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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Fifty Shades’ of Dirty Plots and Worse Writing

By Katherine Foley June 12, 2012

I’m often late to the party when it comes to popular literature. I caught up to The Hunger Games only after my beloved editor told me how great it was — and I wasn’t disappointed. So when she...

The Tallest Man Works with What Sticks Best

By Wil Curiel June 7, 2012

4/5 Stars The cover of There’s No Leaving Now shows a simple blurred picture of a tree, fitting for an album byKristian Mattson, better known by his stage name The Tallest Man on Earth. The band...

Documentary Shines Light on Struggle Within the Military

By Peter Brigham June 7, 2012

Steeped in tradition and boasting a history of national service, the United States Armed Forces are viewed as honorable and disciplined institutions, composed of hardworking, humble and idealistic men...

Your Summer Festival Guide

By Zach Gordon June 6, 2012

Some things are best enjoyed during the summer: popsicles, beaches and, of course, outdoor music festivals. With Bonnaroo approaching this weekend, I’ve found myself getting in a preparatory state...

Mesmerizing Art at the Phillips Collection

By Nicole Jarvis June 1, 2012

All summer long, the guide will take a look at some of the museums that call the District home. We’ll weed out tourist traps and find the hidden gems where you can spend a few hours along the corridors. Though...

Spektor’s Album Anything but ‘Cheap’

By Abby Reutzel May 31, 2012

4/5 Stars Although Regina Spektor is one of the most talented vocalists and writers on the music scene today, she isn’t packing arenas like other artists can. But with the release of her first full-length...

Staying A Little Too Close to ‘Home’

By Wil Curiel May 31, 2012

3/5 stars An artist’s second album is arguably his most important. It offers a fork in the road, an opportunity to expand artistic horizons or burrow deeper into a niche. This is especially true if...

Native American Museum Falls Short of Expectations

By Abby Reutzel May 24, 2012

All summer long, the guide will take a look at some of the museums that call the District home. We’ll weed out tourist traps and find the hidden gems where you can spend a few hours. The Smithsonian...

Mayer Starts Again with Country Sound

By Nicole Jarvis May 24, 2012

Lately, when you hear the name John Mayer, the first thing you think of may not be his music. His erratic personal behavior and relationships have dominated the tabloids in the last few years, overshadowing...

A Carnivore’s Paradise at Country Hill

By Rianna Folds May 23, 2012

Five Stars $$ I love eating meat. Although I may be just a short blond girl, I can put down a KFC Double Down in five minutes flat. Unfortunately, for the past few weeks I’ve been subsisting on...

Back in Black: MIB III Brings Adventure and Laughs

Back in Black: ‘MIB III’ Brings Adventure and Laughs

By Michael Hennessy May 23, 2012

Men In Black III is a fantastic final installment in the quintessentially ’90s science fiction series. Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones do justice to the original movies by delivering yet another action-packed...

Your Guide to Theater in the District

By Abby Reutzel May 17, 2012

The District plays host to a dynamic and burgeoning theater scene that will continue to thrive this summer. From reinterpretations of Shakespearean classics to controversial musicals, take advantage of...

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