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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown Row Houses, Washington, D.C. Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s America, Library of Congress collection. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

Third Annual Georgetown Art All Night Celebrates Local Art, Culture

By Ella Budenbender October 6, 2023

Twenty businesses and artists provided their talents, food and beverages for all members of the community at Georgetown’s third annual Art All Night festival Sept. 29.  The city-wide festival,...

VORA: Encourage Artistic Authenticity

VORA: Encourage Artistic Authenticity

By Shivali Vora April 14, 2023

If you show an average group of people the classic “Washington Crossing the Delaware” painting or images of the Colosseum, few would contest the artifacts’ categorization as “art.” But consider...

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GU Hosts Lecture on Crossroads of Arts, Activism

By Kiera Geraghty February 1, 2019

Surrounded by the work of Glenn Ligon, a prominent artist addressing social justice issues, Jennifer DeVere Brody explored the intersection between activism and racial justice through art in a lecture...

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Georgetown University and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are collaborating on a three-part series for students to attend free performances.

Students Can Attend Free Kennedy Center Performances With New Series

By Sana Rahman October 24, 2018

The Georgetown-Kennedy Center Seminar Series, launching in November, will enable Georgetown students to attend three performances at the center free of charge and engage in post-performance discussions...

2017’s Top Political Television Episodes

2017’s Top Political Television Episodes

By Eleanor Tolf November 17, 2017

‘Master of None’ — ‘Thanksgiving’ "Thanksgiving," an episode from Netflix’s critically acclaimed second season of "Master of None," was written by starring actress Lena Waithe and was based...

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Making Them Laugh: Comedy and Politics

By Maddy Forbess November 17, 2017

Comedy has long been an avenue for people to express their personal and political beliefs. The rise of late-night comedy shows that deal with political issues reflects our nation’s widespread engagement...

Political Voices Move the Film Industry Forward

By Kiera Geraghty November 17, 2017

The United States is home to millions of people with distinct identities and rich stories to tell. Unfortunately, these stories are sometimes lost in translation; it can be difficult to understand the...

DC Talks Conference Fosters Dialogue on the Arts

DC Talks Conference Fosters Dialogue on the Arts

By Tom Garzillo November 10, 2017

The capital city is not just a political hub, but also a thriving center of arts, music and journalism. The D.C. Talks conference, hosted by the Georgetown University Music Program in partnership with...

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Exploring Korean-American Narratives Through ‘Evolving’

By Dani Guerrero September 12, 2017

Dani Guerrero is a Hoya Staff Writer. Today, the United States is home to nearly two million Korean-Americans, many of whom have spent part of their youth in Korea. The narratives of Korean-Americans...

FRAME OF REFERENCE: Art at Work

FRAME OF REFERENCE: Art at Work

By Bruce McKaig July 15, 2017

Home caregivers, fast food workers and adjunct faculty work all in multibillion-dollar industries yet struggle for livable wages and fair labor practices. Artists are no exception. The arts are affected...

FRAME OF REFERENCE: Developing a Stronger Arts Curriculum

FRAME OF REFERENCE: Developing a Stronger Arts Curriculum

By Bruce McKaig June 23, 2017

Prior to the 19th century, to study the arts was akin to acquiring a vocation. The novice trained with a master and, over years, evolved from apprentice to journeyman to master in his or her own right....

Celebrating the Kennedy Center’s Centennial

By Alexandra Brunjes June 6, 2017

As part of a yearlong celebration commemorating former President John F. Kennedy’s 100th birthday, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosted a cross-cultural open house on Saturday, May 27. The...

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