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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Pop Decoded: Kacey Musgraves, Nashville’s Worst Nightmare

Pop Decoded: Kacey Musgraves, Nashville’s Worst Nightmare

By John Lizano April 22, 2021

In the era of honkey tonks, big green tractors and dirt roads emanating country radio airwaves, it is near impossible to not escape Nashville tropes. As female artists navigate the unfair, unspoken rule...

START | SELECT: Corrupted Save: The Problem With Archiving Games

START | SELECT: Corrupted Save: The Problem With Archiving Games

By Mac Riga April 15, 2021

When Nintendo announced “The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD” earlier this year, fans were less than thrilled. Players accused the game of being a cheap cash grab. This slightly upscale remake of...

Venturing Out to Old Town Alexandria: Food, Friends, Fun

Venturing Out to Old Town Alexandria: Food, Friends, Fun

By Isabella Xu April 14, 2021

As the weather gets warmer in the Washington, D.C. area, I have found myself exploring more of the neighborhoods surrounding the District. Last weekend, in lieu of a traditional college spring break,...

Pop Decoded: Aly & AJ, Disney’s Realest Pop Stars

Pop Decoded: Aly & AJ, Disney’s Realest Pop Stars

By John Lizano March 25, 2021

Throughout the 2000s, Disney Channel catapulted many of its child actors to pop superstardom, including Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers and Selena Gomez, who overshadow the immensely talented sister duo...

Viral Spiral: Millennial Pride

Viral Spiral: Millennial Pride

By Caroline Timoney March 25, 2021

Watch out boomers, a new generation has stolen your spot as the punchline of jokes on social media. Be it skinny jeans, side parts, saying “adulting” or using dated emojis, millennials have recently...

Hilltop Gourmet: Foxtrot Market — Georgetown’s Newest and Trendiest Spot!

Hilltop Gourmet: Foxtrot Market — Georgetown’s Newest and Trendiest Spot!

By Isabella Xu March 17, 2021

Two weeks ago, Foxtrot Market opened its premier Washington, D.C. location on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and N Street NW. The brand has other storefronts located in Chicago and Dallas, but this establishment...

Viral Spiral: Dogecoin

Viral Spiral: Dogecoin

By Caroline Timoney February 26, 2021

Cryptocurrency, currently dominated by the popular Bitcoin, has recently had a new name come to the forefront: Dogecoin. Inspired by a 2010 meme and considered a “joke cryptocurrency,” Dogecoin has...

Pop Decoded: Digging Deeper Into Music’s Most Misunderstood Genre: New Zealand’s Sharp-Witted Pop Star, Lorde

Pop Decoded: Digging Deeper Into Music’s Most Misunderstood Genre: New Zealand’s Sharp-Witted Pop Star, Lorde

By John Lizano February 25, 2021

In addition to its breathtaking landscapes and bustling culinary industry, New Zealand has something absolutely extraordinary to offer: the pop music darling Lorde.  Best known for her chart-topping...

Homemade Gourmet: Exploring the Pasta-Bilities: Restaurant Week

Homemade Gourmet: Exploring the Pasta-Bilities: Restaurant Week

By Isabella Xu February 19, 2021

Sometimes there’s nothing better than a hearty and savory Italian meal, especially if it includes pasta. I savor the taste of rich, flavorful sauces and doughy, chewy pasta. Whether it be a gnocchi...

START/SELECT: ‘Super Mario Odyssey’: A Modern Epic

START/SELECT: ‘Super Mario Odyssey’: A Modern Epic

By Mac Riga February 16, 2021

“Jump Up, Super Star!,” the main theme song of “Super Mario Odyssey,” promises the player “freedom like you never knew.” Indeed, freedom is the foundation “Odyssey” is built upon. Its...

Pop Decoded: Digging Deeper Into Music’s Most Misunderstood Genre: the Genius of Taylor Swift

Pop Decoded: Digging Deeper Into Music’s Most Misunderstood Genre: the Genius of Taylor Swift

By John Lizano February 11, 2021

I have always been enamored with writers who effortlessly capture the essence of the human experience through cleverly constructed metaphors and narrative storytelling. It was inevitable, of course, that...

Viral Spiral: ‘drivers license’

Viral Spiral: ‘drivers license’

By Caroline Timoney February 9, 2021

How does a relatively unknown popstar break the Spotify record for most streams of a single in one week? 17-year-old Olivia Rodrigo made waves in the music industry with the recent release of her record-breaking...

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