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Stuck in D.C. for Spring

Spring break is a vacation no matter where it's spent, whether it is tanning on the whites and beaches of Jamaica or walking down the concrete streets of the city. So instead of whining about being stuck in D.C., venture out beyond Foggy Bottom and enjoy the break from classes.

Building bridges

The GW Alumni Association works to unite GW's past and present

Nicholas Lakas, 82, remembers helping a GW undergraduate student two years ago. The student was interested in the Foreign Service and asked the alumni association that Lakas, a former career Foreign Service Officer, mentor him. "I offered him career advice and information that would help him reach his goal," Lakas said.

Gettin' some (food) at the social Safeway

The "Social" Safeway 1850 Wisconsin Ave., NW Friday, March 7, 2003 3:05 p.m. Every weekend it's the same. I put on some tight pants, mascara, tall boots and head out to a bar. Standing in a cloud of smoke on a beer-soaked floor, I make dull conversation with guys of varied blood alcohol levels.

Joe Rock Star

After watching the success Evan Marriott had on "Joe Millionaire," I decided it would be fun to try to create my own reality show. And even though I didn't have the resources to re-create anything close to the $50 million yarn Fox spun on national TV, I do know how to lie.

Getting green

A guide to post-graduation financial planning

Your parents cut you off. Now what? With graduation less than three months away and the job market looking lean, many seniors find themselves stuck wondering how they'll be able to get by in the real world without that high-paying job they had their eye on when they applied to GW four years ago.

Battle of the sexes

Question: I met this really great guy, "John," who's incredibly hot and funny, at a party. We talked and danced and traded numbers at the end of the night, but when I told my friends about him, they all said he was a total player. Now I don't know what to do, because John has called and asked to hang out and I think we really clicked, but my friends keep telling me to steer clear because he'll only break my heart.

Paying back loans

Many students worry about student loan payments once they graduate. To begin with, these bills will become priority because the government tends to be a less-than- forgiving creditor. When faced with a choice between paying the government and being a little late with another bill, keep in mind that defaulting Uncle Sam will damage a student's credit much worse than a private loan.

The Buzz: Joining the Chain Gangs

As your car inches ahead the monotony becomes unbearable. You've moved only a few feet since starting the engine. Hunched over the steering wheel, your legs fall asleep. Perhaps you can still see your house from where you sit. And, of course, just as you enter the lane that seems to be moving the fastest, it creaks to a painful halt.