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A construction sign at the former entrance to the Nebraska Avenue parking lot.

Changes coming to parking permits at AU

By Kate Magill · Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014

The administration will maximize more limited campus parking spaces.

Karmin, JoJo to perform Welcome Week concert in Bender Arena

By Mark Lieberman · Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014

AU Student Union Board is bringing the pop duo and former teen sensation to Bender Arena on Aug. 23.

Current Political Communication students surround former SOC professor Dotty Lynch.

SOC Professor Dotty Lynch passes away

By Jordan-Marie Smith · Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014

The influential executive in residence leaves behind a legacy steeped in politics.

News

Tenleytown Safeway scheduled to close in 10 months

By Jordan-Marie Smith | August 11

The Whole Foods alternative is slated to close its doors in 10 months

News

New Student Activities director to begin this fall

By Emily Clapp | August 6

Northwestern’s Dominic Greene joins AU as director of student activities for the fall 2014 school year.

Opinion

Iraq War deception tactics being used again

By John Foti | August 5

Columnist John Foti discusses the tactics being used in the Iraq conflict.

News

AU PhD candidate receives Fulbright-National Geographic Fellowship

By Tori Dalcourt | August 5

Erin Moriarty Harrelson will study the emerging culture of deaf Cambodians.

News

The M&M Report: “Boyhood” and “Orange is the New Black”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | August 3

Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell discuss Richard Linklater’s 12-year cinematic experiment and Netflix’s prison series.

News

Neon Trees end Pop Psychology Tour with a confetti-tinged bang

By Tam Sackman | August 2

The pop-rockers closed out the “Pop Psychology” tour at 9:30 club on July 13.

Music

Virgin Mobile FreeFest canceled, other festivals beckon

By Sydney Gore | August 1

Taste of Georgetown, Adams Morgan Day and other festivals to check out this fall.

CHADWICK BOSEMAN as James Brown in ?Get on Up?. Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

News

Movie Review: "Get On Up"

By Brianna Williams | August 1

Chadwick Boseman shines in the James Brown biopic.

News

Movie Review: “Hercules”

By Mary Wright | July 27

Brett Ratner’s “Hercules” is a campy action movie that lacks mythology.

Writer/director Luc Besson directs SCARLETT JOHANSSON in ?Lucy?, an action-thriller that examines the possibility of what one human could truly do if she unlocked 100 percent of her brain capacity and accessed the furthest reaches of her mind.

News

Movie Review: “Lucy”

By Mary Wright | July 25

Scarlett Johansson can’t make up for an underdeveloped plot in Luc Besson’s sci-fi thriller.

News

Q&A: Michael Rossato-Bennett, Director of “Alive Inside”

By Emily Clapp | July 25

“Alive Inside,” directed by Michael Rossato-Bennett that follows the tale of patients with dementia in the American healthcare system and how they adjust to using musical therapy. The film features Dan Cohen, Louise Dueno and Norman Hardie as real-life subjects that are a part of the “Alive Inside” project.

News

Movie Review: "A Most Wanted Man"

By Leo Versel | July 25

Director Anton Corbijn’s homage to the spy genre, “A Most Wanted Man,” features an excellent performance from Philip Seymour Hoffman.

News

Israel Study Abroad programs to continue despite conflict

By Aly Seidel | July 24

AU will continue its fall study abroad programs to Israel, despite escalating violence.

Music

Preview: The Antlers bring alt-rock to 9:30 Club

By Molly Pfeffer | July 24

The band is currently touring the U.S. to promote the mellow yet captivating album “Familiars.”

News

Q&A: Gabriel Iglesias, "The Fluffy Movie"

By Tam Sackman | July 23

The longtime Comedy Central frontman, better known as Fluffy, discusses having the big screen to himself in his new stand-up movie.

News

DC raises minimum wage

By Jacquie Lee | July 22

Some students’ wages will rise thanks to the new legislation.

Lifestyle

“Screen on the Green” brings classic movies to the Mall

By David Kahen-Kashi | July 21

This year’s lineup includes “The Karate Kid,” “Lover Come Back” and more.

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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