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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Film Captures the Energy and Emotion of the Beat Generation

By Jess Kelham-Hohler November 3, 2013

5/5 stars Two desperate men arguing through prison bars. Kill Your Darlings imprinted in bold white letters over the characters. When the film opens, immediately you know you’re in for a tense...

Time Travel Adds Magic to the Rom-Com Formula

By Sami Rahman November 3, 2013

4.5/5 stars Who doesn’t like to indulge in the occasional British rom-com, boy-meets-girl, time travel movie every now or then? In his newest film About Time, romantic-comedy warhorse Richard...

Late-Night Bites

By Charlotte Glasser November 2, 2013

George’s 1205 28th St. NW $$$$ A quaint location on 28th Street, George’s King of Falafel and Cheese-steak is a great place to stop in at any time of the day, but with its Thursday-to-Saturday...

Desserts

By Sophie Saguil November 2, 2013

Pitango 1451 P St. NW $$$$ Sourcing ingredients from family farms, the product atPitango Gelato is not your average ice cream. Traditional flavors like gianduja (chocolate hazelnut), stracciatella(vanilla...

Dive Bars

By Zach Gordon November 2, 2013

Red Derby 3718 14th St. NW $$$$ Tucked away in Columbia Heights, Red Derby is easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. Marked only by the red hat painted above its door, this restaurant-bar...

Family-Friendly Feasts

By Jessica Kelham-Hohler November 2, 2013

Logan Tavern 1423 P St. NW $$$$ Omelets, coffee and pancakes all at one meal? Yes, please. To give parents the best exposure to the Georgetown student’s obsession with brunch, try Logan...

Punk Rock Band Brings Hardcore Sounds to the Black Cat

By Abby Reutzel October 29, 2013

With three openers, all of whom could be considered more hardcore than Senses Fail, the musical veterans took to the stage at around 11 on Friday night to a crowd already pumped for their appearance....

of Montreal Rocks Out Through Sight and Sound

By Abby Reutzel October 29, 2013

If there’s one thing Kevin Barnes and his band, of Montreal, have been known for throughout the course of their career, it’s the amount of effort they put into their live performances. Their second...

Finding Novel Procrastination in Prose

By Kim Bussing October 25, 2013

Now that midterms have officially hit and I’ve become swamped with papers and studying, I’ve decided it’s the perfect time to take up a new hobby: procrastination. I’ve finally been catching up...

Rock EP Lacks Substance

By Joseph Kuperschmidt October 25, 2013

2 1/2 stars On their EP Fade Away, Best Coast, a rock duo based in Los Angeles, attempts to capture the mood of California but fails to bring the energy of the Sunshine State to their music. Even...

After the Storm

By Hanaa Khadraoui October 25, 2013

At this time last year, students stocked up on Grab ‘n’ Go and retreated to their dorms for a two-day break from classes. While D.C. dealt with little more than strong wind and rain, Hurricane Sandy...

‘Hamlet’ Spin-Off Plays With Perceptions

By Simon Redko October 25, 2013

Nomadic Theater’s production of Tom Stoppard’s 1966 play “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead” is the perfect opportunity to exercise your mind in a new way after weeks of exams and...

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