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Samia's Debut Album Tells the Tale of Coming of Age in the Time of Quarantine

Samia’s Debut Album Tells the Tale of Coming of Age in the Time of Quarantine

By Elena Ergener September 23, 2020

★★★★☆ Indie singer Samia Finnerty’s “The Baby” was not written about coming of age during quarantine, but somehow the description fits perfectly.  Samia’s debut captures the nostalgia...

‘Unwell: A Midwestern Gothic’ Podcast Is A COVID-19 Halloween Treat

‘Unwell: A Midwestern Gothic’ Podcast Is A COVID-19 Halloween Treat

By Sarah Keisler September 23, 2020

★★★★★ A 24-hour diner materializes on the side of the highway and houses a sparse group of people whose names can be found in the local cemetery. A couple disappears in the woods on the night...

OFF THE WALL: The Han Dynasty Urn is Fragile

OFF THE WALL: The Han Dynasty Urn is Fragile

By Maddie Finn September 17, 2020

The photograph of Ai Weiwei dropping a Han Dynasty urn is my computer background, mainly for aesthetic reasons. I find the black and white colors soothing and movement of the pieces visually stimulating...

National Gallery’s ‘Degas at the Opéra’ Exhibit Explores Artist’s Colorful Career

National Gallery’s ‘Degas at the Opéra’ Exhibit Explores Artist’s Colorful Career

By Maeve Silk September 17, 2020

In these uncertain times, the National Gallery of Art’s in-person exhibit “Degas at the Opéra” offers a comforting return to a well-known artist while simultaneously examining the influences and...

'I'm Thinking of Ending Things' Attempts Loftiness, Achieves Convoluted Outcome

‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ Attempts Loftiness, Achieves Convoluted Outcome

By Michelle Brown September 17, 2020

★★☆☆☆ “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” reminds the viewer at every turn that it is a Charlie Kaufman film. Written, directed and produced by the man known for his freaky plots and meta...

'Tenet' Offers Visual Excitement, Time-Bending Narrative

‘Tenet’ Offers Visual Excitement, Time-Bending Narrative

By Zain Sandhu September 10, 2020

★★★★☆ Christopher Nolan’s time-bending, espionage-tinged thriller “Tenet,” the latest in the renowned director’s filmography, is a visually arresting and conceptually ambitious spectacle...

Traveling Stuffed Panda 'Chunky' Visits Hoyas at Their Homes

Traveling Stuffed Panda ‘Chunky’ Visits Hoyas at Their Homes

By Michelle Brown September 10, 2020

While Jack the Bulldog is perhaps the most recognizable mascot on campus, a traveling panda bear’s Georgetown University stardom is on the rise, having amassed a loyal Instagram following since the...

Season 2 of 'The Umbrella Academy' Introduces Acting Powerhouses, Stuns with Visuals, Soundtrack

Season 2 of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Introduces Acting Powerhouses, Stuns with Visuals, Soundtrack

By Emma Ginsberg September 9, 2020

★★★★☆ A pair of children’s bowling shoes drops to the ground in a 1960s Dallas alleyway, setting the stage for season two of Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy,” known for its distinctive...

START/SELECT: 2020’s Lessons in Class and Gaming: Digital Gaming

START/SELECT: 2020’s Lessons in Class and Gaming: Digital Gaming

By Mac Riga September 7, 2020

Gaming distribution has been speeding up for years, and, thanks to some of the industry’s latest advancements in technology, it has proven to keep up despite the devastating impacts of the COVID-19...

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese

HOMEMADE GOURMET: Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese

By Isabella Xu August 27, 2020

In this piece, I hope to not only share with you all a mouthwatering recipe that will have you yearning for another serving, but also urge you to take the time to reconnect and have a few good laughs...

START/SELECT: 2020's Lessons in Class and Gaming: 'The Last of Us Part II'

START/SELECT: 2020’s Lessons in Class and Gaming: ‘The Last of Us Part II’

By Mac Riga August 26, 2020

Naughty Dog’s hotly anticipated sequel to their zombie apocalypse-themed 2013 game “The Last of Us” has received plenty of criticism about its themes and its dystopian universe. But, while professional...

THE REEL DEAL: Style, Drama, Plenty of References: A Recipe for Tarantino

THE REEL DEAL: Style, Drama, Plenty of References: A Recipe for Tarantino

By Tucker Oberting August 23, 2020

Quentin Tarantino has one film left.  In the past, the director has adamantly maintained his intention to produce exactly 10 films throughout his career, though he considers “Kill Bill” volumes...

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