Get Fancy: Holiday Gala 2011
As you come back from your painfully short Thanksgiving break, only to look forward to a stressful couple of weeks cramming for exams, you probably find it hard to get in the holiday spirit. You may...
View ArticleBringing The Corp to Capitol Hill
Every Wednesday and Friday at 8am, I run over to Vital Vittles and grab some breakfast before I begin my journey to Capitol Hill, where I intern for my Congressman in the US House of Representatives....
View ArticleLife on the Hill
Capitol Hill is quickly becoming the most buzz-worthy neighborhood in the District. While many attribute this to gentrification, it may also be that with upcoming elections, Capitol Hill residents are...
View ArticleHow You Can Help CSOC Help Nicaragua!
If you’ve ever sipped The Corp’s rich and flavorful coffee, then you know what it feels like to be momentarily whisked away to the fertile forests of the República de Nicaragua. This Spring Break,...
View ArticleA Closer Look at the All-Nighter
Most of us expect to have a few all-nighters during our undergraduate years. However, for a small sect of Hoyas, the all-nighter is the rule and not the exception. These “frequent-flyers” (or “repeat...
View ArticleSummer Block-Busters: The Self-Destruction of the Silver Screen
I can remember the exact moment when I lost all faith in summer movies. It was during the final scene of Marvel’s The Avengers, when invading aliens fight against Iron Man, Captain America, and the...
View Article22 Rules for Your Freshman Year
Before starting my freshman year, I got plenty of advice. Some came from people I’d actually asked, but most of it came from those who took it upon themselves to give me their two cents anyway. At any...
View ArticleHow to Make the Most of Holiday Gala
It’s been said that, “The keys to a good party are a working stereo, Christmas lights, and plenty of ice.” If that’s the case, then Gala 2013 should be one of the greatest parties of the year. Instead...
View ArticleMeet the New Officers: Sam Rodman, Corp CEO … and Child Model?
Behind The Counter (BTC): What are the main benefits of being CEO of The Corp? At $8.50 an hour, we know it’s not the salary… Sam Rodman: Well first of all, you get your own office – that’s big. BTC:...
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