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Mayor Bowser shares budget plans with student journalists

By Lydia Calitri · Monday, April 24, 2017

Mayor Muriel Bowser discussed her upcoming budget proposal with student journalists in a roundtable on April 11 in the John A.

Straight from print: AU aims to archive artifacts from Women’s March on Washington

By Brianna Crummy · Monday, April 24, 2017

Inside AU’s Archives and Special Collections lie posters from Vietnam protests, pro-choice marches, anti-Apartheid rallies and gay rights movements.

Straight from print: A reflection on Black leadership

By Devontae Torriente · Saturday, April 22, 2017

As my term as your student body president comes to a close, I can’t help but think about what this time has meant to me. What I found most interesting, and painful, about the year is the role my race played in everything I did.

Tara Palmeri graduated from AU in 2008 and has since traveled the globe as a journalist for Politico Europe. She now covers the Trump White House as a correspondent for Politico.

Features

AU alumna Tara Palmeri has a front row seat to Trump's White House

By Jonathan Bergman | April 22

Politico correspondent discusses her career path and why Sean Spicer sees her as a "threat"

News

Life After Hours: April 21-23

By Emily Martin | April 21

Take a break from finals by attending festivals or concerts

News

Student Government president launches the Student Involvement Fund

By Lydia Calitri | April 20

Student Government President Devontae Torriente announced the creation of the Student Involvement Fund on April 4 to allocate funds to support students’ involvement in campus organizations.

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News

Discover DC’s best dessert food trucks

By Cordilia James | April 20

Ah, spring, the time of year that brings the end of Lent, which marks the time of year that brings an end to Lenten fasts and where people around the world celebrate Easter.

News

Preview: Forgotten Kingdoms

By Adena Maier | April 20

Written by AU professor Randy Baker and directed by AU professor Cara Gabriel, the play “Forgotten Kingdoms” premieres on April 21 at the Rorschach Theatre on H Street.

Music

Concert Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers

By Dilpreet Raju | April 20

The Red Hot Chili Peppers paid a visit to a sold-out Verizon Center on April 12, putting on a show celebrating a majority of the band’s discography.

News

SASA hosts annual Holi celebration on the quad

By Emaan Khan | April 20

Organization uses “festival of colors” to expose students to South Asian culture

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AU Dance Company brings fresh perspectives with spring concert

By Alix Mammina | April 19

Celebrating both a rich history and a new direction, the AU Dance Company will host its annual spring dance concert on April 21 and 22.

News

Senate denies SG judicial board chair nomination

By Maria Carrasco and Lydia Calitri | April 19

SG Senate voted majority to reject Ballester

The class of 2021 acceptance rate is the second lowest in AU's history.

News

AU accepts 29 percent of applicants for the class of 2021

By Deanna Mudry | April 19

2017 saw the second lowest acceptance rate in the University’s history

News

Five D.C. bookstores you should check out this weekend

By Caroline Rinker | April 19

In a city that practically runs on high-speed info and quick access to news, a bookstore is the perfect place for a college student to escape from deadlines and due dates.

News

Preview: National Park Week

By Elisabeth Holmes | April 18

The National Park Service and National Park Foundation are hosting National Park Week from April 15 to 23.

Music

Concert Preview: Heather Mae

By Griffin Rowell | April 18

Queer indie-pop artist and Northern Virginia native Heather Mae will perform at The Mansion on O Street on Sunday, April 23.

News

SPA dean leaves behind legacy of success

By Emily Martin | April 17

SPA Dean Barbara Romzek raised SPA’s rankings and fostered a community among the faculty and students

Music

Album Review: Mastodon

By Michael Valenti | April 17

Mastodon’s seventh album “Emperor of Sand” continues the band’s trend of moving toward a more pop-centric, radio-metal sound that their fans have been avoiding.

News

Free condom dispensers installed in three dorms

By Grace Bird | April 17

Male latex condoms available at four locations across campus in pilot program

Music

My music diary mixtape

By Zach Ewell | April 17

My parents keep telling me that college is the best time of your life. I don't know if that's true, however it's definitely a time when one grows the most.

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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