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Experience food and culture at Taste of DC on Oct. 10 and 11

By Lara Jakiel · Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015

The Taste of DC will offer the best flavors of the city’s restaurant scene.

Concert Review: El Ten Eleven gives mesmerizing performance at the Black Cat

By Trent Burns · Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015

The LA post-rock duo left concertgoers with jaws dropped and expectations exceeded.

Tune in: The Scene's music picks of the week

By The Scene staff · Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015

The Eagle staff chimes in with staff picks for your weekly music fix.

News

Students attend rally during pope’s speech to Congress

By Elli Bloomberg | September 25

A group of AU students joined climate justice advocates on the National Mall Thursday morning for the Moral Action on Climate Justice Rally, an environmental justice gathering organized around Pope Francis’ address to Congress. Between 60 and 80 AU students attended, according to Audrey Irvine-Broque, a senior and organizer for Fossil Free AU.

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Inequality is driving the obesity epidemic

By Noah Levy | September 25

Freshman Noah Levy spoke to AU Professor Katya Salmi about the relationship between poverty and health.

News

Muslim Student Association invites Muslim and non-Muslim students to Eid celebration tonight

By Riddhi Sarkar | September 25

The celebration is the organization’s biggest event of the year.

Music

Concert Preview: FIDLAR to perform at the Black Cat

By Zach Ewell | September 24

Los Angeles punk rock band will perform at the Black Cat on Sept. 28.

News

Movie Review: "Everest"

By Katie Burke | September 24

Baltasar Kormakur leaves audiences chilled to the bone with his film about the deadliness of Mount Everest.

Official portrait, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Protest Madeleine Albright’s October visit to AU

By Bill Kakenmaster | September 24

SIS junior Bill Kakenmaster argues students should scrutinize Madeleine Albright’s record as closely as did Dick Cheney’s.

Music

L.A. duo El Ten Eleven to bring lively loops and rocking rhythms to D.C.

By Trent Burns | September 23

The post-rock innovators will play at D.C.’s Black Cat in support of their newest release.

News

SIS professors discuss the effects of climate change at teach-in Monday

By Elli Bloomberg | September 23

The teach-in was held in anticipation of the Pope’s speech on climate justice on Thursday.

News

Former Treasurer Bay Buchanan to speak Oct. 7

By Chloe Johnson | September 23

Buchanan was U.S. Treasurer from 1981 to 1983, under President Ronald Reagan.

Music

Vacationer brings chill vibes to U Street Music Hall

By Danielle Bourn | September 22

The Philadelphia-based band played songs from its most recent album, plus some fan favorites.

News

Mental health as a social justice issue to be discussed at upcoming symposium

By Jill O'Donohoe | September 22

The event aims to unify the AU community around an issue that affects 25 percent of college students.

News

SG passes a bill to expand on campus jobs for work-study students

By Alexis Cooney | September 22

SG members hope more federal work study jobs will help ease financial burden on students, but implementation faces hurdles.

News

Faculty Senate passes resolution supporting free speech in wake of trigger warnings debate

By Cuneyt Dil | September 22

The resolution said “the academy must stand firm” for free expression.

News

Forums held to discuss changes for first floor of Mary Graydon Center

By Katherine Saltzman | September 22

Marketplace to undergo redesign and renovation

News

AU PhD student helps discover new species

By Anagha Srikanth | September 22

Becca Peixotto will speak about the discovery at a Social Justice Colloquium on Sept. 28

Lifestyle

“Popemobile” equals restaurant deals

By Freddy Rodriguez | September 21

Can we get a “pope” with that?

Sports

Men’s soccer soars past another ranked opponent

By Gabe Bichinho | September 20

No. 21 men’s soccer takes down No. 18 LMU in New Mexico Tournament

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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