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Reel Talk: I’ll be back… again

Every year, studios save a little bit of the money being poured into sequels for something even worse—remakes. Recent remake releases such as The Evil Dead not only fail at living up to their originals’ merits; they taint the original features’ legacies and do a great injustice to their filmmakers’ visions. A simple question demonstrates the superfluous existence of these pernicious remakes: what remake has ever surpassed its original inspiration in either quality or enjoyment?

By Mark James September 12, 2013

Plate of the Union: Bring on the cheese, Georgia

Georgian cuisine is not for the faint of heart. Or stomach. Or digestive system. Georgia’s national dish is khachapuri, which literally translates to “cheese-bread.” It’s not as simple as a chunk of cheddar on some whole wheat: Each of Georgia’s regions (even the breakaways and autonomous ones) have their own interpretation of the recipe. After a two-week tour of Georgia, during which I ate almost nothing but khachapuri and watermelon, I’ve got the lowdown on my three favorite renditions of this cheesy wonder.

By Colleen Wood and Rebecca Barr September 12, 2013

Critical Voices: Kitten, Like a Stranger

Elektra Records’ up-and-comer Kitten has found its voice again. The band’s self-released debut EP, Sunday School, showcased a mix of entry-level punk rock and dance rhythms. But, after getting signed, Kitten experimented with a trendy and ethereal alternative sound, à la indie music darling Sky Ferreira. This second EP, Cut It Out, felt like Kitten had suddenly become timid in its synthy 80s sound.

By Tim Annick September 12, 2013

Critical Voices: Holy Ghost!, Dynamics

Holy Ghost!’s sophomore effort, Dynamics, is like walking through a multistoried discotheque. Most rooms blast 80s movie soundtracks, but you’ll stop sporadically to find floors of bubbly, synthpop dance. While the Brooklyn-based duo’s love for disco leads to the occasional dance anthem, the LP is oversaturated in nostalgia and too caught up in the past to offer anything new to its listeners.

By Joshua Ward September 12, 2013

Features

The Creative Approach: Engaging the arts and rearranging the education equation at Georgetown

Do bioethics and architectural design have anything in common? What about international politics and theatrical performance, or even the visual arts? Much more than you might guess, especially here at Georgetown.

By Minali Aggarwal September 12, 2013

Voices

Carrying On: Off-campus, off the mark

“Since 1789, the Georgetown University experience has always included Georgetown.” This is not a comment from a student, nor an on-campus publication. This is a comment from NBC News Washington’s... Read more

By Julia Jester September 12, 2013

Voices

Chile provides a path for Latin American liberalism

Massive mobilizations have taken over Chile in light of the 40th Anniversary commemorating the coup d’état that ousted Chilean socialist President Salvador Allende at the hands of his appointed Army... Read more

By Juan Goncalves September 12, 2013

Voices

Entertainment industry should support TV moving online

It’s midnight and you’re bored. You don’t own a TV, so you go to your common room, past loud, drunk floormates to watch the poorly placed TV set, just to... Read more

By Patrick Lim September 12, 2013

Editorials

Students excluded from dorm planning process

This past Sunday, GUSA President Nate Tisa (SFS ‘14) came forward with the news that the University is considering establishing an off-campus residence in order to fulfill the Campus Plan... Read more

By the Editorial Board September 12, 2013

Editorials

Living-wage bill a necessity for the District

On July 10th the D.C. Council approved the monumental Large Retailer Accountability Act, which would require that retailers that generate corporate sales in excess of $10 billion and occupy a... Read more

By the Editorial Board September 12, 2013

Student leaders oppose satellite residence proposal

University administrators are considering establishing a satellite campus to meet the requirements of the 2010 Campus Plan. This disclosure has not only created concerns about the administration’s willingness to promote... Read more

By Jeffrey Lin September 12, 2013

News Hit

Significant progress has been made toward the completion of D.C.’s two forthcoming public transit lines, the Purple Line and the Silver Line. The Purple Line is a proposed East-West rail... Read more

By Joshua Ward September 12, 2013

Environmental groups to gather for summit on the Hilltop

Having launched its new website in August, Georgetown Environmental Leaders, a partnership between multiple on-campus environmental groups, will host a summit on Sept. 22 with the aim of strengthening cooperation... Read more

By Greta Etro September 12, 2013

City on a Hill: Getting blunt with D.C.

In terms of D.C. Council politics, it’s still the dog days of summer. The 13 legislators don’t return to their duties until Sept. 17. But as it turns out, the... Read more

By Gavin Bade September 12, 2013

Sporty Spice: Olympics return to basics

While the Olympics have always been a spectacle, the ancient tradition seems to have attained a new level of media coverage over the last few years. The past few weeks... Read more

By Abby Sherburne September 12, 2013

Men’s soccer team splits weekend homestand

After a mixed weekend in California, the Georgetown men’s soccer team (2-2-0, 0-0 Big East) was looking to improve on what was a disappointing performance. Two games against West Virginia... Read more

By Chris Wadibia September 12, 2013

Football shines under the lights

The Georgetown football team (1-1, 0-0 Patriot League) rolled over Davidson (0-1, 0-0 Pioneer) in their home opener this past Saturday at sold-out Multi-Sport Field. In an all-around team effort,... Read more

By Joe Pollicino September 12, 2013

Men’s golf disappoints

Over the weekend, the Georgetown University men’s golf team competed in its first competition of the season. The competition is called the Navy Fall Classic at the U.S. Naval Academy... Read more

By John Guzzetta September 12, 2013

Page 13 Cartoons

Five stages of Corp initiation (Or how your liver learned to hurt again)

By Mark James and Hamilton Steve September 5, 2013

Baby Wale swims into D.C. with simple, striking menu

Don’t try to order a baby whale at Baby Wale. Instead, I recommend sampling the Mozzarella Porcupine. An unpredictably satisfying cheese dish, it’s topped with Kataifi (shredded Fillo Dough) and complemented by a tomato colis and basil oil dipping sauce, which satisfies both the cosmopolitan palate and the adventurous spirit found in so many Georgetown students. In fact, the Mozzarella Porcupine perfectly encompasses the eclectic atmosphere of one D.C.’s newest restaurants.

By Annamarie White September 5, 2013

Ritchie’s watercolor time machines

Depicting just one place in space—yet over many moments in time—Charles Ritchie slows us down just enough to notice those ordinary yet beautiful “subjects that we pass by every day.” As the artist spoke and displayed his work on a projector before his exhibition officially opened yesterday at Georgetown’s Spagnuolo gallery, one got the sense that his works were large and overwhelming—until, of course, viewed in the gallery.

By Amanda Wynter September 5, 2013

Jazz across Key Bridge

If you’re looking for a way to avoid Lau on the first true weekend back, you’ll find one just across the river. The Rosslyn Jazz Festival is this Saturday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Gateway Park. It’s free and open to the public—a modern-day highway robbery, considering the incredible line-ups the festival is known for assembling.

By Jackson Sinneberg September 5, 2013

Overzealous 17-year-olds start planning for presidency

Given the number of times the American flag appears in Jonathan Goodman Levitt’s most recent documentary, Follow the Leader, the imagery sparks a reflection on what patriotism actually means. In almost every other scene, red, white, and blue decorate the background, whether the camera’s showing us a camp ceremony, the wall of a college dorm, or the lapels of politicians’ suits. As Levitt himself said, “That might make us think twice about [the flags], or make us question them.”

By Rita Chang September 5, 2013