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Mrs. Maisel Returns for Third Season; How Marvelous!

It’s finally time for another season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and let me tell you, I am so excited to watch it. Amazon Prime Video released the season 3... Read more

By October 28, 2019

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The Meme Files: “Rise and Shine” by Kylie Jenner

October 10th was a life-changing day because the world received a gift hidden in the video tour of Kylie Jenner’s office. The Youtube upload confirmed basically all of our speculations... Read more

By October 25, 2019

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Harry Styles Shines with New Single “Lights Up”

With the only lead up to his new single comprising of a monosyllabic tweet and mysterious billboards popping up around the globe, Harry Styles is undoubtedly something of an enigma.... Read more

By October 25, 2019

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After Two Seasons, Succession Finally Gives Viewers a Successor

In one of probably the greatest scenes in television history, Succession’s Kendall Roy (Jeremy Strong) raps about his octogenarian father Logan (Brian Cox) at a celebratory dinner in front of... Read more

By October 25, 2019

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Looking for a Reason to Watch Looking for Alaska

When I first heard that John Green’s novel Looking for Alaska would be adapted into a TV show, I was skeptical; even more so when I learned it was to... Read more

By October 24, 2019

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Coffee Chat: Lulu’s Coffee and Bakehouse

Arguably the most important hallmark in an average undergrad’s life is a new, if not enhanced passion for coffee. Around October of freshman year, what was priorly bitter becomes heavenly.... Read more

By October 23, 2019

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Trailer Takes: Bombshell, Lady and the Tramp, and Marriage Story

Bombshell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rBnkBIhoFE Lucy: Wow, does Bombshell have a heavyweight acting trio, or what? Kate McKinnon, Nicole Kidman, and Charlize Theron are all dolled up and bleach blonde to present a... Read more

By , and October 23, 2019

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The Weekly List: Halloween Hype Music

There’s something in the air. The leaves are turning different colors, the temperature’s slowly dropping, and everyone’s wearing sweaters. This can only mean one thing: Halloween is only a few... Read more

By October 22, 2019

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Unbelievable: A Netflix Must Watch

Content Warning: This article discusses sexual assault   As of late, believability has become quite the hot topic. In the era of fake news, the public is constantly given minimum... Read more

By October 21, 2019

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Todd Phillips Doesn’t Understand His Own Movie

Since its award-winning debut at the Venice Film Festival, Joker (2019) has been generating heated discussion online. Many critics praised it as a compelling film that stands out from the... Read more

By October 18, 2019

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Trailer Takes: Charlie’s Angels, Truth Be Told, and Jungle Cruise

Charlie’s Angels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voYLots_ZOg Roman: I hope to all things holy that this movie is set in the same universe as Pitch Perfect (2012), and Elizabeth Banks is playing the same... Read more

By , and October 16, 2019

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The Weekly List: A Love Letter to The Hoya

The history between the Voice and The Hoya is contentious to say the least. In 1969, a group of Hoya editors staged a coup because the newspaper refused to cover... Read more

By October 15, 2019

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Mario Kart Tour Races Into the App Store

Mario Kart has been a staple of gaming since its 1992 debut, but I remember it best for its 2003 Gamecube Double Dash experience. Yes, I was the character in... Read more

By October 15, 2019

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Killing Eve’s Shining Star

Two weeks ago, Jodie Comer of Killing Eve won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series to everyone’s surprise—including herself. During her speech, she joked that she... Read more

By October 14, 2019

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Trailer Takes: Birds of Prey, Dark Waters, and Uncut Gems

Birds of Prey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjpsGw7YlU8 Sarema: I’m going to be honest, after seeing Suicide Squad (2016) being trashed at the box office I never actually ended up seeing it. So I’m... Read more

By , and October 13, 2019

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Savage X Fenty: Rihanna is the Only Girl (in the World) Who Could Pull Something Like This Off

As the world lingers on Rihanna’s every move, begging for new music so incessantly that it has become a meme, Rihanna has once again blessed us with something we didn’t... Read more

By October 9, 2019

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Every Study Spot on Campus Ranked

For a university with an undergraduate population of about 7,000 students, Georgetown has a remarkably small campus. While my lazy ass certainly wouldn’t want to change this, there are definitely... Read more

By October 9, 2019

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The Weekly List: The Middle

Hello, all! It’s (unfortunately) midterm season, so here’s a playlist of bangers to get you through your study sessions. We’re also in the fall season, which means 2019 is almost... Read more

By October 8, 2019

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Sticks and Stones: Will Jokes Ever Hurt Us?

In perhaps one of the most controversial comedy specials in the last 10 years, Dave Chappelle opens with a joke about Anthony Bourdain’s suicide. Bourdain, the victims of Michael Jackson,... Read more

By October 8, 2019

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Coffee Chat: Compass Coffee

Arguably the most important hallmark in an average undergrad’s life is a new, if not enhanced passion for coffee. Around October of freshman year, what was priorly bitter becomes heavenly.... Read more

By October 7, 2019