Alex Priest

January 25, 2010
by Alex Priest
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Interning in DC – The Washington Post Lays It Out

The Washington Post had a great little article today titled “Homework and persistence can open up a world of internships”. It’s very true. A few key quotes (links are mine): Finding and landing an internship is a lot like finding … Continue reading

January 25, 2010
by Alex Priest
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Social Justice Camp DC: The Cause Behind DC’s Causes

Last Friday and Saturday, I attended Social Justice Camp DC (on Twitter). I’ve spent over a week thinking about what to write about my experience meeting, interacting and learning from these amazing people, and to be honest, I’m still kind … Continue reading

January 24, 2010
by Alex Priest
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Yes, Bottled Water Really IS That Bad

Everyone’s heard of how bad bottled water is for the environment, for health standards, the global economy, etc. But how bad is it, really? This is one of the best infographics I’ve seen in a while, and it’s inspired me … Continue reading

January 21, 2010
by Alex Priest
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Alex Priest: Columnist, Not Reporter (evidently)

So you may remember me writing a bit about how my first story as a reporter would be coming out in today’s edition of our university newspaper, The Eagle. Well that’s not happening. Evidently–and I wish I’d known this before … Continue reading

January 20, 2010
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One Day at a Time

First off, no this isn’t any of the posts I was planning on writing tonight. Unfortunately, it looks more and more like those will have to wait for the weekend (I’m so sorry SocialJusticeCampDC! I promise it’ll be a good … Continue reading