More than one hundred students gathered in Red Square on Feb. 1 for the Hoyas for Justice: Solidarity Vigil, an event to show support for those affected by the recent executive orders signed by President Donald Trump. Dozen of speakers from a variety of backgrounds, including representatives from College Republicans and Democrats, members of the…
A striking documentary series that is simultaneously terrifying and thought-provoking, O.J.: Made in America is the conceptual masterpiece that deserves to take home the Oscar for Best Documentary. Weaving pertinent problems like racial divisions, police incompetency, domestic violence, and celebrity heroism, it is a deeply captivating and often harrowing cinematic experience. At times, the series…
The first time I watched Gone with the Wind, I fell asleep five minutes in. When I woke up, I didn’t know where I was or what was happening but my mother assured me, “There’s still two hours left in the movie.” It took a couple tries, but I finally got all the way through…
This one’s for the Ivy rejects. For the girls who can’t get boys to commit to relationships. This is for everyone who hates when writers think purposefully-annoying characters are funny. I’m writing this for anyone who hated Gilmore Girls. However, when I was not seethingly frustrated with the perfection of Rory Gilmore’s life, I was…
In its third year, the Georgetown GLOW art instillation adds a bright touch to the area, but it is more trendy than it is artistic. It follows in the footsteps of many other cities that have put on similar exhibits such as in Paris, Baltimore, and Santa Monica. While it is less spectacular than its…
A Seat at the Table feels like how I think dropping acid and going to a museum would feel like. Of course I’ve never done that before, but one time I looked at some art after pulling an all nighter and started feeling colors so I assume that’s how it would feel. It helped that…
The idea of college fashion as casual and cheap is practically universal in this country. However, most students on this campus would agree that Georgetown is different. Here, style and sweatpants are fundamentally incompatible. “The two big criticisms that I think can be leveled against Georgetown shops are: there’s not enough diversity and it’s too…
While original songs are wonderful, it is always fascinating to hear another beloved band or artist hone the tunes of earlier legends. Whether they take the song and change the genre from pop to alternative or keep the original melody, everyone loves a great cover. I’m Going Down – Bruce Springsteen / Vampire Weekend This…