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Album Review: ‘Sweet Talker’

By Alex Mitchell October 31, 2014

★☆☆☆☆ Nothing quite depicts the overwrought, pseudo-sophisticated emotionality of Ben Howard’s most recent album as much as its satirically formulaic title, “I Forget Where We Were.” Unlike...

New Exhibit Comes to Life

By Emily Welch October 24, 2014

In a world plagued by a constant onslaught of information and social media activity, it is hard to stand still. Stillness, in fact, triggers boredom, which recent studies show is a more uncomfortable...

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Juan Gonzalez (COL ’15) spent an enlightening semester in India working with microfinance.

Senior Makes a Difference With Microfinance in India

By Bryan Yuen October 24, 2014

Not many people consider the slums of Pune, India, to be their desired study-abroad destination. But College senior Juan Gonzalez had an invaluable experience studying economics in Pune while interning...

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Michael Keaton stars in "Birdman" which looks at an actor haunted by his past role.

Movie Review: ‘Birdman’

By Nicole Jarvis October 24, 2014

★★★★★ “Birdman” is the story of Riggan Thomson, a washed-up film actor best known for his role as the titular superhero Birdman, a franchise that peaked more than 20 years ago. His career...

Danish Food Market Bursts with Flavor

By Christina Wing October 24, 2014

Every Wednesday at approximately 5:30 p.m., I get a Facebook notification reminding me that the Georgetown University Farmers’ Market starts in 30 minutes.  Although I have greatly missed all of the...

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Album Review: ‘Sadnecessary’

By Ellie Goonetillake October 24, 2014

★★★★☆ The chances are that if you have heard of Milky Chance, it has been because of “Stolen Dance.” The song now has almost 80 million views on YouTube and is a party staple. It also...

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Album Review: ‘Sweet Talker’

By Jasmine White October 24, 2014

★★★☆☆ English singer Jessie J first began to receive attention back in 2011 with powerhouse tracks such as “Do it Like a Dude” as well as the eternally catchy “Price Tag.” Now she’s...

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Keanu Reaves returns to the big screen in the outrageously action-packed "John Wick."

Movie Review: ‘John Wick’

By Michael Fiedorowicz October 24, 2014

★★★★☆ “John Wick” never pretends to be more than it is: a simple, sleek and exciting action shooter. Playing the titular character, Keanu Reeves is back to his gun-slinging ways —...

Satirizing Prejudice

By Ogechi Nwodim October 17, 2014

“Dear White People” is a skillfully done satirical film that sheds light on the experience of the African-American in a predominately white institution, while simultaneously dealing with the age-old...

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Lena Dunham’s memoir “Not That Kind of Girl” deals with issues of self-image and learning to accept yourself. The autobiography explores her personal struggles and what it took for her to find inner happiness.

Dunham Shares Struggles

By Emma Gross October 17, 2014

“I am 20 years old and I hate myself.” And with that, “Not That Kind of Girl” throws us into the whirlwind that is the life of Lena Dunham. Humorous, heartwarming and heartbreaking, this...

Movie Review: ‘Whiplash’

By Carly Apar October 17, 2014

★★★★☆ At some point in our academic careers, we’ve all probably encountered who one teacher that led us out of our comfort zones. If not a teacher, then a coach or a personal mentor —...

Television Review: ‘Transparent’

By Graham Kalzuny October 17, 2014

★★★★★ When a typical student thinks of the website Amazon, he or she likely thinks of it as a center of online shopping to buy textbooks or something he or she needs for his or her room. However,...

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