Everyone loves the last and the sweetest part of lunch: dessert! It’s a small moment out of a long day, but such a simple treat can still crack a smile on someone’s face. Sage Dining, Potomac’s lunch contractor, provides cookies, ice cream, brownies, and more. But is there one dessert that reigns supreme? I took a few weeks to collect data in an attempt to … Continue reading Dessert Debate: Ranking SAGE’s Sugary Treats
As the United States continues to grapple with ways to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Potomac Pulse looked beyond our borders to examine how other countries have managed the crisis and the impact it has had on the people who live there. Countries throughout the world have chosen to manage the pandemic in varying ways. At one end of the spectrum is Belarus, whose … Continue reading Around the World With COVID-19
Dear Gen-Z: For millions of us across the country, COVID-19 has struck a serious blow. Three months ago, we said 2020 would be our year. Three months ago, none of us would have ever expected a virulent disease to so abruptly eviscerate the plans that matter so deeply to us. High school students nationwide are saying goodbye to prom, varsity seasons, college tours, and final … Continue reading Dear Gen-Z, Please Start Caring About the Coronavirus.
Edited by Ben Joel * Join the Potomac Pulse’s resident chef Matthew Granovsky as he tackles cooking during the Coronavirus quarantine with his fantastic Asian Chicken Stir Fry! * Continue reading Cooking With Matt Episode 1: Asian Chicken Stir Fry
The COVID-19 pandemic has shut everything (literally everything) down recently. That includes the yearly NCAA Tournament, more commonly known as March Madness. May we all have a moment of silence for the absence of Charles Barkley, Spike Lee, and Samuel L. Jackson ads. So, we decided to take matters into our own hands. We have made two, 64 entry brackets, and we need your help … Continue reading The Pulse’s Bracket Challenge: Picking the Best Movie Ever
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we have had to go about our daily lives. For many, that has meant no sports, no going to the mall with friends, and perhaps most significantly, no school. In regards to the latter, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has announced today that we will not be going back to school until September of 2020. (Outlets like the Washington Post … Continue reading A Note from the Editor-In-Chief: VA Governor Closes School For the Year
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been challenging to find good news these days. But recently there has been some pretty big news that has gotten relatively little media coverage: just last week, Virginia became the fourth state to ban hair discrimination. While a part of me wonders if Ralph Northam endorsed the law so we can ignore the fact that he … Continue reading Virginia Becomes Fourth State to Ban Hair Discrimination
The seemingly impossible has become reality: the New England Patriots’ Hall-of-Fame quarterback and franchise legend Tom Brady announced that he is leaving the Patriots through an Instagram post on March 17th. Brady has played for the Patriots since he was drafted in the 6th round of the 2000 NFL Draft, leading the team to six Super Bowl titles and record numbers of regular and postseason … Continue reading Letting Brady Walk is Ultimately a Good Move for the Patriots
By Samira Abbasi, in collaboration with Anna Heller & Helena Hunter Day 6 of Corona-cation and already bored out of your mind? You are not alone. To combat pandemic cabin-fever, the Pulse has compiled a list of entertaining and productive ideas for how to make the most out of the (out)break. Instead of spending 6ish hours bingeing Tik Tok, try one of these activities! 1. … Continue reading The Pulse’s Guide to Surviving Quarantine Boredom
Bassist and songwriter Stephen Lee Bruner, also known as Thundercat, has been bringing an innovative sound to the Jazz-fusion and R&B/Soul world for the past decade. Before shifting his primary focus to Jazz and Funk, Thundercat began his career playing alongside his brother, Ronald Jr., in the Los Angeles punk-rock band Suicidal Tendencies. In addition to playing with the group, Thundercat became a successful session … Continue reading Artists You Should be Listening to Vol. II: Thundercat
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