many perks of living off-campus. Unfortunately there is no longer much difference between living on campus and off at the University of Washington.

Because of the su...

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Students Give the FBI a Run for Their Money

Students Give the FBI a Run for Their Money

Forget the FBI when college kids will do the job for free. Hell, they’ll even pay tuition to work. By enrolling in investigatory CSI-type courses, students across the country are attempting to make history, thinking that they will be the next Sherlock Holmes or Nancy Drew.

 

This fall, Georgetown will offer a class dedicated to solving the murde...

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Nerds Find Bigfoot... Or Something

Nerds Find Bigfoot... Or Something

Once again, we enlist the help of biology students. After the Montauk Monster, we now have evidence of another creature which requires identification.

 

Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer, besides being freaks, believe that they have found the biggest freak in American folklore: Bigfoot. The two men say that they found the body of a dead Bigfoot crea...

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Colleges Adopt New Roommate Matching System

Colleges Adopt New Roommate Matching System

Everyone remembers the summer before freshman year when you opened up the letter with your future roommate’s information (unless you were one of the lucky few to get a single) and prayed you would get along with this stranger.

 

Unfortunately, you didn't. He/she was the roommate from hell, who brought friends over 24/7, stood up at odd hours of ...

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Redecorating Your Dorm A La Green

Redecorating Your Dorm A La Green

The time has come to start preparing for the annual Move-In Day fiasco. For some, shopping for college is a thrill, for others it’s like a trip down death row. This year is different as stores are taking pity on our wallets and on our consciences as products are cheaper and eco-friendly. Here a few tips to keeping those flies out of the wallet a...

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Rejected New Yorker Obama Covers

Rejected New Yorker Obama Covers

RELATED: More photos from our vault! OTR caught Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a champion beer funneler, party hopping from campus to campus this past weekend. Check out the totally-real-and-not-photoshopped pictures here.

 

Think the New Yorker crossed the line with their most recent cover showing Barack and Michelle Obama posing as ter...

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Smoothies: A Blend of Fattening Calories

Smoothies: A Blend of Fattening Calories

WashingtonPost.com says "Think Before You Drink." Smoothies may seem like the perfect thirst-quenching beverages for a hot summer day, but think again! Whether it's Dunkin' Donuts, Wendy's, or Robeks, looks can be deceiving.

 

When cutting down calories, smaller portions are always the best way to go. But even the smallest options can pack more ...

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Colleges Ban Credit Card Companies

Colleges Ban Credit Card Companies

There's no surprise that credit card companies target 18-22 year olds on college campuses, and it's no surprise that oftentimes, we buy into their schemes. A startling article from ABC News reports that 76% of undergraduates own at least one credit card, and 43% own four or more (of an average balance of over $2,000). You would think that by now...

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