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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
Kaelyn Hilliard
Remember Your Roots
Kaelyn Hilliard
Fall 2015
If there is one thing I’ve noticed as a Massachusetts native in Washington, DC, it is that Boston has quite a notorious reputation in this city. It’s known for its cold personalities, entitled sports fans, and branded as the city of blue-blooded liberals. But as a Boston insider, I see things quite differently.
I believe Boston is the city of the diehards, sports fanatics, and impassioned political junkies. Its character is built upon the attitude of its people—tough, boastful, and competitive. The people who built the Boston that stands today were the same ones that grew from nothing in the Southie projects and on the streets of Dorchester. They learned to fight quick and fight hard. Never be afraid to play with the big boys in order to win. Make things work or they never will, regardless of background or political belief. This work ethic may seem over the top, but it’s what makes Bostonians the hardest workers with the toughest skin. More
Tyler Grove
Where to Eat From Sunrise to Sunset in DC
By Tyler Grove
Fall 2015
Washington DC can be overwhelming with all of the different options for food. From local favorites such as Ben’s Chili Bowl to fine dining such as Le Diplomate, it can be hard to settle on just one restaurant. To make your decisions easier, here are a few of my favorite restaurants to eat at for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy!
Breakfast: Ted’s Bulletin
My favorite meal is breakfast, so it is hard for me to ever pass up the chance to go to Ted’s Bulletin. With a lively atmosphere, incredible wait staff and mouth watering breakfast options, I can promise you will never leave hungry. Ted’s is most known for its homemade pop tarts. The pop tart flavors range from blueberry cheesecake to salted caramel, so you do not want to miss the opportunity to try one of these delectable treats!
