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Restaurant Review: Oyamel: Mexican Foodies’ Brightest Star

By Dani Guerrero November 18, 2016

Like other Mexican expatriates in the United States, my yearning for authentic Mexican fare is often thwarted by the gap between serious regional Mexican cooking and Tex-Mex. For those like myself seeking...

The 1975 Owned the Night

By Kathryn Baker November 18, 2016

England-based pop-rock group The 1975 brought its quirky moves, diverse beats and sincere lyrics to George Mason University’s EagleBank Arena on Nov. 9. Blending tracks from its eponymous debut album...

Concert Review: Spreading the Love at Grouplove

Concert Review: Spreading the Love at Grouplove

By Jillian Aicher November 18, 2016

On Nov. 9, an uneasy fog had settled over Washington, D.C. Words could not seem to encapsulate the depths of what many were feeling following one of the most contentious presidential elections in history. That...

Valensi Takes Point

Valensi Takes Point

By Derek Haase November 18, 2016

Although he is best recognized for his work as lead guitarist of The Strokes, Nick Valensi also serves as the lead vocalist and guitarist of power-pop rock group CRX. The Hoya spoke with Valensi last...

Movie Review: Seasons

Movie Review: Seasons

By Kathryn Baker November 18, 2016

Co-directors and co-writers Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud have struck gold once again with “Seasons,” a French documentary that takes us deep inside the forest to explore the intrinsic relationship...

Restaurant Review: Adventure and Authenticity Within Range

By Brian Davia November 11, 2016

Founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Vikram Sunderam, Bindaas aims to take its diners on a tour through the streets of India one course at a time by serving Indian street food in a sophisticated manner....

Restaurant Review: Third Time is the Charm With Haikan

By Vera Mastrorilli and technology November 11, 2016

Rivaling the forceful brutalistic architecture of Lauinger Library, the Atlantic Plumbing building in North End Shaw has been housing a colorful new Japanese eatery, Haikan, for three months. The 49-seat...

Gaston Hosts 26th Annual DC A Cappella Festival

By Mateo Garnica and technology November 11, 2016

The most anticipated a cappella event of the semester returns this year with an eclectic lineup. The 26th iteration of D.C. A Cappella Festival, hosted annually by the Georgetown Phantoms and the Georgetown...

Movie Review: Dr. Strange

By Jose Villalobos November 11, 2016

A powerful testament to the power of special effects in creating an immersive cinematic reality, “Dr. Strange” is a revitalizing, fresh addition to the Marvel cinematic universe. Aided by awe-inspiring...

Settling in Seoul: Soul Food in Streets of Seoul

By Jasmine White November 11, 2016

While the Southerner in me misses her sweet tea, buttermilk cornbread and made-from-scratch macaroni and cheese, the transition to eating Korean food has not been a difficult one. In fact, I’m not sure...

Album Review: Walls

By Ellie Goonetillake November 11, 2016

Kings of Leon has broken its three-year hiatus with its seventh studio album, “WALLS,” released Oct. 14. With the new album, the Nashville rock band follows the recent ’80s revival trend in pop music,...

DC’s Funk Vernacular on Display

By Dani Guerrero November 11, 2016

Go-go music buffs have descended upon the Gonda Theatre. The first go-go musical in the university’s history, “Wind Me Up, Maria!: A Go-Go Musical” began its run on Nov. 3 and is playing through...

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