OPINION
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Expat Review: Potentially Great
By Jonathan Kay Foggy Bottom’s new hottest bar is Expat. This bar has everything. Water pong. Good music. Employees ordering pizza from Domino’s to eat behind the bar. Sports on the TVs. Cornhole. Red solo cups. No people. And a frat environment without the frat-holes. Dear reader, have you ever wanted to enjoy the frat…
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In Defense of Wired Earbuds
By Alexandra Savage Here’s the deal. I’m behind on the trends. I didn’t get Spotify Premium until last year and my iPhone still has a home button. If I had it my way, I would carry around a rotary phone in my backpack. Unfortunately, the world isn’t moving in that direction. For the most part,…
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Where Does Your Tuition Money Go, Really?
By Megan Krueger As any college student can tell you, attending university is not cheap. Tuition has been skyrocketing at an average annual increase of 9% at public universities and 6% at private universities over the past twenty years. This means that back in 2003, after adjusting for inflation, you would likely have been paying…
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Santa’s Reindeer Names
By Alexandra Savage As we all know, Santa has nine reindeer. But how many of us can name them all? Personally, my school made sure we received a quality Santa education. I didn’t even take high school calculus because I was too busy memorizing Santa’s reindeers’ names. It was even on my SATs (which I…
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By George is it Cold Outside
By Zac Bestwick As the fall semester comes to a close, so too does the fall season, and as a resident of a southern state, I’m not a fan. Back in North Carolina, I used to dream about snow days and even being able to see my own breath at the bus stop. But now,…
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The Best Holiday Songs of All Time
By Jonathan Kay Happy Holidays dear reader. I hope this most joyous season is full of cheer and good fortune for you and your loved ones. I hope the spirit of the holidays fills you with the utmost joy. I hope you are in your ugliest winter sweater while reading this. And I hope this…
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A Swiftie’s Guide to the NFL Part 2: Who Should You Root For?
By Jonathan Kay Welcome back, dear reader. Did you enjoy my last article? Did you read it? If not, let me give you a tl;dr. Essentially, I explained the rules and positions of football to give you, yes you, dear reader, some baseline knowledge of the sport before I explain your most burning question: who…
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Which Water Brand is Best?
By Alexandra Savage We’ve all drank water before, and if you haven’t, I need you to call a doctor. Drinking water is a part of daily life. You might have found yourself in a situation where you go to CVS with your friends and decide to buy a bottle of water, possibly Dasani. But your…
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My Body Image Hibernation
By Grace Eberts, EIC Artwork by Frederic Forest https://fredericforest.com/originals/woman-sitting-etude-586/ There is nothing I love more than fall fashion. Pulling out my sweaters and boots means wearing some of my favorite outfits. I always look forward to putting on a cozy sweater in the morning instead of a tank top. I feel more comfortable, less self-conscious,…
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A Swiftie’s Guide to the NFL
By Jonathan Kay While this article is funny, it is primarily an educational guide to help Swifties decide what NFL team to root for. So you have a baseline on what to know when you root for a Swift-supported squad like the Kansas City Chiefs, I will begin with a brief overview of football and…
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Learning About the Dangers of AI from ChatGPT
By Claire Leibowitz, EIC In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries and everyday life, concerns are mounting over the hidden dangers that accompany its unchecked proliferation. Amidst the promise of unparalleled advancements, the pervasive integration of artificial intelligence into our world brings with it a host of pressing concerns, ranging from privacy…
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Love, Peace, and Chicken Grease: Evaluating Absurd Bird
By Christopher Giang Rejoice, for Panera Bread has returned! Oh, and this other place is here now? Upon returning from fall break, GW students were reunited with our beloved Panera Bread at its usual—albeit shrunken—spot in the University Student Center. But something new has joined next door: Absurd Bird, a chicken eatery of mysterious origins.…
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Does GW Need Greek Life Anymore?
By Megan Krueger Chances are, if you’re a TikTok local, you’ve encountered the hashtag #bamarushtok at least once this past rush season. The trending videos of University of Alabama women showing off their carefully curated rush outfits and updating viewers on the events of recruitment week are both amusing and somewhat shocking to those of…
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Panera is Back and All is Right With the World
By Zac Bestwick After over a month of suffering through the University Student Center’s lack of a Panera Bread location, students are finally able to return to what is undoubtedly GW’s best restaurant. Over the summer, GW renovated its student center by re-arranging the tables and chairs and adding two new dining options. The Panera,…
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Ranking MLB Mascots
By Alexandra Savage Every team needs a mascot. Not only do mascots interact with the fans, but they provide a symbol of team identity. The perfect mascot should be approachable, have a strong personality, and tie into the city they represent. Here in Washington, we aren’t so creative: according to each team’s website, the Capitals,…