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Creative writing graduate aims to publish novel by crowdfunding

By Andrew Klabnik | March 2

Claire Handscombe, a 2015 graduate from the MFA Creative Writing Program, is crowdfunding her first novel with London-based publisher Unbound. Handscombe’s novel, “Unscripted,” is a realistic fiction book following the relationship between Libby, an aspiring British novelist, and Thom Cassidy, an actor whom Libby is fixated upon. Handscombe began writing as a child while growing up in Belgium.

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Eight events to celebrate Black History Month before February ends

By Katya Podkovyroff Lewis | February 23

Black History Month originated from a week-long celebration in February known as “Negro History Week.” It was established by historian Carter G.

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2018 SOC Film Series aims to inspire students

By Grace George | February 19

Event to cater to environmentalists, documentary lovers

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Women’s Initiative Breaking Ground Monologues running this weekend

By Anna Donohue | February 14

Performances to showcase students’ experiences with identity and their bodies

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Theater professor opens 2018 Women’s Voices Festival

By Grace George | February 8

Caleen Jennings chosen to share personal work at local theater festival

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AU Photo Collective brings Distressed and Distorted photography to life

By Dilpreet Raju | January 19

Fourth Exhibition introduces depth with every image

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Student Union Board to grow AMFest

By Georgia Sampson | December 16

The organization that entertains has more to come with AMFest in the spring

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Capital Classics film series screens holiday movies to get in the spirit

By Morgan Bluma | December 10

Take a study break and go see a film

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James Veitch transcends comedy by satirizing scam emails

By Morgan Bluma | December 8

The comedian’s uses technology in a new form of humor

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Preview: Rude Mechanicals’ ‘Shakespeare Is A White Supremacist’ takes original, racial twist on the Bard

By Daniella Ignacio | December 7

Devised piece tackles issues of race, active allyship

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Entrepreneur Daymond John speaks at first American Dreams Academy Summit

By Misbah Farooqi | December 5

John relayed his experiences and advice to student entrepreneurs

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Duomuzi delivers emotional truth in powerful adaptation of ‘Antony and Cleopatra’

By Daniella Ignacio | November 30

Katzen Studio Theatre was the last stop in their 2017 tour

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African Students Organization hosts Renaissance Pageant

By Cordilia James | November 21

The night before the African Students’ Organization Renaissance Pageant, sophomore Amanda Nyang’oro was anxious.

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Jay-Z’s acclaimed ‘4:44’ tour will stop in D.C. with guest Vic Mensa

By Griffin Rowell | November 21

Legendary music mogul Jay-Z is slated to hit Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena with fellow Roc Nation label mate Vic Mensa on Nov.

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Music

Concert Review: Brooklyn-based indie rock group Beach Fossils awaken sleepy listeners

By Julia Wunning-Zimmer | November 6

Beginning their set at 12:30 a.m., Brooklyn-based dream pop band Beach Fossils faced the challenge of performing for a crowd of droopy-eyed, impatient D.C.

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‘Little Women’ peels back layers of visceral storytelling scene-by-scene

By Emily Lytle | November 3

Department of Performing Arts shakes the dust off heart-wrenching classic

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SASA’s tenth annual Jalwa Culture and Fashion Show brings South Asia to AU

By Daniella Ignacio | October 27

Event celebrated South Asian music, dance, fashion

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