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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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In the Nomadic Theatre’s new play, Andrew Walker (SFS ’16), left, plays Bruto, a quirky literary agent who persuades his client Tobin Falmouth, played by Greg Keiser (COL ’16), to travel to a small town to defend his controversial book, “The Metal Children.”

The Metal Children

By Kate Kim January 22, 2016

No young adult novelist predicts that tragic events in his fictional story will actually become reality. American playwright Adam Rapp’s "The Metal Children" tells the tale of one such novelist, as...

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Dancers from the Rangila Raas group practice in the run-up to the show. Proceeds from Rangila 2015: Are You Game? will go toward the Pritam Spiritual Foundation, a nonprofit in Kashmir, India that provides medical attention to victims of land mines.

Are You Game?

By Jane Mikus November 20, 2015

Last year, students in the South Asian Society received an alarming message. The stage at Gaston Hall, the location where, for the past 19 years, they organized Rangila — a South Asian dance show...

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Gaston Hall hosted a screening of “Free to Rock” this Tuesday, featuring a panel discussion on how rock ‘n’ roll shaped the Cold War-era USSR.

Battle of the Bands

By Sarah Martin November 20, 2015

At 7:30 p.m., a motley crew of around 200 filled Gaston Hall on Tuesday. At first glance, it seemed a typical lecture event, except for the fact that students were sitting next to faculty members,...

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Zach Rego (MS B ’16) performs with Superfood in Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall, at the first weekend of the D.C. A Cappella Festival, hosted by the Phantoms and the Gracenotes.

DCAF’s Silver Jubilee

By Kate Kim November 13, 2015

D.C. A Cappella Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary with two weekends of performances from six of Georgetown’s undergraduate a cappella groups and four guest performance groups. Performances...

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‘War With the Newts’ is a work of historical allegory veiled in science fiction.

‘War With the Newts’ Gives Unique Take on Oppression

By Eleanor Tolf November 13, 2015

Standing at the podium is a student, seemingly uncostumed, making a normal speech about the horrors of texting and flash photography during the play. As he introduces the production, small details...

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A Sense of ‘WONDER’

By Jinwoo Chong November 13, 2015

Deeds, Not Words

‘Deeds, Not Words’

By Jess Kelham-Hohler October 30, 2015

As the big election year approaches, it is easy to forget that women in the United States have only had the right to vote for less than a century. Surprisingly, "Suffragette," a new drama that tells the...

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The Future of Music Coalition Summit, which took place Monday and Tuesday, focused on challenges and changes in the music industry.

The Changing Face of Music

By Katherine Richardson October 30, 2015

It was 2000, and Napster — an online service that allowed users to swap and download MP3 files for free — was growing at a viral rate. In just under a year, the site’s 20-million-person user base...

A Conversation with Steven Spielberg

A Conversation with Steven Spielberg

By Jeff Naft October 23, 2015

Given his extensive body of work, it is no question that Steven Spielberg is often referred to as the greatest filmmaker of the modern age. Having challenged filmic cliches and pioneered special effects...

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Calendars for a Cure

By Diana Heldfond October 16, 2015

The brothers of Alpha Epsilon Pi will release their second annual “Nice Guys of AEPi” calendar, chock-full of model esque photos of members dressed up as lumberjacks, posed with puppies and sailing...

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The Hilltop Crowns a New Mr. Georgetown

By Alex Prior October 16, 2015

Walter Kelly (COL ’16), Mr. Black Student Alliance, won the Mr. Georgetown Pageant on Friday night after three rounds of competition on Gaston Hall’s stage. He competed against 18 other seniors...

Pop Art in Print at the National Gallery of Art

By Marina Tian October 16, 2015

The National Gallery of Art opened a new exhibit Oct. 4 celebrating the 50th anniversary of Gemini G.E.L. Graphic Editions Limited, a prominent artists’ workshop and publisher of limited edition prints...

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