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FUNNY FACES IN BEAUTIFUL PLACES | DC Improv’s Stand-Up Showcase Mirrors its Neighborhood

FUNNY FACES IN BEAUTIFUL PLACES | DC Improv’s Stand-Up Showcase Mirrors its Neighborhood

By Amber Cherry April 20, 2023

As I entered the nightclub district, I wondered, “Who threw up here, and was it because they made the poor choice to stop by the Krispy Kreme on their way home?”  I was on my way to the Washington,...

FUNNY FACES IN BEAUTIFUL PLACES | Funniest Human: A Stand-Up Contest on an Unconventional Stage

FUNNY FACES IN BEAUTIFUL PLACES | Funniest Human: A Stand-Up Contest on an Unconventional Stage

By Amber Cherry March 2, 2023

What do the CEO of Glossier, physics professor Patrick Johnson and Georgetown University’s funniest human have in common? They have all spoken in the Intercultural Center’s Auditorium! With a capacity...

‘The Menu’ Succeeds as a Dangerous Delve into the Elite Foodie Scene

‘The Menu’ Succeeds as a Dangerous Delve into the Elite Foodie Scene

By Sofia Wolinski February 8, 2023

★★★★☆ CW: This article references suicide. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources.Taking place in a high-end restaurant where guests find themselves in a...

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Brendan’s Opinion: Blue & Gray Is Not Blue & Slay

By Brendan Teehan February 3, 2023

On the third episode of “Brendan’s Opinion,” Brendan Teehan (CAS ’25) discusses his viewpoint on the Georgetown University student tour guide society, Blue & Gray. In this podcast, Teehan...

Noel Miller’s “Everything Is F#&ked” is Exuberantly Hilarious

Noel Miller’s “Everything Is F#&ked” is Exuberantly Hilarious

By Marwa Katir February 1, 2023

★★★★★ Amid the hecticness of the Hilltop, the D.C. stop of YouTube star Noel Miller’s comedy show tour, “Everything Is F#&ked,” was a perfect way to release pent-up stress in the...

FUNNY FACES IN BEAUTIFUL PLACES | James Austin Johnson at the Miracle Theatre

FUNNY FACES IN BEAUTIFUL PLACES | James Austin Johnson at the Miracle Theatre

By Amber Cherry February 1, 2023

The lights of the midcentury sign glitter against the damp sidewalk, reflecting the word “Miracle.” The historic Miracle Theatre certainly lives up to its name: it survived an era of gentrification...

Comedy Groups on Campus Offer Fresh Voices, Community

Comedy Groups on Campus Offer Fresh Voices, Community

By Sarah Keisler and Megan Wee February 14, 2020

Before he wrote for “Saturday Night Live,” before his career soared with “The Comeback Kid” and “Kid Gorgeous,” and before he produced “Big Mouth,” John Mulaney (COL ’04) was a member...

COURTESY ALLISON REAGAN | Nomadic Theatres performance of Firebringer adds life to the play. By combining captivating performances with smart, poignant humor, the performance hits on all accounts.

‘Firebringer’ Brings Humorous Take to Prehistoric Life

By Sarah Keisler November 1, 2019

Woolly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers and a bunch of ugly cavemen romp around the wilderness at the dawn of humanity: All are present in Nomadic Theatre’s production of “Firebringer” in the Village...

Young Comedians Showcase Features 3 GU Students

By Ashley Zhao and Sana Rahman September 13, 2019

Three Georgetown undergraduate students showcased their comedic talent at the local “DC’s Best Young Comedians” showcase held at Dupont Underground on Sept. 6. Student comedians Sahaj Sharda (SFS...

PETE HOLMES | In his HBO comedy “Crashing,” based on his own comedic career, Pete Holmes, above, portrayed the ups and downs of trying to make it big in an uninviting industry. Holmes hopes other comedians will find comfort in seeing his own failures on the way to success.

Pete Holmes Reflects on Sharing His Story Through Television

By Elfrieda Nwabunnia March 29, 2019

In an age of increasing interest in comedy, Pete Holmes continues to solidify his place among the best of the generation. His show on HBO, “Crashing,” which ended its final season March 10, chronicles...

SHEEL PATEL/THE HOYA | Hasan Minhaj, second from left, spoke in Gaston Hall with South Asian Society president Vishal Menon (MSB 19) and former SAS presidents Bhavya Jha (SFS 17) and Vinoda Basnayake (MSB 03).

Comedian Hasan Minhaj Praises Representation in Media

By Riley Rogerson March 29, 2019

Comedian and political commentator Hasan Minhaj reflected on the role of identity in his comedy and called for the inclusion of diverse perspectives in the media industry March 28. Both of Minhaj’s...

The Womens Issue

The Women’s Issue

By Guide Editor March 22, 2019

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