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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

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Summer Music

By Ogechi Nwodim May 16, 2014

Sam Smith: 'In the Lonely Hour' Though Sam Smith has been on the music scene for approximately two years in England, he was relatively unknown in the United States until his appearance on “Saturday...

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Netflix Picks

By Kim Bussing May 16, 2014

Despite telling ourselves that we will be incredibly active and productive this summer, it is inevitable that most of us will spend many hours on our favorite site, Netflix. But, with so many TV shows...

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The Melvin C. Hazen Trail, part of Rock Creek Park, is a beautiful track well worth exploring when you need some fresh air and a break from the busy District life.

Outdoors

By Hannah Kaufman May 16, 2014

With summer right around the corner, it’s finally that time of the year to close the books and open the door. Whether you’re getting in shape for that long-sought beach body or you just feel like...

The Strange Difficulties of Finally Going Home

By Rita Chang May 16, 2014

Picnics on the lawn, people in sunglasses and shorts — it looks like, at last, summer is upon us. Summer is inseparably associated with long breaks as well as a series of questions like: What are...

Better Than Plastic: Confronting Issues of Body Image

By Daria Etezadi May 16, 2014

I had never worked in sales before. Before this year, my only work experience was limited to babysitting and teaching. But I wanted a job — a real job where I would at last be a working woman. I...

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Recipes

By Allison Hillsbery May 15, 2014

Make the most of the sunshine and D.C. views with these picnic recipes. Quinoa Salad 1 cup quinoa, cooked and cooled 1/4 cup (about 10) Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 2 cups cucumber, peeled...

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Zac Efron and Seth Rogan star in the ridiculous and hilarious comedy about what happens when a frat moves next door to new parents.

Movie Review: ‘Neighbors’

By Sheena Karkal May 9, 2014

★★★★☆ Chock full of crude humor, gratuitous shots of shirtless men and out-of-control frat parties, "Neighbors" is the perfect mindless entertainment to cure your post-finals blues. New parents...

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Andrew Garfield reprises his role of the famous comic book hero in the latest adaptation of the Spider-Man story.

Movie Review: ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’

By Rita Chang May 2, 2014

★★★☆☆ In Marc Webb’s “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” we are reunited with one of the world’s most popular superheroes, as the film continues to explore his battles against villains, his...

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“A Mouthful of Birds” tackled the difficult issue of mental illness with physical performances from Omika Jikaria (SFS ’15), Mack Krebs (COL ’16) and Maddie Kelley (COL ’16).

Dramas Explore Psychological Conflicts

By Hannah Kaufman April 25, 2014

Behavioral and psychological questions are at the center of many of the issues facing our generation. This year, Georgetown theater productions dove into these complex concepts, working to expose and...

Theater Season in Review

By Lindsay Lee April 25, 2014

Emerging Actors The dawning of a new theater season comes with the difficulty of having just graduated experienced actors but also comes with the excitement of seeing actors bloom and step up to the...

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Album Review: ‘Food’

By Ogechi Nwodim April 25, 2014

  ★★★★★ “My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard and they’re like, it’s better than yours.” These lyrics, which come from the track “Milkshake” in Kelis’s...

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Album Review: ‘Lights Out’

By Emma Gross April 25, 2014

★★★★★ For those who have never listened to Ingrid Michaelson before, now is the perfect time to start. Ingrid shines even brighter than she has in years past with her sixth album, “Lights...

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