Howard University, FBI responds to anonymous threat to campus
- The Washington City Paper and DCist report that an anonymous online threat has been recognized by the university. A statement to students was shared via Howard's social media accounts. The FBI says it is also aware of the threat and acting accordingly. If there's any updates we'll let you know. The aforementioned threat describes that anyone on Howard University's campus past 10 p.m. tonight could become a victim and that those who "try to get out using the metro will regret that choice real fast." For more information, follow WCP's Andrew Giambrone.
How yoga turned a GW neuroscience major into a player in the startup game
- NextGen Angels Director Jess Carson graduated George Washington University two years ago as a neuroscience major and now coordinates a national network of startups and investors. Find out how a strange alchemy of yoga and hidden talents brought this chimpanzee brain expert out of the lab and into the world of startups in our full profile here.
The art of building a BuzzFeed of college
- Another GW alum doing well for himself with a startup is the founder of The Rival, a popular news website in the mold of BuzzFeed, which is taking over college campuses across the country. Chris Bing explores how beer fuels every article that gets college kids clicking.
Uber and Lyft will take you away, but only from some airports
- When you land at an airport, on-demand rides from Uber and Lyft can be a useful option, but not every airport will let you use the apps to call a car. We took a look at 20 of the biggest airports in the U.S. and compared how they deal with Uber and Lyft so you can plan all your holiday traveling.
Last 50 on Fire judges meetup in one week
- We've got one last Meet the Judges meetup on Nov. 19 before the 50 on Fire winners get revealed on Dec. 10. Join us at Johnny Pistolas next Thursday!
