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‘Apple Cider Vinegar’: A Sourly Acidic Tale of Wellness and Deception

By Grace Ko, Guide Deputy Editor February 20, 2025

Netflix’s latest addition to its slew of “true story” dramas is “Apple Cider Vinegar” — a limited series based on the story of Belle Gibson, a health influencer who pretended to have brain...

CULT CLASSIC | The Rebirth of ‘Born To Die’

By Nick Williams, Guide Columnist February 19, 2025

Jan. 14, 2012: the “Saturday Night Live” performance heard around the world. At this time, Lana Del Rey was simply an emerging singer-songwriter armed only with a viral woozy ballad and intriguing...

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Not Your Average ‘Nutcracker’: Chinese New Year Ballet Steals the Show as a Welcome Adaptation

By Imaneh Ansari, Guide Staff Writer February 19, 2025

With the magical glow of a spotlight, grandiose sets and geometrically perfect choreography, the National Ballet of China’s “Chinese New Year (A Ballet In Two Acts)” performance transformed the...

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“Paddington in Peru” Is Underwhelming But Hardly Unbearable

By Evie Steele, Editor in Chief February 19, 2025

After the hit showings of “Paddington” in 2014 and “Paddington 2” in 2017 — the latter a rare sequel to eclipse the first film — Dougal Wilson, the first-time director of “Paddington...

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The Weeknd May Have Made His Best Work Yet by Studying His Own Fame

By Francis Rienzo, Deputy Guide Editor February 17, 2025

On the final night of his After Hours til Dawn Tour, The Weeknd attempted to sing one of his most powerful songs, “Alone Again,” — but nothing came out.  This moment, its causes, effects and...

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Obviously, He Played ‘Not Like Us’

By Evan Bournazian, Hoya Staff Writer February 13, 2025

Even after an unparalleled year marked by three number-one songs atop the Billboard Hot 100, the most popular and critically acclaimed diss record in hip-hop history and a best-selling album from last...

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By Tanvi Gorripati, Guide Deputy Editor February 13, 2025

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On Your Radar: Second Best Views of DC (After Your Valentine)

By Caitlin McBride, Hoya Staff Writer February 13, 2025

Washington Monument Ah, Valentine’s Day. Maybe you’re lucky and your valentine is the best view of all. If not, you can always plan to see another stunning view: Washington, D.C., from 555 feet...

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I’m Still Thinking About ‘I’m Still Here’

By Tanvi Gorripati, Guide Deputy Editor February 13, 2025

“I’m Still Here” is a Portuguese-language film that tells the story of a tight-knit family as they attempt to survive under the rule of Brazil’s 1970s military dictatorship. The family lives...

SPILLING THE CHAI | ‘Bridgerton’ and the Myth of Post-Racial Hollywood

By Anandita Agarwal, Guide Columnist February 13, 2025

When the United States elected a Black man to be president in 2008 and again in 2012, much of the world rejoiced. Abraham Lincoln had abolished slavery. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil equality....

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Cherry Tree Massacre Showcases Students’ Sensational Singing Skills

By Isabelle Cialone, Guide Deputy Editor February 13, 2025

Cherry Tree Massacre, the a cappella festival, returned to Gaston Hall this past weekend, completing the first weekend of its 51st annual installment. Hosted by Georgetown University’s oldest a cappella...

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On Your Radar: (Sun)Day at the Markets

By Caitlin McBride, Hoya Staff Writer February 6, 2025

With the snowy weather behind us, it’s time to return to the markets! Here are some of the best offerings around Washington, D.C., along with a handy guide on how to spend a full day-trip shopping around...

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