The Hoya

12/08/2024

Tanvi Gorripati (CAS ’27) dives into a blast from the past, “Y2K,” which she claims successfully captures nineties nostalgia, yet falls short on its attempts of modern slasher thrills.

In his directorial debut, Kyle Mooney successfully creates a nostalgic teenage comedy yet fails to combine the gruesome slasher film elements that “Y2K” seems to aim for. The premise of the movie contains striking similarities to many classic teenage comedies: two outcast teenage boys, Eli (Jaed...

12/07/2024

Evan Bournazian (CAS ’25) explores the legacy and lead up to Kendrick Lamar’s latest offering, the West Coast-influenced album “GNX.”

What began as a surprise feature on rapper Future and producer Metro Boomin’s song “Like That,” Kendrick Lamar’s scorching run throughout 2024 culminates in his newest album, “GNX.” Lamar’s sixth studio album, which was unexpectedly released Nov. 22, embraces West Coast hip-hop and R&B...

12/07/2024

Grace Ko (CAS ’27) praises Season 2 of “Arcane” for its explosive offering of vibrant color, chaos and cohesion.

*Major spoilers ahead* There is no denying that “Arcane” is an unparalleled visual feast. In its answer to the high expectations that were set from its first season, “Arcane” is able to craft a cohesive, satisfying ending to its quite larger-than-life story. Divided into three acts, the seco...

12/07/2024

“Nosferatu” offers a strikingly gory spectacle that Mauro Mazzariello (CAS ’26) promises will have you squirming in your seat.

The story of Count Dracula has been told countless times on the silver screen: a young Jonathan Harker unwittingly becomes enveloped in the schemes of a bloodthirsty vampire and races to save his wife from the monster’s clutches. It’s a tale as old as time — or at least as old as 1897. If Bram...

12/07/2024

Luke McMahan (CAS ’25) delves into the mind, influences and messaging behind the radically postcolonial picture “Soleil O.”

In 1970, Med Hondo, a Mauritanian-born French filmmaker renowned for his radical productions, released “Soleil O,” which seems to echo the sentiments of Frantz Fanon’s 1952 book “Black Skin, White Masks.” This film, shot using equipment funded by the director himself, was made by a crew of...

12/07/2024

Elizabethe Bogrette (SFS ’27) and Caroline Brown (CAS ’26) report on the electric performances and true importance of Georgetown University’s South Asian Society’s 30th anniversary of Rangila.

The energy of Gaston Hall was electric. From the dancers pouring their hearts out on stage to the audience clapping along to the old-school Bollywood beats to the comedic routine of the emcees, Rangila 30 captures the best parts of cultural appreciation on campus. For Rangila’s 30th anniversary, G...

12/07/2024

In a uniquely D.C. twist on a popular social media trend, Anandita Agarwal (SFS ’28) reports on the city’s recent Jack Schlossberg lookalike contest.

We’ve all got that one friend who looks a little too much like Cole Sprouse. At every party, they pop out the party trick of a spot-on imitation. Who would have thought that their “fun fact” could become their ticket to fame? If you’ve been even remotely connected to the internet in the past...

12/06/2024

Nhan Phan (CAS ’28) critiques Georgetown University’s core requirements for limiting students’ ability to explore and pursue new academic fields.

Navigating the course selection process during my first year, I constantly felt lost in the barrage of restrictions and requirements placed upon me. The excitement I originally had for exploring new academic disciplines quickly gave way to frustration as I realized how little freedom I actually had....

12/06/2024

Dylan Goral (CAS ’28) reflects on the removal of the Red Square oak tree, emphasizing its symbolic role in bridging differences within the Georgetown University community.

I don’t think I’ve ever thought about a tree as much as I have this past week. They occupy such a massive physical space in our daily lives, especially in the bustling environment of a college campus like ours. Yet, the gifts they give us are often overlooked. That’s why I was originally so su...

12/06/2024

Charlotte Hibbert (CAS ’27) reflects on the shortening of Georgetown University's winter break, arguing that students need a longer time to reset and recharge.

At just 17 days, this year’s winter break is about a week shorter than past years. Both last year and the year prior, students had 24 days between the last official final exam date and the start of the spring semester.   Georgetown University’s winter break this year is also significantly short...

12/06/2024

Peter Sloniewsky (CAS ’27) replies to a critic of The Hoya’s Opinion section, claiming that the section’s purpose has always been to represent the personal experiences of the Georgetown University community.

To all of the readership of The Hoya,   I have had the distinct honor of serving as The Hoya’s senior opinion editor throughout this now-fading fall semester.   Two weeks ago, directing my final pages of Opinion, I edited, laid and printed a piece entitled “Strive for Better from Opinion” by...

12/06/2024

The Editorial Board urges the next president of Georgetown University to honor President Emeritus John J. DeGioia’s legacy by continuing his work for progressive causes.