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(04/29/16 12:18pm)
Each week, The Eagle publishes a Weekend Scene compiling art, music and food events in the D.C. area. As it is Scene writer Katerina Pappas’ last time writing the Weekend Scene, she’s included her favorite weekend spots. This is not a regular weekend scene, instead it is a recommendation for the future of AU.
(04/19/16 4:32pm)
Homer’s “Odyssey” opens with an argument between Athena and Zeus over Odysseus’ homecoming. Athena urges Zeus to bring Odysseus home, stating that he’s “longing for his wife and his homecoming,” or in other words, he’s homesick.
(04/09/16 11:26am)
If you want to impress your friends by Instagramming something other than cherry blossoms, spend your weekend looking at art and eating chocolate instead.
(03/26/16 12:48am)
This weekend, explore the arts and alcohol the District and Arlington have to offer with a humorous play about three people trying to find their place in the world, a comedy show by a Saturday Night Live actor and a drinking festival.
(03/04/16 3:08am)
If you weren’t lucky enough to get invited to a fraternity’s spring break filled with American flag bikinis, shot glasses attached to beaded necklaces and monotonous Top-40 hits drowning out the calming sound of a nearby ocean – have no fear, because there’s plenty to do in D.C. Enjoy a week full of art, music and praying for my safety right here in the district.
(02/26/16 11:51am)
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(02/20/16 12:48pm)
This weekend, stay on campus and enjoy a weekend immersed in art in the form of spoken word poetry, orgasms and culture.
(01/30/16 12:09pm)
Jonas is gone, and so is patience for your roommate, all your food and alcohol and your excuse for staying inside. This weekend, venture out into D.C., and remember why you chose to go to school in the city (if not for infinite snow days).
(12/28/15 2:23am)
My mom once asked me what kind of wedding I wanted, and I said I’m unsure if I wanted a wedding at all. I don’t know if I ever want to get married. She cried, and I felt guilty. Setting marriage as a goal isn’t detrimental, the problem lies in the unfeasible perfection expected of a woman as a result of internalized misogyny. I’ve often felt pressure to be perfect and so do the characters in Leslye Headland’s play “Bachelorette” performed Nov. 14 at AU.
(12/01/15 11:28am)
Some students find it difficult to juggle schoolwork, a social life and sleep. Thirty-three AU students also add a commitment to the U.S. Army into the equation.
(11/22/15 1:08pm)
Thanksgiving break is finally next week, and I’m thankful for alcohol, art and film. Explore D.C. this weekend and venture to different District bars or the learn about the history of film at the American Museum of Natural History.
(11/07/15 11:46am)
Instead of moseying around a still-Halloween-decorated frat basement, pumping the last bit of Natty Lite and college spirit from an old keg, spend your Saturday at the D.C. Beer Festival at National’s Park. Other events this weekend include the opening party for the Annual Festival of Photography, the Alexandria Film Festival and Sackler Gallery’s celebration of Diwali Day.
(10/28/15 3:52pm)
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(10/23/15 9:43pm)
Stop complaining about not attending a state school with football and tailgate events. Instead, explore the unique perks of the city you live in, like an unlimited beer tasting event that features adorable puppies. This weekend is filled with food events and even an awesome art exhibit showcasing Vogue’s renown photographer Irving Penn.
(10/10/15 10:18pm)
Take a break from complaining about midterms (rather than actually studying for them) and explore D.C. during this long weekend. Fall break is a great time to go home and see your childhood dog, but if you stay in D.C., here are some fun activities happening near you.
(08/09/15 4:20pm)
In the Netflix show “House of Cards,” Frank and Claire Underwood seem to love their runs in the National Mall. But I’d rather lie in my comfortable bed and watch them exercise than lace up my own shoes. The American Fitness Index recently released a study that named Washington, D.C. the fittest city in America—but I’m beyond skeptical of this conclusion.
(04/14/15 4:06pm)
Body Politics is The Scene’s look behind the AU student body’s tattoos, piercings and other body adornments. D.C.’s a button-up city, but everyone has a little rebellion in them. This is where we get into the stories behind the body art.
(03/24/15 4:31pm)
Surrounded by youths, President Neil Kerwin might be in the best environment to learn about new music. But, that doesn’t seem to be the case. In the once-in-an-academic-year chance, The Eagle got the opportunity to talk with President Kerwin about his favorite tunes and the new ones he’s picked up from AU’s Spotify generation.
(02/20/15 5:47pm)
Professors’ offices are their sanctuaries. Some like a plain office to grade work in silence. Some professors like to decorate their desks with pictures of their kids and spouses, as a happy reminder. For film and media arts professor Kyle Brannon, his office is a place to glorify rock ‘n’ roll. Fugazi posters cover his walls in dedication to his punk affinity, which bleeds into his professional life. Brannon co-produced and directed the documentary “An Impression: Dischord Records. Fugazi, Minor Threat and other punk bands were featured on Dischord Records in the 80s and 90s, during D.C.’s hey day.
(02/02/15 9:17pm)
Throw away all preconceived notions of a science geek because the chemistry department’s Jennifer Axe is anything but a geek. From Guns n’ Roses to Metallica, her music taste reflects her creative and energetic self. Axe is a newcomer to AU with only one semester under her belt, but she has integrated easily, she says. Axe teaches four sections of General Chemistry 210 and teaches one section of Biochemistry II. Talkin’ Tunes’ columnist Katerina Pappas recently sat down with Axe to discuss her taste in music.