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Oribe Ware shatters experimental expectations at Freer Gallery

Fully expecting a ceramic exhibition that showcased the traditional precision and symmetry of Japanese art—think delicate cherry blossoms on a silk screen—I could initially only find two words to justify... Read more

By Maneesha Panja January 29, 2015

China Chilcano’s combinations prove all that glitters is (edible) gold

From its fascinating décor to its agglomeratic dishes, José Andres’ newest eatery, China Chilcano, manages to find near-perfect harmony in cultural synthesis. Chilcano combines traditional Peruvian cuisine with Chinese and... Read more

By Sergio Betancourt January 29, 2015

Black Sea drowns in own claustrophobia

Claustrophobia can be a little maddening. At least, that seems to be the overarching message of Black Sea, an anxiety-inducing, modern pirate romp featuring a Scottish-accented Jude Law on a... Read more

By Julia Lloyd-George January 29, 2015

Cherry Tree Massacres

This Friday, Jan. 30, the Cherry Tree Massacre will bring together the voices of various Hoyas for the 42nd year. (romantichoneymoonisland.com) Presented by the Georgetown Chimes, Cherry Tree is known... Read more

By Dinah Farell January 29, 2015

Under the Covers: In the midst of harsh realities, hope springs eternal

In a slum surrounding Mumbai’s gleaming Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, hope springs eternal, at least when prices for a kilo of compressed plastic bags are high. Katherine Boo’s stunning nonfiction... Read more

By James Constant January 29, 2015

“It’s 2015. It’s Time.” Why aren’t women equal yet?

Why do we need another women’s empowerment summit? Fewer than five percent of the CEOs at the biggest companies in the United States are women, only 1 in 5 members... Read more

By Katherine Sullivan January 29, 2015

Deadbeats: Yes, all women can Punk Rock

Prior to coming to college, almost all of the influences in my life were male. My sole sibling is male. My six closest first cousins are male. 12 of the... Read more

By Rhiannon Greene January 29, 2015

To Boldly Go Where No Fan Has Gone Before: In Defense of Fandom

Do you know Captain James T. Kirk’s middle name, Hermione Granger’s birthday, or the name of each actor who’s ever portrayed everyone’s favorite Time Lord on Doctor Who? Can you... Read more

By Graham Piro January 29, 2015

Can the GOP go green? Reconnecting with Nixon’s legacy

“Air and water pollution, already acute in many areas, requires vigorous state and federal action, regional planning, and maximum cooperation among neighboring cities, counties and states.” – Excerpt from 1968... Read more

By Max Wolfgang Rosner January 29, 2015

Carrying On: Dancing with division

Last weekend, aspiring dancers flocked to New York City to audition for the 12th season of the reality competition So You Think You Can Dance. After over a decade of nearly... Read more

By Julia Jester January 29, 2015

CV: Punch Brothers, The Phosphorescent Blues

The Punch Brothers are not known for conventionality. It’s not often that you find a bluegrass band boasting a frontman with a Macarthur “genius grant.” But this is the enigma... Read more

By Daniel Varghese January 29, 2015

CV: Sleater-Kinney, No Cities to Love

Band reunions are often a bitter cash grab. As a die-hard Doolittle fan, it pains me to think of the Pixies’ whitebread post-2003 releases. The same goes for the latest... Read more

By James Constant January 29, 2015

News

Undocumented students push for more support on campus

After collaborating with UndocuHoyas, an advocacy group for undocumented students, throughout the month of December, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions has plans to include language on its website by next... Read more

By Ryan Miller January 28, 2015

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Death With Dignity

By Dylan Cutler and Connor Rohan January 28, 2015

News

CISR votes against GU Fossil Free’s proposal for full divestment

The Committee on Investment and Social Responsibility announced in a statement on Monday that it voted against GU Fossil Free’s most recent divestment proposal, which called for complete divestment from... Read more

By Elizabeth Tucker January 28, 2015

I’d Like to Thank the Academy

For many, the start of the New Year is an opportunity to turn the page, to start anew, a clean slate. This is especially true for the 25-year-old American striker... Read more

By Alex Boyd January 28, 2015

College Disorientation: All the tools, none of the vision

We’re told that college is where it’s at. So that’s what you’d expect when you lug your entire life into Terminal E and ship it, along with yourself, to university.... Read more

By Claire Doyle January 28, 2015

The Future of A-Rod

It wasn’t all that long ago when we first saw a young shortstop in Seattle named Alex Rodriquez tearing his way up through the ranks. Then we saw him in... Read more

By Matt Jasko January 28, 2015

Critical Voices: The Decemberists, What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World

There are few bands that can be compared to R.E.M., the Smiths, and Neil Young through the lense of folk music. The Decemberists have released a number of hit songs... Read more

By Michael Bergin January 28, 2015

NCAAB’s Most Underrated and Overrated Teams

Somehow, someway, the unpredictable nature of NCAA basketball never fails to entertain basketball enthusiasts across the country. So far, this year’s college basketball season has been defined by several massive... Read more

By Andrew Granville January 27, 2015

Wanted: One True Friend, Must Like Ghosts

My roommate Caroline and I were convinced our room was haunted. Since we had moved in, there had been a series of strangely supernatural occurrences. Posters and curtain rods we... Read more

By Ida Dhanuka January 27, 2015

Three Crafty MLB Free Agent Signings

With the end of the winter meetings and the beginning of Spring Training only a month away, Major League Baseball fans are slowly beginning to awake from their hibernation to... Read more

By Matt Jasko January 27, 2015

HONM: skating in uniform

“The red and yellow ribbon is a first award service ribbon. It means we joined the Navy in a time of war.” Rodney Hahn, Jennifer Hedgecoth, and John Campbell are... Read more

By Caitlin Cain January 27, 2015