Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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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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Artists Take A Stand in 2016-17

By Meena Raman and Dani Guerrero April 21, 2017

Art, as a form of public speech, is inherently political and engages with existing thoughts and ideologies. After a remarkably eventful year in the political and social spheres, art and culture have naturally...

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Movie Review: ‘Going in Style’

By Jeff Naft April 7, 2017

★★☆☆☆ What happens when three 75--year-old men walk into a bank? They try to rob it. “Going in Style” tells the story of three lifelong friends who attempt to rob a bank after their...

Busy, But Not Bridezilla

Busy, But Not Bridezilla

By Aurora Johnson February 17, 2017

This weekend, stand-up comedian Jamie Lee graces the stage of the DC Improv and join the ranks of stand-up legends like Ellen DeGeneres, Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle and Georgetown alumnus Jim Gaffigan...

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Movie Review: ‘Fist Fight’

By Jeff Naft February 17, 2017

★★★★☆ Awkwardly sandwiched between winter films vying for awards and Hollywood summer blockbusters seeking large audiences are the late-winter and spring movies. Like a quarterback at a math...

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The Art of the Protest

By Marina Tian January 20, 2017

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‘Comedy Legends’ Kroll, Mulaney Return to Georgetown

By Lindsay Lee February 15, 2016

Feb. 16 marks the arrival of two alumni whom the Lecture Fund, and most of campus, are calling “comedy legends of Georgetown.” Nationally acclaimed comedians Nick Kroll (COL ’01) and John Mulaney...

Tomorrow: Comedy Hour with Steve Rannazzisi

Tomorrow: Comedy Hour with Steve Rannazzisi

By Catherine McNally and Catherine McNally April 14, 2015

Here at 4E, the midweek crunch has usually got us feeling a certain way.  You know, completely over the whole school thing and ready for the weekend?  Kind of like this: However, this particular...

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Laughs Abound in Theatrical Murder Mystery

By Nicole Ong February 27, 2015

With its candy-colored set and rapid-fire dialogue, the nation’s second-longest running play “Shear Madness” proves why it has enjoyed such continued success. The show combines comedy hijinks,...

Improv Hosts 19th Festival

By Emma Rizk February 24, 2015

Georgetown’s Improv Association hosted the 19th annual Improv Fest in Bulldog Alley this weekend. Both nights were sold out and featured teams from George Washington, George Mason, University of...

A Farewell to Legends of Comedy

By Duy Mai February 19, 2015

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, Jon Stewart announced his departure from the hit Comedy Central segment “The Daily Show.” As expected, the Internet erupted as Comedy Central President Michele Ganeless bid him...

SNL Hits Your Smartphones

SNL Hits Your Smartphones

By Emily Min and Emily Min February 15, 2015

As many of you may know, the 40th Anniversary Special of Saturday Night Live was last night. 40 years of such comedy legends as Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy and so many others. We here...

Television Review: ‘Fresh Off the Boat’

By Bryan Yuen February 13, 2015

★★★☆☆  The last time Asian-Americans were the focus of a sitcom, Nelson Mandela’s election ended the South African apartheid and “Pulp Fiction” had just been released. While ABC’s...

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