The Georgetown Heckler
| Editor | Mr. Heckler |
|---|---|
| Categories | Humor |
| First issue | January 13, 2003 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | American English |
| Website | georgetownheckler |
The Georgetown Heckleris anundergraduatehumor magazinefounded in 2003 atGeorgetown UniversityinWashington, D.C.byJustin Droms.The satirical and comedic publication is not affiliated with the university.[1]
In August 2007, theHecklerpublished a version of the school's New Student Guide intended to lampoon the New Student Organization. TheHecklerlater changed the design of their version, which carried many of the elements from the real version, after pressure from university administration.[2]
In the spring of 2014, the newspaper underwent a revival during the Georgetown University Student Association election season. TheHeckler's editor-in-chief Joe Luther and managing editor Connor Rohan entered the Georgetown University Student Association executive race in spring 2015. The pair won the election and assumed office in March 2015.[3]
In the fall of 2021, The Georgetown Heckler produced a single-issue print edition that was distributed across campus. They have garnered a following on Instagram using the handle @georgetownheckler where they have over 3,000 followers.
Notable alumni[edit]
Several of the original writers for theHecklerwent on work forCrackedmagazine, and were credited with its revival.[4]
- Justin Droms: editor atCracked[citation needed]
- Jack O'Brien:editor atCracked[5]
References[edit]
- ^Cianci, Carly (23 October, 2012)http:// thehoya /campus-satire-magazine-returns-in-online-format/Retrieved October 27 2012
- ^Santulli, Stephen (August 24, 2007)."Heckler Parody of NSO Guide Draws University Ire".The Hoya.RetrievedDecember 16,2009.
- ^Sen, Mallika."Iconoclastic Pair Capture GUSA, Students' Fancy".thehoya.The Hoya.Retrieved26 March2015.
- ^Beam, Alex (August 29, 2006)."Making his mock".The Boston Globe.RetrievedDecember 16,2009.
- ^Abraham, Josh (October 12, 2005)."Jack O'Brien, Cracked".Gothamist.Archived fromthe originalon December 9, 2009.RetrievedDecember 16,2009.
