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Sidney Lee: The moral of the story

By Sidney Lee
April 11, 2022
Kura Sushi is just one local iteration of kaiten-sushi restaurants that have sprouted throughout the world in the past 60 years.

Interactive Asian dining: a brief history and where to enjoy it in the DMV

By Sidney Lee
January 24, 2022
Valentine’s Day is now less than 100 days away.

Three-step date plan to secure your boo this cuffing season

By Sidney Lee
November 8, 2021
Calico offers plenty of outdoor seating for customers to enjoy their drinks and snacks, creating a cozy backyard atmosphere.

Best to-go cocktail: Lavender Lemonade from Calico

By Sidney Lee
April 19, 2021

Fall courses in sustainability

By Sidney Lee
April 12, 2021
This year, mail-in ballots could extend your feelings of election anxiety. Consider these tips to mitigate the worst of it.

Meditate, journal, exercise: Combating anxiety around Election Day

By Sidney Lee
November 2, 2020
Ways to advocate

Donate and educate yourself: A list of ways to be a better ally

By Sidney Lee, Zeina Mohammed and Rhyma Asim
June 4, 2020
Sidney Lee | Graphics Editor

[Photo] SA leaders say academic forgiveness policy will support all students’ academic success

By Lauren Sforza
May 17, 2020
Animal Crossing is one gaming world that students are flocking to during a time of social distancing.

Students turn to online gaming to stay occupied, connected during pandemic

By Sidney Lee and Clara Duhon
April 20, 2020
Head to the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a Lunar New Year celebration Saturday.

Events, storefronts closed in D.C. amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Sidney Lee
March 18, 2020
Less than a mile from the National Mall, the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Opening Ceremony will include music, dance and art performances by Japanese artists at the Warner Theater.

National Cherry Blossom Festival cancels, postpones events amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Sidney Lee
March 12, 2020
Junior Aaron Mancus is one of three students depicting portrait artist John Singer Sargent's work through dance at the National Portrait Gallery.

Dance professor, students depict portrait artist’s work through choreography

By Sidney Lee and Chloe Kearin Willeford
March 8, 2020
Money from ticket sales at the DIY concert venue Mystery, Inc. goes directly to the performers.

‘Just for art’s sake’: Students host nonprofit concerts in off-campus house

By Sidney Lee
February 24, 2020
Murals of Northwest D.C.

Murals of Northwest D.C.

By Rachel Armany, Danny Schapiro, Anna Boone, Sidney Lee, Dante Schulz, Heidi Estrada, Zakir Tabini, Michele Wright and Jayde Lyon
November 11, 2019
George's Army leaders George Glass and Laurel Braaten said members can enjoy a 20 percent discount at GW Deli this season.

George’s Army kicks off basketball season with perks for members

By Sidney Lee
November 4, 2019
Chvrches is one of the many indie-pop artists that performed at the All Things Go festival this weekend.

Indie-pop artists take the stage at All Things Go Fall Classic

By Molly Kaiser and Sidney Lee
October 13, 2019
Dozens of students wrapped around Lisner early Saturday morning waiting to pick up tickets to watch Kanye West perform. Officials announced at midnight a surprise visit from West, promising to give up to 150 students free tickets at the box office after online tickets sold out earlier this morning.

University drops surprise Kanye West visit at Lisner

By Sidney Lee
October 12, 2019
Mel Chin, a former William Wilson Corcoran Visiting Professor of Community Engagement, was chosen as a MacAuthor fellow.

Former Corcoran professor honored for work on climate change, child lead poisoning

By Sidney Lee
October 6, 2019
The fashion show – held on the last day of D.C. Fashion Week – featured collections from eight designers at the French Embassy.

Photos: D.C. Fashion Week wraps up with fashion show at French Embassy

By Sidney Lee and Sophia Young
September 30, 2019
Nearby cupcake staples Georgetown Cupcake and Baked & Wired both shine in different aspects of flavor and presentation.

Two sweet shops face off for the best red velvet cupcake

By Sidney Lee
September 23, 2019
Members of the two bands said they formed the groups from the relationships they built early in college and have since performed at venues on and around campus like Kogan Plaza and the Velvet Lounge.

Meet the bands: How student musicians found their footing in the Shenkman basement

By Sidney Lee
September 9, 2019
Bibiana Obler, an associate professor of art history and an exhibit curator, said she wants to unveil issues in the fast fashion industry, like clothing waste and poor labor conditions, using video and film installations.

Corcoran exhibit prompts discussion on sustainable fashion through video installations

By Sidney Lee
September 2, 2019
The Boqueria Tapas Bar and Restaurant in Dupont Circle is extending is Saturday brunch to three days this Labor Day weekend.

Where to get brunch this Labor Day weekend

By Sidney Lee
August 28, 2019
About a third of the Class of 2018 took jobs that pay more than $60,000, a 6 percentage point increase from the average salary of the previous four graduating classes.

How to nail down an internship this fall

By Sidney Lee
August 25, 2019
Colonial Inauguration cabinet leaders welcome freshmen to a previous orientation. This year, the Class of 2021 will find a more intimate and academically focused schedule, with no parent sessions.

Ways to maximize your time during New Student Orientation

By Sidney Lee
August 18, 2019
Hatchet File Photo

Dish of the Week: Timber Pizza Company’s ‘Pretty in Pepperoni’ pizza

By Sidney Lee
August 8, 2019
Meredith Roaten | Staff Photographer

Onolicious Poke to be replaced with new Asian restaurant

By Sidney Lee
July 9, 2019
Call Your Mother to add second storefront in Georgetown

Call Your Mother to add second storefront in Georgetown

By Sidney Lee
June 20, 2019
The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design amended its bylaws to prepare for merging its programs with the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences' art programs.

Weekend Outlook — Visit Corcoran’s historical art exhibit

By Sidney Lee
June 13, 2019
Enjoy drunken noodles and dumplings at Rice, an authentic Thai restaurant on 14th Street.

Dish of the Week: Rice’s drunken noodles

By Sidney Lee
May 31, 2019
Duke's Grocery opened its third D.C. location Thursday in 2000 Pennsylvania Ave.

Duke’s Grocery debuts third D.C. location on campus

By Sidney Lee
May 30, 2019
Documentation of a controversial exhibit canceled at the Corcoran in 1989 will open in June.

Corcoran to document controversial exhibit closure

By Sidney Lee
May 20, 2019

Class of 2019 raises nearly $80,000 for annual senior class gift

By Sidney Lee
May 17, 2019
Senior Alex Rood, whose parents also attended GW, said she and her parents have shared some of the same experiences between their four years at GW.

A senior and her alumni parents reflect on their time at GW

By Sidney Lee
May 13, 2019
Senior Sarah Shavin, a founding fellow of the Innovation Center, said students should take on projects in areas where they may have little experience.

Graduating student leaders advise students to find balance in extracurriculars, social life

By Sidney Lee
May 13, 2019
A new D.C.-based dating app allows users to video chat with their potential matches.

New dating app allows users to video chat with potential matches

By Sidney Lee
April 29, 2019
Senior Ashley Llanes presented her senior thesis photography project, which consists of five self-portraits.

Corcoran student recreates childhood quinceanera photoshoot

By Sidney Lee
April 29, 2019
Urbana grows herbs and vegetables at a rooftop garden and uses the produce in its Italian cuisine.

Start sustainable practices around the District on Earth Day

By Sidney Lee
April 22, 2019
The Hirshhorn Museum is showing a contemporary dance performance choreographed by The Washington Ballet in conjunction with an interactive exhibit.

Weekend outlook – Watch dancers perform alongside a Hirshhorn Museum exhibit

By Sidney Lee
April 18, 2019
City Tap House in Dupont Circle and Penn Quarter will host Brunch of Thrones trivia before the premiere of “Game of Thrones" Sunday.

Where to watch the ‘Game of Thrones’ final season premiere in the District

By Sidney Lee
April 10, 2019
Isabella Brodt | Staff Photographer

Student set to close inaugural Pre-Fling with raps about his black and Jewish identities

By Sidney Lee
April 8, 2019
The oversized red wooden bench sits in front of the Sigma Chi fraternity townhouse on the corner of F and 21st streets.

Best on-campus monument: The Sigma Chi bench

By Sidney Lee
April 1, 2019
With a simple menu and all prices less than $10, Tasty Kabob is a great and often underrated option for a bite between classes.

Best food truck: Tasty Kabob

By Sidney Lee
April 1, 2019
Tan France, a member of the "Fab Five" on the Netflix show "Queer Eye," discussed his intersectional upbringing at Lisner Auditorium Sunday night.

‘Queer Eye’ star explores Pakistani, gay identity for heritage month celebration

By Sidney Lee
April 1, 2019
Artechouse's newest exhibit, “In Peak Bloom,” will be on display until May 27 – far past actual cherry blossoms’ prime.

How to escape the tourists when cherry blossoms hit peak bloom

By Sidney Lee
March 28, 2019
An exhibit named “The REDress Project," which highlights missing and murdered indigenous women, opened at the National Museum of the American Indian Friday.

New art installation highlights missing and murdered indigenous women

By Sidney Lee
March 7, 2019
Norman Neverson became the first black student to receive an athletic scholarship from the University in 1963 when he was recruited for the football team as a lineman.

Black History Month: Reflecting on the past and present at GW

By Lindsay Paulen and Sidney Lee
February 25, 2019
Olivia, which opened about a month ago, is a chic Mediterranean restaurant with some of the coziest seating in the District.

Restaurants with romantic seating for Valentine’s Day celebrations

By Sidney Lee
February 11, 2019
GW Laughs is the University’s first stand-up comedy group and was registered with the Center for Student Engagement late last semester.

Students create GW’s only stand-up comedy organization

By Sidney Lee
January 14, 2019
Two dancers perform in front of an image of the moon provided by NASA during "We choose to go to the Moon" at the National Portrait Gallery Wednesday.

Professor brings the space race to the stage in dance show at the National Portrait Gallery

By Sidney Lee
December 15, 2018
You can take your gift to the next level without even traveling off campus because all the materials needed can be found at CVS.

DIY gift wrapping: Three ideas to spruce up your package with materials found on campus

By Sidney Lee
December 10, 2018
Mary Imgrund (left) and Alice Gardner-Bates (right) draw in the interactive coloring station, part of the "[] Other" exhibit at Gallery 102 that opened last week.

Visitors color outside lines at student art exhibit exploring gender

By Sidney Lee
December 3, 2018
Three graduate students launched a singing group for transgender individuals to develop their vocal ranges.

Singing group hosted by graduate students helps transgender individuals develop voices

By Margot Dynes and Sidney Lee
November 12, 2018
Elissa Silverman's contentious race that attracted attention after Mayor Muriel Bowser endorsed her opponent in September.

Students in local government support Silverman in contentious D.C. Council race

By Lizzie Stricklin, Sidney Lee and Leila Giannetti
November 5, 2018
A fire dancer from Peculiarity Productions performs at Dupont Circle for Art All Night Friday.

Art All Night lights up D.C. neighborhoods with live performances, art markets

By Anna Boone and Sidney Lee
October 1, 2018
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