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Reviews and think pieces on music, movies, art, and theater.

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Lana Nauphal’s debut album, Wildland, is an ode to self-discovery

Nauphal’s debut album Wildland wields love as a tool for introspection.

By May 30, 2024

Features

Amid a wave of queer TV cancelations, one fandom is fighting back

On the evening of April 11, at the end of primetime, hundreds of voices counted down under their breath. Their fingers hovered over their keyboards, their eyes fixed to the... Read more

By May 27, 2024

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Off Trail strays from the path of cliché coming-of-age dramas

Zhao lifts the teenage drama out of the typical high school classroom and places it into the wild.

By May 23, 2024

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Tender but long-winded, The Tortured Poets Department would shine brighter if abridged, not anthologized

TTPD has a fair share of shimmering standouts that have only improved with time. However, the addition of the anthology tracks significantly watered down the record.

By and May 9, 2024

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Dancing the night away to banda and corridos, Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Georgetown brings brilliance to the student dance community

More than just a dance group committed to its artistry, BFMG has become a home away from home for its members.

By April 27, 2024

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Breathtaking in its brutality, Civil War shocks the American conscience

A visual and sonic marvel, Civil War forces American audiences to grapple with the horror of modern warfare brought to U.S. shores.

By April 22, 2024

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Perfect Days (2024) muses on how to live

Even when reflecting on suffering, Perfect Days urges us that the sadness will pass and perfect days will come again soon.

By April 21, 2024

Voices

The search for Georgetown’s vibrant writing community

Not only do these classes force us to write outside of a purely academic mindset (because sometimes the econ quiz, IR paper, and Lau 2 fumes just aren’t conducive to storytelling), but they also carve out time for us to focus on honing our craft and narrative voice. Disparate students joined together through writing have grown into a veritable literary community at Georgetown. 

By April 14, 2024

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Each week, a moment of calm and connection in figure drawing sessions 

The goal of these sessions is not to master the art form; it’s to learn.

By April 14, 2024

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Diamanté is an ever-changing mosaic of collective and diverse joy

Diamanté isn’t just any artistic community—it’s a unique and valuable incubator on Georgetown’s campus for creatives of color. 

By and April 13, 2024

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GREEN’s Trashion Show brings a new perspective to the fashion rage on campus

Would you dumpster dive for $200? That’s the cash prize up for grabs at Georgetown’s first Trashion Show, premiering on April 21 at 6 p.m.

By April 13, 2024

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To promote an ordinary life, Pippin promises an extraordinary show

On a campus where ambitious students obsess over finding the highest-paying job, Pippin encourages an alternative: a life that focuses on the little things.

By April 13, 2024

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Justin Timberlake’s album, Everything I Thought It Was, is nothing I thought it would be

If you go into this album expecting the same vibe as Timberlake's old music, you will be confused at best and disappointed at worst.

By April 12, 2024

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Hurricane Diane is a whirlwind of bacchanalia and eco-commentary

To label Hurricane Diane “complex” would be a cataclysmic understatement. 

By April 12, 2024

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Hear Georgetown a cappella in full bloom during annual Spring Sing showcase

On April 13, Georgetown’s six a cappella groups will come together for their final performance of the year, Spring Sing

By April 12, 2024

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ABISSA 2024 brings the radiance of African art to Georgetown

Hosted by the African Society of Georgetown (ASG), ABISSA is the university’s premier African cultural showcase.

By April 12, 2024

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Mx. Georgetown: Meet the contestants of Georgetown’s first-ever student drag competition

Six drag queens and kings will compete for the inaugural Mx. Georgetown crown in the ICC Auditorium on April 12 at 8 p.m.

By and April 12, 2024

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Bob Marley: One Love lacks the legend’s heart

While One Love excels in terms of casting, the larger plot faults make it a mediocre viewing experience at its absolute best.

By and April 11, 2024

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The artistic side of Georgetown’s Asian American community flourishes with Autumn Leaves

It is 9 p.m. on a Wednesday in the middle of March and creative director Lucy Zhang (COL ’26) is untangling the significance of a project that demanded much of... Read more

By April 10, 2024

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Washington Magic brings old-school magic to life with humorous charm

A respite from the predictability of everyday life, Washington Magic reminds us to infuse the mundane with a sprinkle of magic.

By and April 8, 2024