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Georgetown University Concert Choir: Bringing Mozart Bach

For many Georgetown students, McNeir Auditorium is a bit of an enigma. Aside from the occasional lecture or small performance, it’s a space that often sits empty during the day.... Read more

By April 15, 2015

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Paper beats canvas at NGA

An abstract splatter of colors next to an impressionist portrait sounds like the formula for a disorganized mess of an exhibit. But the latest exhibit at the National Gallery, Focus... Read more

By April 15, 2015

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Maxime a treat for student bourgeoisie

If there’s one thing that all Georgetown students learn about the neighborhood, it’s that restaurants on M Street are usually pretty good, but also pretty expensive. It is because of... Read more

By April 15, 2015

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Kuniyoshi captures intersectionality

At almost 17, Yasuo Kuniyoshi migrated alone to the United States. Though he is considered an esteemed American artist—spending his career in Los Angeles and New York—Kuniyoshi was never allowed... Read more

By April 15, 2015

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Under the Covers: Pursuing the Persistence of Memory

Memory is a fickle aspect of our lives. Vibrant memories can provide a level of certainty to conceptions of self, but they also hold painful details that sour relationships and... Read more

By April 15, 2015

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Deadbeats: Save the heckling for Ed Nonymous

If you’re seeing a band at a concert, you should stop heckling. Few things are more annoying to encounter at a show than a fan who heckles a band over... Read more

By April 15, 2015

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Critical Voices: The Mountain Goats, Beat the Champ

Metal and Satanism, blues and sadness, rap and da club—some music genres and subject matters just seem to go together. With their new album, Beat the Champ, the Mountain Goats... Read more

By April 15, 2015

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Critical Voices: Matt and Kim, New Glow

If music is one big party, Matt and Kim sit at the head of the kids’ table. The dynamic duo has embraced their indie pop identity over the years, producing... Read more

By April 15, 2015

Halftime Leisure

The Closet Otaku: The embedded misogyny of Sword Art Online

I no longer feel comfortable with Sword Art Online’s very existence. SAO is based on a fascinating science fiction premise. A mysterious video game developer, Kayaba Akihiko, decides to trap... Read more

By April 14, 2015

Halftime Leisure

Reflections On 11:59

“He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.” – Confucius Over the past several months, I was lucky... Read more

By April 14, 2015

Halftime Leisure

Is there a "War to Come" for Game of Thrones?

Spoiler warning: This article discusses events leading up to and including the first episode of season five. This writer has yet to conquer the literary behemoths the show is based... Read more

By April 13, 2015

Halftime Leisure

The Weekly List: Wu-Tang Wednesdays

[8tracks url=”https://8tracks.com/rwm126/wu-tang-wednesday” ] Wu-Tang Wednesday is more than just a day to listen to the Wu; it’s a mindset to adopt for a full 24 hours. I was first introduced... Read more

By April 13, 2015

Halftime Sports

Dealing With Sterling

Following a great run for the title during the 2013-14 season, many were curious of how Liverpool would respond in the following season. The biggest issue was replacing the goals... Read more

By April 13, 2015

Halftime Leisure

Roy Hargrove’s Shadow Live at a Shallow DC Jazz Club

I didn’t see Roy Hargrove at Blues Alley on Saturday night; I saw the shadow of the man who still inspires me to play trumpet, who can solo brilliantly with... Read more

By April 13, 2015

Halftime Leisure

HONM: The New Cartographers

“I can barely type and he’s sitting there making like, a Hackintosh or something”   Vanessa and Vincent came to the National Mall under the impression that it was the... Read more

By April 13, 2015

Halftime Sports

Premier League Roundup: Relegations, Underachievers and Brilliant Goals

Yet another exciting weekend of results in the League. With just seven matchdays left, let’s take a look at this past weekend’s action. The Relegation Battle Gets Murkier There were... Read more

By April 10, 2015

Halftime Sports

This Week In Hockey: Almost There

On Saturday, April 11th, each team in hockey will play its final game of the season. At this point in the season, I’m reminded in part why I love this... Read more

By April 9, 2015

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By April 9, 2015

Leisure

Arts Week 2015: Highlights

Starting this Saturday, the Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Subcommittee on Creative Expression plans to hold the second annual Arts Week to highlight and showcase the varied talents of the... Read more

By April 9, 2015

Leisure

Ritmo y Sabor spices up Gaston’s stage

When asked about the origins of Ritmo y Sabor, many of the groups current members simply shrugged. While some current members of the group believe the group first formed in... Read more

By April 9, 2015

Leisure

A cappella concert sings winter away

Spring in the District and the approaching advent of summer herald some of the biggest music events of the school year. On April 11, the a cappella community, led by... Read more

By April 9, 2015

Leisure

Student film premieres in the nick of time

It’s quite ironic that Mesbah Uddin (SFS ’16) and his production team have been working furiously for months to bring a story about procrastination to life. 11:59, set to premiere... Read more

By April 9, 2015

Leisure

Take the “tumble of a turney” to Urinetown

Peeing isn’t exactly a popular topic for the stage. But the Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society’s production of Mark Hollmann’s Tony Award-winning Urinetown excitedly tackles this scatalogical issue alongside themes... Read more

By April 9, 2015

Leisure

Student Artwork Steals the Spotlight

As part of Georgetown University’s second annual Arts Week, student artwork submissions will be on display in the Healey Family Student Center this Sunday night. Artwork was submitted by 15... Read more

By April 9, 2015

Sports

Stafford, Marrocco leading nationally ranked men’s lax

Besides their New England roots and role as teammates on the No. 17 Georgetown men’s lacrosse team (7-4, 2-1 Big East), Nick Marrocco and Bo Stafford have little in common.... Read more

By April 9, 2015