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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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‘The Queens Gambit’ Impresses With Stellar Acting, Masterful Design

‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Impresses With Stellar Acting, Masterful Design

By Emma Ginsberg November 13, 2020

★★★★☆ Tackling a subject as niche and inaccessible as competitive chess is an ambitious move for a series; however, “The Queen’s Gambit” does so with style, turning chess matches into...

Season 2 of The Umbrella Academy Introduces Acting Powerhouses, Stuns with Visuals, Soundtrack

Season 2 of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Introduces Acting Powerhouses, Stuns with Visuals, Soundtrack

By Emma Ginsberg September 9, 2020

★★★★☆ A pair of children’s bowling shoes drops to the ground in a 1960s Dallas alleyway, setting the stage for season two of Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy,” known for its distinctive...

Foodstagrams Offer Tasty Recipes, Detailed Reviews

Foodstagrams Offer Tasty Recipes, Detailed Reviews

By Emma Ginsberg February 27, 2020

Drawn by the allure of internet fame and Instagram attention, some Georgetown University students have found their niche online by posting the food they make and eat. Whether they are making the dishes...

Thrift Stores Offer Affordable Prices, Sustainable Options

Thrift Stores Offer Affordable Prices, Sustainable Options

By Emma Ginsberg and Maeve Silk February 20, 2020

Even on Georgetown University’s campus, where designer logos and styles can feature prominently on students’ clothing, shopping for secondhand clothing at thrift stores in the area is an avenue for...

@POPPY/TWITTER | Enigmatic YouTuber Poppy put on a show for her fans at U Street Music Hall. Leaving her bubblegum pop roots for screamo-style guitar beats that dont reflect well on her vocal range

Eccentric YouTuber Poppy Disappoints Vocally at U Street

By Emma Ginsberg February 13, 2020

In a live performance that exuded almost as much sinister energy as her YouTube videos, the enigmatic Poppy presented her newest album, “I Disagree,” at U Street Music Hall last Saturday. Although...

Metronomy Dazzles With High-Energy Performance

Metronomy Dazzles With High-Energy Performance

By Emma Ginsberg February 6, 2020

★★★★★ The 9:30 Club came alive with brilliant light shows and an exciting musical display from the versatile music group Metronomy on Jan. 31. Just beginning their world tour featuring their...

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