Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

MONOD: On TV, Nerds Find Popularity

By Evan Monod April 16, 2013

An austere-sounding announcer speaks over an eerie soundtrack. This is the beginning of nearly every modern political attack ad. Only this time, the target is different.  The announcer says, “Daenerys Targaryen:...

MONOD: Casting Call: The Perfect President

By Evan Monod February 5, 2013

I recently saw a trailer for a new film called “Olympus Has Fallen.” It’s basically “Die Hard,” but in the White House and with Aaron Eckhart as the president. It looks pretty bad. I...

MONOD: Gaming a False Culprit

By Evan Monod January 15, 2013

My breathing is light as I pursue my target down a dark hallway. He has not seen me yet; I hope he never will. I sneak up behind him and aim my rifle at his head. I fire, and a message appears before me....

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