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The Scene’s music venue guide for beginners

By Zach Ewell · Friday, Aug. 26, 2016

Six venues and shows to check out in the coming weeks

Julita Kurdziuk, center, is now the lone senior on the women's volleyball team, and hopes to lead the team to the NCAA tournament again this year.

AU volleyball player steps up as senior leader

By Shannon Scovel · Friday, Aug. 26, 2016

Julita Kurdziuk hopes to lead the team to another conference title

Fall sports preview: What to watch out for this semester

By Shannon Scovel · Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016

Check out what’s in store for this season’s Eagles

News

AU ends four season partnership with Nationals

By Katherine Saltzman | August 25

University did not renew contract in an effort to reduce spending

View of the National Air and Space Museum from the steps of the National Gallery of Art.

Lifestyle

The Scene’s guide to the best museums in the District

By Emily Martin | August 25

DC newcomers can get a start on exploring the city and all it has to offer by visiting its top museums

Opinion

A year about principles: ensuring equity for all of our students

By Devontae Torriente | August 25

SG President Devontae Torriente shares his goals for the year

News

Nightlife safety zones created due to Metro closures

By DeLancey Lane | August 24

MPD to provide safe areas for D.C. residents finding alternative transportation during SafeTrack

News

AU launches new Welcome Week programs

By Ellie Hartleb | August 23

Welcome Week to focus on local and global social justice issues

Lupe Fiasco plays for a crowd of AU students in Bender Arena on Aug. 24, 2013, a Welcome Week concert hosted by the Student Union Board.

Music

The Scene’s Welcome Week 2016 playlist

By Jack Stringer | August 23

Welcome freshmen, to your very own week!

Construction continues on East Campus as students slated to live in the new dorm buildings now move into temporary contingency housing elsewhere on campus.

News

HDP implements contingency plan for delayed East Campus

By Taylor Daly | August 22

Construction of the new dorms has been delayed by three months due to weather

Features

How to land the perfect federal work-study job this fall

By Nora Turner | August 22

These five tips and tricks will help students prepare for work-study

Students can visit the Indonesian Embassy on Embassy Row.

Lifestyle

The Scene’s guide to this fall’s embassy events

By Alix Mammina | August 20

Your guide to exploring the international side of DC

Sergio Lopez swims for the Eagles in this photo pulled from the Eagle archives.

Sports

Digging into AU’s history of Olympic swimmers

By Shannon Scovel | August 19

AU senior swimmer Caylee Watson made history on August 7 as she jumped in the water at the Olympics Aquatics Stadium in Rio and competed for her native U.S.

Opinion

It’s time for a press conference, Secretary Clinton

By Kris Schneider | August 19

Hillary Clinton needs to hold a formal press conference to help fix her trust problem, writes Kris Schneider

News

Weekly Scene: Aug. 20-28

By Lara Jakiel | August 19

DC Restaurant Week DC is Bon Appétit’s restaurant city of the year, so use your first weekend in the city to check out some of its most popular eateries during DC Restaurant Week.

Guest Columns

Op-Ed: The Struggle of a #NeverTrump Republican

By Dan Savickas | August 18

Former Cruz organizer explains why he can't support Trump

The AU College Republicans pose with Karl Rove during his visit to AU on Feb. 16, 2016.

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Why we abandoned Donald Trump (and why you should too)

By Tom Hebert | August 17

College Republicans' president explains club's decision to not endorse Trump

Opinion

Is it possible to separate a person from their politics?

By Julia Gagnon | August 16

When I first arrived at AU and took my seat on the first day of class, I was reminded of the cardinal rule of classroom discussion: in here, we debate politics, not people.

Guest Columns

Op-ed: College Republicans are failing conservative students by not issuing position on Trump

By Kyle Alfaro | August 15

Kyle Alfaro believes AUCRs are ‘leading from behind’

Music

SUB announces Charli XCX as Welcome Week headliner

By Zach Ewell | August 12

Closing out Welcome Week 2016, Pop musician Charli XCX will play at the Student Union Board’s first concert of the academic year on Aug.

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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