Carolyn Fenerty ‘20 Staff Writer Spending a semester in Washington, D.C., is an entirely different ballgame than study abroad. You start your day on the Metro, the city’s underground train network, which you learn to navigate quickly even if it’s a bit overwhelming at first. There are a few simple rules, informal but ironclad, to keep in mind: Don’t block people walking up the escalator. Be assertive, not aggressive. During rush hour, even the most crowded train car has room if you’re willing to squeeze. You spend your day – four days a week for most people, although I did … Continue reading Thinking about a Semester in D.C.? Here’s What to Keep in Mind

Major: English and Psychology Hometown: Salem, NH Favorite Class: Intro to Psych Best HC meal: stir fry with fried rice Favorite Cool Beans drink: iced caramel latte with light ice Favorite Book: “Gone with the Wind” Guilty pleasure: drinking an insane amount of coffee on a daily basis Favorite Spot on Campus: lehy 339 HC bucket list: sneak on the rooftops of some buildings Hobbies: swimming, painting my nails, listening to music, getting in-house Number of all nighters  pulled this semester: technically 0 Favorite Movie: “The Lion King” Favorite Off campus restaurant: Nuovo Favorite HC Memory: I can’t pinpoint one … Continue reading Crusader of the Week – Samantha McCann ‘20

Bridget Flaherty ’21 Staff Writer You can tell a lot about people based on the songs that they play in the shower. For example, I know that someone on my floor just saw “Bohemian Rhapsody”and really dug the soundtrack. I know that a lot of people on my floor share a mutual affinity for “A Star is Born,” although I don’t know if they appreciated my playing “I Love You – Dialogue” on repeat for my 30-minute shower last night. I know that some people like listening to hard-core, fist-bumping, hair-flipping dance tracks at 8 in the morning, and that … Continue reading The Art of the Shower Playlist