The Hoya: The Guide: October 9, 2015

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Craft photo essay

The typical Georgetown student does not exist. We live on a campus filled with dance groups, preprofessional organizations, acting troupes, creative writing clubs, a cappella groups and countless others, each with its own disciplines, its own tools of the trade. Craft is often painful, exhausting and disappointing. But, true excellence and finesse is honed, not found.

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LIFESTYLE

Improv’s Big Night Out Georgetown Improv Association celebrates with alumni show JIWON NOH

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Also Known as @CopyLab

Chris Rellas (COL ’17) has more than 20,000 Instagram followers thanks to his unique remix art. B4

FOOD & DRINK

A Fresh New Take on Dim Sum

Though a shiny, Americanized version of the classic Chinese staple, Ping Pong Dim Sum is a spectacle worth the price. B5

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Disclosure, Round 2

The duo’s second album, boasts A-list features but can’t live up to the hype. B6

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When the nine members of Georgetown Improv Association gather on Monday nights, it’s not to hang out with friends — as much as it may seem like it.

The chemistry is obvious.

As the members — Connor Rohan (COL ’16), Joe Luther (COL ’16), Gabe Bolio (SFS ’18), Alex Mitchell (COL ’18), Thomas Moakley (SFS ’17), Daniel Graff (SFS ’16), Caitlin Cleary (COL ’16), Marcus Lustig (COL ’19) and Megan Howell (COL ’18) — trickle in one by one, friendly conversation gives way to a series of exercises meant to prepare the members to stand on stage and give a hilarious and memorable performance. It’s unclear when rehearsal actually begins, as even their everyday conversation is funny.

At the same time, they take their craft seriously. As lighthearted as improv rehearsal is, the group’s members listen carefully to each other, offering criticism and praise.

It is clear that this atmosphere of friendship and respect is critical to improv, short for improvisational theater. But unlike the word “theater” suggests, there is nothing

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From left to right, Megan Howell (COL ’18), Connor Rohan (COL ’16), Gabe Bolio (SFS ’18) and Marcus Lustig (COL ’19) of the Georgetown Improv Association

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Photo essay SIGHT-SING

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Letters from Abroad

Kshithij Shrinath

In Paris, Art Can Take Many Forms

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n front of a house sinking into the street, a group of nine performers — four women, five men, all white, clad in shabby dark suits — chants loudly in French. An audience gathers on one side. Some take out their phones to record; others tilt their heads. One man, wearing a bright blue T-shirt, starts yelling back at the performers. He is agitated, disgusted and has to be physically restrained.

Welcome to art in Paris.

This past Saturday was “La Nuit Blanche,” the elegant term for the annual art installations that take over public spaces in the French capital for an entire night, lasting until the wee hours of dawn.

This year’s theme, inspired by the United Nations Climate Change Conference that will take place in Paris in November, was ecology, asking artists to imagine new ways of representing the relationship between humans and Earth. One installation, for example, featured a group of ice figurines representing people.

By the time I arrived at its location around 11 p.m., the only remnant was a trickling stream of water. The people had melted away.

The house sinking into the street was another installation, and, whether planned or not, the performers, who chanted tirades against materialism and the destruction of the environment with a carefully coordinated choreography, quickly became part of the “Nuit Blanche” experience as well, aiming to overwhelm the senses. But the man in the blue T-shirt was having none of it. After being restrained and led away, he continued to linger around, shouting (among other things), “Ce n’est pas l’art.” “This isn’t art.”

Maybe. It certainly wasn’t anything like the art you think of when you think of Paris. But what exactly is “art”?

In a city that houses the “Mona Lisa,” Monet’s “Water Lilies” and Rodin’s “Thinker,” that question should be pretty easy to answer. Turn too quickly in a museum and your backpack will probably knock at least three priceless paintings off a wall. Everyone seems to be an expert, too — the professor who directed my orientation program in Paris specialized in economics and yet had an encyclopedic knowledge of art history and museums. It seems to be part of the French heritage.

What is art? I’m impressed that this city forced me to ask the question, at the very least.

So, let’s say Da Vinci, Monet and Rodin all get entry passes into the hall of art. But could we say the same for a desk? What about cutlery?

The Museum of Decorative Arts, housed in a wing of the Louvre, seems to think so and as I gazed at the intricate craftsmanship of a woodpaneled wardrobe that combines form with function (and set off an alarm as I tried to touch it), I felt compelled to agree.

A room with video screens on each wall playing rapid-fire clips of Hollywood movies with people shooting at the camera, overwhelming the senses with the sound of gunfire? The Fondation Louis Vuitton, a modern art museum, displayed this alarming work of Christian Marclay, and as I stumbled out of the room flinching from the shots continuing to ring in my ears, my heart wouldn’t stop racing. Maybe that’s the reaction you expect from art.

A rectangle of blue paint? No, seriously, just a rectangle of solid blue paint. I rolled my eyes in the Centre Georges Pompidou, another modern art museum, when I saw it, and I doubt that was the reaction the painter was anticipating when he created it. I’ll cross that off the list.

What is art? I suppose it’s the job of this section of the newspaper to find an answer, and I can give it a try. Art is personal and emotional, so I think we each know it when we see it. For me, art is thought-provoking, intentional, skillful and aesthetically beautiful. But the ways that those vague words can be expressed are infinite.

So I don’t know what art looks like. But I’ll say this for Paris and for the man in the blue Tshirt: For someone who still hasn’t been to the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. (oops), I’m impressed that this city — in its overabundance of sculpture, painting, music, theater, literature and expression — forced me to at least ask the question.

At the end of “La Nuit Blanche,” I found myself on a bridge that spanned an extensive network of railway tracks. A crowd had gathered around a contraption that released water from the top of the bridge in the form of seemingly unconnected words: Actualités. Faits. Race. L’Australie.

Idées. Web. Demandez. Once I was directly underneath the water, though, I could no longer see the words that the water was creating. All that was left were the sounds of saxophones triumphantly playing in the background and people dancing in the artificial rain.

Welcome to art in Paris.

Kshithij Shrinath is a junior in the School of Foreign Service. LETTERS FROM ABROAD appears every other Friday.

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20 Years of Improv

GU Improv hosts its gala show this weekend IMPROV, from B1 staged about an improv show: There are no costumes, no specialized lighting or special effects, and there is especially no script.

The Georgetown Improv Association, founded by Chris Fosdick (SFS ’98) in 1995, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this weekend with a reunion performance Oct. 11. The show, which will feature current members and more than 30 alumni members, will be “a celebration of comedy at Georgetown,” according to Moakley. Tickets cost $20.

“Imagine a stage populated with the quirkiest, weirdest, most hilarious people this school has turned out in the last 20 years,” Cleary said. “If you like the current team, please know that we are but the tiniest, most recent gargoyle on the Gothic cathedral that is the improv team, the older alums are astronomically more deserving of your money and time.”

“Each member of the team had the honor of making people laugh or at least chuckle a little while they were here at Georgetown,” Moakley said.

“Also, they gave us Gonda Theater,” said Luther. “What could possibly go wrong?”

For the Georgetown Improv Assocation, a typical show may begin with one-word prompts solicited from the audience; the words themselves vary from “turtle” to “quinoa” to “Freud.” Without props or costumes, the players must make it abundantly clear where they are and what they are doing.

Characters are assigned on the spot, and setting is determined as the story develops. Ed Herro (COL ’99), one of the group’s founding fathers, described it in an email as “creating something from nothing, without a preconceived idea of what it will or should be.”

While its shows have recently entertained large crowds eager for a laugh, the group faced opposition at its conception.

Soon after its establishment, the founding members butted heads with Georgetown’s administration.

“The administration didn’t want us branching out and doing improv or sketch outside of their control,” Fosdick said. “They actively tried to stop us, even off campus. They sometimes succeeded — that was disheartening.”

But beyond the technicalities of forming a new club on campus, the newly founded association faced the challenge of finding its style.

To begin with, the Georgetown Improv Asso-

ciation was doing long-form improv at a time when most colleges, and even most professional improv groups, had stuck to short-form.

Long-form is more challenging, according to Fosdick. Short-form consists of a series of games, each 3 to 5 minutes long. Long-form, on the other hand, has no rules and requires each player to build upon an existing story.

“Presenting yourself in a comedic capacity is very vulnerable,” Cleary said. “For that reason, comedy is more subjective than other forms of art. You might not like Whitney Houston’s music, for example, but you can’t deny the impressiveness of her vocal range. With a stand-up comedian on the other hand, it’s almost impossible to respect the artist if you don’t like his or her sense of humor.”

Long-form is still the standard format of the Georgetown Improv Association’s shows despite the challenges it presents. According to Luther, one of this year’s team directors, the team succeeds at these scenes because of the chemistry between its members.

“The most successful teams are ones whose members know and trust each other,” Luther said. “Having an understanding of each per-

son’s mode of operation makes for strong scenes and strong shows.”

Rohan said he loves to swap ideas with other members during rehearsal each week.

“I get to explore bizarre ideas for multiple hours a week with some of the quickest, funniest people at Georgetown,” Rohan said.

Dynamic is paramount to a successful show, according to Luther. To foster a synergistic group dynamic, the team focuses on socialization outside of rehearsal. Just this summer, the team joined Moakley at his home in Cape Cod, Mass.

At the end of the day, the improv team is more than just a comedy troupe to many of its members. Bolio and Mitchell are roommates.

Luther and Rohan currently serve as president and vice president of the Georgetown University Student Association.

“All of the boys [are] like my bratty brothers and they tease me and tickle me and annoy me and don’t listen to anything I say. I would never trade them for the world,” Cleary said.

“If we’re honest with ourselves, I think we’re all obsessed with improv. It’s addictive. It’s cathartic. It’s the only thing keeping me sane.”

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Alex Mitchell (COL ’18), left, and Megan Howell (COL ’18), along with the rest of the Georgetown Improv Association, will host their 20th anniversary gala Saturday, Oct. 11.

Arts Feature

Industry Diversity, Meet Vera Stark Jasmine White Hoya Staff Writer

At a time when racial tensions seem to be at the forefront of America’s entertainment industry, Black Theatre Ensemble’s newest production could not be any more opportune.

Produced by Taylor Oster (SFS ’17) and directed by Caitlin Ouano (COL ’17), the BTE’s production of “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark,” written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, follows 70 years in the life of Vera Stark, a black maid and aspiring actress determined to overcome racial obstacles and achieve her dream of leading on the big screens.

At its heart, “Meet Vera Stark” is heavily concerned with racial biases in the 1930s film industry, which had taken quite a hit as a result of the Great Depression. However, the show’s insightful subject matter is bal-

anced by quite a few comedic moments that help to lighten the overall mood.

Lisette Booty (COL ’17), who plays Vera, stressed her eagerness for the role.

“It was really an important growth factor for me as an actress. I really identify with young Vera,” Booty said.

Booty said she was especially excited for the production in light of recent discussions about Hollywood’s lack of diversity and of actress Viola Davis’ historic win at the Emmys as the first black actress to win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama.

“We don’t get a lot of opportunities,” Booty said. “This play is really elevating some of those issues.”

Artistic Director Caroline Clay shared similar enthusiasm.

“I am impressed by the courage of the subject matter,” Clay said. “They’re really getting at the question of what does it mean to be black.”

One of the central conflicts in the play is Vera’s complex relationship with her white boss Gloria, played by Leah Benz (COL ’18), an overly grandiose Hollywood starlet who finds her career in jeopardy as a result of the changing times. The bold contrast between the opportunities afforded to each of the women as a result of race strains the relationship between the two, and as Vera’s ambitions grow, the audience is left guessing as to whether or not Vera will ever be able to leave Gloria’s shadow to make a name of her own.

The second half of the show takes place 40 years later and examines the controversial legacy Vera leaves behind. It leads the viewer to wonder whether she ultimately conformed with the racial confines of brutal 1930s Hollywood or overcame them and set a standard for all black actresses after her.

See VERA, B5

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Lisette Booty (COL ’17), left, plays the black maid Vera Stark opposite Leah Benz (COL ’18) as Gloria in the Black Theatre Ensemble’s fall production of “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark” by Lynn Nottage. The play opened last night and will run through Sunday.

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The Art of the Photobomb Tara Advaney

Special to the Hoya

If you type “how do you” into your Google search bar, one of the first options to appear is “how do you photobomb.” A phenomenon that has come to define our generation of selfie-takers and digital conversation-makers, the photobomb is often seen as a comical way to leave your cyber stamp — usually in the form of a duck face — on those around you.

Chris Rellas (COL ’17) is taking the notorious photobomb to a whole new level. Rellas has amassed a following of over 23,000 users on his Instagram account, CopyLab, by inserting a surrealist photobomb into classic art. Rellas created the account in the summer of 2014.

Starting on his bed with a Macbook on his lap, Rellas finds a famous piece of art, such as Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” or Sandro Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus.” On Photoshop, he adds a contemporary flair to each piece — on “Starry Night,” he Photoshops supermodel Kendall Jenner strutting down the canvas, while on “Birth of Venus,” he affixes two Poppy Lissiman clutches to the goddesses’s hands. Each picture has more than 1,000 likes.

In an August 2014 article on Vogue Magazine’s website, writer Mark Guiducci praised the account.

“CopyLab embellishes iconic art-historical images with trending designer accessories and logos and is, simply put, really well done,” Guiducci wrote. “In CopyLab’s twist on Delaroche’s 1840 depiction of Napoleon, defeated and about to abdicate for the first time, the emperor of France wears a Givenchy Rottweiler shirt.

Is that just irony or a psychological reading? Though certainly the former, CopyLab is, nonetheless, a lot of fun.

It’s the kind of gimmick that makes you think, ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’”

Rellas also received praise in W Magazine and on art website Smashbox Studios.

“CopyLab reimagines the iconic works of Salvador Dalí and Pablo Picasso dripping with designer accessories and plastered with gaudy logos,” Jane Helpern wrote on Smashbox Studies in October 2014.

“In a digital age when everything feels painfully unoriginal, Rellas and his brainchild prove you don’t have to rewrite history to reinterpret it.”

During a Facetime call with Rellas, who is currently studying abroad in Paris at Université Paris-Sorbonne, he explained that he doesn’t label himself an artist, but instead as a commentator. To find inspiration, he turns to art blogs, museums and online shopping.

“It usually works one of two ways,” Rellas said. “I either see fashion or think some-

thing along the lines of “this bag is missing an arm to lean on, or alternatively I think to myself, ‘this piece of art needs something to liven it up.’”

Rellas said that he doubts artists like Van Gogh and Botticelli would appreciate his pieces.

“But I do think that modern and postmodern artists would enjoy my work; they’d probably find it funny,” Rellas said.

Although many bloggers and online artists have taken to multi-platform posting, spreading their work across different apps and sites to get as much virtual attention possible, Rellas said he prefers to leave his work on Instagram alone.

“Art and images are a lot more valuable when they’re not splattered everywhere,” Rellas said, “It’s better to have all my work in one place. It’s more real.”

To Rellas, CopyLab is much more than just a form of entertainment.

“My posts are about teaching people about art,” Rellas said. “I’m trying to expose my followers to works they may have never seen before, but that they ought to. Some of the greatest artists are those that look at other people’s works and have something else to say about it, or want to flip it in a different direction.

There’s been a lot of artists in history who’ve riffed off other artists. You can unlock a lot like that.”

Friday, OCTOBER 9, 2015

APPS Instasnoop Free

Want to stalk your Instagram crush without having to worry about accidentally liking that six-month old picture? Then Instasnoop is the app for you. Instasnoop lets you scroll through Instagram profiles and pictures without having the ability to like them. You can also add people and save photos to your “Snooplist” in order to quickly gain access to those profiles. You can also receive updates on your favorite profiles without ever having to interact with the user.

kibo Free Want to keep those love messages between you and bae ultra-private? Kibo is an app that manipulates the iOS keyboard into allowing you to exchange coded messages with other users. Both the sender and the recipient have to download the app in order for it to work. Once the app has been downloaded, switch to the Kibo keyboard, write your message, hit the lock icon and send. The recipient will receive a decoy message.

To decode the message, simply copy and paste it into the keyboard.

scratch Free Ever wanted your own personal shopper? Now you can have one right in the palm of your hand with Scratch. Users chat with a shopper over budget and style, and the shopper browses to find items that match your needs. If you like an item that a shopper has found, you conveniently buy it right through the app, saving you time and, hopefully, money.

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Rellas (COL ’17), began combining classical art with pop culture photobombs on his computer last summer. Today, his Instagram account has more than 20,000 followers.

RESTAURANT review

Caffé Aficionado ARLINGTON

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1919 N Lynn St. | Coffee Shop | $$$$ GIANNA PISANO Hoya Staff Writer

Caffé Aficionado in Rosslyn, Virginia is the place for ... well, coffee aficionados. Its extensive menu, comfortable ambience, stellar service and delicious products blend together into the perfect cafe experience not too far off campus.

Caffeine lovers like myself are always looking to get off campus and explore new places to get a cup of coffee. Starbucks sometimes just doesn’t cut it when looking for authenticity and a nice environment, so when I saw high reviews on Yelp for Caffé Aficionado, it seemed worth the trip on the Georgetown University Transportation Services bus across the Key Bridge. A quick walk from the bus stop, right by the Deloitte building, Caffé Aficionado is easily accessible for high-quality, delicious products in a truly lovely environment.

Granted, the modern look of Caffé Aficionado may at first be a turnoff. The inside is no cozy alcove, boasting a gray and metallic feel, complete with shiny espresso machines and only a few meager pastries out for display. However, the shop’s soft jazz music and unbeatable food and drink make up for its less-than-welcoming interior. The large windows and natural lighting allow patrons to enjoy every sip while basking in the sunlight and

watching passersby.

Especially noteworthy is the cafe’s unique latte art -— from swirls to hearts to even little bears — which has amassed a large following of people eager to capture an Instagramworthy photo. At first, I was skeptical of how these foamy, beautiful drinks could actually taste good. The drinks themselves were somehow too perfect, like fake food standins photographers shot for advertisements of new products.

However, one sip of my caramel latte and I was convinced.

It was the perfect mix of creamy foam, sweet caramel flavor (but not overbearingly so) and strong, rich coffee.

For only a few dollars, it came in a huge white mug with a mixing spoon, making every customer feel like he gets his money’s worth. My friend ordered a macchiato, which was just as strong as it was meant to be. Another friend ordered a mocha, which was mistaken for a vanilla latte, which really just meant a free latte and an extra mocha, made fresh soon afterwards. It was a welcome treat, to say the least.

The service was exactly what patrons of a coffee shop, from the commuters and students to the snooty artisans, would want: friendly and fast. Employees cleaned up our dishes and brought us glasses of water, all while I sipped my drink and studied. While my friends and I did our homework, no

one rushed us out or convinced us to leave — even on a Friday evening. The staff, welcoming and attentive, struck a stark contrast with coffee service some of us may be used to at a busy, commuter-heavy location.

One of the highlights of my experience was my cinnamon roll, which came out warm and complimented with a small dollop of icing. It was both aesthetically appealing and delicious. It paired perfectly with my latte, and was big enough to share a few bites with my friends.

The cafe has limited seating, but the window stools provide a perfect street view of Rosslyn. People-watching, studying and daydreaming are all perfectly possible here.

A warning: there are no power outlets, so be sure to come with your laptop and phone fully charged. Besides, once you step into Caffé Aficionado, you won’t want to leave for hours.

This quaint little Rosslyn coffee house is everything a real coffee joint should be. It’s the perfect afternoon study spot or weekend hangout.

It’s the breeding ground for good conversation and friendly interaction, and a break in the hustle and bustle of Saxbys and Uncommon Grounds that, given the breakneck pace of most students’ lives at Georgetown, can be a lifesaver.

problems plague homecoming

Oct. 6, 1972

The Student Entertainment Commission projected a loss of $2,000 for the upcoming Homecoming activities scheduled to begin Oct. 13. Fireworks expenses along with student disappointment over chosen performers Ike and Tina Turner were expected to result in further losses. In spite of financial worries, Homecoming was scheduled to kick off Friday, Oct. 13 with a pep rally and barbecue at 7 p.m. From 10 to 11 p.m., a fireworks display was planned on the lower field. On Saturday at 9 p.m., the annual Homecoming dance was to be held in McDonough Gymnasium, and Ike and Tina Turner would take the stage Sunday at 8 p.m. in McDonough.

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RESTAURANT review

Tradition Reinvented in Dupont Circle ping pong dim sum

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524 8th St. SE | Cuisine: Chinese | $$$$ Dede Heldfond Special to The Hoya

When my friends took me to Ping Pong Dim Sum last year, the name alone made it sound like the best place on earth. Now, after trying it for myself, I can affirm that dining at the attractive restaurant is nothing but fun.

The chic Asian-fusion eatery is located right in Dupont Circle, which makes it a happy hour hotspot for anyone who works in the area. However, the restaurant offers killer deals for lunch, dinner, and my favorite, unlimited brunch, as well.

Ping Pong Dim Sum has a bit of an industrialized feel. The restaurant is quite large, full of tables low to the ground. It boasts a large bar area and outdoor space, making it a great place for groups. Though very dark inside, which is a bit of a strange atmosphere for brunch, its sleek decor makes it seem like the hottest restaurant in D.C. at night.

When you sit down, you’re handed an order slip with the restaurant’s daily offerings.

Be warned: this can get overwhelming when eating with a large group, but the restaurant also offers an unlimited option.

Ping Pong prides itself on its Chinese roots, though it may not look very much like it.

The food ranges in price depending on whether or not you opt for one of the restaurant’s special deals. Happy hour includes a $5 dim sum and drinks special from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. While the selection is very small, some of the best dishes are offered for quite a steal, especially great for college students.

For a flat fee of $36, the restaurant offers a choice between unlimited deconstructed

mimosas with a selection of five dim sum dishes (more than enough) or the unlimited dim sum option.

Dinner is tragically pricier, featuring individual set menus for $25 or a set menu for four people for $108. Dishes can also be served a la carte, but be aware that the dim sum adds up quickly.

Ping Pong rotates its menu monthly in order to ensure their food is made with the finest and best quality ingredients. My favorite dinner entree was the fried chili calamari served with a sweet chili sauce ($7.25). Our table also devoured the fried tofu, which is no longer on the menu as of last week.

We also ordered the pulled duck and hoi sin buns ($14.50), served with cucumber and onion.

The dumpling selection at Ping Pong is an extravagant take on the classics. For example, we ordered the garlic and shrimp dumplings ($6.75), wrapped in a black squid ink pastry.

Equally extravagant were the edamame and truffle dumplings ($6.75).

The experience was not dim sum in the sense of any run-down Chinese restaurant serving food in shiny metal tins and wax paper. We did test some of Ping Pong’s more authentic offerings like the crispy prawn balls ($6.75) and the char sui bun ($7.59). Both were quite good and definitely gave my local takeout restaurant a run for its money.

I will say that this swanky eatery could be known for its drinks. The bar scene was lively when we ate at around 8 p.m. Friday.

The drink menu is incredibly creative, offering many Asian-style takes on classic drinks. The hibiscus spritz ($11) seemed a favorite among the crowd, mostly for its amazing presentation. It’s served with a hibiscus

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Offering some classics as well as cleverly reinvented staples, Ping Pong Dim Sum is a trendy new eatery, although customers looking for authenticity may be disappointed. flower set in an ice block and a craft of Prosecco and elderflower liquor poured on top.

Additionally popular were the unlimited deconstructed mimosas, served as a glass of champagne accompanied by an assortment of boba to supplement the juice in the mimosa.

All in all, every meal I’ve had at Ping Pong Dim Sum’s swanky Dupont location has been a fun experience. The configuration of the space and the amazing offers make it a great place for big groups and special occasions. If you’re looking for an authentic dim sum meal, you can find much better in D.C.

RECIPES

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butternut squash soup

www.allrecipes.com This thick and creamy treat is sure to warm you up on those cool autumn days. This recipe makes use of seasonal vegetables and is easy enough for even the most novice cooks to follow.

INGREDIENTS • • • •

12 tablespoons of butter 1 small onion, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 2 medium potatoes, cubed

• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed • 32 fluid ounces of chicken stock • Black pepper to taste

Melt butter in pot. Cook all vegetables together until slightly browned.

Add in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.

Place soup in blender and mix until smooth. Return soup to pot and add any extra stock to achieve desired consistency.

stonewall

www.foodandwine.org This unique combination of ginger and apple cider is perfect for the fall season.

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Benz, top, pictured with Alec Meguid (COL ’17) as Frederick Slasvick, who often clashes with playwright Maximillian von Oster, played by Sofia Bachman (SFS ’17), pictured bottom left.

Ms. Stark Goes to Washington vera, from B1 In contrast to the play’s heaviest moments, there is also some welcome comic relief from an incredible supporting cast, notably scene-stealers Omolade Wey (SFS ’16) and Nona Johnson (COL’17), both of whom play as Vera’s roommates Lottie and Anna. Both Lottie and Anna, like Vera, are aspiring actresses with severely different methods. Lottie is a spunky, no-nonsense seamstress who’s all but given up on making it big. Anna, on the other hand, is a sly and sexy schemer with some unexpected tricks up her sleeve. The duo delivers a number of memorable laugh-out-loud moments, the high-

lights of many scenes.

Also rounding out the cast are Airton Kamden (COL ‘16), who plays Leroy Barksdale, a sweet-talking trumpet player who quickly takes a liking to Vera, Alec Meguid (COL ’17), who plays Frederick Slasvick, an egotistical, impatient producer who’s mainly concerned with making his studio money and Sofia Bachman (SFS ‘17), who plays Maximillian von Oster, an eccentric, world-renowned playwright whose vision often differs with that of Slasvick. The fabulous chemistry of the cast is what stands out as the show’s true unifier throughout the script’s lightest and heaviest moments.

Overall, “Meet Vera Stark” is a smart and funny look at America in one of its most crucially definitive periods of racial dialogue. The time lapses, though at times slightly awkward, provide an insightful perspective on an issue that continues to haunt the entertainment industry even today.

The show runs through this weekend in Walsh’s Black Box Theater. Friday and Saturday shows start at 8 p.m., and the Sunday matinee begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students, $6 dollars for faculty and alumni and $8 for general admission. Those who purchase tickets online will receive an additional 30 percent discount.

• 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced • 1 1/2 tablespoons of simple syrup • 1 1/2 ounces of aged rum • 1 1/2 ounces of apple cider • Ice • 1 1/2 ounces of chilled ginger beer Mix the ginger and syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add rum and cider, fill with ice and shake well.

Pour into an ice-filled glass and top with ginger beer. Decorate with lime wedge and apple slice.

Sebastiani Sonoma Chardonnay 2011

www.wine.com This light and fruity wine features the subtle flavors of vanilla, apple, caramel and citrus. Perhaps best of all for those on a budget, this understated yet delicious delight is available for only $13, perfect to compliment any dinner and fitting for any season.

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Concert Review

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Lincoln Theatre, Oct. 5 Mallika Sen Hoya Staff Writer

A recipe: a theater full of bolted seats, a single small $9 drink, six performers twice and thrice the average college age, a decade-long love for four of the performers that reached its potency several years ago and extreme trepidation at missing the bulk of The Hoya’s production night. The final product: much greater than the sum of its somewhat dodgy ingredients.

On Monday night, the Lincoln Theatre played host to the fourth stop in the North American tour of FFS, a rock amalgam of Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand and Los Angeles rock band Sparks. The supergroup — touring on its eponymous first album, released this summer — presents a literal, meta take on idols in the flesh. The cult favorite Sparks, an art-rock duo formed in the 1970s, is oft-cited as an influence on the Glaswegian quartet; despite tangible differences in style and tone, the two bands merge seamlessly in the record booth — and on stage.

Thirty minutes before the show was due to start, the main theater had a docile crowd of all ages seated expectantly. The audience, which eventually filled most of the elegant theater’s general admission floor and boxes, remained seated for the opening act. The Intelligence, a post-punk band formed in the late 1990s, played high-octane tracks that ended abruptly but had the crowd tapping along, building up suitable energy.

After a brief interlude, FFS assumed the stage, at which point several of the more aggressive audience members exhorted the crowd to hasten onto its collective feet. Without much ado, the group launched into “Johnny Delusional,” the opening track off its album. The sudden launch into the set tempered the energy of the song, which otherwise perfectly sets the

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The audience soon hit its stride, and the seats became incidental as the group ran through its set. The majority of the set list came from the July album, albeit out of order, interspersed with three hits from each component — Sparks’ “The Number One Song in Heaven” and the in-context ironically titled “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for the Both of Us” and “When Do I Get to Sing ‘My Way,’” as well as Franz Ferdinand’s “Do You Want To,” “Michael” and the everpopular “Take Me Out.” Having already completed its European tour, the group looked completely comfortable together on stage.

Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos and Sparks’ Russell Mael shared the literal spotlight equitably, trading lines and harmonizing with no discernible awkwardness. The respective bands displayed ease with each other’s original songs, with equal parts familiarity and reverence playing across their performances and faces. Both frontmen exhibited their respective flamboyance; Mael, celebrating his 67th birthday, donned a striped poncho and camped around, while Kapranos slyly slinked around the stage, alternating deadly eye contact with the audience with theatrical gazes, beseeching the peeling paint of the Lincoln Theatre ceiling above.

Guitarist Nick McCarthy, of Franz Ferdinand, strode down the aisles early into the set, to much adoration, and took over vocals for “Thing I Won’t Get,” to much acclaim. The largely silent star of the show was 69-year-old Ron Mael, the keyboardist and creative force behind Sparks, who sat stonefaced at his keyboard for the duration of the set, barring a brief break to grab a tiny birthday hat from the audience, break into a knowing grin and do the running man on stage.

Although the younger Franz Ferdi-

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nand has enjoyed the greater share of popular success in recent years, the audience — with the exception of my friend, who confessed he did not know a single Franz Ferdinand (or Sparks or FFS) song shortly before the concert started — seemed knowledgeable of all three bands’ oeuvres. “Take Me Out” was the apex of the crowd frenzy, but Russell Mael received an impromptu birthday party of sorts from the audience, complete with posters, birthday hats, cheers and caricatures.

Except for Kapranos’ occasional peals of “Washington, D.C.!” there was little talking or introduction between tracks, until the end, when the frontmen acknowledged the conceit of the album and tour. Ending on “Piss Off” and a quick thanks — with several notable album tracks left unplayed — the performers quickly escaped the stage, biding their time until the full-throated encore calls reached their zenith. They returned for a three-song encore, finally ending on the operatic “Collaboration Don’t Work,” a song whose self-assured irony far outstrips descriptors such as “winking” or “tongue-in-cheek.”

Together, FFS belied their collective age of 239 years, delivering a consistently energetic, consuming, highquality live performance. “What, is it 2004?” was a common reaction I heard upon disclosing the identity of the performers; although both component bands may have hit the apex of their respective popularities some time ago, their quality had never diminished — and FFS definitively augments their brilliance.

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Pan

 Starring: Levi Miller, Garrett Hedlund Directed by: Joe Wright James Kim Special to The Hoya

On its surface, the movie “Pan” may simply seem like another remake of J.M. Barrie’s story of Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. However, instead of the pixie dust and ticking crocodile mythos that most are familiar with, “Pan” gives a twist to the story by portraying the character’s origins. The film revolves around the adventures of Peter (Levi Miller), who, with the help of his allies James Hook (Garrett Hedlund) and Princess Tiger Lily (Rooney Mara), tries to save Neverland from the notorious pirate Blackbeard (Hugh Jackman).

Among the larger-than-life characters who populate the film, the most praiseworthy is Jackman’s portrayal of the ruthless Blackbeard. As the main antagonist of the film, he is a character who combines charisma and seriousness with surprising moments of humor. Jackman’s Blackbeard is a cartoonish figure welcome in a film that sometimes takes itself too seriously.

What’s more are the film’s visuals, especially in 3D. Just like every glossy adventure movie released these days, they rival James Cameron’s “Avatar” special effects in their vividness. “Pan” achieves something that the Disney “Peter Pan” could not, and captures the fantasy and magic of Neverland in a way that never verges on excessive.

Unfortunately, the film has little to offer apart from Jackman and its extensive visual effects, which ultimately can only do so much.

To begin with, there is a large disparity between these newly re-imagined charac-

ters and the memory of these same characters from previous adaptations of the story. The question arises of how Peter and Hook, so different already, would somehow become the characters we know and love from our childhood stories. Although “Pan” is an original story, and audiences seem to be expected to give some leeway between the characters they see and the characters they know those people are supposed to become, it is nevertheless difficult to bridge the gap.

Another point of contention is the existence and role of Princess Tiger Lily; this character met with backlash early on when it was first reported that Mara, a white actress, had been cast as the Native American character. Controversy aside, it is difficult to see exactly what the character adds to the plot, even though she does aid Peter and Hook on the periphery in their fight against Blackbeard. Her status as a main character, however, is still an exaggeration. “Pan” would have functioned almost just as well without her.

Other disappointments include the film’s purported action scenes. “Pan” follows a growing trend of dark, gritty reimaginations of beloved characters and stories, which are only now becoming rather tired. In this way, it is similar to Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy or Disney’s series of reimagined fairy-tales (Maleficent, Cinderella, and the upcoming Beauty and the Beast). “Pan” contains a number of uproarious fight scenes, but for a movie that seems to aim for a more realistic re-imagination, the scenes themselves do little to thrill children, and certainly are not enough for their parents.

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If there was any hope that “Pan” could turn itself around toward the end, it is lost in the disappointing and surprisingly brief wrap-up. The movie seems to pride itself in exposition, building suspense and the makeup of the narrative, but it is never able to amount to anything. Even when the battle is over and the dust had settled, the film still seems to leave audiences wondering if there were some twist coming that they hadn’t anticipated. Given the time “Pan” spent on building up to an action-packed showdown, the final minutes left many desiring more.

In short, Pan is a reimagining that wows with visual effects and is somewhat redeemed by Jackman as its principle antagonist, but does not seem to know what to do with its own subject matter. It is unclear whether it is an adaptation aimed at completely redoing the story of Peter Pan or simply paying homage to it.

Strictly speaking, it is an average, runof-the-mill blockbuster, and boasts an enticing, action-packed premise that is sure to draw audiences. However, childhood fans of the story and its characters would be better off finding something else to occupy their Saturday.

BEST BETS Coming Out Day Celebration

Join GUPride in supporting your fellow Hoyas by attending the Coming Out Day celebration to end Coming Out Week. There will be a physical doorframe through which people can “come out,” as well as plenty of opportunities throughout the week for free T-shirts.

Check out the GUPride table in Red Square during the week for more information!

WHERE: Red Square When: Friday, Oct. 9, 12 to 2 p.m.

INFO: GUPride table in Red Square Price: Free

GU Improv Association 20th Anniversary Gala

Come out to a special performance hosted by the Georgetown University Department of Performing Arts. Besides the usual thrill of hilarious improv skits, this gala will feature GU Improv Association alumni from the past twenty years, making this an even more exciting and notable event.

WHERE: Davis Performing Arts Center When: Sunday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. info: guevents.georgetown.edu price: $20

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efore I even knew the name of the movements, I knew hip-hop. Countless family home videos showcase the diaper-wearing version of myself bobbing along to the seamless beats of Juvenile and Zapp as they blast from my parent’s stereo system.

I remember staring in awe at my mother’s pop, locking and ticking skills, as her arms and body synchronized with the beat. The style of hip-hop that my mother knew originated in her home state of California during the 1960s-1970s. She learned hip-hop through experience without ever attending a dance class or entering a studio. Hip-hop was natural, not something people paid to experience.

In 5th grade, I was exposed to a new form of dance: competitive hip-hop. A woman named Ms. Delly volunteered to sponsor a dance team for my middle school. Prior to meeting her, I had never learned a choreographed dance or entered a dance studio. The first week was arduous. I vividly recall the tears rolling down my face as I struggled to understand how to let someone instruct my body to move the way she wanted it to. I couldn’t attune my style to match my peers.

I spent countless hours practicing, and by the end of the semester, Ms. Delly invited me to join her competitive team. My body conformed to the movement, but I maintained my originality in its form.

My first dance competition was eye-opening. To the people on stage, hip-hop was just another trained style. The people on stage wanted to win trophies, which made me feel as though I needed to win as well.

Competitive trophies validated my right to be on stage and in a world where very few people looked like me. Saying I disliked competitions would be untrue, but they were not representative of the hip-hop I knew and loved. I danced on a few school teams before coming to Georgetown, but I never re-entered the competitive dance world after middle school.

In my freshmen year at Georgetown, I joined Groove Theory. It was a team that mixed natural talent with studio-taught precision. I love our occasional fourhour Saturday practices and dancing until midnight on Mondays and Wednesdays. I love working until I am exhausted because I love hip-hop dance. However, each time I dance in the studio, I am reminded of the divide between the studio and the soul.

The studio stands for wealth and commercialism, while the soul stands for freedom. The studio stands for elitism, but the soul stands for tradition. The studio is where words like “ghetto-fabulous” and “urban” are used as frequently as Starbucks sells Pumpkin Spice Lattes in the fall.

The connection between the communities where many street styles originated and their modern-day dance equivalents is unfortunately severed by the commercialization of dance. In reality, the professional distinction between stage and street dancers comes from difference of opportunity. For example, if Misty Copeland had not been introduced to ballet in classes at her local Boys & Girls Club, she would never have become the first African-American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre.

The beautiful thing about dance is that it brings people together. Dance has the ability to communicate pain, suffering, beauty, tranquility and love, all within the span of seconds. Dance styles spread to different communities and break down borders.

However, although hip-hop dance is spreading to new communities, they are building great fences to keep the old communities out. The roots of hiphop dance are stigmatized rather then embraced.

The soul and the studio can co-exist. The studio needs the soul. Without the soul and the freedom established in the foundation of hip-hop dance, the future will be stagnant.

I am grateful to Groove Theory for allowing me the opportunity to become a choreographer in my own right. Now I have the power to bring the soul to the studio and break down those great fences.

I aim to reincorporate the roots of hip-hop dance into the future.

There is beauty in street dance that cannot be found inside the confines of a studio. There is a certain grace in its soul that cannot be commoditized.

Funding for the arts will break down the barrier and keep hip-hop and other dance forms from becoming elitist structures.

Everyone, regardless of color or finances, should have the opportunity to leave his mark on the world of dance. If I have learned anything from my dance career, it is that the world needs far more Ms. Dellys and far fewer fences.

Latazia Carter is a junior in the College. Life in Art is a rotating column, appearing every other Friday.

ON CAMPUS Traditions Day

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

WHERE: Copley Lawn WHEN: Friday, Oct. 9, 12 to 3 p.m.

INFO: facebook.com Price: Free

WHERE: Walsh Black Box Theatre WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 8 to Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m; Sunday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m.

INFO: guevents.georgetown.edu PRICE: Students: $5; faculty/alumni: $6; general admission: $8

Come and kick off homecoming weekend with Georgetown’s 1634 Society. Traditions Day will feature a myriad of performances by student groups, free GUGS burgers, the Georgetown Traditions chalk wall and an appearance by Jack the Bulldog.

Come and see Black Theatre Ensemble’s newest production, “By the Way Meet, Vera Stark” in which an African-American aspiring actress who struggles to overcome the racial confines of the 1930s entertainment industry.

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album Review

Caracal

Disclosure Marina Tian

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House music duo Disclosure released its much-anticipated sophomore album, “Caracal,” to great fanfare Sept. 25. Admittedly, fans’ hopes were extremely high after the great success of brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence’s debut album, “Settle,” which enjoyed widespread critical acclaim. In “Caracal,” the Lawrence brothers further hone their musical style while boasting a star-studded roster of featured singers, but the album falls slightly short of post-“Settle” expectations.

The album opens with “Nocturnal,” featuring current chart-topper Abel Tesfaye, better known by his stage name The Weeknd. The song prominently displays the artist’s distinct vocals over rapid electro-synth chords.

Clocking in at almost seven minutes, the song is longer than anything Disclosure has done in the past, but it isn’t particularly memorable.

Next, the brothers try to replicate earlier success with “Omen” featuring

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Perhaps the most interesting song on the album is the third track and lead single “Holding On” featuring jazz singer Gregory Porter. The song begins with a soulful howl from Porter that is sustained and pulsed for more than a minute before fading into syncopated beats and lyrics. The juxtaposition of the growling jazz vocals of Porter and the electro-pop beats manages to be both engaging and dynamic.

The next two tracks, “Hourglass” and “Willing & Able,” feature newcomers Lion Babe and Kwabs, respectively. Both make use of strong harmonies against thumping rhythms and percussion. Vocalists Jillian Hervey of Lion Babe and Kwabena Sarkodee Adjepong exhibit extreme promise, and eyes will surely be on them now that

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The house duo Disclosure released its second album, “Caracal,” to fanfare last week, but it does not quite live up to its debut album.

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New Zealand indie darling and chart-topper Lorde is featured on the sixth track, “Magnets,” the third promotional single from the album.

Lorde’s sultry voice plays well against the drawn-out synth chords while setting the scene of “smoke and sunsets off Mulholland” and “the point of no return” where she meets a forbidden lover. The song has a catchy hook and will likely become a mainstay of the radio stations.

“Jaded,” with Howard’s own vocals, follows and immediately picks up the pace after the dreamy Lorde song. In interviews, the brothers have said that “Jaded” is meant to express their boredom with the electronic dance music scene. The song, in a tongue-in-cheek way, addresses the artists that came before Disclosure entered the music world to say that “the game [they] play has changed.”

The album’s pace slows a little again with the next song, “Good Intentions,” featuring Miguel. The song has more of a retro feel as Miguel apologizes to a lover: “I know I let you down / It wasn’t because your love wasn’t good enough.”

Another newcomer, Nao, makes a splash in “Superego” before the tenth song, “Echoes,” hits hard with comparatively aggressive beats, providing a welcome change of pace from the previous ballads and hazy vibes.

The regular edition of the album ends with “Masterpiece,” featuring Australian artist Jordan Rakei. Soothing rain and storm sounds begin the song before melting into the honeyed tones of Rakei serenading a lover: “Maybe you can’t see, oh, you’re the masterpiece.”

The iTunes deluxe edition of the album includes four more tracks: “Molecules,” a groovy bass jam; “Moving Mountains” featuring Brendan Reilly, a gentle, dreamy ballad; “Bang That,” a song more in the stereotypical dance and house music vein; and “Afterthought,” a bouncy track with rich development.

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Overall, the album is full of catchy hooks and calculated beats. However, it never manages to escape the shadow of Disclosure’s debut album, which was all the more innovative for the way it managed to simultaneously break ground in house music and make it easily digestible for the masses. At times, the album feels noncommittal and undistinctive with the guest artists stealing the show. In general, “Caracal” is dreamier with stronger rhythm-and-blues influences and slower beats than those of “Settle,” which many critics have felt is too tame for the duo. Still, the monstrous success of its first album would be a hard shadow to escape for even the best musicians.

Where the brothers excel and have always excelled is in slick production and songwriting. “Caracal,” sharpened by co-writer James Napier, a frequent collaborator who also penned the new “James Bond” song featuring Sam Smith, manages to retain a cohesive sound despite featuring so many different vocalists. Yet, the polished sound of the album also is one of its downfalls, as the brothers lack the same playful nature that was a hallmark of their revolutionary past work.

With finesse beyond their years, it’s easy to forget that Disclosure is young (Guy is 24 and Howard is 21) and still trying to settle into its own.

The evolution of the duo’s sound may have been unexpected to many fans and critics, but it is by no means a negative thing. After all, the brothers are still demonstrating the same sharp instincts and tasteful producing that got them noticed in the first place. Disclosure may have stumbled here and there on “Caracal,” but it certainly hasn’t lost momentum.

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The U.K. rock act famous in the 1970s and early 1980s has returned with a new single that is seemingly a departure from the power guitar riffs and catchy synth lines of the past.

Sounding remarkably similar to Jet’s “Look What You’ve Done,” “When I Was a Boy” features a simple acoustic arrangement that develops into what the band does best: orchestral arrangements, soaring electric guitar solos and a powerful bass line.

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As the token song on Disclosure’s newest album “Caracal,” “Omen” is an upbeat song with soulful lyrics that just makes you want to bop to its beat. For those Disclosure fans that love nothing more than the smooth blend of electronic beats and solid vocals, this is absolutely the song for you. Unfortunately, “Omen” falls a little short of its Sam Smith predecessor “Latch” from 2013, but it’s definitely a solid second choice Disclosure song for your “Chill Tunes” Spotify playlist.

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He Named Me Malala

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Malala Yousafzai, or simply Malala, is a name many of us know. The 16-year-old was shot by the Taliban in 2012 while boarding a school bus because of her outspoken criticism of the limited education for women in her native Pakistan. Yousafzai has since been named the youngest-ever recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, the first winner of Pakistan’s National Youth Peace Prize and one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people. She is already a household name , but director Davis Guggenheim’s latest film, “He Named Me Malala,” takes a different approach

with her story, following Malala the atypical teenager through the hardships of being a celebrity and fitting in at a high school in Birmingham, England, far away from home. Despite its flaws, “He Named Me Malala,” which premiered Oct. 2, is a story that simply must be told.

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by Malala’s charismatic brothers and Malala’s confessions of failing grades and secret celebrity crushes, Guggenheim successfully humanizes a figure we know so well, and at the same time truly know so little about. Though its aims are commendable, the documentary disappointingly does not delve much further into any part of Malala’s

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Malala Yousafzai became a household name after being shot for speaking out against educational limits for Pakistani women.

life not covered by the media.

As a feminist and strong advocate of gender parity in education, I was extremely excited to see in which light Guggenheim, the Oscar-winning director, would craft Malala’s beautiful story Sadly, it was no more than a puff piece, only outlining the story of a valiant 15-year-old girl who was shot by the Taliban for standing up for women’s education. Instead of exploring Malala’s emotional suffering, the Pakistani criticism of Malala, and her feelings on her new status as a western darling, Guggenheim opts for excessive praise and romanticism.

The few times Guggenheim touches on difficult topics he immediately backs down at the first sign of any discomfort from Malala’s end. Notably, a scene mentioning the controversy of Malala’s fame in Pakistan closes as quickly as it starts.

Malala does not need a puff piece. The world knows she is an incredibly courageous girl. What we hoped Guggenheim would give us was the girl away from the cameras, away from the media personality she has become. Scenes that shift between Malala’s and typical western high school experiences to memories of her former family life in Pakistan depicted as Monetinspired animated flashbacks give special attention to a truer, more personal Malala.

Although Motion Picture Association of America rates “He Named Me Malala” PG-13, one could easily argue

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the film is pitched to a younger audience. With the depiction of Malala as a high school girl in England who worries about what other girls think of her and who crushes on Roger Federer, the audience is reminded just how young this heroine really is.

That is why despite all the criticism, it is difficult to not recommend “He Named Me Malala,” although it is the first documentary about her life, because of its objective social importance. It is difficult not to become emotionally invested in her cause. She is among only a handful of true agents of change for gender parity within education at a time and place when opposing opinions are criminal enough to be killed over. This film would be a valuable experience for anyone, but especially for those who are unfamiliar with Malala’s story. Malala, who has proven instrumental to the ratification of Pakistan’s first Right to Education Bill, is making tangible changes to a society that, 10 years ago, showed no signs of change. She just has too powerful of a story not to share.

Despite their protests, The Vamps have yet to distinguish themselves from the boy bands to which they’ve been compared. Their latest single, “Wake Up,” the lead for their upcoming sophomore album, possesses a catchy hook and decent vocals, but lacks any substantive development and ends up feeling blandly generic.

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Miley Cyrus shows a softer side of herself in this powerful ballad from the soundtrack of the film “Freeheld.” The melody is simple but catchy and the chorus is the kind you can imagine singing along to at a music festival.

Cyrus shows great vocal range, easily hitting a number of impressive falsettos. Perhaps Miley’s twerking days are finally over.

AROUND TOWN John Lennon Birthday Tribute

Taste of DC 2015

Falls Church Farm Day

Army Ten Miler Race

Where: The Hamilton When: Saturday, Oct. 10.

Doors open 7 p.m, show starts 8:30 p.m.

Info: live.thehamiltondc.com Price: Standing $20; seated $30

Where: 675 Pennsylvania Ave. NW When: Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11, 12 to 7 p.m.

Info: tasteofdc.org Price: $20

Where: 312 Park Ave., Falls Church, Va. 22046 When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Info: http://www.fallschurchva.gov/farmday Price: Free

Where: 201 E Capitol St. SE When: Activities on Friday to Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m.; Race on Sunday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m.

Info: armytenmiler.com Price: Free

Spend an evening enjoying a tribute to Beatles founder and revolutionary songwriter John Lennon. Thirty-five years after his death, Lennon’s catalogue continues to inspire new generations or artists. Performances by numerous D.C. area artists, including David Kitchen, Laura Tsaggaris, Luke Brindley and more, will serve to celebrate the life of the world’s most beloved rock star.

Sample the cuisine of more than 50 of the District’s most popular restaurants at the nation’s third-largest Mid-Atlantic culinary festival. Taste of DC will feature a beer garden with more than 50 different types of brews and the wine walk feature more than 50 different types of wine.

This family-friendly event will feature horsedrawn hayrides, blacksmith exhibits, pumpkin decorating, and a petting zoo. Additionally, ive music will be provided by Andrew Acosta & The New Old-Time String Band, and tours of the Cherry Hill farmhouse will be given free of charge.

The Army Ten Miler is the third-largest 10-mile road race in the world. The course begins at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. and goes through the National Mall in D.C. The race’s weekend activities on Friday and Saturday will all include an expo, health clinics, and a kids’ run. On Sunday, the marathon will take place as wells as a post-race party.

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Friday, October 9, 2015

The Water Cooler

The Pros and Cons Of Contract Holdouts IPPOLITO, from B10

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Sophomore midfielder Rachel Corboz leads the Hoyas in assists with six and has scored five goals this season.

Corboz scored two goals, including the game-winning goal, against Providence on Sept. 27.

GU Faces Dangerous BU Offense BUTLER, from B10 starting to create some good chances and many of the goals we’re scoring are pretty good,” Nolan said. “We’ve also become a little bit cleaner with our set pieces, our set piece execution has been better, we’re scoring off corner kicks and free kicks now.

So there’s a variety of ways for us to score goals.”

In addition to working on perfecting his offense for Sunday’s game against Butler, Nolan is still tinkering with his back line.

“We’re still giving up goals, which is a concern. … We want to try to get a little cleaner at the back,” Nolan said.

Georgetown hopes that its defense will be able to shut down a Butler team that has scored 24 goals in 14 games so far this season. Freshman forward Halle Stelbasky leads the team with eight goals in 2015,

and senior midfielder Sophie Maccagnone has added five goals and a team-leading four assists.

Senior defender Neela Mohan has stepped in as one of the team’s central defenders and will continue to provide a veteran presence for the team’s back line as it looks to limit the Bulldogs’ offense.

“Neela has stepped in as center back. She’s more of a vocal presence on the defense, which is good; she’s always talking to the fullbacks and making sure everyone’s in line and in position, and then myself, I’m always just communicating with the defense to make sure we’re in the right positions,” Newins said.

The graduation of key seniors from last year’s team, including superstar midfielder Daphne Corboz, has forced members of this year’s team to take on new roles. The Hoyas will try to build on their early Big

East success despite still being in the process of defining their identity as a team.

“It’s a different type of offense to last year. Different types of players doing different types of things. So I think that has been a challenge because last year, we played a particular style, and in moments we’re still trying to play the same way but with different types of players that have other strengths,” Nolan said.

The Hoyas are hoping that on Sunday they will be able to maintain a style that suits their skills through the 90 minutes of play against the Bulldogs.

“I’m trying to get our players a little bit more tuned into recognizing the strengths of their teammates, and not trying to play them in such a way where they’re not more comfortable,” Nolan said.

Sunday’s kickoff is set for 1 p.m.

that the time frame in which athletes earn large sums of money is extremely limited. The NFL Players Association — the players’ union — reports that the average length of a career is 3.3 years in the NFL, compared to 4.8 years in the NBA. However, because NBA contracts are fully guaranteed and there is much less turnover, an NBA player will make an average of $18.5 million more than a similarly tenured NFL player. Keeping in mind the long-term health risks that football players expose themselves to, it is understandable why they would be quicker to commit to a contract — they want to secure as much money as possible, and nothing is guaranteed unless it is stipulated in the contract.

The question is, do holdouts work for players? The results are obviously mixed. NBA analyst Jalen Rose once tweeted a hard fact about the contract process: “You never get what you feel you deserve. … You get what you have the leverage to negotiate.” For NFL stars like Dez Bryant who are undeniably in the top five of their position group and indispensable to their team’s prospects for success, it can be a worthwhile. Amid his threats, Bryant received a fiveyear deal worth $70 million that could include up to $45 million guaranteed; other stars like Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis have also found success in the past using similar tactics.

For a player to get what he wants, the holdout has to be credible — often players will threaten to skip training camps and preseason and regular season games.

However, few follow through on their threats, either to avoid being fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for being absent, or because teams become more willing to negotiate.

For the Cavaliers’ Thompson, the threat seems to be extremely credible. After both sides failed to reach an agreement, reports surfaced that Thompson was willing to hold out well into the regular season. LeBron James called the holdout a distraction, and it is very clear why. With power forward Kevin Love coming back from injury, the Cavs’ options are extremely thin for one of the most vital positions in the game.

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Although Thompson is listed as a center, he has the ability to play the power forward position and remains crucial to the Cavs’ title hopes. In the playoffs, Thompson played more than 36 minutes per game and averaged more than 10 rebounds for a team that desperately lacked size and stamina.

Reports indicate that Thompson was close to accepting a five-year $80 million deal but then sought the maximum allowed amount of $94 million. Thompson’s status as a restricted free agent gives Cleveland some leverage, but with the lack of comparable replacements, the distraction already weighing on the franchise player and the returning players prone to injury, Thompson seems to have the leverage to get more of what he wants.

Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor took a slightly different approach.

He, too, had the commitment necessary to conduct a successful holdout, and thus held out the team’s first two games, both of which the Seahawks lost. For the two games he’s been present, the Seahawks’ defense has allowed just three points in two games, and Chancellor forced the game-sealing fumble Monday night when he stripped Lions All-Pro receiver Calvin Johnson at the goal line.

Chancellor definitely deserved the four-year $28 million contract that went into effect in 2013, but it is completely reasonable for a team to hold its ground and refuse to renegotiate when three years of the contract still remain.

Ultimately, Chancellor was upset that his team was losing without him and felt that he could make a difference. He has shown his ability to influence games and has played a major role in getting Seattle into the win column after the Seahawks started the season 0-2. More likely than not, the Seahawks will come to the table after this season. Chancellor has clearly proven his effectiveness, and the locker room as a whole supports his desire to get paid.

In a tale of two holdouts, it is still anyone’s best guess as to who will get shown their money. The only certainty is that in one way or another, the players will have to work for whatever they get.

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In preparation for the weekend, a comSpecial to The Hoya mon theme for Georgetown has been buildAs the campus celebrates Homecoming ing team chemistry. The team has only three this weekend, the Georgetown volleyball members who returned from last season, team (7-11, 1-4 Big East) faces two crucial and eight of its players are freshmen new to conference matchups. The Hoyas face the college volleyball. One of the team’s veterans, Marquette Golden Eagles (11-6, 3-2 Big East) sophomore outside hitter Lauren Saar, exon Friday at 7 p.m. and the DePaul Blue De- plained some of the difficulty involved with mons (12-5, 1-4 Big East) on Sunday at 2 p.m. so many new faces.

Georgetown is coming off consecutive “It’s definitely a different situation than losses to St. John’s (12-8, 2-3 Big East) and other teams in the past. You try to have Creighton (11-7, 5-0 Big East) following its team unity, but this an entirely new team, first conference win of the season last week almost,” Saar said. against Providence (10-9, 1-4 Big East).

Much of the focus going into the The Hoyas’ Homecoming Weekend be- Homecoming Weekend matches will be gins Friday with their match against Mar- on the team’s play rather than the play quette. The Golden Eagles face their second of its opponents. consecutive road trip after games at Villa“I think one thing that we need to focus nova (14-4, 4-1 Big East) and Seton Hall (8-9, on is what our strengths are … just playing 2-3 Big East) last weekend. They were swept to our own advantages,” Saar said.

by Villanova on Friday Head Coach Arlisa Wilbefore rebounding with liams was adamant that “I’m a typical coach; a 3-0 victory over Seton the team would not let I’m looking for them to Hall on Saturday. its inexperience be an Georgetown will fo- go out, leave it all on excuse. cus on containing red“This group does not shirt freshman outside the floor, give their best think like freshmen, so hitter Taylor Louis, who effort, be competitive, be they’re out there to comled Marquette to victory pete and win it,” Wilagainst Seton Hall with high energy, support each liams said. a match-high 16 kills other and execute.”

Williams was clear on an impressive .424 about her expectations hitting percentage. She for the upcoming games. aRLISA WILLIAMS also recorded her team’s “I’m a typical coach; Head Coach only block against the I’m looking for them to Pirates. The 6-foot-2-inch Louis has been one go out, leave it all on the floor, give their best of the team’s leaders in what is her debut effort, be competitive, be high energy, supseason. port each other and execute,” Williams said.

Defensively, junior libero Lauren Houg Another recent point of emphasis for the led the Golden Eagles with two standout Hoyas has been consistency. Both Saar and performances, tallying a team-high 18 and Williams lamented the inability of the team 16 digs against Seton Hall and Villanova, to play at its best for entire matches. They respectively. cited the team’s performance against St. On Sunday, Georgetown faces DePaul. The John’s, in which it played very well for one Blue Devils also faced Seton Hall and Villa- set but was unable to replicate that for the nova last weekend, falling to both teams remainder of the match. in consecutive sweeps. However, DePaul’s Georgetown is still optimistic about its 11-match winning streak early in the sea- chances. It hopes to gain from the enthusison demonstrates that it is not a team that asm that Homecoming brings and will be should be taken lightly. A pair of dynamic ready for a couple of hard-fought matches. underclassmen leads DePaul’s attack. BritAfter her first conference win at Georgetany Maxwell, a freshman right-side hitter, town, freshman outside hitter Alyssa Sinis the team leader in kills with 180 on the nette said the win felt spectacular. Sinnette season. Caitlyn Coffey, a sophomore middle and the rest of the Hoyas will be looking to blocker, is close behind Maxwell with 165 experience that winning feeling again this kills and also has a team-high eight blocks weekend.

Following last weekend’s seasonopener, the Georgetown swimming and diving team will travel to Princeton, N.J., to scrimmage the Princeton Tigers today at 4 p.m.

The Potomac Relays at American University and the dual meet at the University of Delaware this past Friday and Saturday, respectively, proved challenging for the Hoyas.

Though the women defeated Saint Francis (Pa.), 209-82, they fell short of defeating Delaware 190-109. The men, too, lost to Delaware 180-118.

“We got to figure out where our holes are — where we are strong and where we need improvement,” Head Coach Jamie Holder said. “We were definitely a little under the weather and had a few injuries, especially in the butterfly and breast strokes, but those are pretty normal for this time of year, and we are going to get better with each meet.”

Although the Hoyas didn’t come out on top, there were still individual successes. Sophomore Madeleine Quinn won the women’s 1000-yard freestyle with a time of 10:34.13. She later finished second in the women’s 200 individual medley. This event was a sweep for the Hoyas, with sophomore Rachel Armstrong following in third and freshman Madeline Loniewski winning the race with a time of 2:13.29.

Juniors Martín Vanin and David Chung clinched the top two spots in the men’s 100 butterfly, with times of 51.74 and 51.80, respectively.

On the diving side, junior Jared Cooper-Vespa took second place in the 1-meter diving competition and later took first in the 3-meter one, scoring 315.97 points. The senior captains were pleased with last weekend’s results.

“I think it was a great starting point for both the men’s and women’s teams,” senior captain Erin Timochenko said. “Overall, we were happy with the results, but there is still a lot of room for improvement.”

“The first meet of the year we usually have to shake out the cobwebs a little, but I think as a whole, the meet was a good one,” senior

captain Michael Smigelski added.

“We have a lot more meets coming up, so we’ll eventually get it down.”

Another silver lining in the Hoyas’ loss to the Blue Hens was the promise shown by the freshman class. Even though it was their first collegiate dual meet, they proved to be well-prepared for such upperlevel competition. Freshman Arthur Wang earned the top spot in the men’s 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:01.25, and freshman Laine Morgan took second place in both the women’s 100 backstroke in 58.8 and the 100 freestyle in 53.10. She also took first with a time of 59.00 in the 100 butterfly.

“They’re great,” Smigelski said of the freshmen. “They have quickly come into their own, and there hasn’t been any growing pains as

far as I can tell.”

Today, the Princeton scrimmage will give the Hoyas another opportunity to gauge where they currently are and where they need to be, in terms of training. This time, they will be able to do so without worrying about points. Due to a combination of lingering injuries and a demanding week of school, this will be another tough dual meet for the Hoyas, but it will also be great practice, especially with the addition of two extra events.

“I’m excited to see people just get up and race,” Timochenko said.

“We are swimming at Princeton, which has a really great facility, so times should be pretty good. I think just getting up and racing the person next to you is what we are looking forward to most.”

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Junior Jared Cooper-Vespa won first place in the 3-meter diving competition at the Hoyas’ meet last weekend.

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SPN’s “First Take” is often an enemy out of me. I’m not hava shouting match between ing it. I’ve done nothing wrong.” the infamous Stephen A. An enemy out of whom? I Smith and Skip Bayless, but on mean, Smith is respected in both the rare occasion that Smith ESPN and professional journalspeaks in a serious and offended ism circles, but for a lot of people, tone, it certainly lights up the this was an unnecessary and ratings. In the latest incident, just frankly ridiculous threat to superstar NBA forward Kevin a player who probably could not Durant called Smith a liar after care less about a media feud. he reported that sources close to But that’s where this story Durant believed he will be likely takes its most unusual turn; to sign with the Los Angeles Lak- everything Durant does ers when he becomes a free agent makes it seem like he actuin the summer of 2016. ally does care. Back in FebruCurrently a forward for the ary, Durant took aim at the Oklahoma City Thunder, Durant media and said he only talkis in the final year of his contract ed to them out of necessity. and is coming off a season-ending “To be honest, man, I’m only injury. He is three years removed here talking to y’all because from a trip to the NBA Finals, I have to,” Durant said to the despite being part of equally tal- media during All-Star Weekend. ented, if not better, teams during “So I really don’t care. Y’all not the past three years. Suffice it to my friends. You’re going to write say, Durant has plenty of reasons what you want to write. You’re to leave, especially if new Head going to love us one day and Coach Billy Donovan does not hate us the next. That’s a part show promise and development of it. So I just learn how to deal in the Thunwith y’all.” der this season.

Don’t get Still, Durant me wrong, I has given no love Durant indication that as a player, he will leave and he is arOKC. On the guably the other hand, he second-best has given no player in the indication he’s world behind Paolo Santamaria going to stay, LeBron James. either. BaseBut there’s a less speculareason that Stephen A. Smith and tion shouldn’t as well Kevin Durant engaged James, really be the as Kobe Bryant name of the in a petty argument over and Michael game when Jordan before it comes to free agency speculation. him, were Smith’s “credable to achieve ibility,” which Smith has said such a massive hold on the mehas been questioned by Durant. dia and fan base. In addition to When Smith reported that the being three of the best basketball Lakers were Durant’s prime land- players of their generations, they ing spot, Durant responded with were also masters of the media. what many fans and critics are They said the right things, they calling an immature response. let the media speculate as much “I don’t talk to Stephen A. as they wanted and they never Smith at all,” Durant said in an really slandered the voices that interview with The Oklahoman sung their praises. on Oct. 2. “Nobody in my famDespite being controversial ily, my friends, they don’t talk figures for one reason or anto Stephen A. Smith. So he’s ly- other, those three icons made ing ... I have people who I talk the media love them; Durant to about everything and I know is doing the opposite. In fact, for a fact they didn’t talk to him, he’s destroying the reputaso he’s making up stories.” tion the media built for him However immature people coming out of college. He was think Durant was for simply always portrayed as a nice speaking his mind, Smith’s re- guy, but he has done little to sponse was even more unwar- improve or bolster that image. ranted. While his show, “First Fine, he wants to brand himTake,” has gained a reputation self with a different image, for bloviating and catering to but going about it by trashing the most controversial opinions the media and lashing out at possible, Smith should have prominent media members been able to be the bigger per- isn’t exactly going to win him son and restrain himself from any fans. In fact, if he’s so tired saying something so controver- of being second all the time, sial and downright uncalled for. then maybe he should try us“The sensitivity that these ing the media to his advantage guys are showing, they are like the three players I menmaking unnecessary enemies,” tioned, the ones who have acSmith said on his show Oct. 5. “I tually won championships. am not one of them. I won’t be.

In the meantime, Stephen A. I got too much love and respect Smith should probably tone it for who these guys are, and down a notch. Then again, he what they mean to my commu- wouldn’t be Stephen A. if he did. nity. But I will say this lastly: You don’t want to make an enemy Paolo Santamaria is a out of me. And I’m looking right sophomore in the College. into the camera. And I will say it SAXA SYNERGY appears again: You do not want to make every Friday.

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Junior defender Devin Holmes is tied for the team lead with two assists this season. Holmes, who has played in all 47 games that her team has played during her three seasons, has also scored two goals on four shots in 2015.

GU Aims for Postseason Berth Sean Hoffman Special to The Hoya

Following a winless weekend, the Georgetown field hockey team (5-6, 0-1 Big East) looks to bounce back as it hits the road once again for games against Old Dominion (6-3, 0-0 Big East) and Longwood (4-6, 2-2 MAC).

The Hoyas fell to the Brown Bears (5-5, 1-1 Ivy League) this past Sunday by a score of 2-1.

Georgetown’s 4-1 loss to Providence (2-10, 1-0 Big East) last Friday was especially disappointing because it was both teams’ first conference game. In both games, the Hoyas allowed their opponents to score the first goal within the first seven minutes of competition.

Junior defender Devin Holmes noted the importance of scoring the first goal of the game and stated her team’s desire to set the tone of the game in its favor.

Old Dominion is not only a Big East opponent, but is also No. 15 in the nation.

Friday gives Georgetown a chance to get one step closer to clinching a spot in the Big East tournament and upsetting one of the favorites to win the conference.

Old Dominion’s electric offense is led by senior midfielder Sarah Breen, who is currently tied for sixth in the nation in goals per game with nine goals in nine games.

The Monarchs’ strong offense is complemented by an impressive defensive group.

The Monarchs hold their opponents to an average of two goals per game. “[We need] to stick to the plan for 70 minutes, instead of for even 65 minutes, it has to be a full 70 minutes. Knowing

that we are already turning the page and focusing on executing the game plan this coming weekend against ODU and Longwood [improves our game],” junior defender Molly Thompson said.

Despite the game’s status as a conference matchup against a top-25 team, Holmes believes the team must treat it like any other matchup.

“We are going into this week of practice working as hard as we do every week ... since we have a chance of redemption against a Big East opponent.” devin holmes Junior Defender

“We treat every opponent like they’re UConn, which is top in the country, whether they’re Big East opponents or not. So, we are going into this week of practice working as hard as we do every week and really elevating it certainly since we have a chance of redemption against a Big East opponent. I mean, we try to treat everyone the same,” Holmes said.

Thompson believes that Georgetown’s past losses won’t discourage the team against powerhouse Old Dominion.

“I think that, if anything, as a team we def-

initely focus on the mentality that no matter what our record is going into conference games, whether we’re at a record of .500 or have a winning record, whatever our record is once conference games start … we’re 0-0 on the season because … every game counts, and we do want to improve and learn and win every game. The most important thing for us in achieving our goal of getting to the Big East tournament is winning conference games. I think the game plan is going to stay the same in terms of every game playing the whole 70 minutes with whatever the game plan is,” Thompson said.

The Hoyas will face a less accomplished opponent in the Longwood Lancers, who lost their last game 7-0 against the Duke Blue Devils (8-3, 1-2 ACC). This was the second time Longwood’s defense has allowed seven or more goals in a game. Georgetown will have to take advantage of a vulnerable Longwood defense and find a way to strike first offensively.

Even though both games are on the road, Thompson feels confident in the team’s ability to play away from home.

“The team is always excited to play on the road; it’s another opportunity to go turn heads and surprise people by beating them on their home field,” Thompson said.

According to Holmes, Georgetown can win both of these games if it does not stray from the team’s strategy.

“We’re going in assuming we’re going to win if we stick to our coaches’ game plan,” Holmes said.

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Much of this success, however, has come against opponents who are much less impressive than those Georgetown has faced.

Butler has played against several smaller schools in Indiana and lost 2-1 to Southern Illinois University, Evansville (6-3-1, 1-1 Missouri Valley Conference) in its most recent match.

The Hoyas’ nonconference schedule, on the other hand, featured some of the top teams in the nation. Wiese believes the difficulty of his team’s opponents has helped prepare his players for Big East opponents such as Butler.

“The fact that we went through some hardships early in the season against really

good teams … and then being able to right the ship against a team like UCLA and then we haven’t lost since. We are in a really good place mentally with that,” Wiese said.

Nevertheless, the Butler offense has been especially impressive this season, averaging 2.1 goals per game and scoring multiple times in seven of its 10 matches. Senior midfielder Vincent Mitchell has led the offense for the Bulldogs with eight goals this season.

Lema will be one of the keys to stopping this offense. He has taken on the central defensive midfielder role for the Hoyas, a position that was essentially up for grabs at the beginning of the season. Now, Lema has made it his own, standing out with his ability to control the midfield and end opposition attacks before they reach the back line.

“My position is really key, not just in the Butler game, but in most all other games where a team might be pinning us in. Well, I need to be in there and break anything that might be coming our way,” Lema said.

A strong performance from Lema and his teammates Saturday will have a serious impact on the conference title race. With both teams part of a three-way tie with No. 1 Creighton (11-0-0, 2-0-0 Big East) for first place, the meeting will help determine the eventual champion. With this in mind, Georgetown is aware of the importance of the match.

“Huge is a great word for it, I think. … If we can get a win, suddenly Butler is added to that list of chasers. If we don’t win, then we’re chasing Butler,” Wiese said.

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Hoyas Attempt To Avenge Loss just focusing on reading our key and doing what we need to do,” Williamthey care for each other and it’s one of son said.

Lafayette has struggled so far this the closer teams I’ve been around, so that’s what I was most impressed with season. Its only win came against Wagner (0-4, 0-1 Northeast Confercoming out of the Harvard game.”

As many former Hoyas return to ence) in its fourth game of the season. the Hilltop for an exciting Homecom- The Leopards began conference play last week against the ing Weekend, Fordham Rams (4-1, Georgetown’s foot- “In order to win the 1-0 Patriot League). In ball team looks that matchup, Lafayto capitalize on a league you have to ette took advantage of struggling Lafaya fumble on the openette squad. In their go and win each ing drive and crossed last four meetings, into the end zone for the Hoyas and the game and focus on an early lead. However, Leopards have split each opponent, just the Rams scored 35 unthe decisions.

“We just worry taking it day by day.” answered points from there to hand the Leopabout being consisards their fourth loss tent,” Sgarlata said. kyle nolan Senior Quarterback of the season. Despite “In the games that their opponent’s apwe’ve had success, we’ve had consistent ball games. Of- parent weaknesses, the Hoyas are still fense, defense, special teams, have all focusing on playing their best football.

“We have to take it week by week,” contributed.”

Last year against Lafayette, Kimpela senior quarterback Kyle Nolan said. rushed for a career-high 159 yards and “Each game is more important than scored one touchdown. The Hoyas lost the last. In order to win the league you have to go and win each game and fo24-21 in a nail-biter.

“I think we’re coming in with a fo- cus on each opponent, just taking it cused mindset and understanding day by day.”

The Blue and Gray are set for kickoff that we have to be a little more violent, a little more vicious on the field and at against Lafayette at 2 p.m.

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Sophomore defensive back Jelani Williamson leads Georgetown with two interceptions so far in the 2015 season. Williamson has recorded 26 tackles, including 13 solo tackles and two tackles for loss, in 2015.

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women’s soccer Georgetown defeated St. John’s 3-1 to remain undefeated in conference play.

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The number of players on the men’s soccer team who have scored goals so far this season.

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Graduate student goalkeeper Emma Newins has started 10 out of 11 games and made 23 saves for the Hoyas this season.

Two teams undefeated in the Big East will clash Saturday as No. 12 Georgetown (6-2-2, 2-0-0 Big East) takes on No. 21 Butler (6-1-3, 2-0-0 Big East). The Hoyas and the Bulldogs will meet on Shaw Field at 12:00 p.m. as a part of Homecoming Weekend. The winner will retain at least a share of first place in the conference standings.

Georgetown is entering the match riding a four-game winning streak. After a 0-2-1 start to the season, the team has won six of its last seven matches. Over that time, the Hoyas have averaged 2.4 goals per game, scoring three against UCLA

(5-5-0, 1-1-0 Pac-12) and five against Radford (8-1-1, 3-0-0 Big South).

“The team is playing very well, actually,” sophomore midfielder Christopher Lema said. “[We had] a sloppy start, but we all knew the team was better than it has ever been and we were going to come up and just turn the season around.”

Eight different Hoyas have scored this season, and another two have contributed with assists.

Senior forward Brandon Allen, the Big East Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, has scored just three times, including twice in the rout of an overmatched Radford side.

For Head Coach Brian Wiese, Allen’s lack of goals could actually be a positive for the Hoyas.

“Brandon Allen is yet to hit his stride for scoring goals, which is also potentially a good thing because it will come for him” Wiese said. “If we’re going to have a good, deep run, it is going to be in large part because Brandon is scoring a lot of big goals for us.”

The Georgetown defense has come into form as the season has progressed as well. The back line and freshman goalkeeper J.T. Marcinkowski has preserved shutouts in the last two matches, both against conference opponents.

Butler also enters Saturday’s contest with a 2-0 record in the Big East and with six wins this season.

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This Sunday, the Georgetown women’s soccer team (8-4-0, 3-0-0 Big East) will take on Butler (9-5-1, 2-2-0 Big East) in its fourth Big East matchup of the season. The Hoyas improved to 3-0-0 in conference play after defeating Villanova (1-110, 0-3-0 Big East) in a 5-1 rout Oct. 1 and St. John’s (11-2-0, 3-1-0 Big East) by a 3-1 decision Thursday. “[We want] to be attack-minded, to create chances and to hope we score some goals. I think that’s important for us, to be aggressive,” Head Coach Dave Nolan said.

Nolan will rely on junior forward Grace Damaska and sophomore midfielder Rachel Corboz to help the team maintain an offensive mindset. Damaska, who was named to the Big East weekly honor roll Tuesday, leads the team with 15 points. She has six goals

and three assists on the season.

Corboz has recorded a team-high four assists and is just behind Damaska in points and goals with 14 and five, respectively.

“Rachel is sort of getting the hang of it and connecting well with our forwards. Grace has been able to score a lot of goals,” graduate student goalkeeper Emma Newins said.

The Hoyas hope that Damaska and Corboz duo can lead them to yet another Big East victory.

In past games, the Hoyas have struggled to convert on some of their set piece opportunities, but after working on consistency, Nolan believes that his team is now more prepared to capitalize on corner kicks and other such set piece opportunities as it prepares for the Bulldogs.

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Sophomore midfielder Christopher Lema was named to the Big East All-Rookie squad last season. Lema has started in nine out of 10 games and recorded two shots on goal thus far for Georgetown.

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After two consecutive away games, the Georgetown football team (2-3, 0-0 Patriot League) returns to the Hilltop to face Lafayette (1-4, 0-1 Patriot League) on Homecoming Weekend. The Hoyas kick off conference play after being shut out by the Harvard Crimson (3-0, 1-0 Ivy League) 45-0 last Friday.

On Friday night, Georgetown faced off against Harvard, a top-25 team in the Football Championship Subdivision. On their opponent’s first drive, the Hoyas held the Crimson to a field goal.

Georgetown followed with a turnover on downs and allowed Harvard to score its first touchdown. Early in the second quarter, the Hoyas were unable to connect on a 33-yard field goal.

On the other side of the ball, Harvard extended its lead with a 37-yard rushing touchdown to bring the score to 17-0.

Georgetown never got the opportunity to heat up — Harvard went on to score two more touchdowns for a 31-0 halftime lead. In the third quarter, the Crimson never looked back, tacking on two more touchdowns and increasing their lead 45-0.

“Defensively, I feel like we learned a lot of things we can work on,” sophomore defensive back Jelani Williamson said. “There are a lot of positives we can take from [this game]. It’s a good learning experience and I’m glad it happened earlier in the season versus later.”

Sophomore running back Isaac Ellsworth recorded 133 yards on five kickoff returns to put the Hoyas in a good position to start multiple drives. However, this was not enough for Georgetown to capitalize and make it into the end zone. Sophomore defensive back David Akere recorded a career-high 13 tackles, one forced fumble and one pass breakup, while senior running back Jo’el Kimpela rushed for 46 yards on seven carries.

Despite the discouraging loss, the Hoyas are still confident in their abilities.

“I really like this team,” Head Coach Rob Sgarlata said. “I think they have the right attitude,

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When an athlete feels that he deserves a new contract, he has a couple of options. One is to dutifully play out the full contract and then enter into negotiations with the team. Another is the oft-publicized choice to hold out and refuse to report to the team. Chancellor and Thompson have chosen the latter option, and although their situations are still unfolding, both provide tremendous insight into the pros and cons of such a choice.

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Senior running back Jo’el Kimpela rushed for 46 yards on seven carries in Georgetown’s loss to Harvard last Friday. Kimpela has rushed for 224 yards and one touchdown this season.

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ihanna, Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor and Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson do not appear to have much in common at first glance. Someone, however, owes each of them money.

Tristan Thompson and Kam Chancellor have each held out for new contracts.

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