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Review: Newest AU Students Showcase Talent

By Kimberly Rothberg · Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016

Department of Performing Arts’ “Overture” presents heartfelt stories

Hasan Minhaj to speak at AU September 14

By Arielle Weg · Monday, Aug. 29, 2016

The Daily Show correspondent will be the first joint KPU and SUB event of the year

When history has its eyes on you: Hamilton album review

By Naomi Zeigler · Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016

As several members of the original cast of Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Hamilton” move on to new projects, we reflect on what brought this musical its enduring legacy.

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Nicholas Sparks’ movie era comes to an end

By Rana Attia | July 13

More than seventeen years of crying a river over Nicholas Sparks movies that we all love to hate are coming to an end.

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Are streaming networks a safety net?

By Rana Attia | June 29

Rana Attia examines how different platforms choose to cancel TV shows

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AU Rude Mechanicals present a compelling contemporary and gender-bending production of “Romeo & Juliet”

By Adena Maier | April 21

Director Callie Trawick’s punk-rock version of “Romeo & Juliet” breathes new life into Shakespeare’s most well-known play

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Delta Kappa Alpha’s film festival showcases hidden talent

By Alix Mammina | April 21

AU cinema fraternity’s second annual film festival is a night of creativity

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“Learning to (Self)Love” exhibit promotes positive body image and healthy habits

By Adena Maier | April 13

Sophomore Ray Uyeda’s project raises awareness about eating disorders and encourages women to love themselves.

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Review: “Rumors” a humorous glimpse into the danger of gossip and societal superficiality

By Adena Maier | April 12

AU Players and director Kimberly Rothberg presented “Rumors,” a farcical comedy about high society.

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Open Mic nights at BloomBars pop the “AU bubble”

By Alix Mammina | March 28

The Columbia Heights bar offers a community feel without alcohol

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AU Rude Mechanicals’ “Titus Andronicus” raises questions about racism, gender and justice

By Adena Maier | March 25

Director Lucette Moran said “Titus,” despite being hundreds of years old, is still relevant and important today

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AU Alumnus advises fellow Eagles to “fear regret, live today”

By Anusheh Khan | March 10

The Eagle reviews Michael Reese’s documentary “I Fear Regret: A Personal Transformation”

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Read Between the Lines: AU hosts MFA Annual Regional Exhibition

By Alix Mammina | March 6

This year’s College Arts Association exhibit featured artwork exploring themes of culture and identity

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Preview: “Mainly Mozart”

By Katerina Pappas | February 26

AU chamber and symphony orchestra

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AU’s annual production of “The Vagina Monologues” asks viewers to start talking about vaginas

By Adena Maier | February 24

Directors Amanda Swanson and Becca Winchell and the cast of 27 women performed three sold-out shows

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Review: “Big Love” Answers All Questions About Love

By Emily Martin | February 23

Director Isaiah M. Wooden, cast and crew explain what it means to love

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“Big Love” to bring mayhem and laughter to Greenberg Theatre

By Emily Martin | February 8

Charles L. Mee’s “Big Love” will premiere the second weekend of February.

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SUB’s spring comedy show brings comedians Mike Birbiglia and Vanessa Bayer

By Elise Moore | February 8

Headliner Mike Birbiglia delivered humorous tales about arrests, religion and exercise.

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SUB to bring comedians Vanessa Bayer, Mike Birbiglia and Streeter Seidell to AU

By Zach Ewell | January 14

Student Union Board will bring Saturday Night Live actor, screenwriter and Orange is the New Black actor to campus.

Katie, played by Kendra McNulty, and Joe, played by Sam Ferguson.Photo taken by Photo Collective Photographer Anna Moneymaker.

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Tears, vomit and drugs fall on Katzen’s stage floor in AU’s production of “Bachelorette” last month

By Katerina Pappas | December 27

My mom once asked me what kind of wedding I wanted, and I said I’m unsure if I wanted a wedding at all.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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