The Hoya Guide: Oct. 19, 2012

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october 19, 2012

DOUBLE LIVES out at georgetown but not at home

Tick Tock Time for Revolution

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Surviving Endless Summer: Essential Accessories G7

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While some LGBTQ students are out and proud at home and on the Hilltop, others inhabit grayer areas. Some have only chosen a few members of their family to whom they’ve disclosed their orientation, while others have told no one at home despite participating actively in Georgetown’s community. For these students, life can be a complicated by their attempts to balance the different aspects of their lives, which can be burdened by secrets and lies. Nevertheless, many have hope that one day they will be able to fully express themselves without facing adversity.

COVER PHOTO AND DESIGN BY LEONEL DE VELEZ

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FALL FASHION SPECIAL ISSUE

Next week, the guide will bring you the best in fall fashion. Whether you’re heading to a coffee date or just to class, we’ve got the looks and trends you’ll be rocking all season long.

the guide Sarah Kaplan, Executive Editor Steven Piccione, Managing Editor Hunter Main, Copy Chief Emory Wellman, Layout Editor Leonel De Velez, Photo Editor Nicole Jarvis, Deputy Guide Editor Sheena Karkal, Deputy Guide Editor Emily Manbeck, Deputy Guide Editor Chris Grivas, Deputy Photo Editor Erica Wong, Deputy Photo Editor Zoe Bertrand, Deputy Layout Editor Kyle Hunter, Deputy Layout Editor Jessica Natinsky, Deputy Layout Editor Shannon Reilly, Deputy Copy Editor Jamie Slater, Deputy Copy Editor Sean Sullivan, Deputy Copy Editor

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“The fanny pack brings the boys to the proverbial yard … I wore it once when we went out dancing and managed to snag the best dance partner I’ve ever had.”

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‘COUNTDOWN’ TO KICKOFF Beyoncé will perform at the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show in 2013. It should be a show worth putting a Super Bowl ring on.

THE MOST DYNAMIC OF DUOS Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host the Golden Globes. We can hardly contain our excitement — can we buy tickets?

CRASHING AARON’S PARTY Aaron Carter isn’t digging the similarities between Justin Bieber’s “Beauty and the Beat” and his “Aaron’s Party” music videos.

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TAKE OFF THAT ‘WHITE COLLAR’ A deleted scene from Magic Mike in which Matt Bomer performs a striptease has surfaced. We’re not complaining.

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Editors’ Picks

CARRIE (2013)

FELIX BAUMGARTNER

A remake of Carrie, the 1976 supernatural horror film, is set to be released in 2013. You can find the ambiguously eerie trailer online to get a glimpse of what to expect from the adaptation of Stephen King’s novel. If horror movies are your cup of tea, take a look and get excited. This adaptation, starring Chloe Moretz and Julianne Moore, will be disturbing one way or another.

Skydiving was taken to a whole new level when Baumgartner jumped from 128,000 feet, breaking the sound barrier at a height outside the Earth’s stratosphere. It might have been the scariest thing we’ve ever seen.

Let’s just say that after watching the video, people should think a little longer before they yell, “YOLO.” USATODAY.COM

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FALL DRINKS

‘DOOM AND GLOOM’

Fall is back, and The Corp is celebrating the season by serving apple cider and some new autumn drinks. Our favorite? The “Good Will Hunting,” a cinnamon-caramel latte with whipped cream, starting at $3.75. But to be honest, you can just throw some pumpkin syrup in any drink to make it instantly better,

The Rolling Stones released a brand new single 50 years after they first came together.

The song is faithful to the band’s style, filled with Mick Jagger’s patented vocals and Keith Richards’ guitar expertise. We’re fans just for the nostalgia of it all.

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lifestyle VoiceS of A REVOLUTION Arab Artists Find Way to Spread Awareness Sarah AMos Hoya Staff Writer

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evolution and rhymes were in and now describes himself as a radical the air at the University of Mary- anti-Zionist. On Maryland’s campus a land at College Park’s concert few years ago, relations between proand anti-Israel groups were quite heat“Tick Tock Revolution” last Friday.

The event was sponsored by the Uni- ed, but Cohen said that the antagonism versity of Maryland chapter of Students has thawed in recent years.

“I think a lot of antagonism on camfor Justice in Palestine and headlined

by Libyan-American hip-hop artist pus derived from the fact that the Khaled M. It also featured other artists word ‘Palestinian,’ in the eyes of many including D.C. native Radio Rahim and Jews, was ignorantly synonymous with the word ‘terrorist,’” Cohen said. poet Remi Kanazi.

“The purpose of the event was to en- “I think a general movement, signifiergize the student body about social cantly pushed by Palestinian groups revolution in general,” Jon Cohen, a on campus, [has] weeded out the posenior at UMD and member of its SJP litical incorrectness left over from the chapter, said. The concert’s theme Bush years, where Islamophobia was echoed the recent revolutions and on- much more normalized as acceptable going uprisings of the Arab Spring and into the mainstream consciousness of connected such social movements to American culture.”

Tension between pro- and anti-Israel the issue of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Cohen admits that the name of the groups still makes headlines today, event was inspired by the Ke$ha song most recently in a controversial New York City subway ad sponsored by the of the same name.

The organization, Students for Jus- right-wing American Freedom Defense tice in Palestine, promotes “justice, Initiative that declared, “Support Ishuman rights and self-determination rael, Defeat Jihad” and referred to opfor the Palestinian people,” according ponents of the Jewish state as “savages.”

The discussion on UMD’s campus for to its mission statement. The advocacy group supports divestment of funding the moment has not reflected these nain Israeli companies and calls for a two- tional hostilities. Friday’s hip-hop concert was not met state solution, with pushback or an end to from pro-Israel orwhat they call “I try to make music ... that’s ganizations.

Israel’s “apartFor headliner heid state.” At a reflection of me ... It just Khaled Ahmed the same time, so happens that I’m fighting — known by the group rehis stage name, jects equating against oppression and Khaled M — music its criticism of injustice...” is a chance to go Zionism with beyond divides. anti-Semitism — Hip-hop artist Khaled M “One of my or discriminagoals in making tion. music is to build As with any discussion about the Israeli-Palestine bridges between people of different conflict — especially one on a college backgrounds, different faiths, different campus — the conversation can quickly nationalities, [and] different economic evolve into a heated political debate. backgrounds,” Khaled M said. “I think Cohen grew up Jewish, and prior to one common theme people have is joining SJP, he described himself as a struggle. Everybody struggles, everybody fights against struggle and I think “liberal Zionist.”

“I was always the left-winger at Hil- Tick Tock revolution summed that up.”

Born in Libya but raised in Kentucky, lel,” he said about his regular attendance at the university’s Jewish com- the hip-hop artist has suffered through munity center during his freshman his family’s struggles. His father and year. After several protests on and off grandfather were both imprisoned campus, Cohen found his view changed for their involvement in the National

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VOCALIZING A REVOLUTION Libyan-American hip-hop artist Khaled M headlined the “Tick Tock Revolution” concert last Friday at College Park.

Front for the Salvation of Libya, which opposed the regime of former dictator Moammar Gadhafi. After escaping from jail in the early ’90s, Ahmed’s father fled to Tunisia on foot, eventually settling in a Kentucky community of about 100 Libyan exiles. In 1994, Ahmed’s father drowned trying to save him and his brother from a river, and Libyans across America attended his funeral.

After last year’s Libyan uprisings, the hip-hop artist found himself pegged as the voice of the movement, but he said that he tries to avoid deliberately making music that is directly political.

“I think when artists come out with a goal to make political music, it comes out trite,” Ahmed said. “I try to make

music that’s really sincere, that’s a reflection of me and the life that I live. It just so happens that I’m fighting against oppression and injustice — these have been consistent themes throughout my life.” His most popular song, “Can’t Take Our Freedom,” doesn’t directly refer to Libya or Qaddafi because he wanted it to relate to people of different nations. “[The song] is about people who are willing to lose their lives by speaking out — because just speaking out is a crime,” he said.

Featuring Iraqi-British rapper Low Key, the song memorializes victims of authoritarianism “to prove that they didn’t lose their lives in vain, that it’s worth something,” Ahmed said.

lifestyle In contrast, for Radio Rahim, performing in “Tick Tock” seeks to be political in every way.

“Talking about real issues … and music is crucial. I’ve never been a bullshit rapper or a blingbling rapper or anything like that,” Rahim said. “I figure if I’m taking my time composing, I want to connect with someone and share something that’s more than just ‘let’s have fun.’”

Inspired by his father’s Persian background, Rahim cites Persian poetry as an influence for his music’s spiritual and political qualities — alongside more standard hip-hop fare like old school and jazz.

“Music is a universal language, and you can go to Bangkok or Istanbul, and if you’re playing something that’s vibing, it’s going to connect with people.”

Rahim’s songs have overtly pro-Palestinian themes, like his single “BDS,” named after the international movement “Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions.” “I just want to see justice/ So I put my money only where my mouth is/ Whenever I’m hungry I remember how kids in Palestine are living inside crumbled houses/ While we sit on couches drinking Starbucks by the ounces.”

But Rahim argues that his fight against injustices in Palestine isn’t about ethnic or religious issues, but human rights.

“I know plenty of Palestinians who are atheists, homosexuals, Jews and Christians, and they are all saying, ‘When is this injustice going to stop?’” he said. “I know a lot of Israelis, too, with all different backgrounds, and they’re saying the same thing, too.”

Cohen said that a hip-hop concert was natural for a pro-Palestine event because the resistance movement has embraced the culture and art of hip-hop over the last 10 years.

“The lyrical content is all very political, all very radical. It was committed to Palestinian liberation and resistance,” he said.

“This kind of music energizes people. People listen to it and start to care about the issue.”

More fundamentally, Cohen feels that music has the ability to spread political ideas.

“It’s what motivates people: It puts a non-visual representation of a movement that you can listen to,” Cohen said. “It can be recorded, you can share with one ALL PHOTOS THISISKHALEDM.COM another [and] it doesn’t have to UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE Hip-hop is a vessel for the messages artists want to portray in their be on paper.” songs, especially with its reliance on lyrical complexity.

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Quirky Phrases: The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

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y fascination with learning slang from past decades began this past summer. I was at home and jobless, so I had nothing to do for an awkward amount of time. Naturally, this simply turned my fascination into a legitimate obsession. In response to something my dad said that I have since forgotten, my mom told him, “You’re really harshing my mellow.” I’m admittedly just a huge nerd and like discovering different ways to say things, but I completely dropped what I was doing and said, “Um, that’s the single coolest expression I have ever heard.” So why does nobody I know use it?

This question has yet to be answered because everyone I have said those words to since agrees that it’s definitely a more fun equivalent of “You’re killing my buzz,” although Keith Richards and Mick Jagger might say, “Get off of my cloud.”

Slightly different and more akin to “busting my chops,” “you’re breaking my crayons” is one I like because of its added implication of immaturity.

To satisfy my own curiosity, I re- that fashion and architecture design cently looked up obscure expres- went down the toilet during the same sions. I’m well aware that I don’t decade, as evidenced by Lau).

While the following phrase venhave enough sway over people to either popularize my own catch- tures outside of the disco era, I am phrases or revive old ones. William not ashamed to say that I first heard Shakespeare is credited with coin- it from True Blood’s Sookie Stacking phrases that are commonplace house. In between whining “Beeeeel” and integrated into the English lan- and sulking about rejecting all of the guys with six-pack guage. We would probabs who are in love ably never think that with her, the heroine “for goodness’ sake” blurts out, “I’ve gotta or “elbow room” were pee something fierce.” once nonsensical.

If this way of intensiOne thing that I can fying an action is exdo is confuse everyone AllieDoughty clusively a Southern by using obsolete saything, please tell me, ings that aren’t necesor otherwise I will sarily self-explanatory.

My friends scratch their heads when probably sound like an idiot when I complain about those cheese-eaters I tell someone that he stinks someand jive turkeys in my discussion sec- thing fierce.

Also, Encino Man is an absolutetion. My brother raises his eyebrows when I tell him to stop Bogarting ly horrible movie, but it’s worth after he short-stops the Parmesan at watching just to glean some of Pauly the dinner table.

Shore’s lingo. Some of his lines inBasically, the 70’s were prime time clude, “If you’re edged ’cause I’m for coining new phrases and getting weazin’ on your grindage, just chill” them to catch on (despite the fact and “Don’t tax my gig so hard,

cruster.” I don’t think that I have what it takes to pull off speaking in what seems like another language, but maybe later, I’ll ask my friends if they want to go get some grindage and see what happens.

As I said, I don’t think that I have the type of influence over people that would inspire them to use these quirky phrases, and I wouldn’t say that I’m writing this particular column so that they start using weird lingo in their everyday conversation.

However, if you feel inspired by my brief exploration of sociolinguistics, I encourage you to try out a new turn of phrase.

Most importantly, as a New Jerseyan who will forever and always be a Yankees fan, I want to use this opportunity to say this to all of you haters who feel the need to diminish the accomplishments of the Bronx Bombers this postseason: Quit harshing my mellow.

Allie Doughty is a senior in the College. GEORGETOWN BABEL appears every Friday in the guide.

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THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME Georgetown Ultimate Uncovered

DENVER BURTON Special to the Hoya

One of the more active and unique teams on the Hilltop, the players of Georgetown Ultimate consider it more than a sport.

A tight-knit group within the Georgetown community, the Ultimate team not only provides its players with exercise and intense physical activity but also fosters healthy competition and camaraderie. Indeed, Frisbee has swept the nation and is now a growing sport on many university campuses. As the game grows more and more popular on Copley Lawn and beyond, Georgetown Ultimate women’s captains Jacque Stolos (COL ’13) and Sue Marie Breden (COL ’14) and men’s captains Matt Kerrigan (SFS ’13) and Charlie Patten (COL ’13) are looking forward to another year of throwing discs and playing hard.

What does Ultimate mean to you?

STOLOS: I don’t want to say it means everything at Georgetown [to me], but it means mostly everything. It’s my community, it’s my friends [and] it’s where I go when I need something. It’s a lot more than a sport for me.

PATTEN: I’ve always played sports, so it fills that spot. Academics are important, but any free time I have is usually Frisbee related.

SPOTLIGHT What’s Your Nickname?

STOLOS: I’ve never had one.

PATTEN: Chuck, Chaz, Chuckles.

KERRIGAN: Gronk. I got some other less awe-inspiring, but [you’ve] gotta be on the team to hear those.

Favorite Movie?

PATTEN: Looper KERRIGAN: Remember the Titans Funnest Experience on the Team?

KERRIGAN: Too many to count.

Over the past four years, I have laughed the hardest and longest with the team, especially on team car rides.

Team Superlative?

STOLOS: Biggest flirt, every year.

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How would you describe Georgetown Ultimate?

STOLOS: We always have to walk the line between a sport and social club.

It’s like a resource to get involved on campus but also a great way to compete, stay in shape and play a sport I love.

PATTEN: We are one of the most competitive club sports on campus, and probably one of the largest. It’s popular and constantly growing. It’s a diverse group where a lot of people come out and find something in common. It’s definitely a committed and motivated group of people, [and it’s] almost a part-time job for some.

What is your favorite memory from your experience?

STOLOS: Last year, the women’s team, the Huckin’ Foyas, won [the] Roll Call [tournament]. It was one of our first first-place finishes ­— we were seeded 15th and worked our way up.

PATTEN: Scoring four consecutive points to upset the No. 3 seed, UNCWilmington — a team we had never beaten until then — and advancing to the semi-finals of Regionals. It was like our whole season built up to that moment.

What makes Ultimate different from other club teams?

KERRIGAN: Ultimate is different [from] most other club teams in that you need no experience to become an excellent Ultimate player. It’s a great combina-

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ULTIMATE PASSION Charlie Patten (COL ‘13), left, and Jacque Stolos (COL ‘13), right, take Ultimate seriously — Stolos has even dreamed about it. tion of skills sets, hand-eye coordination, speed, quickness and strength that people pick up in other sports and then apply to Ultimate.

Beyond the competition, what is Ultimate about?

KERRIGAN: The Georgetown Ultimate team is about as close knit a community as I have come to know at Georgetown. It’s amazing to watch the growth of the team from the beginning of the year down to the final tournament of the season.

What is your leadership style?

PATTEN: Matt is [the more] vocal leader.

I enjoy the logic and X’s and O’s — the strategy. I send a lot of the emails, make the Google Docs [and do] a lot … behind the scenes. I’m more of a quiet leader, but I try to lead by example.

STOLOS: I’m like a hardass, you know? I like to make girls do twenty pushups when they look at me wrong, suicides —

the whole nine yards. Just making sure everyone really respects my authority.

KERRIGAN: I like to think of myself as a pretty fiery leader. I certainly play with passion. I am sure my teammates have plenty of thoughts to add about the effectiveness of it, though.

Ever dreamed about Ultimate?

STOLOS: Yes. Last year, when I first started handling — a position with more responsibility [because] you have the disc more — I used to have a lot of nightmares. One time, I had a dream the disc was in the hands of a freshman, and I couldn’t get open. The stall count was up to eight, and I woke up as I was falling off my bed.

PATTEN: I have a younger brother who does a lot of stupid things and frustrates me a lot. I have had a lot of dreams [in which] he is on my team … making dumb mistakes and then [trying] to argue with me like he knows what he’s talking about. Then, I wake up still annoyed the next day.

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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Fanny Pack

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hen I was in middle school, I loved Anne Bradshaw’s Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series. Those books taught me a lot about things I just didn’t experience myself: divorce, the death of a close family member, problems with parents, young love and being a part of a tight-knit friend group. I had plenty of friends, but I was never part of a sisterhood. I was always a little on the outside, feeling too tied up with homework, dance classes and hanging out with my mom to feel bad about it. But in Costa Rica, I’ve finally found my group: the Sisterhood of the Traveling Fanny Pack.

The specific people in this group rotate based on the occasion, but you can be sure that the specific accessory by which it is defined never does. That just happens to be a light blue Jansport fanny pack. What kind of self-respecting, twenty-something travelers who are trying to blend in abroad carry a fanny pack with them?

Those who don’t want to lose their money, phones and passport copies

while frolicking along a canopy tour owner of the fanny pack, gets bought or raising the roof at a local bar — so several drinks every time she wears it me and my friends, that’s who. when we’re at a bar. I wore it once when The fanny pack has become a staple we went out dancing and managed to of my experiences traveling in Costa snag the best dance partner I’ve ever Rica. If my girlfriends and I are going had. Before that night, I thought I knew somewhere on a weekend trip, we’re how to merengue, but boy, was I wrong. probably bringing the fanny pack The defining element of this sisterwith us. It’s just so versatile, and it’s hood might be the fanny pack, but the so tacky that it matches people in it are pretty imeverything. The adjustportant, too. The most sigable waistband makes nificant bond we share is it perfect for any body that we think that bringsize, just like Brading a fanny pack to a bar shaw’s mystical pants. is the best idea we’ve ever Sometimes, we wear the had. However, we are also MariahByrne fanny pack around our joined by our love of exwaists, and other times ploring Costa Rica. we sling it over our shoulders like a Putting on the fanny pack means pageant sash. Either way, we look you know you are about to have a fierce (read: pretty stupid). There re- good time. Maybe you’ll take a walk ally is no better hands-free accessory. through the rainforest, swim in a Sure, it makes us stand out as gringas, waterfall, go on a motorcycle ride but to be honest, our subpar dancing through the Costa Rican countryside, skills and light skin tones already do. bike along the coastline, discover a And contrary to popular opinion, the beautiful empty beach or dance the fanny pack brings the boys to the prover- night away. Not all of those things bial yard. One of my friends, the actual have been done with the fanny pack

Cheat on Yates: Diversify Your Fitness

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t a university where students take daily workouts as seriously as breathing, exercising at Yates gets the job done but can become pretty boring after a while. Though Yates offers classes like Zumba, kickboxing and spinning in addition to its indoor track and machines, leaving campus for fitness instruction provides some much-needed variety to students’ exercise regimens.

For those who want new fitness options without breaking the bank, Down Dog Yoga and Fuse Pilates are two venues that offer Hoyas an alternative to their institution’s gymnasiums.

Located on M Street behind Dean & Deluca, Down Dog Yoga is popular among Georgetown students. On a weekly basis, numerous Hoyas can be seen flocking down to the studio, preparing to engage in 90 minutes of hot yoga. But given the commute, why do students choose to go?

For Lexy Carlson (COL ’13), yoga at Down Dog fulfills her desire to exercise and helps relieve stress. “It’s even a good way for me to clear my mind and [learn] to focus in other parts of my life,” Carlson said. “That’s really what yoga teaches you: to focus on one thing at a time.”

Another student, Phillip Bradshaw (COL ’14), frequents Down Dog because of its convenient location. Yoga is a primary part of Bradshaw’s workout mix; however, he also incorporates weights

at Yates twice a week and running. “The feeling that I get after yoga is a great workout and a relaxation and serenity.

You can’t get that with other workouts,” Bradshaw said.

Recently, interest in other group workouts has been on the rise, including Pilates. I took a class at the Fuse Pilates studio in Dupont Circle, and now I see why Pilates is so popular with students. Founded and developed by Mariska Breland in 2005, Fuse Pilates seeks to enhance the traditional mat Pilates experience.

The discipline of Pilates traditionally incorporates 34 ordered exercises, but Fuse Pilates incorporates yoga and general fitness techniques as well.

“At Fuse, every class is different; there are no traditional sequences of exercises,” instructor Allegra Poggio said. Each class begins with the instructor asking the students what three parts of the body they would like to focus on. The instructor tailors the class to the students’ requests.

The studio offers several different classes but the three main types of classes are “Original,” “Fuse Toys” — which includes the use of balance balls, rings and weights — and “Fuse Foundations.”

In addition to the Pilates classes, Fuse seeks to create a community environment.

To this end, the studio offers nutritional counseling by resident nutritionist Jennie Johnson, workshops and vegan health-food

products by local vegan cookery Goûter.

With its growing following, Fuse has become a part of the DC community and something that Georgetown students are finally discovering.

literally on my body, but it has always been there in spirit because that is what the fanny pack represents: letting myself truly experience Costa Rica while still being a safe traveler.

I have been blessed with a group of friends here who are up for anything (as long as it doesn’t cost too much money) but who are equally as freaked out as I am about all the lectures we’ve received concerning safety precautions and stranger danger. I’m three months into my study abroad experience — I’ve had plenty of adventures, and I have plans in the works to have some more. What I’ve learned along the way is that you don’t need a paid guide or even a copy of your Lonely Planet book on hand to truly explore someplace new, just a mediocre grasp of the Spanish language and an obnoxiously American travel accessory.

Mariah Byrne is a junior in the School of Foreign Service. SURVIVING ENDLESS SUMMER appears every other Friday in the guide.

VICTORIA NGARE Hoya Staff Wrtier As the temperature drops and the temptation to hibernate becomes more enticing, a class at Down Dog or Fuse Pilates will be a great and energizing mini-adventure to break the monotony of Yates.

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FEEL THE HEAT Down Dog Yoga, which takes its name from a popular pose, features hot yoga classes, where the heated room helps one’s flexiblity.

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Out Still In upasana kaku Hoya Staff Writer

“And then one day, I called her saying that it was a phase because I was done with it,” he said. “And then 15 minutes later she called me back, welcoming me back to the house. Things have been super since then — it’s been amazing. But it’s amazing because I’m a straight person to her.”

His mother put him through correctional “therapy,” and Richardson never brought up the subject with her again. No one in his hometown in Georgia knows his sexual orientation. But at Georgetown, Richardson is actively involved in GU Pride, worships with an LGBTQ prayer group and generally lives an openly gay life.

“I can call home two places, but neither of them is really my home. I have my “home,” and that’s in Georgia, and I have my home here in Georgetown,” he said.

“I’ve spent my life in Georgia, and I have that emotional attachment. … But not being able to be who I am is hard.”

Richardson is one of many members of Georgetown’s LGBTQ community who must shift between two lives, one out the closet and one inside of it — a dual existence that can be difficult to navigate.

“It makes me want to come back to campus more,” said Diego Soto (COL ’13), who hasn’t told anyone in his family other than his mother that he is gay. “Because to be here and not really care, and then to go home and have to watch my every move … it’s just a lot easier not to be home.”

According to Sivagami Subbaraman, director of Georgetown’s LGBTQ Resource Center, this divide is one that many gay students navigate. While some must entirely separate their two lives, it’s more common for them to be out in varying degrees at home and at school. “[Coming out] is not static — it’s a dynamic process,” Subbaraman explained.

“It’s something you have to do in each new community.”

Soto, for example, began coming out to friends at home while he was at community college in Miami; that was also around

henTravis Richardson (COL ’15) came out to his mother in high school, he was kicked out of his house and cut off from all communication with his family.

“I would call her every day and she wouldn’t pick up, but I would leave her a message every day letting her know I was still alive at least,” he said.

the time he came out to his mother. While all his friends both at home and at school know that he is gay, his mom asked him not to tell the rest of his family, and the two haven’t spoken about it since.

“As much as I know my family loves me, I don’t know who’s going to not be OK with it as much, which sounds awful.”

Recent alum Allie Villarreal (COL ’12), who identifies as pansexual, or attracted to people of all gender identities and biological sexes, kept her orientation hidden from her parents for similar reasons. Villarreal helped organize her high school’s participation in the National Day of Silence, an annual event in which students take a vow of silence in order to protest harassment of LGBTQ students, when she was in high school. After she registered for the event, a packet of materials for distribution was

mean?’” Villarreal said. “The only thing I could think of to say was, ‘I like boys, mom.’ And then her response was, ‘Oh, thank goodness; your dad was freaking out.’ That was really hard for me to hear.”

Although Villarreal was out to friends, she didn’t want to bring up her orientation with her parents after that experience.

Once she got to college, though, Villarreal became an active part of Georgetown’s LGBTQ community.

“I definitely came here being like, ‘Okay, show me where the gay pride group is.’ I was ready to go,” she said. “I got involved right away.”

Chris Lambert (SFS ’13), who didn’t come out to his hometown in upstate New York before coming to Georgetown, also looked forward to the freedom of college.

sent to her house.

“When we got the package, my mom had opened it, and I came home for like a long weekend or something, and she was just like, ‘What is this? What does this

“At that point in my life, my M.O. was just ‘get out of small town America,’” he said.

According to Meghan Ferguson (COL ’15), president of GU Pride, the visibility

“If I’m proud of who I am, then why am I bothering to play someone else’s game?”

provided by her organization and the university’s LGBTQ Resource Center is critical to supporting students who arrive at college ready to come out. Ferguson, who was out in high school, said she still enjoyed the choices college offered.

“I very much looked forward to being able to set my own terms,” she said.

Subbaraman reiterated the importance of the LGBTQ Resource Center, which was the first of its kind at a Catholic college.

Now approaching its fifth anniversary, the center is still one of a few and is unique in that it is fully funded by the university. Less than a decade ago, Subbaraman said, gay students at Georgetown tended to keep their sexuality hidden both at home and at school.

Richardson decided to come out after his experiences with the First Year Orientation to Community Involvement program. Starting with a small group of people, Richardson eventually decided to come out to the entire group of FOCI participants that year.

“It was freeing, in a way, but it was also nerve wracking because I never know how people are going to react.”

For others, though, it takes longer to come to the decision. One recent graduate, who asked to remain anonymous, didn’t come out to any of his friends until the end of his freshman year at Georgetown because he wasn’t sure how they would take it. At the time, he was only out to three people in his hometown near Milwaukee.

“I still wanted to feel it out,” he said. “I wanted them to know me first, not put this wall up.”

Once out, the alum said he got nothing but support from the Georgetown community. The contrast, however, made it hard to go back home.

“All of a sudden you’re liberated, and there are people who know the real you. … I resented home and my parents and people there.”

Once back at home, students who want to keep their orientation a secret must tread carefully.

“I’m always watching what I watch, what I say, what I do,” Soto said. “I’m always afraid of friends from Georgetown posting something on my Facebook, and I’m like, ‘That’s borderline outing me.’”

Villarreal must also monitor what aspects of her school life she brings home.

She recalled a breakup that occurred while she was at home during a holiday freshman year.

“All I wanted to do was come home and cry, but you can’t really come home and cry loudly in your room without someone in the house hearing you. And that’s coming out. Someone would have been like, ‘What’s wrong?’ And I wouldn’t have an answer to that,” she said. “So instead, I stood in the parking lot and cried until I could come home.”

According to Matt LeBlanc, a program coordinator with the LGBTQ Resource Center, one of the biggest challenges for students is not being able to share their new lives with friends and family at home.

“You’re not able to tell them about somebody you might be seeing or interested in. You’re not able to tell them about the events you’re going to or the organizations you’re involved in,” he said. “And as time goes on, that just adds a lot of stress … because there’s so much that you’re trying to cover up all the time.”

Speaking of her own experiences, Subbaraman said that many of her family members are still unaware of her sexual orientation. This gap, she said, is not easy to bridge.

“To know that your parents will never know your friends, your partner — can you imagine how hard that is? We live siloed lives,” she said For Richardson, the decision to hide his sexuality also came down to family. After losing his father as a child, he said he feared losing anyone else.

“It’s basically my mother, my dog and me,” he said. “So I feel a lot of pressure to keep up that strong familial bond that I have.”

Soto, whose parents both immigrated to the United States from Argentina, also said the importance of family shaped his decision.

“I don’t know if it’s just a cultural thing. … I think there’s just something about just not wanting to upset the family,” he said.

“And just having to understand that, yes, they’re my family and they love me, but they’re just not used to being OK with stuff like this. They didn’t grow up learning

about it. And while it sucks, I guess I understand that it’s just going to take awhile for them.”

Lambert said he has thought a lot about whether or not to come out to his parents.

During his freshman year, he came out to two people at home, his brother and his sister-in-law.

“It wasn’t ‘I have something to tell you: I’m gay.’ It was ‘This is my boyfriend, we’re dating,’” he said. “Which I think is a distinction that was important.”

Now, Lambert believes he would be OK coming out to his parents as well, though

you come out, you have to come out 100 percent — you need to come out all the way and get super involved. And that’s just not the reality,” LeBlanc said.

He emphasized that unique circumstances shape each person’s coming-out process.

“People really think that you’re either in the closet or out of the closet in every aspect of your life,” he said. “But people have reasons, and maybe you don’t understand that reason, but that’s for you to deal with.”

But maintaining two identities can be-

“I’m always watching what I watch, what I say, what I do.” it might take them awhile to accept him.

He’s realized that keeping the secret has itself become a choice.

“If I am proud of who I am, then why am I bothering to play someone else’s game?” he said. “To go hat-in-hand to my family and say ‘Will you accept me? Will our relationship change?’ That’s not what pride in who you are should be.”

But Lambert said he’s been criticized for that perspective and his choice to keep his sexuality hidden from his parents. The process of coming out can be a minefield.

“A lot of times there is this force from within the LGBTQ community that when

come increasingly hard to do as time goes on.

“The further you get on in life, the more deceptive you have to be in the way you live, and the more lies you have to tell and the less full of an experience you have,” LeBlanc said. “It just gets harder each year that goes by.”

In the long run, Soto said he can see himself coming out to the rest of his family.

“It’s difficult — after coming out to so many people, you kind of get a high from it. It just feels great when people react well,” he said. “But then after a while

when so many people know, and especially coming here and not really having to tell people and just living, then [trying] to think about how to go about that process again — I haven’t done it in a while.”

But for now, he is nervous about his mom coming to visit in November.

“That’s going to be awkward,” Soto said.

“It’s going to be my two separate lives coming together. I don’t know — should I just not let her meet my friends?”

For Richardson, the question is moot.

His faith has been important to him since high school, and Richardson plans to be-

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come a Jesuit. While reconciling his religion with his sexuality has posed its own set of challenges, it means Richardson doesn’t think he ever needs to come out to his family.

“I’m going to go to the novitiate after Georgetown and start seminary, and what does my sexuality matter if I’m a priest?” he asked.

Villarreal said she no longer fears how her parents might react. But because it is just as likely that she might end up with a man, she doesn’t want to broach the subject with them unless she is in a serious relationship with a woman.

“That’s what’s important — the relationship — not what I identify as,” she said. “A lot of us in this community look forward to a time when nobody feels like they have to come out. Straight people don’t come out to their parents, they just bring home their boyfriend or girlfriend.”

Though he has now graduated, the anonymous alum said he still feels like he leads a fractured life. He decided to come out to his parents, and though they haven’t yet come to terms with it, he is hopeful that they will eventually come around.

“With time comes comfort,” he said.

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o you often feel trapped in Georgetown? Personally, I feel that there is an imperceptible barrier surrounding this wonderful neighborhood that keeps me, along with much of our community, from breaking out into the larger D.C. community. Luckily for me, I found the perfect way to take a step out without really having to leave Georgetown at all: by taking in a fantastic meal at Juniper, the restaurant tucked away in the Fairmont Washington D.C. Hotel.

To get to Juniper, you have to walk down M Street, past Urban Outfitters and CVS and when you think you can’t spend any more time on M, take another step. It’s almost as if the owners know that a trip to Juniper will be an adventure: because the restaurant is discreetly placed in a quiet, selfcontained corner of the hotel. But for those who make the trek down to Juniper, the rewards are plentiful.

The food is definitely the reason to plan a visit, but Juniper doesn’t slouch on the non-culinary details, either. I can’t pretend to know what Juniper is like during rush hour because I had

the luck of going on a slow Sunday, but I can’t imagine that, even at its craziest, it would lose its luxury and romance-filled ambiance. With large ceilings reaching to the sky and European-style windows looking out on the street, Juniper is perfect for couples celebrating in style or anyone looking to really treat him- or herself after midterms. The service is impeccable; present and helpful when needed, invisible when not.

But now to the food. Chef Ian Bens has shaped Juniper with a focus on food that is local, seasonal and sustainable. The first evidence of the magic this creates comes with Juniper’s bread, which, along with the complimentary butter, is infused with honey grown on the roof of the hotel and has more flavor than many entrees at other restaurants. Then, a treat of beef tartar came, compliments of the chef, with an amazing olive flavor that served as the perfect transition to my meal.

The menu is full of enticing options, from peaches and cream to sweet corn risotto to olli calabrese salami. So, like

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A FRESH TAKE Juniper offers a bright and charming atmosphere along with its refined, flavorful food. any person overwhelmed with choice, I stumbled into a prix fixe menu to get a little taste of everything. My first course featured mini Chesapeake Bay crab cakes on a bed of succotash and spicy remoulade that was just the right mix of comfort food and haute cuisine. Similarly, my second course was an elevation of a traditional favorite: strip loin steak. Thinly sliced and tender, it was perfectly complemented by a homemade sauce as well as perfectly seasoned green beans and hick-

ory fries. Finally came the revelation of dessert, pumpkin curd with cinnamon garnish, which inverted the style of the other two courses by bringing a complex mixture back to its essentials.

Juniper is without question one of the best restaurants in the area and surely worth traveling a little further down M Street. It melds basic cooking and gourmet cuisine with ease and is a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of 36th and O Streets. Who couldn’t use that?

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Dupont Italian Kitchen: Humble as Chocolate Pie Not Your Nonna’s Cooking life beyond leo’s

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eorgetown is full of delicious food, but it isn’t always the cheapest. The less expensive options can leave a lot to be desired: O’Donovan’s on the Waterfront is awful, Epicurean is expensive and my arteries chant “No” at the thought of another Hot Chick from Unhealthy Wisey’s. In an act of rebellion, I took the GUTS bus to meet up with friends at the frequently reviewed Dupont Italian Kitchen in Dupont Circle, which I hoped would be both cheap and delicious. Brace yourself, innocent reader: This is an unconventional review for an unconventional restaurant.

I sat down at a table for six — I have a lot of friends — and started taking in my surroundings. Waiters wearing shorts, a plethora of old gay couples dining and passerby drag queens strutting their stuff set the scene. It’s not a surprise why yelp.com classifies the restaurant under “Gay Bars, Italian.” Then again, the gays have exceptionally good taste — would Neil Patrick Harris or Ellen DeGeneres waste five minutes at a bad restaurant?

Absofruitly not.

Anyway, the short-clad server brought over bread and the world’s most garlicky olive oil within five minutes of our arrival. The bread isn’t the best — Nonna Piccione would not be impressed. The olive oil, on the other hand, was so potent

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We then ordered bruschetta, which was fantastic, for the table. I was definitely the guy who had a torrid love affair with the toasted bread, diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and vinegar.

Oh, I’m sorry five other people at the table — do you not see that I’m in the zone?

For an entree, I ordered pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, capers, garlic and olive oil for $12. The pasta was served a bit too al dente, and you can definitely tell that the sun-dried tomatoes and capers come from cans, but the quality was good enough for the price.

Remember, we’re in college; I know that, for a lot of people, the whole “I’m broke” thing is just a hipster way of saying that one hasn’t hit the ATM in a while, but this former Guide editor is as broke as a joke. Cheap food is on my radar, and Dupont Italian Kitchen caught my eye.

As we ate dinner — keep in mind that we’re at a table outside, essentially on the sidewalk — a dozen drag queens paraded by, accompanied by several photographers snapping hundreds of pictures of them. Let’s just say that the old gays were not having it. Sighs of disapproval were almost as pervasive as the amount of sweater and button-down combinations.

The highlights are the modest prices, the friendly waitstaff and the beautiful neighborhood of Dupont Circle. But honestly, it’s really just cheap Italian food with some gems on the menu. I probably won’t be returning any time soon unless I can convince those aforementioned guys to pretend to be my friends again in public. Thankfully, now that Leo’s has corrected all of the health code violations (“Leo’s Corrects Health Code Violations,” A1, Oct. 5, 2012), I’m certain that everything over yonder is healthy, delicious and rat free.

ie: I love it. I really do. Nothing my own experiences of home, and makes me as happy as a freshly they’re quintessentially American. baked apple crumble pie com- Pies hearken back to a more agriculing hot out of the oven. The aroma of tural time, and today, it is as if our the apples combined with the sweet modern society has embraced the pie smell of the crust just gets me every for its rusticity, baking pies as a way time. Fruit pies, like apple, peach or of tapping into our roots. Our own blueberry, are my personal favorites, cultural symbolism gives signs of the but I have a strict non-discrimination pie’s prominence: The image of a pie policy when it comes to choosing cooling on the windowsill resonates pies. Lemon meringue, coconut more strongly than any thought of cream, chocolate chess, key lime, a cupcake sitting in its tray on the pumpkin, pecan, kitchen counter. Percherry, strawberry haps the amount of rhubarb … the possielbow grease that goes bilities are endless. into each pie gives The different types it additional appeal. of pie are as varied Ask anyone who has as you can imagine. ever made one from BrendanQuinn I don’t know why I scratch, and they’ll have a moderate obtell you of the trials session with pies. I grew up making and tribulations that go into baking them in my kitchen with my par- a good pie. Nevertheless, every baker ents and then on my own as I got instinctually knows that the two older, and although making a pie is hours invested in crafting a perfect a rather time-consuming endeavor, pie will pay off in a most delicious for some reason, I just really enjoy way. the process. I vividly remember the Nevertheless, I don’t have the many times that I’ve insisted on luxury of the time June Cleaver had making a pie for Sunday dinners to bake to my heart’s content. Walkback at home during the fall and ing past those apples at the Farmwinter. While sitting at home trying ers Market on Wednesdays makes to avoid homework, I couldn’t think me want to run home and fire up of a better way to procrastinate. the oven. But, alas, we must settle Growing up in the countryside of for something less intensive than a Long Island will do that to you. real pie as we run around campus in I recognize that pies aren’t for ev- six different directions. This week, eryone, so if your mouth isn’t water- I’m giving you the “Georgie Porgie ing yet, please go to the back of the Puddin’ Pie,” a chocolate treat that line two blocks behind Georgetown would surely make Minnie from The Cupcake to find kindred spirits.

Help proud.

Now, I’m not picking a fight with the cupcakers, for they have enough Brendan Quinn is a junior in the intra-group bickering. For me, how- College. LIFE BEYOND LEO’S appears ever, pies resonate more deeply with every other Friday in the guide.

georgie porgie puddin’ pie INGREDIENTS

1 premade graham cracker crust 1 carton of strawberries 2 bananas 1 box of chocolate pudding 1 container of Cool Whip 1 cup of chocolate chips Cut up the strawberries and bananas and line them on the bottom of the graham cracker crust. Add other berries if desired.

Make the pudding according to the instructions on the box, then spread pudding on top of the fruit in the crust.

Cover pie with Cool Whip. Sprinkle chocolate chips and refrigerate.

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arts&entertainment Ai Weiwei: Capturing Activism in Art A

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i Weiwei is probably China’s most noteworthy contemporary artist and political activist, but his art often eludes the attention of the public, as that part of his life is overshadowed by his role as a dissident. “According to What?,” Ai Weiwei’s retrospective art exhibition in Hirshhorn Museum, offers an excellent opportunity for us to examine the artist behind the dissident — or to realize that for Ai Weiwei, the two identities are essentially inseparable.

The spectacular exhibition covers a broad array of media, including audio, video, photography, sculpture and sitespecific installations and deals with topics such as the questioning of traditional cultural values and political authority, social change and freedom. Ai Weiwei also incorporates his ongoing investigation of the aftermath of the Sichuan Earthquake in 2008 and his own experience with the suppression by the Chinese government into his more recent works.

The title of the exhibit pays tribute to a 1964 work by Jasper Johns — a patchwork of coded images and symbols.

Many of Ai’s works are perhaps also best understood that way. A good example is the artist’s latest work, “He Xie,” or “river crabs,” which features thousands of ceramic river crabs piled together, creating a dramatic and impressive image. The message behind the work, however, needs deciphering. “River crab” is a homophone to “harmonious” in Chinese, both sharing the pinyin he xie. The Communist Party of China has always justified its suppression of human rights with the notion of “the realization of a harmonious society,” and in recent years, the Chinese netizens have used the term “river crabs” to represent the online sanctioning of the government. The work is thus a satirical statement against the Chinese government’s suppression of freedom of expression.

Ai Weiwei’s peculiar sense of humor also shines through in his other works.

There are the photos of his outstretched middle finger in front of the White House and the Tiananmen Square, part of his collection “A Study in Perspective.”

He also placed among the collection “Surveillance Camera” a marble sculpture of a surveillance camera, which references to the extensive monitoring and surveillance that Ai was himself placed under by the Chinese Communist Party.

There are sobering works among the

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collection, too. The entrance of the exhibition is marked by the heart-wrenching “Name List of Student Earthquake Victims Found by the Citizen Investigation” and “Remembrance,” a combination of audio and visual works. “Name List” is a wall-sized spreadsheet with the names, ages and schools of over 5,000 students who died in the Sichuan earthquake of 2008, when the region’s poorly constructed schools, known as “tofu-skin schools,” collapsed. “Remembrance” is an accompanying audio recording that recites the names of the children killed.

These works best demonstrate the convergence of Ai’s identities as artist and political activist, as they were the products of the independent investigation that he led after the earthquake after the government tried to conceal the actual number of students killed and the reasons behind the buildings’ collapse. It was the very project that put Ai on the top of the Communist Party’s blacklist.

The work that moved me the most, however, is “Straight.” Consisting of 38 tons of steel rebar recovered from the sites of collapsed schools in Sichuan, the work not only is a memorial of the tragedy but also carries a deeper message best expressed by the words of the artist himself, which are posted on the wall, “The tragic reality of today is reflected in the true plight of our spiritual existence: We are spineless and cannot stand straight.”

The spirit of humanity and defiance resonates through Ai Weiwei’s works and actions, and for me, that is what makes him such a memorable figure.

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Dexter does what we all wish we elevision shows face the challenge of being interesting and could do: take justice into our own abnormal without being com- hands. Let’s be honest here — it would pletely outside the realm of belief. be great to punch someone who was A show that’s too much like real life bullying an innocent and defenseless would be boring — that’s why the bar person and not be charged for assault. on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” This is what makes it possible to relate never goes bankrupt. But journey too to such a strange and unique character, far into the absurd (sorry, “Lost”), and although I assume not many Georgeyou’ll lose your audience. The charac- town students are guilty of murder. ters have to resemble real people, at The fact is that there’s darkness in least emotionally, or it’ll be impossible all of us. In Dexter’s case, this is amto connect with them. plified by the tragic circumstances of “Dexter,” in my opinion, is one of his childhood. In real life, we have our the best-written shows on television own demons and commit our own precisely because it has mastered this sins, even if they aren’t as dramatic as tricky balance. The show has developed the ones we see on television. After all, the main character — a loveable vigilan- no one is entirely good. te assassin — successfulThat’s the way real ly and artfully, altering people are, too; it’s easy Dexter Morgan (Michael to view people we don’t C. Hall) and making his know in simple, blackgrowth interesting and and-white terms. “Dexintriguing. ter” is a show that makes Dexter has transconfront the nature EduardoGueiros us formed from the soulof evil and the complex less person of Season motivations people ac1 into a committed father who is tually have. The truth is that good and dealing with the consequences of his evil can overlap, as sometimes an imdeveloping humanity. This smooth moral action creates a net good. evolution in Dexter’s personality has Our motives and our reasoning are made him more relatable; his choices not always understood or accepted — are influenced by more than just the even if they make perfect sense to us. “dark passenger” — what Dexter calls However, if we believe in the good that his desire to kill — as he has to con- can come out of our actions, we consider the consequences of his actions tinue despite the social ramifications for his friends and family. He’s man- or potential judgment. This is exactly aged to maintain a facade of normalcy what Dexter does. Even though he has in his life because he has an outlet for an urge to kill — an urge that has been his impules. with him his entire life — he focuses We’ve followed the journey of our this drive on those he feels deserve it. unlikely hero and have a special inThis season is pivotal for Dexter, sight into his inner workings and as the last string that connects Dexthought process that other characters ter to his almost normal livelihood is do not. We have witnessed his moral tense and ready to snap. Dexter faces a and emotional faculties develop from struggle to be understood and to overan child like blank slate to a very prag- come the imbalance caused by hiding matic morality guided by his adoptive such a huge part of his personality. It’ll father and finally to a more nuanced be intriguing to see how Dexter and and outward-looking ethic. Despite the other eccentric characters on this the shady moral implications of his ac- show handle these pressures. And who tions, we can’t help but feel that Dex- knows: We might even learn more ter’s motives are pure. For one, it seems about ourselves from it. that his actions deserve merit on some level — he doesn’t kill at random be- Eduardo Gueiros is a junior in the cause he has a careful selection process School of Foreign Service. BEHIND and only kills those who have fallen THE SCREENS appears every other through the cracks of justice.

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efore going into its press preview on knowledge to life not just on an exam. As Tuesday evening, I had never really the boys prepare for college and are faced thought about “The History Boys.” with the challenges of adolescence — quesTo be honest, upon my arrival to Poulton tioning identities, friendships, religion, Hall. I was just worried about making sex, uncertainty about the future and the the start of the show after class. But three very nature of history itself — the audience becomes caught up hours later, I found in a cycle of intense myself stunned: character developI was deeply surment within the prised by the emopupils and instructional depth and tors. perfected delivery The history boys The best part of of the fall Mask & produced by: Mask & the play was the Bauble production.

Bauble Dramatic Society casting. I had to “The History keep reminding Boys” is the name myself that the acof another play I tors and those who had heard tossed around among the list of shows I should cast them are my peers. Headmaster (Consee before I die, but I never knew the plot. nor Joseph, SFS ’16) is not actually a crotchWithout revealing anything, I will tell you ety old man, Dakin (Taylor Mansmann, that the play is set at an English boys’ high COL ’15) is not a cocky high school student school in the 1970s. It centers around one and Hector (Adrian Prado, COL ’14) is not class as they prepare for their entrance really a middle-aged, whimsical teacher. exams to college. Audiences are exposed But I swear that when I closed my eyes and to the various vested interests in the col- opened them again, they were.

Though it was hard to stand out in such lege process, ranging from the prestige-obsessed headmaster to the boys’ favorite pro- a talented cast, Katie Rosenberg (COL ’13) fessor, who prefers more unconventional deserves a special shout-out. The only felessons that demonstrate how to apply male cast member, she plays Mrs. Lintott,

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AN EDUCATION Mask & Bauble’s newest three-hour production may be a long one, but “The History Boys” tackles problems that will keep you engaged. an older female teacher who taught the boys all the facts they know in a regimented way. A tight-lipped yet extremely witty character, “Tottie” smartly asserts women’s presence without domineering or whining. She single-handedly represents strong, relatable women. By the end of the show, I found myself thinking that I, too, may want to be a teacher in a British boys’ school.

The excellent casting and execution created the perfect context for an intense drama. Cast members moved fluidly across all sides of the stage to create different rooms and dynamics within one long, linear space. Their interactions with one another created organic crescendos and decrescendos of thematic tension. At times, the sexual tension was palpable; I felt as if I were a part of deeply intimate moments, (don’t worry though, because besides some of the themes, everything is PG).

A lot of what really made the performance was the attention to detail put in by director Emma Clark (SFS ’13) and producer Allie Van Dine (SFS ’14). From the set to the props to the lighting, all aspects of the show had clearly been deliberately planned to give the audience a particular experience. My favorite touch (aside from the Margaret Thatcher poster on one of the set’s walls) was the beautifully sculpted accents. I’m pretty sure many of the cast members aren’t actually British, but that’s only because I stayed after the

show’s end to speak with them. Dialect coach Sophie Guntram (COL ’13) had me quite convinced otherwise.

Even though it’s only mid-October and casting was in the beginning of the school year, it’s obvious how much work everyone has put into this show. When I think about the short time period in which all of my peers put this together, I get a little overwhelmed and want to start planning all of their schedules. Frankly, I don’t know how they stayed sane. It was incredible to see people I had never met excel at something they obviously love.

My only complaint is that the show itself was very, very long. Toward the end of the show, I found myself both extremely emotionally invested in plot as well as concerned about all the homework I thought I was going to have time to do after the performance. I wish I had been better prepared for the deep experience I was going to have. So while I highly encourage everyone who can to attend performances this weekend and next, be aware that this is not a lighthearted show for the faint of heart.

As someone who doesn’t know much about the arts, I have to say this was a fantastic play that will move even the least suspecting viewers. I had never been to a Georgetown performance before this show, but I will definitely be back for more Mask & Bauble productions later on. Still, this play is going to be a hard act to follow.

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The Best Picks For Horror Flicks

Dark Humor Fuels Heartwarming Film

NICOLE JARVIS Hoya Staff Writer

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ne of the greatest October traditions is the onslaught of horror movies that hit the screens in honor of All Hallows’ Eve. When looking for a truly scary horror movie, most fear enthusiasts might direct you to the perennial classic, The Exorcist, but here at Georgetown, we are already experts on this masterpiece because it was filmed in our own backyard.

If you want some serious scares other than our campus classic, look no further than these frightening titles.

‘28 Days Later’ (2002) This movie is single-handedly responsible for reviving the stagnant zombie apocalypse genre in the early 2000s. Bike messenger Jim (Cillian Murphy) wakes up from a 28-day coma to discover that Great Britain has been overrun by fast-moving, cannibalistic “zombies” infected with an experimental virus called Rage, which is transferred through the bloodstream. This movie is full of the genuine zombie scares we have come to know and love but brought a new dimension to the genre with its revolutionary fastpaced zombies.

‘The Thing’ (1982) This sci-fi horror classic was remade in 2011, but if psychological tension and terror is more your cup of tea, the original ’80s thriller is definitely the pick for you. Researchers in Antarctica fall prey one by one to a mysterious extraterrestrial life form that can become a perfect mimic of its victims. The movie doesn’t just rely on the paranoia of the researchers; while the special effects are very ’80s, the image of an alien creature growing out of the detached head of a scientist isn’t easily forgotten.

‘Trick ’r Treat’ (2007) This cult horror-comedy anthology film has grown in popularity since its lukewarm release. The collection of four Halloween-related scary stories are all tied together by the presence of Sam (Quinn Lord), a trick-or-treating tyke dressed in shabby orange pajamas and a mysteriously round burlap sack over his head. The four stories all revolve

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SCARY SPINSTERS “Hocus Pocus” is a classic children’s Halloween movie that’s worth another watch. around one Halloween night in a small town, where Sam’s appearances throughout serve as a warning to those who break Halloween traditions. It is full of a variety of genuine scares, and when the plots all come together, it is a truly freaky picture of the scariest night of the year.

‘Hocus Pocus’ (1993) Okay, so this may not be very scary, but no list of Halloween movies would be complete without this ’90s classic. When Halloween humbug Max (Omri Katz) accidentally wakes the Sanderson Sisters, three witches hell-bent on obtaining eternal youth, he has to put a stop to their evil schemes before they take the lives of every child in town. Aided by his sister Dani (Thora Birch), his crush Alison (Vinessa Shaw) and an immortal black cat named Binx (voiced by Sean Murray), Max’s quest is a fun and entertaining adventure that harkens back to a simpler time. The movie is filled with iconic scenes such as the witches’ performance of “I’ll Put a Spell on You” and uniquely hilarious performances by Bette Midler and a young Sarah Jessica Parker. Hocus Pocus is a great addition to any Halloween movie marathon.

Halloween is one of the best times of the year for scares, so take a seat on the couch, pop some popcorn and hold on for your life with these great movies.

ew would expect that a movie about circumstances and awkward subject mata lonely, severely disabled man with ter of the film. John Hawkes interacts wonpolio would be an enjoyable and op- derfully with both William H. Macy and timistic comedy, but that’s just what The the frequently nude Helen Hunt in scenes Sessions is. Director Ben Lewin and John that require varying degrees of humor and Hawkes, who plays Mark O’Brien — the emotion. The chemistry between Hawkes real-life basis for this movie — bring this and Hunt is particularly impressive in light touching tale to the screen in an unexpect- of the explicit nature of their scenes. ed and beautifully moving way. I had the Macy, too, shines in his scenes with pleasure of talking to the two after viewing Hawkes but does so without removing atthis film. tention from the protagonist. He is hilariO’Brien, who is dependent on an iron ous in his expressions and reactions and lung as a result of his polio, lives on a gur- makes you wish for a priest with whom ney and is only able to move his neck 90 you could drink beer and hang out as they degrees. The film, instead of taking a more do. Hunt, on the other hand, is less funny traditional biographin her sex surrogate/ ical look at his life, soccer mom role but focuses on a more is just as important. obscure aspect of his She brings a needed experience: his sex emotional depth to life. the film and does THE SESSIONS Mark decides to so with grace, helpstarring: John Hawkes, William lose his virginity. He ing unveil O’Brien’s discusses these urges anxieties and vulnerH. Macy, Helen Hunt with his priest and abilities. confidant Father Hawkes’ interacBrendan (Willam H. tions with the other Macy) in hilarious scenes containing awk- actors were not the most challenging asward looks, oversharing and inappropri- pect of his role, however. ately explicit details.

“The role was very physically demand“The way the character of the priest de- ing,” he said. In order to more accurately veloped, I was able to shift a lot of the ex- play O’Brien, Hawkes had to contort his plicit detail into the confessional,” Lewin body with the help of a soccerball-size obsaid. In fact, the juxtaposition between the ject the prop department taped to his back sexual encounters and O’Brien’s conversa- to make his figure was more accurate. This tions with the priest present a few of the makes the performance even more impresfunniest moments in the film. sive because the actor is able to portray so Mark eventually learns of Cheryl (Hel- many emotions through nothing more en Hunt), a self-described sex surrogate than his facial expressions, his voice and who presents herself as the perfect so- 90-degree movement in his neck. lution for his desires: a teacher for this This film is beautiful and manages to sexual rookie. An intriguing relationship inspire optimism through the protagoensues as the sessions become less profes- nist, whose happiness overcomes every sional and more amicable and the lives obstacle. The story is inspiring and conof both individuals are changed in unex- stantly toys with your emotions through pected ways. the vulnerable yet jovial nature of O’Brien, Mark is intriguingly optimistic and a tricky combination Lewin masterfully looks on the bright side of life despite his crafts into an entertaining, touching unfortunate circumstances. Lewin de- and relatable experience. “[The audience] scribes this impressive man as “innately a relate[s] more to Mark, a guy who can very witty, sharp individual” whose “use move his head 90 degrees, than [to] many of language was extremely sophisticated.” able-bodied people they see,” Hawkes said.

The humor augments the emotionality of Go see The Sessions if you are lookthe film, and makes the protagonist that ing for a film that is both inspiring and much more likeable and relatable. funny – and you don’t mind a lot of talk The acting in this film is spectacular about what happens when a man and a and also serves to normalize the unusual woman love each other very much.

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’naan croons on his new album, “God never give burdens you can’t handle. Music is my ammo.”

In Country, God or the Girl, his first full album since 2009’s Troubadour, he explores life in a raw way. K’naan’s Somali-Canadian heritage allows him to consider his life experiences with violence, death and heartache on a grand, almost universal, scale. Though his music inspires persistence, his overt reflection on life’s difficulties is a far cry from the jauntiness of 2010’s “Wavin’ Flag.”

When K’naan moved from Somalia to New York City and then to Canada at age 13, he learned and practiced his English by listening to hip-hop. When we consider that he learned to communicate within the constraints of hip-hop diction, it’s no wonder that his songs have such a depth of selfexpression.

Country, God or the Girl features a wide variety of songs, ranging from hit single “Is Anybody Out There?,” which features Nelly Furtado, to the mellow and introspective “The Seed.” Each song is stylistically different, influenced by jazz and exploring instrumental sounds from piano to steel drums.

One of the most well-known songs on K’naan’s newest album is “Hurt Me Tomorrow,” a song about someone desperately clinging to a dying relationship. Unlike Taylor Swift or Adele, K’naan manages to present his tale of heartbreak without coming across as whiny or melancholy.

“Better,” a fitting title for one of the best songs on the album, explores K’naan’s journey and his confidence that “I’m only get-

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A rather lackluster attempt at creating a new club anthem, T.I. and Lil Wayne collaborate to create a track that has a little too much Southern twang, is a little too repetitive and a little too similar to various other rap songs that feature the same tributes to clubs, girls and general inebriation.

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HEARTBREAK K’naan manages to express this theme without seeming too whiny. ting better, better, better.” The weak point in the album was “Nothing to Lose,” featuring Nas. It begins with people discussing the difficulties of life in the neighborhood in which K’naan grew up. The speaking had little rhythm and no background music, making it more of a dialogue than a rap intro.

Besides the music in his songs, K’naan’s lyrics are also an important aspect of his album that may otherwise be overlooked.

His easily missed pop culture references, such as “Love you ’til you’re old like Betty White,” make his songs even more relatable and fun.

Despite a few grievances, Country, God or the Girl is worth a listen, whether you are contemplating the meaning of life or reflecting on how you much hate the hill between Leo’s and Lau.

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Former Death Cab for Cutie front man Ben Gibbard successfully pulls off his first solo effort — a retro, Beatles-esque ballad.

“Teardrop Windows” is a throwback to rock ‘n’ roll and is a clever, indie twist on breakup songs. He moves away from traditional mournful love songs with a tribute to Seattle’s skyline.

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A powerful piece, “Catch My Breath” exposes a more mature side to Clarkson as she distances herself from her pop hits and reflects on her experience in the spotlight. The new single boasts a piano-heavy intro and a moving, bright chorus that is sure to appeal to previous fans and those seeking something more mature.

A Mature Mika Makes Great Music

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sually, the mark of great artists be they the Beatles, the Rolling Stones or Queen is that they aren’t constrained by people’s narrow expectations.

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SOPHISTICATION Mika’s lyrics and songs have developed more complex style.

In fact, there is a lot to be said about Mika’s third studio album, The Origin of Love, with regards to that. Given the kitschy, over-the-top and Broadway-esque feel that his two previous records — Life in Cartoon Motion and The Boy Who Knew Too Much — you would expect Mika, who is part Elton John and part Freddie Mercury, to produce similar sounds on his latest album. However, The Origin of Love sounds as if the boy who forever lived in cartoon motion has grown up — just a tad, though.

You don’t need to stray further than the record’s title to figure out that Mika is all about the love. From songs like “Underwater,” a powerful ballad where Mika claims to only needs love to breath underwater, to “Love You When I’m Drunk,” a song written almost as a break-up letter, this seasoned pop star sounds like he’s gotten some solid life experiences under his belt since his last album. Admittedly, he has. When the singer’s sister, Paloma, fell 50 feet from the window of her fourth-floor London flat in

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late 2010, she came close to death. However, her miraculous survival changed Mika’s outlook on life.

Mika also made quite a splash in the September issue of Instinct by coming out as being gay. He had this to say: “If you ask me, am I gay, I say ‘yeah.’ Are these songs about my relationship with a man? I say ‘yeah.’

And it’s only through my music that I’ve found the strength to come to terms with my sexuality beyond the context of just my lyrics. This is my real life.” Despite the serious — and somewhat gloomy — inspirations behind the record, it is entirely playful. Essentially, the album’s motto is “it’s funny because it’s true,” making the events leading up to it somewhat more bearable.

The title track is a blend of the peppy pop instrumentals and pounding beats fans are used to but with contrasting smooth, ballad-like vocals and less falsetto than Mika typically uses.

“Stardust” and “Make You Happy” are very different from Mika’s usual style, con-

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taining echoing electronic melodies and bright, repetitive vocals that are practically made for radio. “Overrated” is all fast-paced beats, synthetic slides and stretched-out phrasing.

The Origin of Love also features Mika’s first French-language track, “Elle me dit” (Also included as an English language track titled “Emily”). This song ties the record to his early life and influences in a manner that befits the album’s title and is also one of the finest songs. It is a genuinely infectious and playful track with a killer chorus.

The album also includes some experiments with guest vocals and sampling, which contain more substance than schmaltz. For instance, “Popular Song” samples the track “Popular” from “Wicked”.

Ultimately, this album, as Barney Stinson would say, is legendary. It’s a mature departure from his previous work, but it still has some of his earlier quirks. It is at once an addiction that, as the title single relates, is “like chocolate [and] like cigarettes.”

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RELAY FOR LIFE FALL HALLOWEENTOWN KICKOFF Friday, 10 a.m. — Red Square

It’s time to get excited for Relay for Life. Friday in Red Square, there’ll be autumn-themed festivities in support of the event, including cider-pong, face painting and jack- o’-lantern carving. Be there at 7 p.m. for free pizza and to hear moving stories of on-campus cancer survivors. Stop by between your classes and show some Hoya support for Relay for Life.

HELP THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY WALK Saturday, 9 a.m. — Red Square

Come out to show your support for the homeless this Saturday in Red Square. Commerical real estate financier Walker & Dunlop will sponsor every participant for $20. The event features two walks of different distances, 2k and 5k, that will trail around campus and the Georgetown neighborhood.

Breakfast and water will be provided for all walkers.

The Hoya is a sponsor of this event.

WGTB: GOURDS and CHORDS OPEN MIC NIGHT Saturday, 8 p.m. — Bulldog Alley

Talented people, unite! WGTB is hosting an open mic night in Bulldog Alley. All willing singers, comedians and performers should get ready to share their skills with the Georgetown community. Signups will take place right before the show, so there’s no need to stress — just relax and enjoy an evening of assorted performances.

MAKING POLITICS WORK WITH CHRIS MATTHEWS Thursday, 6:30 p.m. — Lohrfink Auditorium

Election season is coming to a head, so come out and participate in a discussion about the country’s political future with MSNBC host Chris Matthews.

There is sure to be analysis of the current state of the election and talk of what can be expected in the next four years — no matter who wins this November — with the added benefit of insider insight.

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Get the weekend started right and head down Pennsylvania Avenue to participate in the Fall Garden Tours at the White House, a D.C. tradition since 1972. Tickets are first come, first serve and will be distributed at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion at 15th and E Streets. The tours are a fantastic opportunity to get an alternate view of the White House.

Head over to Constitution Hall and meet up with some of our peers from Howard University to participate in stepping, a Howard tradition. This year’s step performances by Howard fraternities and sororities will be accompanied by rapper Pusha T. This year’s theme is “Epiphany: A Manifestation of Divine Reality” and will feature a large variety of acts and performers.

Gain a greater appreciation for modern African culture at Supafrik this weekend. Supafrik is a celebration of African spirit and creativity and will feature fashion installations, dance parties, art exhibits, food tasting and a number of live performances. Come out and show support for local and international African communities and take in some food and music.

WHERE: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

INFO: whitehouse.gov/about PRICE: Free METRO: Federal Triangle or Metro Center

WHERE: Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW WHEN: 6 p.m.

INFO: bisonhomecoming.com PRICE: $40 METRO: Farragut West

WHERE: 1354 H St. NE WHEN: Noon to 7 p.m.

INFO: supafrik.com PRICE: Free METRO: Gallery Pl-Chinatown

JERROD MACFARLANE Special to The Hoya