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AU Improv presents a Valentine’s Day comedy extravaganza

By Jessica Ackerman · Friday, Feb. 16, 2024

American University’s only improv troupe put on a sarcastic night of Valentine’s-related skits

Kendall Buster speaks at AU as part ‘Visiting Artists’ series for Studio Art program

By Abigail Hatting · Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024

Students in the program get feedback and critiques from artists

The perfect date night spots for Valentine’s Day

By Sofia Marcus · Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024

Don’t know where to take your special someone? Let’s talk about some ideas

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12 songs that will make you smile or sob this Valentine’s Day

By Gabby Landis | February 12

Fall in love with these pro and anti-Valentine’s tunes

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Romantic reads for February

By Faith Starchia | February 12

Five books to pair with a box of chocolates

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National Museum of Women in the Arts exhibits diverse sculptures in ‘The Sky’s The Limit’

By Clair Sapilewski | February 8

The exhibition highlighting the artistic process leaves Feb. 25

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‘Fix the Senate and save America’

By Sydney Hemmer | January 30

Senator Jeff Merkley and Mike Zamore discuss their new book encouraging a talking filibuster

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A deep dive into the makings of indie rock

By Arati Periyannan | January 26

How many genres came together to form one

PRINT lit department concentrations graphic

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Students in the Department of Literature find comfort and a sense of community

By Hannah Langenfeld | December 12

The Department offers a range of classes for students with different interests

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Annual Downtown Holiday Market returns to DC

By Sydney Hemmer | December 7

Kick off the holiday season by supporting local small businesses and entrepreneurs

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From rural twang to mainstream fame — a deep dive into country music

By Kyle Galvin | December 5

Navigating more than a century of a truly American music genre

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Tre’vell Anderson leads discussion on the powerful history of Black trans representation in media

By Amelia Fortunato | December 5

Examining the history of an underrepresented community

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Five mysteries to curl up with this December

By Marina Zaczkiewicz | December 1

These books will keep you guessing all the way through

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Food for Thought: Ukrainian bakery owners donate sales to Ukraine war efforts

By Sydney Hemmer | November 27

How the AU alumna and her sister are supporting their home country from afar

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Genre Deep Dive: Latin Trap: Its origins and the artists that shaped it

By Sofia Marcus | November 27

The iconic subgenre that has defined Latin music for years to come

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Students use chemistry to mix cocktails

By Caleb Ogilvie | November 17

Chemistry professor taught audience members the science behind drink mixing for Bender Library’s SciPop Talks

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Department of Performing Arts presents ‘Head Over Heels’

By Jessica Ackerman | November 9

The annual fall musical was a hit among audiences

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REVIEW: ‘Daughters of Leda’ rewrites the mythology you thought you knew

By Isabelle Kravis | November 3

Stunning costumes and an intricate set make up for dense dialogue and a complex plot

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REVIEW: ‘Beyond the Light’ at Artechouse

By Ashley Totten | November 2

Artechouse combines state of the art technology and images from the James Webb telescope in their astounding new immersive experience

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Reflective reads for November

By Kristine Renehan | November 1

Books you’ll be thankful to have read

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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