By Parisa Akbarpour, Web Officer According to the Motion Picture Association, in 2020, streaming services saw a growth of over 26%, reaching over one billion subscriptions. It’s no surprise that while the country was cooped up in quarantine, services like Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max were leaned on heavily for entertainment. New releases have even…

By Claire Leibowitz, Media Relations Manager Regret nothing – Ephemeral Tattoo promotes limitless self-expression in the form of temporary, but real tattoos. The unconventional shop offers their clientele body ink that lasts for 9 to15 months. The it-factor that sets Ephemeral apart from other parlors is the ink, which is biodegradable and able to break…

By Grace Eberts, Academic EIC For years I’ve been told that I need to wear sunscreen every day no matter the weather or the amount of time I spend in the sun. Since the “work from home” revolution began, I have pretty much ignored this advice, only applying sunscreen when I’m planning to soak up…

By Lauren Ofman, Editor in Chief The holiday season is a celebration of many cultures. However, decorating for the holidays can be difficult if you don’t celebrate Christmas. Growing up celebrating Hanukkah, my family refrained from putting up decorations and lights. Ever since I moved to D.C., I’ve been finding ways to decorate my dorms…

By Zazni Vlijter In the age of digital media, TikTok has taken over subjects of academics, comedy, and even acting. Reaching a billion users every month, TikTok has reached a new audience of young readers and has taken on their own hashtag “#BookTok.” Users all over the world are adding their favorite books covering a…

By Evelynn Schoenthal December has begun and ‘tis the season of festive lights and “Deck the Halls” playing repeatedly inside every store. Each of our favorite popular Christmas songs that we hear on repeat during the holidays has its own unique history to it. For instance, did you know that “Jingle Bells” wasn’t originally a…

By Caroline Dehn The holiday season is always a time for celebration, happiness, and connecting with family and friends. Though this time of year is filled with joy in so many ways, it also can be emotionally triggering to those with eating disorders or those who struggle with their body image. Every day can feel…

By Kaleigh Werner, Assistant Editor in Chief Whether you find yourself in a budding romance or head over heels in love with your long-term partner, the pressure to find the perfect holiday present is on! Let’s be honest, you don’t want to be the one sitting across the table watching the other person pull back…

By Alexandra Savage Are you trying to come up with a holiday gift for your friends? Need to put together a present for a relative over Thanksgiving? Well, you should consider creating a flower bouquet! Not only do flowers look pretty, but they have a hidden purpose that many are not aware of. Back in…

Photo via @gdubmarriagepact on Instagram By Caroline Dehn Single GW students, worry no longer. GDub Marriage Pact has returned. For those of you struggling to navigate the complexities of the GW dating scene, a solution may be right at your fingertips.  GDub Marriage Pact made its debut in April 2021 with a splash, reaching hundreds…