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Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

AWOL

Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

AWOL

Here Rests in Honored Glory: Arlington Cemetery

Here Rests in Honored Glory: Arlington Cemetery

Lydia Crouthamel April 27, 2016

It was a gloomy Saturday morning, raining steadily on the thousands of graves that spread out seemingly endlessly over the hills of Arlington National Cemetary.

Harry Potter Carries my Wallet: Eastern Market

Harry Potter Carries my Wallet: Eastern Market

Alexa Marie Kelly April 27, 2016

“My favorite purse is a geometry textbook.”

Artist Caitlin Phillips crafts purses, coasters, jewelry and tablet covers out of vintage books.

Congressmen Need Tacos too: Capitol South

Congressmen Need Tacos too: Capitol South

Stephanie Rivera April 27, 2016

If your mouth waters for steamy fajitas, thick guacamole or an inside out burrito (yes, that exists), Tortilla Coast is the go to place.

Located across from the Capitol South Metro stop, T-coast (as most call it) is normally a go-to lunch, dinner and happy hour spot for congressional staffers.

The Lone Baker: Rosslyn

The Lone Baker: Rosslyn

Nicole Gray April 27, 2016

Every day for 18 years, the owner of J’s Cookies has worked 15 hour days, from 4am to 7pm. 

Attached to the Rosslyn Metro stop is the Rosslyn Center, an enclosed area with a handful of shops.

A Silver Lining: Tysons Corner

A Silver Lining: Tysons Corner

Anna Marie Mulligan April 27, 2016

The latest edition to the Metro system brings even more promise to an already developing area in the DMV.

May the Crêpes be With You: Takoma

May the Crêpes be With You: Takoma

Danielle Bourn April 27, 2016

Nestled in Northeast D.C. lies a quaint metro stop known as Takoma. Even quainter is the community surrounding it.

The Ivory Tower’s Fortress: Brookland

Brendan Agnew April 27, 2016

Were it not for the warehouse bearing the neighborhood’s name that looms over the metro platform, it would be hard to tell that these two sides of the Brookland/ Catholic University metro station were part of the same neighborhood.

At first glance, it looks like another new chic urban hotspot, virtually indistinguishable from Columbia Heights or NoMa.

A Silent Salute: Judiciary Square

A Silent Salute: Judiciary Square

Sam Russell April 27, 2016

Exiting the Metro in DC usually feels like a lot of rattling, loud screeching, muffled voices, doors swishing, high heels clicking and swarms of people rushing every which way. 

But even at lunchtime on a weekday, the Judiciary Square Metro station was quiet.

Satisfy Your Inner Bookworm: Dupont Circle

Satisfy Your Inner Bookworm: Dupont Circle

Ean Marshall April 27, 2016

Though Dupont Circle is a home to many museums, embassies and a variety of ethnic restaurants, it’s really the bookstores that make it great.

Missing the Man Who Painted: Dupont Circle

Shelby Ostergaard April 27, 2016

He’d been sitting at his spot at three in the morning, waiting for the drunk guys to come out and buy the drunk girls paintings.

We Believe You: Pino and Clark Talk Sexual Assault, Safe Spaces and Consent

We Believe You: Pino and Clark Talk Sexual Assault, Safe Spaces and Consent

Rachel Falek, Editor In Chief April 27, 2016

The activists spoke out about why there is no "perfect survivor" 

Not Your Roommate’s Ramen: Woodley Park

Not Your Roommate’s Ramen: Woodley Park

Chris Young April 26, 2016

The neighborhood of Adams Morgan is a well-known foodie paradise in Washington, D.C.

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