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THE REEL DEAL: Baseball Genre Films Balance Timeless Gameplay with Transformational Cultural Moments

THE REEL DEAL: Baseball Genre Films Balance Timeless Gameplay with Transformational Cultural Moments

By Tucker Oberting April 30, 2020

The delay of the 2020 MLB season, slated to start in late March, and the indefinite suspension of nearly all other sporting events have left a glaring gap in the entertainment world. Fortunately, a wide...

START/SELECT: ‘A Short Hike’ Is an Exercise in Relaxation

START/SELECT: ‘A Short Hike’ Is an Exercise in Relaxation

By Mac Riga April 28, 2020

Meditation should be way easier than it is. The theory is easy: a clearing of the mind brought about by focusing on something simple and repetitive, like breathing or a chant. But I can tell you firsthand...

START/SELECT: 'Dishonored' Epitomizes Lack of Accessibility in Gaming

START/SELECT: ‘Dishonored’ Epitomizes Lack of Accessibility in Gaming

By Mac Riga April 15, 2020

The drastic life changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have engendered many societal phenomena, though few have been more inspiring and reassuring to me than the effort from artists and artistic...

THE REEL DEAL: The Films to Look Forward to This Year Look to The Past

THE REEL DEAL: The Films to Look Forward to This Year Look to The Past

By Tucker Oberting April 14, 2020

Theaters are closed, film festivals are canceled and release dates are pushed back to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus to the disappointment of audiences worldwide. Nevertheless, in times of uncertainty,...

EXPLORING EATERIES: When Social Distancing Ends, Treat Yourself to a Waffle

EXPLORING EATERIES: When Social Distancing Ends, Treat Yourself to a Waffle

By Hal Rogers April 8, 2020

Embarking into downtown Washington, D.C., for creative waffles at the iconic Wicked Waffle is no longer feasible amid new daily life defined by social distancing and isolation. It will be a while before...

START/SELECT: Consuming Loneliness: A 'Shadow of the Colossus' Retrospective

START/SELECT: Consuming Loneliness: A ‘Shadow of the Colossus’ Retrospective

By Mac Riga March 25, 2020

I woke up Friday and learned that the people I love most in this world would be away from me months early because of a pandemic that has expanded beyond our control. In just a few days, I would be facing...

EXPLORING EATERIES: Adams Morgan's Lucky Buns Creatively Fuses British and Asian Cuisine

EXPLORING EATERIES: Adams Morgan’s Lucky Buns Creatively Fuses British and Asian Cuisine

By Hal Rogers February 20, 2020

Washington’s food scene is growing rapidly with burger options. As the burger scene continues to grow, options can be overwhelming, with excellent choices near campus like The Tombs or Good Stuff Eatery...

THE REEL DEAL: 'Uncut Gems' Skillfully Depicts Chaos, Realism

THE REEL DEAL: ‘Uncut Gems’ Skillfully Depicts Chaos, Realism

By Tucker Oberting January 24, 2020

Howard Ratner, portrayed by Adam Sandler, peers through a magnifying lens at a shimmering opal with a semblance of almost lustful excitement. His greed drowns out the indiscernible commotion and boisterous...

BECOMING U: Celebrate Your Strengths Without Insecurity

BECOMING U: Celebrate Your Strengths Without Insecurity

By Nicole Marion October 11, 2019

Growing up, I would constantly tell myself the following: “Fake it until you make it.” I would repeat this phrase as I got dressed in the morning, ate my cereal and drove to school. That phrase reverberated...

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Georgetown's Asian Restaurants Offer Old Favorites and New Experiences

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Georgetown’s Asian Restaurants Offer Old Favorites and New Experiences

By Tyler Chan September 19, 2019

For a lot of Asian American kids, restaurants hold a special place in our hearts; they are where we met up with other families, played on our handheld video game consoles for hours on end and also where...

TESTING TRUISMS: Does Fortune Favor the Bold?

TESTING TRUISMS: Does Fortune Favor the Bold?

By Vera Mastrorilli April 16, 2018

This time of year, many of us are trying to craft the perfect application in hopes of landing a coveted internship or job for the summer. But how do you make your submission stand out?  A cover letter...

TABLE FOR TWO: The Impossible Trinity of Dining

TABLE FOR TWO: The Impossible Trinity of Dining

By Daniel Almeida and Toby Hung March 21, 2018

In earlier iterations of this column, we sought to describe singular experiences we had at restaurants, reporting the highs and lows of dining in Washington, D.C. Since our last piece, we have surveyed...

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