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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

‘Black Comedy’ Brings Humor to Light

By Ghazi Bin Hamed February 13, 2013

The theater world often makes it hard to find a play that can sustain itself around one central conceit; however, Peter Shaffer’s one-act farce "Black Comedy" at the Signature Theater succeeds in doing...

Playing Chicken With Classic Sandwiches

By The Guide Staff February 13, 2013

At the guide, our staff is known for having strong opinions about pretty much everything. We’re taking stands on the pop culture issues that really matter, from tween stars to the movies that make us...

Netflix Show Captures Political Drama

By Rianna Folds February 13, 2013

4/5 stars Netflix has done it again. First, it contributed to Blockbuster’s bankruptcy with on-demand DVDs and online streaming. Now, Netflix is gunning for network and cable television with its first...

Stop the Cliche, Cook the Batter

By Kitt Wolfenden February 11, 2013

Valentine's Day is a loaded holiday and phrase. We all know the script — women are supposed to go gaga over plush teddy bears and generic Hallmark cards while guys groan at cheesy commercials and the...

Law Alum Speaks Bluntly About Marijuana Legalization

By Peter Brigham February 11, 2013

A degree from Georgetown Law will teach you many things. Keith Stroup (LAW '68), chief legal counsel and former executive director for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML),...

Mediterranean Bistro Fit for the Gods

By Peter Brigham February 11, 2013

Craving the cold that kept many Washingtonians inside last weekend, a friend and I ventured to Bethesda to sample the cuisine of the restaurant Bacchus of Lebanon. While getting to the restaurant involves...

Theater Majors Present Senior Thesis Performances

By Nicole Jarvis February 8, 2013

Whether it’s an improv performance, a classical tragedy or a critically acclaimed musical, there is always a new student-run drama circulating at Georgetown. Home to the oldest collegiate theater society...

Dark Comic Cracks Up Kennedy Center

By Caitlin DeSantis February 8, 2013

From Beyoncé to Bradley Cooper, Washington, D.C., has been a celebrity mecca in early 2013, but none has been funnier than Louis C.K., who performed two sold-out shows at the Kennedy Center last week....

Eastern Market: The District’s Melting Pot

By Audrey Wilson February 8, 2013

Maybe I’m just a slave to consumerism, but I think that one of the best ways to get to know any place is by flexing your wallet. One of my favorite spots to go in Washington D.C. is Eastern Market, located...

Thriller Showcases Soderbergh’s Skills

By Sami Rahman February 8, 2013

4/5 stars Gracing movie credits for the third time, the dynamic duo of Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderberghand screenwriter Scott Z. Burns shows how it can masterfully fool and baffle audiences...

Local Landmark Inherits Legal Issue

By Emily Manbeck February 8, 2013

When exploring the sights of Washington, D.C., Georgetown students often overlook museums, like the Newseum and International Spy Musem, because they charge an entrance fee. Some of the District’s...

The Bread Paradox

By David Chardack February 8, 2013

Recently, there came a troubling point in my relationship with sandwiches when I began to wonder exactly what counts as a sandwich. Seeking clarity, I looked up definitions of the sandwich in the Oxford...

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