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In this issue: Debate Among Student Government Association Candidates Metro Raises Fares, Cuts Hours Campus Survey on Sexual Assault Burgers Galore at Red Apron Tower Editorial: Diversity not Just in Word The Case for DPS Modernization Science and Gender Ideology Click here to read this week’s issue!
by Daniela Sol There is no denying that D.C. has mastered the art of crafting great burgers. On nearly every street, it’s guaranteed there’s a spot where you can find a juicy burger. At the same time, D.C. has become a place where healthy eating and organic produce have become central to the city’s culture. Read More …
by Jared Prenda “Ladies and Gentlemen, man the f*** up or you’re not going to make it to the end of the show.” This memorable ad lib came after comedic legend Dave Chappelle needed to ease the tension in the crowd after one of his jokes went too far. Few figures in the world of Read More …
by Paige Wearmouth With support from the Student Government Association and the Black Student Alliance, Marjan Koffa, a senior media studies and communications major, presented a documentary film which highlighted racial issues on college campuses on Wednesday, March 29th. The film, entitled “Token,” was approximately 11 minutes long and explored the perspectives of black students Read More …
by Mary Margaret Olohan The Catholic University of America’s Title IX Coordinator is offering a survey to undergraduates in an attempt to better understand the nature of sexual assaults here on the Catholic University campus. This is the second survey administered by the Title IX office; the first survey was completed in the fall of Read More …
by Makenzie Winter Hoping to gain insight in using their education in their future careers, female Catholic University of America students attended the panel, With my Bookbag: Where Women Can Go with Their Education event, hosted by the Catholic University of America chapter of She’s the First. She’s the First is a not-for -profit organization Read More …
by Sarah Donofrio Metro fares will increase as hours are shortened in the new budget, hindering students who use mass transit for off-campus jobs, internships, and various activities. The 2018 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority fiscal year budget was approved on Thursday, January 23. Starting July 1, the Metro will cost students $2.10 to travel Read More …
by Rachel Gallagher Candidates for Student Government Association president and vice president debated Monday night about issues facing the future of the Catholic University of America. The topics included diversity, representation, and the inclusion of all students on campus. Close to one hundred students gathered in the Edward J. Pryzbyla Center Food Court to watch Read More …
by Duane Paul Murphy Democratic Virginia governor and potential 2020 presidential candidate Terry McAuliffe vetoed a “religious freedom” bill that would have allowed legalized discrimination against LGBTQ individuals or couples. Senate Bill 1325, proposed by Republican State Senator Charles Carrico of Galax and Southwest Virginia, would not require any individual or religious institution to officiate Read More …
1. “Candidly” laughing in front of the hearts at Union Market 2. Paper lanterns at City Center 3. 21st birthday with your first “legal” drink at Brookland Pint 4. Cherry blossoms at sunrise by the tidal basin 5. #Basiligram 6. Brunch at Ted’s Bulletin 7. A bookshelf at Capitol Hill Books in Eastern Market 8. Read More …