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Try, Try This American Pie

By Michael Hennessy January 27, 2012

When one thinks about dessert in Georgetown, the first thing that comes to mind is cupcakes. But we have enough of those. So when I heard that a pie shop opened up around the corner from my house,...

What Studying Abroad Does (and Doesn’t Do) for You

By Brooke Berger January 27, 2012

One of the major decisions an early 20-something has to make in college is whether to study abroad. When asked to describe their experience abroad, returning students usually claim that it was "amazing"...

Baseball Hit Steals Readers’ Heart

By Kourosh Shaffy January 27, 2012

Aparicio Rodriguez is a true legend: Hall of Fame shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals, Holder of the NCAA record for most consecutive baseball games without an error; Author of the ultimate shortstop's...

Friday Fixat10ns: Stand Up

By Michelle Cassidy and Michelle Cassidy January 27, 2012

by Michelle Cassidy [8tracks width="300" height="250" playops="" url="https://8tracks.com/mixes/552863"] Between the first anniversary of the uprisings in Egypt and a lunchtime demonstration in Leo's,...

New Releases // 1.27.12

By Abby Reutzel January 26, 2012

"Holy Touch" Foxy Shazam // The Church of Rock and Roll 3 stars Over the past few years, Foxy has really grown as a band, and this is never more apparent than in their newest single. The song...

Fiola Pairs Up Perfection

By Kyle O'Donnell January 26, 2012

Every time Hoya parents come to D.C., they are faced with the daunting task of finding a restaurant that offers delicious cuisine and suitable ambience. Due to the numerous options the District has to...

Walk This Way: Relay for Life Co-Chairs Gear Up for This Year’s Event

By Victoria Ngare January 26, 2012

Since the inaugural Relay for Life event in 2006, students from Georgetown has managed to raise $1.4 million for the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life has become an integral part of the Georgetown...

Spring TV Lights Up Screen

By Katrina Yeh January 26, 2012

Whether someone is seeking a new TV show as a fresh addition to his current favorites or is ready for a change from what the networks are offering, he is in for a treat. The upcoming premieres of new TV...

Georgetown Museum Leaves a Lasting Impression

By Nicole Jarvis January 26, 2012

For many people, one of the draws of going to school in Washington, D.C., is the city's rich cultural history. There are more galleries and private collections within this 10-mile square than can be...

Picking Up the Pieces

By Sarah Amos January 26, 2012

CAIRO — As the crowds marched to Tahrir Square Wednesday, a sense of excitement coursed through the dusty air. Young boys sold Egyptian flags. Vendors smoked sweet potatoes in wheeled wood burning...

Extremely Emotional and Incredibly Long

By Bethany Imondi January 25, 2012

Most of us can remember exactly where we were and what we were doing on the morning of Sept. 11, 2011. For nine-year-old Oskar Schell, the memory of listening to his father's voice on the answering machine...

“Something” Shrugs Sophomore Slump

By Wil Curiel January 25, 2012

In 2008, Brooklyn-based electronic pop duo Chairlift lived the dream of most indie bands. They released a record, appeared in an iTunes commercial and were signed to a major record label. But instead...

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