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Perfect place for every date

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Rebecca Malzahn and Carola Rojas, Weekend Editors
February 3, 2012

Night in or night out, spend some quality time with that special person. Whether you want to hang out with your best friends or significant other, use your weekend to go to these places. Couple’s Date There is no more classic or cute way to go on a date than simply going out to dinner and then... Read more »

Pupuseria Doña Azucena

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Rebecca Malzahn and Carola Rojas, Weekend Editors
February 3, 2012

For how diverse Annandale is claimed to be, options for Hispanic dining are very limited. Other than Chicken Pollo, a local Peruvian restaurant, there aren’t many other restaurants that allow you to taste and see different Hispanic cultures in the area. So why not make an extra ten minute drive to... Read more »

End the snow drought

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Rebecca Malzahn, Weekend Editor
February 1, 2012

Shuffling through folded clothes, you finally reach your favorite pair of shorts. As you put them on, eager to run outside, you ask yourself: is it really still winter? It may be January, but the heat in Northern Virginia is already forming again. There is, however, a place to go for those who miss the... Read more »

Q&A with Kazaxe Instructor Mimi Bom

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Carola Rojas, Weekend Editor
January 13, 2012

Q: How did you become an instructor for Kazaxe? A: I’ve been an instructor for three years. At first I was just a student at Asuka’s class, but then I got addicted to it so I became a zumba certified zumba instructor and started teaching at Kazaxe. Q: What are some of your biggest accomplishments... Read more »

Jump out of the winter slump

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Carola Rojas, Weekend Editor
January 13, 2012

Climb off of your couch and dance your way into an indoor adventure this winter by trying out either a dance fitness, indoor trampoline room or rock climbing. Kazaxe What’s better than being able to work out enough to drip sweat while simultaneously having fun? Zumba, a Latin inspired dance fitness... Read more »

Thai Ghang Waan Cuisine

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Carola Rojas, Weekend Editors
January 13, 2012

Besides typical Korean and Chinese restaurants, there aren’t many other Asian-style restaurant options to sit down for a meal in this area. So, if you are looking for a new place that will fill you up while leaving you completely satisfied, then Thai cuisine may be right up your alley. Thai Ghang Waan... Read more »

Last Weekend I…

Rebecca Malzahn, Weekend Editor
January 10, 2012

Last weekend I went to Café Miso, a charming, little café tucked inside Annandale that serves Japanese and Korean cuisines. However, I did not go to there for the food, but rather the karaoke. Unlike what I had seen in movies and T.V. shows, Miso did not have karaoke set up in a bar, where you have... Read more »

Leadership students take a trip to National Harbor’s ICE!

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December 13, 2011

On December 10th, leadership students took a charter bus down to National Harbor to have a bonding adventure inside the 9 degree weather of ICE, an indoor ice sculpture that changes year to year relating to a movie. ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 10 The first... Read more »

A night at the National Harbor

December 6, 2011

It is that time of the year again where just about everywhere you go has some type of holiday event going on. Most events begin right after Thanksgiving and although it is hardly the end of November, it is not too early to being getting into the spirit. The National Harbor has much to offer throughout... Read more »

Play the day away in D.C.

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November 23, 2011

Malcolm X Park has more than the typical swing sets, slides and monkey bars. This local park has AcroYoga, drum circles, dancing and more. Acroyoga Instead of practicing the art of basic yoga, those who attend the park use the grassy fields to practice AcroYoga. This is a mix of three ancient Buddhist... Read more »