Category: Local
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Urban Legends Never Die
by Lucie Quinn, Features Editor In an area as rich in history as the Washington, D.C. area, it should come as no surprise that our streets are filled with fun and interesting stories — including some that will make your skin crawl. Here are a couple of the DMV’s creepiest urban legends to…
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Perks of Having a Student ID
Though students often complain about the different stresses and struggles that come with being a student, student discounts are a great benefit that students can take advantage of with just their school ID. Some high school students may hold jobs of their own, but others rely on the money, often cash, that their parents provide…
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Travel Around Your Backyard: A Day in D.C.
Days, weeks and even months go by where many of Stone Ridge students do not even think to visit D.C. Although most students live within 30 minutes of our nation’s capital, we rarely take advantage of this proximity. We may be forced to tour the common monuments when relatives come into town, so often when…
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Captivating Museum Comes to Life
You enter a narrow space within an overcrowded vessel with people whom you barely know. You are forced to invade their space because there is nowhere else for you to go. The waves of the Atlantic Ocean pound on the side of the ship, making you wish you could get off, but the heavy shackles…
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Top Artists Come to the DMV
Throughout time, music has played an important role in people’s lives, whether it is for comfort or simply just jamming out. Going to live concerts gives you the great opportunity to experience live music with the people you love. “I really like that it’s a venue full of people who appreciate the same…
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Hacks To Survive Winter
Baby, It’s cold outside! Having a couple of simple winter hacks up your sleeve can help making this icy season go by with a little more ease. To prevent a frosty windshield: Lay a towel between your windshield and your windshield wipers to avoid frost in the mornings and to keep your windshield wipers from…
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Giving Back: Something Different to Try This Season
For most people, the winter season in Washington, D.C., is one filled with lights, ice skating, hot chocolate, and snow shoveling. Unfortunately, this is not the case for all people in the D.C. area. According to the Point-in-Time survey (PIT), which counts the homeless population, in the D.C. area last year, 11,623 people were without…
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Fun Things to Do in and around D.C. This Summer
1. Bike from Bethesda to Georgetown – Crescent Trail: Start in downtown Bethesda directly across from Barnes & Noble and bike all the way to Georgetown (around 11 miles each way). The trip is almost entirely flat, and the views of the canal are breathtaking. 2. Kayaking – the Boathouse: Go kayaking on the Potomac–you just might…
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Stone Ridge Goes to the Renwick: A Visual Diary
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Uber Gaining Momentum in Safety Precautions, Feminism
The first line of Uber’s Homepage on Safety reads, “We are committed to ensuring Uber is the safest way to get around a city.” Despite this commitment, multiple accounts of incidents including but not limited to sexual harassment, rape, and abduction have been reported, leaving Uber customers, specifically women, feeling uncertain and fearful. When passengers…