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‘Fix the Senate and save America’

By Sydney Hemmer · Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024

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

A deep dive into the makings of indie rock

By Arati Periyannan · Friday, Jan. 26, 2024

How many genres came together to form one

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

By Hannah Langenfeld · Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023

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

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‘Macbeth in Stride’ retells the classic play with music and feminism

By Caleb Ogilvie | October 25

Audiences praised the local production’s introspective messages

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Artist Spotlight: Mike Oldfield

By Marina Zaczkiewicz | October 19

Oldfield’s compositions serve as the crossroads between many genres

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G Flip is among the new generation of artists proving that rock isn’t dead

By Eliza DuBose | October 18

The singer is building a new place in queer spaces

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World Culture Festival comes to National Mall for three-day celebration of diversity and unity

By Ava Agostinelli and Sanya Bathia | October 17

Festival chooses U.S. capital as host location for the first time, drawing thousands of attendees

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Review: Musical Theatre freshmen make their Katzen debut in ‘Overture’

By Jessica Ackerman | October 16

The production put the Class of 2027’s talent on brilliant display

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Art All Night: A Celebration of DC Art and Culture

By Julia Patton | October 11

American University participates in the annual, city-wide art festival

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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