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Dreaming of a Green Christmas
It's cold and rainy, sure signs of winter and December. And of course December, means Christmas, complete with mistletoe, wreaths and trees.
What to Do this Week
Week of Dec. 14 - 20
Finals may be over, but there is still plenty of activity around town to keep you occupied! Here’s what’s hot in D.C. this week.
Redefining Free Range Farming
Free range farming may not mean the animals are as free as you think. Some local farmers prefer the term "pastured" to describe their humane and environmentally beneficial farming philosophy.
The Return of the Red Kettles
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The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign seeks to spread its message of charity and tradition, even in the face of economic recession. (Photos Courtesy of The Salvation Army.)
Georgetown Rips Win Away from AU
Georgetown's Julian Vaughn wrestles the ball away from Eagles guard Garrison Carr in the first half of the Hoyas' 73-49 victory Saturday at Verizon Center. (Slideshow by Meredith Forrest)
How Eagles Spend Their Bucks
Many AU students are not feeling the pinch of the economic crisis, although some are beginning to consider its ramifications.
'HIV Housing = Life,' Say D.C. Activists
Local activists protest for more HIV/AIDS subsidized housing.
Mass Transit Popular, Funding Needed
Commuters use public transit more now than in the last 50 years. But lurking in the background are funding issues.
Holiday Wonderland at Botanic Garden
Join us on a virtual tour of the U.S. Botanic Garden's "Windows to Wonderland" exhibit.
