Category: Fall 2015
Danielle Cantey
Brunching Through DC
Danielle Cantey
Fall 2015
As a dedicated foodie, I am a brunch fanatic. In fact, I regularly use brunch in verb form. Brunching in The District is much different than brunching in Boston. For one, many restaurants in DC serve all-you-can-drink, bottomless Mimosas and/or Bloody Mary’s. In Boston, a city that frowns upon public debauchery, no such brunch option is offered, as bottomless brunch is illegal in the state of Massachusetts. Luckily, in DC, a haven for young professionals, brunch can be found in a variety of different neighborhoods each with distinct flavors.
After following this short list of brunch Do’s and Don’ts check out my recommendations of DC brunch spots. More
Victoria Pache
Party Like an Intern: The Guide to Navigating a Work Party
Victoria Pache
Fall 2015
Congratulations! You were either cool enough or office policy says so, either way you scored an invite to the office party as an intern. Yay you! Here are some tips to remaining the cool intern.
- If you are 21+ and do enjoy a drink...by all means, have one. This will help make things less awkward overall and could definitely be a good opportunity to bond with coworkers.
Haiyun Jiang
Thanksgiving: One More Time
Haiyun Jiang
Fall 2015
Wind the clock back to Nov.26, 2014; I was invited by a friend’s family in Vermont to spend my first Thanksgiving in the U.S. One day before I arrived, Vermont started snowing heavily. The haze and “White out” blocked the view of outside of the house, making indoors reassuring.
Food, American tradition: a huge turkey baked for 5 hours; pecan pie decorated by cranberry source; smashed potato. It has been a year, yet the scent and flavor of the incredible Thanksgiving meal still vividly exists in my memory. More
Deva Taylor
4 Great Vegetarian Options in DC
Deva Taylor
Fall 2015
- Tono Sushi, Woodley Park
If you’re anything like me, changing from an omnivorous to a vegetarian diet was made particularly difficult by that simple preparation of raw fish and rice called sushi. And while I have grown to love sweet potato rolls and vegetable tempura, every now and then I crave something a little more fun on my plate - a craving perfectly satisfied by Tono Sushi’s spicy crunchy tofu roll. If the name doesn’t give it away, this maki roll is a blend of spicy mayo, protein-packed tofu, and tempura flakes. More
Lauren Westberg
Student Journo in the Capitol
Lauren Westberg
Fall 2015
Reporting is hard. Reporting is even harder in big cities like DC and Boston where no one wants to talk to nosy reporters and even less to reporters who still use a .edu email address. And it’s a hundred times worse moving to a NEW big city. Here are some ways to help finding and getting stories in the DC area. More
Bridget Madden
The Crock Pot Chili Recipe Every Twenty-Something Needs
Bridget Madden
Fall 2015
College students, and especially those of us in the BUDC program are always on the go which means that we don’t have much time to cook for ourselves, hence late-night Ramen packets and ordering Dominos at our low points (we’ve all been there). Ordering out and eating processed foods is never as satisfying as a home cooked meal, not to mention it’s absolutely terrible for you which is why I am the biggest advocate for using a crockpot. This foolproof pot of magic does all of the work for you, and it’s a perfect way to put together meals for the week while you’re tackling homework on Sundays. More
Adam Goldsmith
A Guide to DC-Area Movie Theaters
Adam Goldsmith
Fall 2015
Washington, DC is often viewed as a one-dimensional city, strictly concerned with politics. While reminders of the city’s political culture are ubiquitous, the nation’s capital still offers plenty more. For instance, if you’re anything like me, you love going to the movies, and the DC area has a variety of theaters to satisfy all kinds of movie-goers. Here are a few recommendations:
Landmark Theatres - E Street Cinema - 555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004 More
Shefali Dhar
An Introvert’s Guide to DC
Shefali Dhar
Fall 2015
SURPRISE! There is no guide for introverts.
Introversion is in dire need of better PR, and I am going to try my hand at explaining why. The terms ‘introvert’ and ‘extrovert’ do not refer to who people are, but how people recharge. An introvert mentally recharges by spending time alone, and loses energy by interacting with other people. An extrovert (you guessed it!) gains energy by interacting with other people and loses it by spending time alone. While that does mean that introverts prefer having themselves for company, it does not necessarily mean that all introverts are shy, lonely, depressed, incapable of functioning socially, etc. It is time people stopped viewing introversion as a social handicap. A less black and white way to view introversion and extroversion would be as a scale of varying shades of grey. Some people fall on various parts of this spectrum, and some people move from one end to the other. More
Samantha Nelson
The Pros and Cons of Working on the Hill
Samantha Nelson
Fall 2015
If you have ever had the chance of walking through the Congressional office buildings, especially in the summer, you may have noticed that the staff looks super young. That’s because they are – the average age of a Hill staffer is 26 – and if you look even closer, you will notice that a lot of those who are running around have orange IDs, the ultimate sign of an intern. Capitol Hill would not run half as efficiently (or perhaps at all) without intern labor. While Congress is a lot of things, it definitely provides an exciting work setting. However, this excitement does not come without its negatives. Here are some pros and cons of interning on the Hill:
Pro: You are in the middle of it all. If you love politics at all, I guarantee you will feel lightheaded after your first day working in-session. That’s because anywhere you go, you see Congressmen and Congresswomen– those people that are directly responsible for legislation, interstate commerce, declaring war. Additionally, you have the privilege of being “in the know.” Many times, policy bubbles up from the legislative staff before the Member finalizes it, and if you’re lucky enough you will be able to work on or at least hear about the policy before it even leaves the office. You are constantly aware of hearings, briefings, and the votes that occur on a daily basis. You are truly in the middle of the most important policy-making body in the United States. More
Kaelyn Hilliard
Remember Your Roots
Kaelyn Hilliard
Fall 2015
If there is one thing I’ve noticed as a Massachusetts native in Washington, DC, it is that Boston has quite a notorious reputation in this city. It’s known for its cold personalities, entitled sports fans, and branded as the city of blue-blooded liberals. But as a Boston insider, I see things quite differently.
I believe Boston is the city of the diehards, sports fanatics, and impassioned political junkies. Its character is built upon the attitude of its people—tough, boastful, and competitive. The people who built the Boston that stands today were the same ones that grew from nothing in the Southie projects and on the streets of Dorchester. They learned to fight quick and fight hard. Never be afraid to play with the big boys in order to win. Make things work or they never will, regardless of background or political belief. This work ethic may seem over the top, but it’s what makes Bostonians the hardest workers with the toughest skin. More
