I'm not going to open this review of Jonathan Franzen's latest novel, Freedom, with a few hokey lines, overwrought with cliches about what … [Read more...] about Enthralling Read Intimately Portrays Dynamic Characters
The Guide
In Defense of the Music Industry’s So-Called Digital Doomsday
It was a big week for music, y'all. We celebrated the would-be 80th birthday of soul king Sam Cooke and the 123rd of O.G. folk singer … [Read more...] about In Defense of the Music Industry’s So-Called Digital Doomsday
Twilight’s Victorian Gothic Prequel
Before Edward, before Bill Compton and before Buffy, there was the Count. Not our monocled friend from Sesame Street, but Dracula himself. … [Read more...] about Twilight’s Victorian Gothic Prequel
Fine Art and the First Amendment
This is not the first time a publicly funded arts organization has come into conflict with politicians who oppose certain subject matter. … [Read more...] about Fine Art and the First Amendment
New Releases // 1.28.2011
"Oh My Heart" R.E.M. Collapse Into Now 3 out of 5 Stars "Oh My Heart," a song about returning to New Orleans after the hurricane … [Read more...] about New Releases // 1.28.2011
Ditch Yates for Healthy Plates
As January draws to a close, this past month began not only a new year, but also a new semester. Some Hoyas vow to study harder, spend more … [Read more...] about Ditch Yates for Healthy Plates
Folk Star Stays Safe
Before being tasked with the review of Iron & Wine's new album, Kiss Each Other Clean, I had never heard of the singer and songwriter, … [Read more...] about Folk Star Stays Safe
Latin-Asian Fusion Spices Up U Street
While my palate was almost destroyed by the flaming hot egg drop soup, it was luckily able to recover in time to enjoy the remainder of the … [Read more...] about Latin-Asian Fusion Spices Up U Street
Affordable Indian, Even on M Street
One lesson I learned from eating at Taj of India was that appearances can be deceiving. Having run by the entrance, I was always a little … [Read more...] about Affordable Indian, Even on M Street
Do the Math to Find Beauty
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right? Well, according to the Discovery Channel documentary "The Science of Sex Appeal," it's not. … [Read more...] about Do the Math to Find Beauty
