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CROSS CREEK PICTURES

Producer Terry Benedict on “Hacksaw Ridge,” Desmond Doss

By Meena Raman March 6, 2017

“Hacksaw Ridge,” a harrowing biographical war film about American pacifist and Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss, received no shortage of accolades this film awards season. Selected as one...

STRUMS & STRIDES

Strums & Strides Hits Antarctica

By Meena Raman February 24, 2017

Studying at Georgetown’s School of Medicine is not an easy task. Running marathons on every continent, including Antarctica, is another feat entirely. However, for Nick Stukel (GRD ’18, MED ’18),...

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...

ARLO GUTHRIE

Arlo Guthrie Talks Tour, Family, and Folk Music

By Rachel Linton February 17, 2017

A seasoned musician, Arlo Guthrie is no stranger to the touring lifestyle. Like his father Woody Guthrie, Arlo is known for his folk music with a conscience. Following his sold-out Alice’s Restaurant...

Student Stars Shine at Improv Fest 2017

Student Stars Shine at Improv Fest 2017

By Eleanor Tolf and Meena Raman February 10, 2017

Boasting alumni like Nick Kroll (COL ’01), John Mulaney (COL ’04) and Mike Birbiglia (COL ’00), the Georgetown Improv Association has long established its reputation as a comic authority in the...

THE GEORGETOWN CHIMES
The Georgetown Chimes is hosting two more showings of its annual a cappella festival, the Cherry Tree Massacre, on Feb. 11 and Feb. 25 in Gaston Hall.

Cherry Tree Massacre 2017

By Kathryn Baker February 10, 2017

The Cherry Tree Massacre, a four-showing a cappella festival hosted every spring semester by the Georgetown Chimes, returned last weekend with a diverse set of performances by both Georgetown University...

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

The purpose of the Engelhard Project is to incorporate topics relating to student wellness into academic discourse in order to produce a more comprehensive and contemplative curriculum. Entering its 12th year, the program engages students and faculty from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.

The Engelhard Project: Healthy Learning, Healthy Living

By Dani Guerrero February 3, 2017

The Engelhard Project celebrates its 12th anniversary as one of Georgetown’s hallmarks of undergraduate education. Launched by the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship in 2005, it has...

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Georgetown’s interest in the well-being and safety of its students has come to pervade every corner of campus — even the bathrooms. The Stall Seat Journal, a monthly newsletter featured in bathroom stalls across campus, has been an integral part of the social norms campaign at Georgetown since it was founded in 2006.

Stalling Unhealthy Habits from the Bathroom Stall

By Sarah Jackmauh February 3, 2017

The university’s focus on the health and safety of students has become so widely promoted that the topic has carried over to the unlikeliest of places: the bathroom stall. Since 2006, as part...

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On campus, when homesickness, social pressures and multiple assignments jeopardize students’ happiness, “mindfulness meditation” can restore a healthy balance.

Curbing College Stress

By Kathryn Baker February 3, 2017

It is no secret that college is demanding. Homesickness, multiple assignments, work and social pressures make for an overbearing load. College students become extremely familiar with stress and its...

ALL IN SERVICE DC

FEATURE: All in Service DC

By Dani Guerrero January 20, 2017

In a time of heightened tensions and polarized views, the value of inclusive messaging seems greater than ever. With this in mind, service industry veterans Amanda Carpenter and Alaina Dyne launched...

A24 | PLAN B ENTERTAINMENT | PASTEL PRODUCTIONS

Top Ten Movies of 2016

By Jeff Naft and Marina Tian December 31, 2016

As 2016 comes to a close, take a look back the year's best films with our top 10 picks. Click Here to Read

KATHLEEN GUAN FOR THE HOYA
Joe Luther (COL ’16), left, and Connor Rohan (COL ’16) celebrate after the success of their satirical YouTopia campaign. The pair attempted to engage fatigued voters by criticizing the association for being out of touch.

Iconoclastic Pair Capture GUSA, Students’ Fancy

By Mallika Sen February 20, 2015

Sunday night finds the Healey Family Student Center nearly exceeding capacity and Joe Luther (COL ’16) and Connor Rohan (COL ’16) on a quest to find a private space to conduct an interview for...

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