Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

AWOL
Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

AWOL
Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

AWOL
The Gray Area: Cannabis Culture in Washington, D.C.

The Gray Area: Cannabis Culture in Washington, D.C.

Melany Rochester's award-winning mini-documentary explores life as a cannabis user in the District.
Melany Rochester, Spring 2019 Photo & Videography Director • October 17, 2018
The Gray Area is a short documentary about cannabis culture and legality in the nation's capital. It explores how cannabis businesses are able to operate under the current cannabis law, and it delves into the racial disparities of the law in Washington D.C. and in the United States.
Newswire: Lights, Camera, Tax Incentives!

Newswire: Lights, Camera, Tax Incentives!

Jacob Motz • April 30, 2014

With the latest Captain America movie opening in theaters this Friday, Hollywood’s rising star is thrust into the spotlight: Washington, DC.

Out of Asia, Into the District

Out of Asia, Into the District

Emily Kate Edwards • December 6, 2012
Daw Suu Kyi’s visit to American University in September is far more significant than many outside of the community realize.
Mitch Snyder's Ghost

Mitch Snyder's Ghost

Chris Lewis • November 11, 2009
Over 1,000 homeless Washingtonians inhabit a haunted building.

Confronting Division: Racial Realities in D.C. Classrooms

Alex Burchfield • November 6, 2009
Birney Elementary School looms over the Anacostia Metro stop, casting a  shadow on the Barry Farm neighborhood.
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