by Colleen Reding in Arts and Entertainment
"Did you know that you could fit the entire Statue of Liberty inside the dome of the Capitol building?" This line never failed to grab the attention of the members of my Capitol tour groups, causing them to crane their necks up toward the rotunda and stare in awe.
by Morgan McGovern in Arts and Entertainment
With exams approaching and stress mounting, what better way to ease your nerves than a little snack break? After all, just about every teacher I've had has emphasized the importance of "brain food." Instead of making the trip to a vending machine, why not take a few minutes to create something of your own? It will be healthier and more satisfying than anything found in a package, not to mention, easy to share with your equally stressed friends.
by Corey James Prachniak in Arts and Entertainment
For me, Paris was a dream that started during a middle school field trip to the Rhode Island School of Design's art museum. For my French class, we went to see their "impressionist room"-a space about the size of a Georgetown double that sucked me in and got me hooked me on impressionism forever.
by George Duryea in Arts and Entertainment
When it comes to televised comedies, I'm a bit of a snob. I can't stand a laugh track, particularly when it feels like a crutch as opposed to background noise. My snobbery in comedies combined with my love of laughter might explain why I love a good dramedy.
by Meredith Ponder in Arts and Entertainment
As a Southern girl who's never lived any farther north than D.C., I'm constantly looking for reminders of home while I'm here on the Hilltop, even going so far as to make my own sweet tea twice a week or more. However, while reading Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen by Susan Gregg Gilmore, I was transported back to my childhood, no cooking necessary.
by Elena Hight in Arts and Entertainment
You are walking through a dark hall in the Hirshhorn when you suddenly hear a familiar voice that you recognize from iconic 80's songs and movies. Suddenly, you turn a corner and see David Bowie's talking head perched upon a small puppet doll. Is it a traditional form of art? Not quite.
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by Yasmin Rawji and Ryan Gofus in Arts and Entertainment
Raging Bull: A Girl's Take He started with nothing and ended with nothing. This is the story of Jake La Motta. Raging Bull, directed by Martin Scorsese, stars Robert De Niro as a world-class boxer. Scorsese must demonstrate what goes on once a boxer leaves the ring and the aggressive and violent atmosphere it provides.
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