The screening of a controversial film at the University of Maryland sparks First Amendment debates; the U.S. could expect to lose half of its teacher workforce from retirement; D.C residents are in for a smelly surprise when they turn on the faucet; and an American classic is making a comeback.
North Korea’s launches rocket despite international criticism; cigarette prices are on the rise; and South American teams compete for a spot in the 2010 World Cup.
A record-high tax hike on cigarettes is driving people to quit; housing prices continue to fall in the District; and the cherry blossoms are not only bringing a touch of spring to the city but it’s also boosting D.C.’s tourism industry.
The University of the District of Columbia is cutting its bachelor’s degree of education; American University students raise awareness on violence against women; and a new study reveals that women’s shopping habits may be linked to hormones.
American University launches its new website, marking its entrance into the Web 2.0 world; commuters are carpooling with strangers, called “slugging,” to save some money; and a local fine dining restaurant offers free cooking lessons.
American University marks the beginning of spring with a campaign to go green; American’s Kogod School of Business is recognized as one of the top 15 global management schools in the nation; and a million people are expected to be in the D.C. area to see the cherry blossoms in bloom.
In this Spanish language edition of District Wire News, police are investigating a robbery on the campus of Georgetown University; and a case of vandalism strikes American University during its Relay for Life fundraiser.
College students rally in front of the U.S. Capitol to fight for an affordable education; a group against teen dating violence releases its yearly review, how did the District score?; Arlington libraries face tough decisions during an economic recession; and as the popularity of newspapers are declining, there’s one news organization that’s going strong.
A D.C. health report reveals that the district’s HIV rate rivals that of countries in Africa; the elephants march into town but so do protestors; and local police take some extra precautions for St. Patrick’s Day.
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