| Feature Story | Secret Service | A soldier's life under ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' | Interview with Sean Bugg Photography by Todd Franson |
| News | Task Force Titans | Politics, literature and community service share annual honors | by Will O'Bryan |
| News | Pink Politicking | DC Mayoral candidates offer support for gays, and engage in some pointed exchanges | By Will O'Bryan Photography by Todd Franson |
| Film | Mission Forgettable | Star Tom Cruise and director J.J. Abrams serve up a moderately entertaining yet instantly forgettable sequel | by Randy Shulman |
| Opera | Titus on the Potomac | Tenor Michael Schade carries an excellent production out of the historical shadows and into your heart. | By Kate Wingfield |
| Stage | Captive Audience | Catalyst finds the fury and suffering in the hearts of hostages, while Synetic takes 'Faust' for a sexy spin | by Jolene Munch |
| Opinion | Where's the wedding? | Commentary: OutRight | by Dale Carpenter |
| Opinion | Rough and Tumble | Commentary: Alphabet Soup | by Kristina Campbell |
| Snapshots | The Academy's Golden Boy Awards | Omni Shoreham Hotel | Henry Linser |
| Snapshots | The Task Force's 17th Annual Leadership Awards | Omni Shoreham Hotel | Henry Linser |
| Snapshots | NOVAM's Imagine Gala | Torpedo Factory | Ward Morrison |