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For Graduating Student Band Back to Yours, College Culminates in Debut Album

For Graduating Student Band Back to Yours, College Culminates in Debut Album

By Alexandra Brunjes April 30, 2020

Indie-rock group Back to Yours had their first performance in the fall of 2017, during the culminating showcase of Georgetown University’s one-credit “Guild of Bands” class, a semester-long course...

ALEXANDRA BRUNJES/THE HOYA | British Indie Pop Singer brought his trademark relatability to The Anthem on Wednesday Feb. 12. Combining colorful set design with personable lyrics and performance styles, Rex connects with his crowd in ways that few acts can match.

Rex Orange County Brings Color, Spirit to The Anthem

By Alexandra Brunjes February 14, 2020

At just 21 years old, Alexander O’Connor, better known by his stage name Rex Orange County, is making waves on his first solo headlining tour in support of his third studio album, “Pony.”  The...

FILE PHOTO: ALEXANDRA BRUNJES/THEHOYA | The Hirshhorns exhibit from Marcel Duchamp conveys the modern artists proclivity for using art as humorous commentary that transcends the visual quality of the work.

Marcel DuChamp Exhibit Documents Progression of Artist’s Career

By Alexandra Brunjes November 15, 2019

Contemporary art always brings out visceral feelings about the definition of art — to some people, a wheel sitting on a stool could never be considered art. As a foil to this belief, Marcel Duchamp...

MASK AND BAUBLE INSTAGRAM | A musical unlike many others, Hello Again features a series of encounters throughout history that share stories of human connection and separation.

Mask and Bauble’s ‘Hello Again’ Tells Century-Long Love Story

By Alexandra Brunjes April 17, 2019

Mask and Bauble’s spring musical “Hello Again” is a rumination on romance. Based on Arthur Schnitzler’s 1897 play “La Ronde,” the show explores the entanglement of love and lust through a series...

ALEXANDRA BRUNJES/THE HOYA | Though The Tavern offers student discounts and other options for the budget-shopper, students often shy away from the storefront. As a branch of Sweetgreen, The Tavern seeks to bring fresh produce to shoppers by working directly with farmers. With the purest intentions and the chicest store, The Tavern is worth a visit.

The Tavern Offers a Reimagined, Upscale Version of Sweetgreen

By Alexandra Brunjes February 7, 2019

In 2007, three young Georgetown graduates founded a salad shop called Sweetgreen and opened up its first location within walking distance from their alma mater on M Street. A few months before...

Alexandra Brunjes/The Hoya | After garnering a following of over 800,000, Calloway decided she wanted to share life lessons from moments like the collapse of her book deal with her fans. So strong is her influence that her fans were willing to pay $165 for her spur-of-the-moment workshop world tour. Yet Calloway’s tour seems to have turned into another messy situation.

Instagram Influencer Embarks on Tumultuous Tour

By Alexandra Brunjes January 25, 2019

As a blizzard swept through Washington, D.C., on Jan. 13, magic was brewing inside a bright, plant-filled event space in Georgetown: Instagram influencer Caroline Calloway was leading her creativity workshop,...

‘Becoming Astrid’ Reveals Iconic Writer’s Hidden Struggle

‘Becoming Astrid’ Reveals Iconic Writer’s Hidden Struggle

By Alexandra Brunjes December 6, 2018

★★★★☆ Presented by Nordisk Film Production and Avanti Film, “Becoming Astrid” acquaints audiences with the personal history of beloved author Astrid Lindgren and provides a window into the...

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OUT OF OFFICE: Packing the Essentials, Appreciating Life From Abroad

By Alexandra Brunjes December 6, 2018

One of the most stressful parts of study abroad preparation in August was also one of the most routine: packing. I found it surprisingly overwhelming to look at all of my clothing, school supplies and...

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‘El Angel’ Captivates With Evocative Visuals and Gripping Performances

By Alexandra Brunjes November 20, 2018

★★★★☆ “We all have a destiny. I was born a thief.” With this line, director Luis Ortega’s new film “El Angel,” a biographical drama about Argentina’s most notorious criminal,...

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OUT OF OFFICE: Balancing Quotidien Life with Tourist To-Do’s

By Alexandra Brunjes November 9, 2018

One of the internal tug-of-wars I’ve been grappling with during my time abroad has been my identity in Copenhagen: am I a tourist or a local? My time is limited, yes, but still long enough that I engage...

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OUT OF OFFICE: Defending the American Identity

By Alexandra Brunjes October 23, 2018

In the United States, I am from New York City. In Copenhagen, this identity is secondary to being from “the States.”  As a student studying abroad, I have had to grow accustomed not only to being...

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OUT OF OFFICE: Solitude and Self-Discovery

By Alexandra Brunjes October 9, 2018

At Georgetown, I am rarely alone — physically or mentally. Throughout the school day, I am surrounded by classmates and professors; in the evenings, I see my roommate, my friends and other students at...

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