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BROCKHAMPTON

Top 10 Albums of 2017

By Mac Dressman January 12, 2018

1. BROCKHAMPTON – ‘SATURATION III’ What is most striking about BROCKHAMPTON is not the colorful and varied production that quickly worms its way into listeners’ heads, or the effeminate vocal...

TESTING TRUISMS: Does Absence Make the Heart Grow Fonder?

TESTING TRUISMS: Does Absence Make the Heart Grow Fonder?

By Vera Mastrorilli January 12, 2018

For many of us, walking through the front gates of Georgetown University for the first time was a fresh start. Although moving to college provides a plethora of new social opportunities, it also distances...

PERFECT WORLD PICTURES

Movie Review: ‘Darkest Hour’

By Naia Daniel December 21, 2017

During its invasion of France and Belgium in World War II, the German army cornered British forces in the French coastal town of Dunkirk. As Britain faced its darkest hour and the threat of an invasion...

MEGAN SHAPIRO/THE HOYA

Concert Review: Angus & Julia Stone at the 9:30 Club

By Megan Shapiro December 9, 2017

Atmospheric instrumental underscores, euphonious singing and strong rapport make indie-pop duo Angus & Julia Stone stand out from its crowded genre. Since the Australian siblings decided to pursue...

ANNA KOVACEVICH/THE HOYA

Hoya Holidays: Celebrating Diverse Traditions

By Gabrielle Irwin December 8, 2017

In a 1963 issue of The Hoya, the editorial board shared its Christmas wish for both the university and the nation: “Let us make this Christmas the turning point, the time between two eras, an interregnum...

PITCHFORK

Concert Review: The Drums at the Black Cat

By Emily Greffenius December 5, 2017

The Drums shared an intimate experience, rather than a basic performance, with its audience at its Nov. 16 gig at the Black Cat. At the casual and well-worn venue, there was little space between...

WARNER BROS.

Movie Review: ‘The Disaster Artist’

By Alexandra Brunjes December 4, 2017

★★★★☆ “The Disaster Artist,” released Dec. 1, delves deeply into the quirky backstory of “The Room,” arguably the worst movie of all time. “The Room,” described by one of its...

WARNER BROS.

Movie Review: ‘Justice League’

By Kiera Geraghty December 3, 2017

★★☆☆☆ The fifth installment of the DC Extended Universe series, “Justice League” is supposed to be Warner Bros.’ competitive response to Marvel’s successful superhero movie saga....

R.J. Palacio and Stephen Chbosky Discuss ‘Wonder’

By Alexandra Brunjes November 16, 2017

After years of designing book jackets, R.J. Palacio released her own debut novel, “Wonder,” in 2012, with it quickly becoming a New York Times Bestseller. Now, just five years later, the film adaptation...

POR OTRO LADO: Reflections on Día de los Muertos

POR OTRO LADO: Reflections on Día de los Muertos

By Grace Laria November 15, 2017

While Hoyas on the Hilltop were recovering from Halloween weekend adventures, I travelled to Oaxaca de Juárez, the capital of the state of Oaxaca, to experience Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead....

Am I Too Old For This?

Am I Too Old For This?

By Caroline Porterfield and Caroline Porterfield November 3, 2017

As you sip a Natty at a crowded pregame or wait in line for ~another~ Epi Quesadilla, some of you upperclassmen out there might be pondering a timeless question. To help you find answers, we here at 4E...

4E's Guide To Maintenance Requests

4E’s Guide To Maintenance Requests

By Sylvie Hullinger and Sylvie Hullinger September 14, 2017

The beginning of the school year means a lot of things: new faces on campus, new classes, expensive textbooks, and huge spiders crawling through a crack in your Henle’s windows. Thanks to Georgetown...

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