As a DMV college student, finding ways to unwind in between studying, working, and stressing is essential. If you are a DMV native, sometimes the common experiences offered in D.C. can become a little bland. The endless array of art shows, pop-ups, and museums – particularly the ones that don’t change exhibits as often – can […]
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Shots fired…bullets flying…innocent people caught in the crossfire dying! Is this a hook from a hip-hop song? No, it’s reality. Individuals – male and female, from babies to the elderly – are injured or killed because of gun violence that continues to increase around cities. It’s a story that feels like it’s on repeat and has become
Brian Robinson running back for the Washington Commanders was shot earlier this year on the evening of August 28th. DC police have been working on this case and have found one of the three suspects involved in the shooting on November 2nd. The shooting took place on H Street NE, right next to the 10th
Washington, DC, like other hotbeds of culture, has many claims to local and national fame. Its monuments, museums, and political institutions attract visitors and transplants from far and wide. Half-smokes and mumbo sauce are distinct and delicious products of the District. The influence of go-go music and Georgetown’s Blues Alley club reach well beyond their
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Skateboarding in DC If you are looking for a new hobby or skill to work on, you should consider skateboarding. Some people might be hesitant to start because they think the community isn’t that big. Some people are hesitant because they don’t think that there are any good places to skate in DC. Contrary to
In the past, cable was the only way to watch TV. Now there are tons of different streaming services to choose from. Each has their own selection of TV shows and movies. Some of them have their own original content. However, black people aren’t getting enough good representation on these streaming services. Shows and movies
If you read my last post entitled “The Migrant Vine Reaches Martha’s Vineyard!” you’d know that I hinted that the dropping off of migrants in Massachusetts was nothing new, but a repeat of history. “How so?” you might ask. This roundtrip post ride will make station stops through the present time, the past, and back
High Expectations and Helpful Resources It is about the third month into the fall semester. For some, this is their first college semester. As a freshman, not only are you moving into one of the first stages of your adulthood, but you are also beginning to face some of the first big obstacles that life
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After doing extensive research on the key issues that face Ward 1, I found that the list extends much further than the average metropolitan could even imagine, and even further than the most educated government official’s knowledge base. I also realized that the specificity within each issue is crucial to explore because of all the
The American news cycle has been buzzing for months with a particularly bizarre political story. As the nation faces record-high numbers of asylum seekers at the Southern border, three Republican governors—Greg Abbott of Texas, Doug Ducey of Arizona, and Ron DeSantis of Florida—have resorted to busing thousands of migrants to Democratic stronghold cities Washington, New
