By Alexandra Savage During quarantine, I rediscovered the joy of board games. After I ran out of shows to binge on Netflix, there wasn’t much to do besides dust off the boxes of old games in the closet. Admittedly, I have never been good at chess, a fact I realized when a 6-year-old I used…

Image from Netflix By Kendal Furman Netflix’s new release “Don’t Look Up” has been criticized as being too outlandish to be taken seriously. Even with hilarious moments, incredibly comical actors, and a far-out, almost unbelievable plot, to some, the movie still appears to be just another classic comedy. But don’t be fooled – the film’s…

By Caroline Dehn Spring break is just around the corner and we all need the week off to relax and set aside the fast-approaching stress of finals. Though many of us would love to leave D.C. to enjoy the vacation, we are not looking to spend extortionate amounts of money on travel while living with…

By Lauren Ofman, Editor-in-Chief After four years of surfing OpenTable, sifting through Yelp reviews and stalking D.C. food Instagram accounts, I have officially determined my top five restaurants in the District. From casual fast food spots to gourmet Italian, this list should provide you with go-to spots for any occasion. Here they are, in no…

By Parisa Akbarpour If you’re in the final semester of your senior year at GW, you’re probably feeling the pressure to secure a job after graduation. According to GW Today, about 92% of the Class of 2019 got a job or went on to seek a higher degree within six months of graduation. As someone…

By Alexandra Savage Many former Girl Scouts can remember the excitement of going door-to-door selling cookies to their neighbors. Personally, every winter I looked forward to when I could trudge through the snow and pass out boxes of thin mints. Although my Girl Scout career was short-lived, I still look back on cookie season with…

Photo via Mitski on Twitter By Mallory McGovern Few artists seem to capture the woe and frequent banality of life quite like Mitski does. With her knack for musical experimentation, lyrical expression and tonal embodiments of sadness, it’s no surprise that Mitski has cultivated quite the audience of 20 to 30 somethings grappling with the…

Photo via Los Angeles Times By Allie Cohen Harry Styles has garnered much attention for making history as the first man to be on a solo cover of Vogue in their December 2020 issue, according to USA Today. Equally as notable, yet often overlooked, Styles also made history by sporting a dress as a man on a…

By Caroline Dehn February is Black History Month and with the joy of celebration comes the reckoning of America’s violent history and actively taking steps to help the Black community nationally, but also in D.C. One of the many ways you can help this month is by donating money to Black-owned and Black serving organizations.…

By Claire Leibowitz, Media and Relations Manager Valentine’s Day can feel like a holiday reserved for couples, which can even be stressful and isolating to be surrounded by pink and red hearts, teddy bears and chocolates without a significant other to share everything with. But, Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be centered around your sweetheart.…