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PAZ: The Music on My Playlist

By Christian Paz February 5, 2018

1. “Spring to Come” — John Butler Trio  When I turn to my playlists for a soft, safe and stable space, this ballad by the Australian folk group John Butler Trio is a natural option to center...

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Turning the Page: The Evolution of Georgetown’s Literary Curriculum

By Meghan DeCourcey February 2, 2018

Beltway politics and palace intrigue tend to dominate Washington, D.C.’s headlines, often overshadowing the District’s thriving culture scene. Georgetown University’s own status as an epicenter...

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Q&A: Georgetown Artist Deconstructs Black Masculinity

By Lisa Burgoa February 2, 2018

Last month, Francis Kpue (COL ’21) debuted his photo project FLOWERBOY, a series of portraits challenging conceptions of black masculinity. In an interview with The Hoya, Kpue — who uses the name...

Album Review: Culture II

Album Review: ‘Culture II’

By Yewande Ilawole February 2, 2018

Although its 24-song track list is intimidating, Migos’ latest album, “Culture II,” allows ample opportunity for the rap trio Migos to shine. Released exactly one year before “Culture II,”...

Concert Review: BROCKHAMPTON at The Fillmore Silver Spring

By Mac Dressman January 31, 2018

Texas-based rap group BROCKHAMPTON brought precise lyrical mastery to its performance at The Fillmore Silver Spring on Jan. 28, with unbridled energy that electrified the crowd. The group, which...

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Czech Artist Kateřina Vincourová’s New Exhibit Combines Intimacy and Expression

By Alia Kawar January 31, 2018

Czech artist Kateřina Vincourová’s three-dimensional work “Arteria,” currently on display at the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, explores fragile, existentialist topics...

Testing Truisms: Is Laughter the Best Medicine?

Testing Truisms: Is Laughter the Best Medicine?

By Vera Mastrorilli January 29, 2018

For many Georgetown students, stress is part of college life. Overwhelming amounts of school work, pressure to find a job or an internship and the need to join exclusive student organizations generates...

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Theater Review: ‘Jefferson’s Garden’ at Ford’s Theatre

By Maddy Forbess January 29, 2018

Ford’s Theatre’s historical significance as the place Abraham Lincoln was assassinated lends weight to the performance of “Jefferson’s Garden,” a show that explores the tensions between the...

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‘Lathe of Heaven’ Director Talks Alternate Realities, Representation in Theater

By William Leo January 26, 2018

Following the death of author Ursula Le Guin, professor Natsu Onoda Power of Georgetown’s theater and performance studies program examines the author’s 1971 novel, “The Lathe of Heaven,” which...

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The Guide’s 2018 Grammy Picks

By Guide Editor January 26, 2018

RECORD OF THE YEAR Redbone (Childish Gambino)  Despacito (Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber) The Story of O.J. (JAY-Z) HUMBLE. (Kendrick Lamar) 24K Magic (Bruno...

TABLE FOR TWO: Bresca Is a Buzzkill

By Toby Hung and Daniel Almeida January 26, 2018

In its earliest form, this column was laid out largely in jest. Notwithstanding our lack of culinary training, we — two self-proclaimed restauranteurs who find themselves with a surprising amount...

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Forming Future Leaders in Media and Film

By Noah Levesque January 25, 2018

In the “Commencement” episode of “ The West Wing,” President Josiah Bartlet addresses a crowd on Healy Lawn for his daughter Zoey’s graduation from Georgetown University. The scene shows the...

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