Category: Current Semester
Eliza Puritz
A Day in the Life of a DC Treehugger
Eliza Puritz
Spring 2016
Being Eco-friendly is hard. In general, it costs more, takes more time, makes you smell bad, and “naturally” you have to forgo city-living to move to a family farm where you wash your clothes in the river. You also start saying things like: “that’s just what society WANTS you to think.” Well, that’s just what society wants you to think. Being a modern environmentalist is very different. Disclaimer: I’m going to write about my day-to-day environmentally friendly tactics, so stop me if I get too preachy. More
Louise Liu
Lost in the Newseum
Louise Liu
Spring 2016
“Journalism is the first rough draft of history.” This remarkable quote in 1963 came from Phil Graham, publisher and co-owner of one of the greatest American newspapers, The Washington Post. Today, half a century later, that quote was engraved on a wall at the Newseum, bestowing the greatest honor on journalists but also reminding them the huge responsibilities that fall on their shoulders. More
Sophie Fang
A perfect place for bookworm to go in DC — The Library of Congress
Sophie Fang
Spring 2016
On a beautiful Friday afternoon recently, we had our regular weekly field trip, this time to The Library of Congress. After an exhausting week of class and internship, I would prefer spending the whole day in my bed to going out in the cold. But it turns out that this building has become my favorite place of DC so far.
The Thomas Jefferson Building, one of three Library of Congress buildings on Capitol Hill, is the one we visited. It was completed in 1887 to honor creativity, knowledge, learning, literature, and intellectual achievement. Guided by a lovely and knowledgeable librarian, we get chances to get to know the library. Besides the fascinating and astonishing history, this building is also known for its remarkable architecture. After touring this building for only a few minutes, I had already fallen in love with it. More
Danielle Cantey
Brunching Through DC
Danielle Cantey
Fall 2015
As a dedicated foodie, I am a brunch fanatic. In fact, I regularly use brunch in verb form. Brunching in The District is much different than brunching in Boston. For one, many restaurants in DC serve all-you-can-drink, bottomless Mimosas and/or Bloody Mary’s. In Boston, a city that frowns upon public debauchery, no such brunch option is offered, as bottomless brunch is illegal in the state of Massachusetts. Luckily, in DC, a haven for young professionals, brunch can be found in a variety of different neighborhoods each with distinct flavors.
After following this short list of brunch Do’s and Don’ts check out my recommendations of DC brunch spots. More
Victoria Pache
Party Like an Intern: The Guide to Navigating a Work Party
Victoria Pache
Fall 2015
Congratulations! You were either cool enough or office policy says so, either way you scored an invite to the office party as an intern. Yay you! Here are some tips to remaining the cool intern.
- If you are 21+ and do enjoy a drink...by all means, have one. This will help make things less awkward overall and could definitely be a good opportunity to bond with coworkers.
Haiyun Jiang
Thanksgiving: One More Time
Haiyun Jiang
Fall 2015
Wind the clock back to Nov.26, 2014; I was invited by a friend’s family in Vermont to spend my first Thanksgiving in the U.S. One day before I arrived, Vermont started snowing heavily. The haze and “White out” blocked the view of outside of the house, making indoors reassuring.
Food, American tradition: a huge turkey baked for 5 hours; pecan pie decorated by cranberry source; smashed potato. It has been a year, yet the scent and flavor of the incredible Thanksgiving meal still vividly exists in my memory. More
Deva Taylor
4 Great Vegetarian Options in DC
Deva Taylor
Fall 2015
- Tono Sushi, Woodley Park
If you’re anything like me, changing from an omnivorous to a vegetarian diet was made particularly difficult by that simple preparation of raw fish and rice called sushi. And while I have grown to love sweet potato rolls and vegetable tempura, every now and then I crave something a little more fun on my plate - a craving perfectly satisfied by Tono Sushi’s spicy crunchy tofu roll. If the name doesn’t give it away, this maki roll is a blend of spicy mayo, protein-packed tofu, and tempura flakes. More
Lauren Westberg
Student Journo in the Capitol
Lauren Westberg
Fall 2015
Reporting is hard. Reporting is even harder in big cities like DC and Boston where no one wants to talk to nosy reporters and even less to reporters who still use a .edu email address. And it’s a hundred times worse moving to a NEW big city. Here are some ways to help finding and getting stories in the DC area. More
Bridget Madden
The Crock Pot Chili Recipe Every Twenty-Something Needs
Bridget Madden
Fall 2015
College students, and especially those of us in the BUDC program are always on the go which means that we don’t have much time to cook for ourselves, hence late-night Ramen packets and ordering Dominos at our low points (we’ve all been there). Ordering out and eating processed foods is never as satisfying as a home cooked meal, not to mention it’s absolutely terrible for you which is why I am the biggest advocate for using a crockpot. This foolproof pot of magic does all of the work for you, and it’s a perfect way to put together meals for the week while you’re tackling homework on Sundays. More
Adam Goldsmith
A Guide to DC-Area Movie Theaters
Adam Goldsmith
Fall 2015
Washington, DC is often viewed as a one-dimensional city, strictly concerned with politics. While reminders of the city’s political culture are ubiquitous, the nation’s capital still offers plenty more. For instance, if you’re anything like me, you love going to the movies, and the DC area has a variety of theaters to satisfy all kinds of movie-goers. Here are a few recommendations:
Landmark Theatres - E Street Cinema - 555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004 More
