Archive for August, 2008

Change…
August 29, 2008

Yeah, I know you’re sick of hearing that word… and trust me I work at a news station. I would estimate that I hear the word “change” across our broadcast and every other network at least 300 times a day (and at least 280 times that of the average person).
But today, the word change really [...]

Ready For Fall (Minus the Allergies)
August 27, 2008

I love fall. Football, my birthday, great weather, gorgeous colors as the leaves change. These are just a few of the perks that make autumn my favorite time of year.
But ever since I moved to the Washington DC area, I’ve had to suffer through my favorite season. Because starting, oh right about now, my allergies [...]

Stealing The Spotlight??
August 26, 2008

I don’t know about you guys…but I’ll be glad when it’s over — the race for the White House, I mean.
Day after day, week after week, there’s a new story, a new jab from both sides of the political spectrum.
McCain compares Obama to Paris and Britney; Obama questions how many houses McCain owns — he [...]

Back to School, Back to School
August 25, 2008

For many area students, it was the first day of school today.  When I think back to not so long ago, when my parents would ship me off on the school bus, I can’t help but laugh out loud. It was always havoc at the Shaw household before school. This may be because none of [...]

The Big Five-O for Ben’s Chili Bowl
August 22, 2008

The famous restaurant, Ben’s Chili Bowl, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend with a street festival and musical tribute. I can certainly attest to how much Ben’s Chili Bowl means to D.C. It’s located on U Street, which is not far from Howard University’s campus. Every time I would make a trip to U [...]