2008

October

10.20.08

Gas prices take a severe drop and so do fall temperatures; how can you cope with the cold? DC metro fare takes a hike and Trojan visits American University campus.

10.27.08

DC Metro is enforcing random bag checks to keep riders safe, and Teach for America is recruiting AU students despite a decrease in number of applicants from the school in recent years. These and more stories on District Wire.

November

11.3.08 [Election]

The race for the White House is in its final stretch and polling centers are preparing for record turnout; and for American University students, casting a vote was never sweeter.

11.10.08

In Virginia, gas prices are at their lowest in more than a year; Circuit City becomes a victim of the financial crisis; and DC students recall the excitement of President-elect Barack Obama’s victory.

11.27.08

Black Friday is coming up, the biggest shopping day of the year, but will consumers open up their wallets during this economic slump ?; Police in DC crack down on Jay Walkers; and DC prepares to take advantage of the inauguration festivities.