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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Crumbling Character: A Gentrified Georgetown

Crumbling Character: A Gentrified Georgetown

By Hannah Urtz February 17, 2017

  A quarter of a century ago, a stroll down M Street would reveal rows of highly specialized boutique shops, restaurants and vendors. Crowds lured in from across the city and the country filled...

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...

BAKE MY DAY: Dont Kale My Vibe

BAKE MY DAY: Don’t Kale My Vibe

By Nina Young February 17, 2017

Kale has a variety of different uses beyond the simple salad. In fact, this leafy green exists in such abundance in Washington, D.C. that a kale diet is possible anywhere in the city. This week, I am...

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Restaurant Review: Alfie’s

By Alexandra Brunjes February 17, 2017

3714 Macomb St. NW | Cuisine: Asian | $ | ★★★★★ A self-described “Traveler’s Bar” serving an ever-changing variety of Thai-inspired grub, Alfie’s is an overlooked gem in the D.C....

XL RECORDINGS

Album Review: ‘Process’

By Mac Dressman February 17, 2017

  ★★★★★ British singer-songwriter Sampha usually stays away from the spotlight, adding his breathy vocals and touches of piano to the songs of other artists, including Kanye West,...

GEORGETOWN FROM AFAR: Late-Night Bonding at Epicurean

By Andrew Bilden February 17, 2017

For Georgetown students, Epicurean and Company, better known as Epi, may simply be a last resort comfort food joint to visit with friends at 2 a.m., almost always after a disappointing night out. But as...

WARNER BROS. PICTURES

Movie Review: ‘Fist Fight’

By Jeff Naft February 17, 2017

★★★★☆ Awkwardly sandwiched between winter films vying for awards and Hollywood summer blockbusters seeking large audiences are the late-winter and spring movies. Like a quarterback at a math...

GOOD MUSIC
Growing as a musical artist, Detroit rapper Big Sean shows a strong desire to inspire personal growth in his listeners through his fourth studio album “I Decided.”

Album Review: ‘I Decided.’

By Nick Harrison February 10, 2017

Detroit rapper Big Sean has consistently produced music that reflects on both the demanding nature of the rap industry and his own hard work and struggle toward success. In this sense, “I Decided.,”...

The Return of Vinyl

The Return of Vinyl

By John Miller February 10, 2017

As subscription streaming services continue to command a growing share of the global music market, the comeback of another medium is putting a new spin on how people listen to music. In Georgetown...

BURGER RECORDS 
Replete with heavy guitar synthesizers, clean drumming and captivating riffs, Cherry Glazerr’s latest album “Apocalipstick” could well be classified as political punk.

Album Review: ‘Apocalipstick’

By Aurora Johnson February 10, 2017

When listening to “Apocalipstick,” listeners cannot help but wonder if Cherry Glazerr had any inkling as to just how timely its Inauguration Day release would be. The album’s first single “Told...

ON TAP: The New Emissary In Town

ON TAP: The New Emissary In Town

By Jackie Liang and Anna Jorgensen February 10, 2017

The third wave of coffee first emerged as a movement that conceives of this drink as a craft from bean to brew. Now that coffeehouses have embraced the third wave coffee movement and it has become all...

GCDC
GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar on Pennsylvania Ave. offers vegetarians and cheese lovers a delicious and unique twist on cheesy American classics.

Restaurant Review: GCDC

By Christian Paz February 10, 2017

1730 Pennsylvania Ave. NW | Cuisine: American |  $ A haven for vegetarians and cheese lovers on a budget, GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar offers a vast array of twists on the classic grilled cheese sandwich...

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