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Nicki Minaj’s Pinkprint Movie Sizzles

You may know Nicki Minaj for her edgy verses and “own it” attitude, but the iconic rapper may just be blossoming from talented musician into a full-fledged movie star. On... Read more

By Matt Linz January 26, 2015

Critical Voices: Phony Ppl, Yesterday’s Tomorrow

Phony Ppl has made a name for itself in the New York music scene, and through a strong social media influence and a unique aesthetic, the band continues to widen... Read more

By Maya McCoy January 26, 2015

Halftime Sports

In the Aftermath of the Storm

In the closing seconds of Georgetown’s blowout win over Villanova on Monday, the student sections at either end of the court surged forward, crowding the central aisles to get close... Read more

By Kevin Huggard January 23, 2015

The Summiting Of The Dawn Wall

“What makes [climbing] the Dawn Wall so special is that it’s almost not possible,” ~Alex Honnold, free solo climber Something curious happened last week. Rock climbing, a sport not ordinarily... Read more

By Christina Libre January 23, 2015

Halftime Sports

Halfway Hockey: Midseason Updates

Just over halfway through the season, the NHL standings are taking a more defined form as winners and losers start to shape up. An average of 46 games into the... Read more

By Joe Laposata January 22, 2015

Marco Polo Is A Guilty Pleasure

The screen is black as the deep, throaty sounds of Mongolian chanting loom in the darkness. Then, the wail of a Chinese erhu soars; the blackness reveals itself as a... Read more

By Sabrina Kayser January 22, 2015

Éire Jordan: Basketball in Ireland

“Alright Brendan, you’re going to come off these two screens, get the ball, then just look to score or pass it off if you don’t have anything. Ok?” With seven... Read more

By Brendan Crowley January 22, 2015

The Sports Sermon: A call to arms

Rather than debate the merits of court storming, like many in the national media have done in the wake of Georgetown students’ actions on Monday, and whether a program of... Read more

By Joe Pollicino January 22, 2015

Track runs away at Penn State

The Georgetown track and field team dominated the mid-distance and distance events at last weekend’s Nittany Lion Challenge hosted by Penn State. Both the men and women’s teams boasted several... Read more

By Alex Boyd January 22, 2015

Men’s basketball downs No. 4 Villanova and Butler

It was a good weekend to be a Hoya. Two talented Big East opponents left the Verizon Center in defeat, and after the dust had settled, the Georgetown men’s basketball... Read more

By Joe Pollicino January 22, 2015

Women’s basketball falters on road trip

As their road struggles continue, the Georgetown women’s basketball team (4-15, 2-5 in Big East) is sure glad to be coming home. Last Friday, the Hoyas hoped to secure their... Read more

By Robbie Ponce January 22, 2015

Halftime Sports

A Warm Washington Reception

Over the last two decades, it’s been rare to see a team in the nation’s capital win. Recently, the Nationals have been winning, at least until October. But now, management... Read more

By Chris Almeida January 22, 2015

Concert Preview: Dr. Dog at the 9:30 Club

Though I once thought that Dr. Dog was a solo artist, the band consists of six members, two guitarists, a bassist, a drummer, a keyboardist, and a sixth member who... Read more

By Jon Block January 22, 2015

Page 13 Cartoons

“I have no more campaigns to run”

By Dylan Cutler January 22, 2015

Features

Homecoming: Korea’s pop idol retreats from fame to Georgetown

Georgetown is a political place and its most famous alums and affiliates are political figures. Kings and queens, presidents and congressmen all have ties to Georgetown. Georgetown boasts a significant... Read more

By Courtnie Baek January 22, 2015

Touchstone Gallery makes waves with Watercolors exhibition

On the page of her personal website labeled “Artist’s Statement,” Patricia Williams cites a quote from French Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir: “To my mind, a picture should be something pleasant,... Read more

By Michael Bergin January 22, 2015

OKI Bowl redefines ramen’s reputation

Fifty-cents-per-meal instant noodles have tarnished ramen’s good name. For too many Americans, ramen acts as the gastronomic equivalent of abject poverty; it is fuel of the guttersnipe, the last resort... Read more

By Connor Rohan January 22, 2015

Bad Boy El Greco finally finds vindication at National Gallery

When asked what he thought of Michelangelo, El Greco remarked indignantly and controversially, “He was a good man, but he did not know how to paint.” El Greco is the... Read more

By Caitlin Cain January 22, 2015

Out of Control: Patience is a virtue—even in the digital world

I’ve never pre-ordered a game. I would like to say that is because I’m patient when it comes to snagging the newest releases, but it usually comes down to the... Read more

By Chris Castano January 22, 2015

Reel Talk: Going for (Oscar) Gold

The Best Picture field for the Academy Awards boasts eight strong nominees without any true weak links. Oscar night promises intrigue and excitement with a true battle of titans, from... Read more

By Brian McMahon January 22, 2015

CV: Bulldog Alley Alley Cats, Blind Phyllis

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear “the 1920s?” Many think of the great excess of the prohibition era, of the parties, of the wealth, of basically... Read more

By Emmanuel Elone January 22, 2015