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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Shopping Redefined in the 21st Century

By Eleanor Tolf September 23, 2016

Through an all-glass storefront, the layout of Bonobos’ new “guideshop”, essentially a showroom for clothes, is sparse and simple — bare white walls, steel accents and a few wooden tables display...

Best Restaurants in Georgetown and DC

By Shannon Hou September 2, 2016

QUICK MEALS IN GEORGETOWN If you are in a rush or just want a quick bite, there are quite a few fast, casual spots not too far from campus. Wisemiller’s Grocery & Deli – better known as Wisey’s...

COURTESY PIXAR

Still Swimming

By Jessica Batey April 28, 2016

Thirteen years after the release of modern animation classic “Finding Nemo,” Pixar Animation Studios returns to the ocean depths of the Great Barrier Reef once again with “Finding Dory,” which...

AFRICAN SOCIETY OF GEORGETOWN

‘Abissa’ Showcases African Fashion, Culture

By Jasmine White April 23, 2016

The African Society of Georgetown will be hosting their eighth annual cultural showcase, “Abissa,” tonight in Lohrfink Auditorium, featuring Ethiopian dance performances and spoken word poetry...

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Vanessa Chapoy (COL ’18) and Daniel Frumento (COL ’18) in Mask and Bauble’s “Into the Woods.”

All the World’s a Stage

By Jane Mikus, Sarah Martin, and Hannah Kaufman April 15, 2016

With a number of dynamic and moving performances that are sure to evoke the deepest of emotions, performing arts groups at Georgetown are showcasing some of their best this week. From Mask and Bauble’s...

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Comedian Dave Coulier, best known for his role as Uncle Joey on the ABC sitcom “Full House,” performed a stand-up routine in an event hosted by the Georgetown Program Board in the Healey Family Student Center last Thursday.

A Full House at HFSC

By Molly Simio April 15, 2016

Comedian, actor, impressionist and television host Dave Coulier is a familiar face to the millennial generation. Most commonly known for his role as Joey Gladstone on the ABC sitcom “Full House,”...

GU FILM FESTIVAL
One of 24 films being shown at GUFF, “Extraordinary People” is an environmentally focused documentary about the Black Sea region people.

Second Annual GU Film Festival Kicks Off

By Tom Garzillo April 15, 2016

The second annual Georgetown University Film Festival began in the Healey Family Student Center on Thursday with the Washington, D.C., premiere of the Sundance-awarded documentary “The Bad Kids.” GUFF...

COURTESY DANIEL SCHWARTZ

Like Diamonds in the Sky

By Diana Heldfond April 8, 2016

Raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Kara Ross (CAS ’88) knew from a young age that she was bound for New York. In fact, she made it her goal. After a four-year detour in Washington, D.C., attending...

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Conor Canning (COL ’16), Greg Keiser (COL ’16) and Cristina Ibarra (COL ’17) play Eduardo, Alfred and Melinda in the Nomadic Theatre’s “Happy.”

Happy Together

By Kate Kim April 8, 2016

As its title implies, the Nomadic Theatre’s latest production deconstructs the definition of happiness, stripping it down to its rawest form. Directed by Alice Neave (COL ’16) and produced by Velani...

KITANDACE.COM
March 31’s secret concert was put on by music app Wego Concerts in an effort to appeal to younger listeners. Bands included electro-pop band Shaed.

Appealing to a New Demographic, Secretly

By Beau Dealy April 8, 2016

With the assistance of the Georgetown Program Board, Wego Concerts — an app that connects music lovers to concerts and to each other — hosted a secret concert at the Healey Family Student Center...

Warner BroS PICTURES
This year’s Filmfest D.C. is headlined by “The Dressmaker.” Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the film festival is the largest annual film festival in D.C.

Filmfest DC Celebrates 30 Years

By Mateo Garnica April 8, 2016

Since its inception in 1987, Filmfest D.C. has offered a diverse set of domestic and international films, bringing audiences to all corners of the world through the medium of cinema. Thirty years after...

I Saw the Light

I Saw the Light

By Jiwon Noh April 1, 2016

In January 1947, Hank Williams’ mother Jessie Lillybelle Skipper was driving her son back from a performance in Fort Deposit, Ala. Williams, drunk and asleep in the backseat, awoke to his mother’s...

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