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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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Midterm Mantra: Socks, Food and ‘Doctor Who’

By Nicole Jarvis October 12, 2012

Fall is a weird time of year here at Georgetown. The weather gods can’t quite decide if it’s autumn or not, Columbus Day has come and gone and the stress of midterms has even the most balanced and...

A New Type of Jamming

By Emily Manbeck October 12, 2012

The players roll out onto the track decked out in bright colors and full of excitement. They play roller derby, the fastest-growing contact sport for women, according to ESPN. They’re fierce competitors...

Rap Duo Steals the Show With Debut

By Wil Curiel October 12, 2012

5/5 stars You’ve probably heard their hit song “Thrift Shop,” but there’s more to this duo than a retro fur coat. Seattle-based rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis have worked together...

Return to the Top

By Hunter Main October 12, 2012

With the release of Ben Affleck’s new movie, Argo, the much-maligned star has finally overtaken his friend and former writing partner Matt Damon with an Oscar-worthy creation all his own. For the...

Acoustic Progression: Sophomore Musician Expands Range

By Jerrod MacFarlane October 12, 2012

Peter Fanone (COL ’15) is a tried-and-true disciple of the musical and theatrical communities at Georgetown. He’s been honing his crafts since age four and getting better every step of the way, including...

In Harmony with Nature

By Zach Gordon October 11, 2012

4/5 stars Soon, female singer-songwriters with ethereal voices will claim a new genre. While you may be familiar with the more popular Ingrid Michaelson, there’s another girl with some quality...

Winning, Losing and Somewhere In Between

By Allie Prescott October 11, 2012

As Heidi Klum says, “One day you’re in, and the next day you’re out.” The model and "Project Runway" host was referring to fashion, but we music nerds know that a similar concept holds true in...

Brazilian Restaurant Beefs up Barbecue

By Eduardo Gueiros October 10, 2012

5/5 stars   $$$$   This past weekend, Taste of D.C. dominated culinary headlines across the city. Right across from the event’s entrance, however, Fogo de Chão awaited with...

Post-Potter Novel Fills the Vacancy

By Abby Keeble October 10, 2012

When Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was published in 1997, the world of magic, Dumbledore, lightning-shaped scars and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named was born. Suddenly, every kid dreamed of getting...

Guide Grooves: Muse and Matt & Kim

By The 4E Staff and The 4E Staff October 9, 2012

Guide Grooves from October 5 from thehoya on 8tracks Radio. If you didn't find the time to read The Guide over the long weekend (or if you scampered from town before the issue came out), you missed out...

Courtesy of Claire Charamnac
BIG DREAMS | Naylor and Charamnac help provide young women in Kathmandu, Nepal, with opportunities in leadership and entrepreneurship through Women LEAD.

Women Lead With Big Dreams

By Casey Gunkel October 5, 2012

Sometimes, a jolt of caffeine is all it takes to spark a great idea. At least that was true for Claire Naylor (SFS ’11) and Claire Charamnac (SFS ’11), who conceived their leadership development...

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