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Food and Fitness

Restaurant Week DC: Fine dining made accessible to college students

By Audrey Barnett and Bailey Hobbs · Friday, Feb. 4, 2022

Restaurant week affords students the opportunity to immerse themselves in DC’s rich culinary traditions

TV, Films and Food: Lady and the Tramp takes on the ‘veggie ball’

By Patricia McGee · Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022

A lesson from the dogs: They know how to cook

REVIEW: The best gluten-free bakeries in DC

By Patricia McGee · Monday, Jan. 3, 2022

DC holds some of the sweetest treats in the land

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AU Meditation Club brings reflection and joy during a stressful semester

By Hannah Langenfeld | December 7

The club shares meditative strategies this fall to help bring peace and serenity to students

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The best Thanksgiving foods to make this holiday season

By Sarah Flakus | November 23

These dishes are very customizable and easy to make

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Hillel Jewish Queer Collective hosts Rainbow Challah Making event

By Isabelle Kravis | November 23

Organizers hope to promote community ahead of the holidays

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Confetti cafe brings sweet treats to Tenleytown

By Elliott Parrish | November 15

AU alum-run business offers student discounts and cookie creations

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Staying active in college: A beginners guide to fitness

By Olivia Fridy | November 5

Tips for weight lifting, cardio and managing the gym

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Looking for a fall activity? Try a pumpkin patch or orchard

By Eliza DuBose | November 4

Pumpkin and Apple orchards within an hour of D.C. to celebrate the fall

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AU wraps up Trucktoberfest on the quad

By Elliott Parrish | November 2

Month-long festival brings diverse cuisine to students with no charge for meal plan holders

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Five breakfast spots to try around DC

By Thais Carrion | October 21

Where to go for bagels, brunch and more!

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Easy to make fall snacks

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | October 12

Easy as pie, anyone can make these simple and fun fall recipes

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Three AU wellness clubs that can bring back the sense of community on campus we’ve all been missing

By Audrey Barnett | October 6

Clubs with fun activities if you’re already feeling burnout from school and are looking to keep yourself active and healthy

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The best snacks to keep in your dorm

By Sara Winick | September 13

From sweet treats to comfort food favorites, this list is your go-to for the fall semester

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TV, Films and Food: Making ‘The Grey Stuff’ from Beauty and the Beast

By Sarah Flakus | September 1

Lumiere was right, it truly was delicious

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Quick and inexpensive drinks for summertime

By Hannah Langenfeld | August 11

AU students share their favorite fun refreshments

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Snacks to make the most of your summer

By Melissa Howell | August 2

Find some easy snacks to keep around while enjoying your summer vacation

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Fitness activities perfect for the summer weather

By Sarah Flakus | June 29

Finding the motivation to get up and work out is always hard, especially when all you want to do is sit around and soak up the sun and 80 degree weather. We’ve compiled a list of great fitness activities to keep you moving this summer, all designed for you to enjoy the outdoors and tailor each workout ...

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Comfort Foods: Chicken biryani is a traditional South Indian dish that can be made in one pot

By Subhi Pandiarajan | June 24

Life staff writer Subhi Pandiarajan develops a new love for chicken biryani as she ventures off into her first year of college

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On-campus residents and staff share dining experiences during the Mid-Semester Residential Experience

By Kelly McDonnell and Sara Winick | May 11

Through an eventful school year and mini-semester on campus, residents and staff alike had mixed reactions to AU’s food and dining services

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