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October 2014

Voices

We have our reasons for seeming like excellent sheeple

  In his article “Don’t Send Your Kids to the Ivy League” and his new book Excellent Sheep, William Deresiewicz insists that students at Ivy League and elite universities, while... Read more

By October 2, 2014

Voices

Unplugged: A good cup of coffee is hard to find on campus

  By Parents’ Weekend of freshman year, I had already spent 66 of my 75 Flex Dollars, $2 at a time, on 33 small black coffees at Uncommon Grounds. That... Read more

By October 2, 2014

Leisure

Lez’hur Ledger: To recline, or not to recline? That’s a pretty stupid question

Nothing says “leisure” like sinking into a plush recliner after a long day of not reclining.  Let’s be honest with each other here for a second.  You want to recline.... Read more

By October 2, 2014

Voices

Sexual harassment in the workplace leaves lasting scars

  ”Play with me!”—these three innocent words, distorted by the seductively twisted smile and a slight nod of the head to the back door of the restaurant were enough to... Read more

By October 2, 2014

Leisure

DBGB crowdsurfs into D.C.

DBGB’s interior might best be described as storeroom chic. Shelves are neatly lined with ingredients and dishes, cookware surrounding the dining area, giving the room a cozy, pantry-esque feel. Complemented... Read more

By October 2, 2014

Voices

Combining campus centers limits freedom of identity

  I recently heard that Georgetown was planning on combining three campus centers: the Women’s Center, the LGBTQ center, and the Center for Multicultural Equity and Access.  I have many... Read more

By October 2, 2014

Leisure

SW ArtsFest (e)merges this weekend

Hot on the heels of last Saturday’s Art All Night event is SW ArtsFest––yet another opportunity to soak up visual and performing arts offerings in the District. With six different... Read more

By October 2, 2014

Leisure

Under the Covers: “Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead.”

I remember reading The Great Gatsby when I was in high school and just not getting it. It was one of those books everyone was supposed to read. Like most... Read more

By October 2, 2014

Leisure

Reel Talk: Indie is the new blockbuster

Gena Rowland once said, “People in independent film have a passion; they’re not in it for the money.” Indeed, scrolling through the list of films nominated for Independent Spirit Film... Read more

By October 2, 2014

Leisure

Critical Voices: The Last Bison, Inheritance

Folk band The Last Bison’s appropriately-named second album, VA, was written in a cabin in rural Virginia, and it feels like it. It takes abundant technical skill to marry the... Read more

By October 2, 2014