Category: Lifestyle
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Senior Send Offs
By Kaleigh Werner When I first came to George Washington University, my life looked so different. My priorities, dreams, and ideas were nowhere close to where they are now. Time feels different when you’re just about to embark on this journey; knowing that D.C. is going to be your home for the next four years…
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Alumni Couples Share Their GW Love Stories
By Lauren Ofman It’s the GW dream – meet your soulmate in Thurston, fall in love, find professional careers that align, get married, and live happily ever after. While this fantasy may seem unattainable, these alumni couples were able to make this dream a reality. Rachel and Lee Licata met their freshman year at GW…
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The Helix Piercing: A Saga
By Alexandra Savage During summer of 2021, I noticed that a lot of my friends had gotten helix piercings over the past year. After this observation, I was prompted to do research. From it, I learned that a helix piercing is a piercing that goes through the upper cartilage of the ear, according to Glamour.…
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5 Healthy Recipes to Try Out This Summer
By Kendal Furman, Academic EIC This year, I (along with 54% of the U.S. population) put forth a New Year’s resolution pledging to eat healthier. And, like the majority of those who did, I also completely forgot about my resolution after about a month. To be fair, school (and my kitchen-less Potomac dorm) make it…
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Restaurant Spotlight: PLANTA brings upscale vegan dining to the DMV
By Maya Konings As a vegetarian who considers eating out to be one of my favorite activities, I always get excited to go to restaurants that prioritize a thoughtful plant-based dining experience. Enter PLANTA: an entirely vegan restaurant serving a menu of exciting gourmet fare, ranging from sushi rolls to pizzas and (spoiler alert) a…
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Must-See D.C. Small Concert Venues
By Claire Leibowitz With the semester coming to a close, now is the perfect time to wrap-up your spring bucket list by breaking out of traditional GW nightlife and taking your friend group somewhere new. One easy and fun way to start or end the evening is with a more intimate concert. The District is…
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Fashion Hits or Misses at the 2022 Oscars
By Caroline Dehn, Assistant EIC Awards season is upon us and while some focus their energy on nominations and catching up on the latest films, others look forward to the fashion. The Oscars took place on March 27th, bringing together some of the world’s biggest names in the entertainment industry. The red carpet is the…
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The Truth Behind Pinterest Nail Art
By Alexandra Savage When I was younger I used to spend a lot of time on Pinterest scrolling through nail art designs. I envied the ability to create intricate art with such a small space. Sometimes I would feel adventurous and attempt to recreate the looks that I found online, but my shaky hands and…
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Every Open Vendor in Western Market Right Now
Image by the Western Market DC Facebook Page By Claire Leibowitz, Media and Relations Manager The emergence of Western Market has added a plethora of new dining – and study spot – options for GWorld and Gelman-exhausted students. Western Market, according to its website, offers “something for everybody.” The renovated space made its debut last…