February 12, 2010

Valentine’s Day is all about giving and receiving, right? Romance or not, we all share sentiments, chocolate and, if we’re lucky, a little between-the-sheets action with the people we care about on this mostly made-up holiday. So, for everyone out there who is planning on celebrating with a fancy dinner, dessert and perhaps even some […]

University officials announced plans to use the two reading days and a Saturday at the end of the semester to make up for classes missed due to the 54.9 inches of snow dumped on the District during the last week. Tuesday, April 27 will be used to make up classes from Feb. 8. April 27 […]

Single You’re in luck if you’re single right now, because D.C. happens to be rated in the top five among the Best Cities for Singles, according to Forbes Magazine, and the city with the most attractive residents, according to The Daily Beast. If you’re single and ready to mingle, then get ready to kick off […]

Sometimes keeping it low-key is the most romantic way to spend Valentine’s Day. Impress your significant other with a home-cooked meal that leaves you with extra cash to spend on better things than an extravagant restaurant bill. Munch on pita chips and hummus with some white wine while you finish preparing a meal with your […]

Two major snowstorms in less than a week paralyzed the D.C. region, forcing nearly every university, school and federal agency to grind to a debilitating halt for an unprecedented four consecutive days. “Historic” is how administrators described both the snow and its aftermath. In recent history, classes have been canceled for more than a day […]

Single It’s a twist on the classic gift idea with the Mixtape Memory Stick for $15.99 from thinkgeek.com. The USB drive, packaged as an old-school cassette tape, holds 90 minutes’ worth of MP3 files. With space to write in track lists, this gadget is a great way to give the gift of music in an […]

As she heard reports of record-breaking snowfall in D.C. last weekend, professor Patricia Phalen realized she wasn’t going to make it from Los Angeles to Foggy Bottom any time soon. The School of Media and Public Affairs professor, who had been in L.A. working at a studio archive, had expected to fly back Sunday in […]

A nasty breakup or a lonely heart can make Valentine’s Day unbearable, but Hatchet Arts has got you covered. We’ve compiled two sets of songs – love songs and breakup songs – in honor of the holiday. So whether you’re popping champagne with your love or drowning your sorrows with something stronger, we’ve got a […]