by Yuan Gu | Jul 2, 2015 | Living
With the help of Lego master builders, visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. had the chance to help build a roughly 9-by-13 feet American flag — out of Legos! Published in conjunction with
by Kira Boyd | Jun 26, 2015 | Living
WASHINGTON-Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders introduced a bill Thursday to exempt all but the wealthiest of wealthy Americans from paying estate taxes, saying it would address economic inequality in America. “If we do not make the necessary changes to reduce...
by Yinmeng Liu | May 26, 2015 | Living, Topics
WASHINGTON — In the near future, Americans parents bringing their children to the nation’s capital on Memorial Day weekend to see the city’s famed monuments and memorials will be able to add another attraction to their sightseeing list. Not far from the Korean...
by Tanni Deb | May 21, 2015 | Living
More than 10,000 people gathered over the weekend to take part in Holi, the ancient Hindu Festival of Colors. The event celebrates the arrival of spring and new beginnings.
by Yuan Gu | May 12, 2015 | Living
Fifty-six planes from World War II flew over the National Mall in Washington D.C. to celebrate the 70th Victory in Europe Day. Medill’s Yuan Gu presents more on this event with other WWII aircraft facts.
by Ramsen Shamon | Apr 28, 2015 | Living
WASHINGTON— A festival that allows youth — the “architects of our future” — an opportunity to appreciate and celebrate diverse cultures has come to D.C. The 13th annual International Festival of Language and Culture features more than 100 student performers from...
