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Five foods that rock: where to eat after a DC concert

By Tam Sackman · Friday, Oct. 18, 2013

ON STANDS NOW: Here are five cheap, nearby eating places after a late night concert.

Brothers Spencer Wadsworth (left) and Sterling Wadsworth (right) perform together as the stage name “Almost Anonymous.”

The secret lives of AU hip-hop artists

By Rafael Smith · Friday, Oct. 18, 2013

ON STANDS NOW: AU’s rising hip-hop talent reveals a growing, underground music scene.

Local residents picnic and watch planes fly above at Gravelly Point Park.

What’s your Scene?

By David Kahen-Kashi , Sydney Gore , Kendall Breitman , Jane Morice and Mark Lieberman · Friday, Oct. 18, 2013

ON STANDS NOW: The Scene staff shares their favorite spots in and around D.C.

News

Q&A with two alums

By Amber Cohen | October 18

EXTENDED VERSION: An extended version of the print edition in whichThe Eagle chatted with four AU alumni about their post-graduation lives from career successes to advice for current students.

News

Law professor by day, gubernatorial candidate by night

By Tori Dalcourt | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: After serving as Attorney General of Maryland for the past seven years, an adjunct professor at WCL is running for governor.

News

Gay in Russia

By Alex Seibel | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: LGBT students who study abroad in Russia do not have the same legal protections and social comforts provided in the United States.

News

Take 5: Fey and Poehler drop in, Hunnam and Glover drop out

By Mark Lieberman | October 18

From awards shows to star dropouts, it’s been a busy week in pop culture. Here is The Eagle’s breakdown of the week’s biggest headlines.

Opinion

Staff Ed: Club sport athletes deserve respect, neglected by AU

October 18

With good reason, AU club sport athletes are frustrated with their treatment from AU Athletics.

News

SOC professor takes AU to court

By Heather Mongilio | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: A professor is suing AU for breach of contract and age discrimination after she was denied tenure.

News

This week’s The Rewind

By The Scene staff | October 18

The Scene recaps the best television shows on this week’s The Rewind, including “American Horror Story” and “Key and Peele.”

Music

Q&A: Jeff Ross

By Tam Sackman | October 17

The Eagle talks to Jeff Ross about his upcoming show at Sixth and I Synagogue on Oct. 27.

Sports

AU swimming team records top five finishes

October 17

Several Eagles took home victories in a weekend meet against GW, Catholic, and Loyola.

Music

Atlas Genius rocks out in Silver Spring

By Kara Avanceña | October 16

Australian indie rock group Atlas Genius performed songs from their 2013 studio album “When It Was Now” for an eager Silver Spring crowd on Oct. 13.

Opinion

Op/Ed: The real reason behind the shutdown

By Ryan Stanley | October 16

Ryan Stanley explains how the Antideficiency Act of 1884 is behind the government shutdown.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Transparency proves the biggest worry in AU crime report

October 16

The Annual Crime Report for 2012 gave a few surprising statistics, but even more surprising is AU’s lack of transparency regarding the report.

Opinion

Increasing student debt will be the next US financial crisis

By John Foti | October 15

Columnist John Foti predicts that student loan debt will end up as financially detrimental to the the U.S. as the housing crisis.

Opinion

A step forward for the Federal Reserve

By Jack Bevacqua | October 14

President Barack Obama’s appointment of Janet Yellen to the Federal Reserve Chair last Wednesday was significant for reasons beyond its historic implications.

Sports

AU volleyball tied for first place in Patriot League

By Kara Avanceña | October 14

AU beat Colgate and Lehigh to stay atop the Patriot League standings.

News

Taste of D.C. beefs up the competition

By Erin Robertson | October 14

The largest mid-Atlantic culinary festival arrived in the District on Oct. 12 and 13.

Sports

D.C. United ties Philadelphia Union

By Charles Clayton | October 14

D.C. United played to a 1-1 draw with the Philadelphia Union at RFK Stadium Oct. 12.

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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