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Drake Takes Care of Business on New Album

By Danish Zaidi November 17, 2011

Take Care will confuse a lot of Drake enthusiasts because the Young Money pretty boy's sophomore album transcends the conformity of traditional rap records. Not only does Drake flawlessly blend R and...

DC’s Gourmet Evolution

By Bethany Imondi November 16, 2011

In a city where the power lunch long dominated, where suit-clad individuals traditionally brokered important decisions at the local steakhouse, food often took a back seat to politics and power. D.C....

There’s More to This Name Than You Think There Is

By Steven Piccione November 16, 2011

As I sat on a bench in the men's locker room at Yates, I received multiple text messages from Sarah Amos, the senior editor of the guide, asking me for a name for my television-based column. The original...

Even With New Album Out, Wale’s Still Chillin’

By Danish Zaidi November 5, 2011

On Attention Deficit, we found Wale still discovering himself, but what he brought to the table was undeniable: a unique flow. Wale's voice and lyrical delivery have become his most recognizable characteristics....

Balancing Culture and Morality

By Katrina Braun November 5, 2011

My host father was surprised when I explained where I had gotten the recipe for the French toast I had just made. "Men cook in the United States?" Here in Senegal, men don't cook. They also don't...

Music Gets Minh Off the Streets and into World Tour

By Bisi Orisamolu October 28, 2011

In a crowded tavern, a man sits at a piano crooning Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World." The man's appearance does not match his soulful cadence, but the atmosphere indicates that the crowd...

It’s Just a Jump to the Left

By Nicole Jarvis October 28, 2011

If you are looking to change up your Halloweekendactivities this year by adding something new and exciting into the mix of your longstanding traditions, the Sonic Transducers, a D.C. performance...

Indie Singer’s Diamond Darkened by Troubles

By Wil Curiel October 21, 2011

My Brightest Diamond, the project of musician Shara Worden, has amassed an impressive list of accomplishments that would make any indie singer-songwriter green with envy. Her newly released third album...

Undergrad Makes Use of Theatrical Talent in Community-Oriented Organization

By Taisa Goodnature October 21, 2011

Marisa Morin (COL '13) serves as the president of GU Children's Theater, a group of student actors who produce and perform shows for kids in D.C. This fall, they are working on a production called...

Upscale Restaurant Pleases Stomach, Pinches Wallet

By Nicole Jarvis October 21, 2011

Although its name may suggest otherwise, the Blue Duck Tavern is a truly upscale eatery. Located in Foggy Bottom, this budget-buster is worth the splurge for a special occasion. The wait staff reflects...

What my Number Says About Me

By Steven Piccione October 21, 2011

My number is 23. No, it's not the number of sexual partners that I've had,; that number is a couple less. (I'm just kidding— it's way more.) This number refers to the amount of television shows that...

Editing Memories in the Wake of Tragedy

By Clare Donnelly October 21, 2011

While blasting my "Shower Swag" playlist in the bathroom the other morning (sorry, housemates), Amy Winehouse's upbeat version of "Valerie" came up on shuffle. As the sound of running water and the singer's...

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