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Maya Angelou

By Feza Kikaya | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Maya Angelou is an accomplished author, poet, historian, songwriter, playwright, dancer, stage and screen producer, director, performer, singer and civil rights activist that is best known for her autobiographical novels. She was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri on April 4, 1928 and since then, has been recognized as a notable literary figure.

Photo: Print_TuShoe

By Nathaniel Lichten | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Dang admires the $293 shoes she dreams of wearing to prom.

Photo: THPS

By | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Skating never looked so evil before THPS 3 came along and introduced Darth Maul to the sport.

Photo: Old Blair Auditorium 2

By Christopher Consolino | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

After renovation, the Old Blair Auditorium will seat 1,200 people and feature a rising pit orchestra area.

Photo: GWU Station - George Washington Hospital

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Rosslyn Station - Freedom Park

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Freedom Park near Rosslyn station.

Photo: Ballston Station

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Clarendon - Pacers

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Visit Pacers to get ourfitted for any running sport.

Photo: Clarendon - Thai Cuisine

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Thai food here is quick and cheap.

Photo: Rosslyn - Olsson's Books

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Louis Armstrong

By Alexander Gold | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Jazz legend Louis Armstrong, also known as Satchmo, was born into poverty in 1901 in New Orleans. He had a rough childhood and was sent to "James Home for Colored Waifs," an institution dedicated to reforming troublesome youth, after he fired a pistol into the air on New Years Eve; he was only 11 years old. While there, Armstrong started playing the cornet in the home's brass band. After about 18 months, Armstrong was released, and he started playing at clubs with his mentor Joe "King" Oliver, one of the first jazz musicians.

When paychecks go poof!

By Amanda Lee | Feb. 15, 2005, midnight | In Print »

At first glance, senior Tu Dang's small bedroom, punctuated with framed photographs and cluttered corners, seems like that of any typical teenage girl. But wait -- there's a $600 silver Gucci purse draped over a hook on the wall. And a $1,200 Louis Vuitton purse on her nightstand. Not to mention a matching $285 Louis Vuitton belt tangled in a pile of accessories next to the laundry basket.