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A view of the Westgate mall from AU students’ apartment complex in Nairobi, Kenya on Sept. 23.

Kenya abroad program to continue after shooting

By Steven Murphy · Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013

AU Nairobi program will continue as planned despite a nearby mall shooting that left 72 dead.

Q&A: Blitzen Trapper

By Alejandro Alvarez · Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013

The Eagle discusses new record and inspirations with Blitzen Trapper before they hit the Black Cat this week.

Weekly Scene album reviews brew

By David Kahen-Kashi , Mark Lieberman , Kara Avanceña and Alejandro Alvarez · Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013

The Scene recommends the best recent albums including Keith Urban and Jack Johnson.

News

Q&A: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

By David Kahen-Kashi | September 26

The Eagle sat down with Joseph Gordon-Levitt to talk about his directorial debut “Don Jon.”

Opinion

Op/ed: Israel, US develop cutting-edge technology together

By Jordan Miller | September 25

The U.S.-Israel relationship has been a catalyst for many recent inventions, which is why the U.S. must maintain this relationship.

The crowd at the Alt-J concert held their arms in the air, forming the band’s signature triangle with their thumbs and index fingers.

Music

Alt-J charms a sold out crowd at 9:30 Club

By Olivia Bell | September 25

Indie-rockers Alt-J sold out both dates of their fall tour at 9:30 club last week.

Music

AUDIOPHILE

By Molly Pfeffer , Clare Teeling , Jesse Paller , Drew Sher and Mandi Ray | September 25

DJs at WVAU share their thoughts on recent albums.

Opinion

US must act on debt crisis sooner rather than later

By Marshall Bornemann | September 25

IMF head Christine Lagarde urges end to domestic political bickering in order to address larger international issues.

Joyce Carol Oates leaving her speaking event at the National Book Festival.

News

Annual book festival draws readers back to the books

By David Kahen-Kashi | September 25

Words sprung to life as thousands of book enthusiasts flocked the the Mall at the Library of Congress’s National Book Festival on Sept. 21-22.

AU Professor Doug Hecox (middle) poses for a picture with flight team Unicorn Hunters at the Redbull Flugtag on Sept. 21.

News

Redbull Flugtag debuts in DC

By Daniela Berson | September 24

Washingtonians endured rain for D.C.’s first Redbull Flugtag, a competition of handmade aircrafts, last weekend on Sept. 21.

The AU-owned property at 4825 Glenbrook Road pictured in 2011, before it was demolished in 2012.

News

Glenbrook dig expected to find weapons material

By Devin Mitchell | September 24

The Army Corps of Engineers excavation of an AU-owned property will last a year. Workers are expected to find experimental weapons material during this time.

Music

Starlight Girls get weird at 906H

By Haley Hawkins | September 24

Brooklyn-based band The Starlight Girls are nothing if not unusual, and D.C. got a taste of their tangy experimentalism Sept. 21.

News

FreeFest rocks on through the rain

By Kara Avanceña | September 24

The annual Virgin Mobile FreeFest held in the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md. drew artists and fans from all around for an enjoyable, jam-packed Saturday, Sept. 21.

News

The Rewind: New Girl, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Breaking Bad

September 24

The Scene recaps this week’s best episodes on television in the weekly rewind.

News

DC ranked No. 1 for college students and graduates

By Sadie Ruben | September 23

D.C. ranked best city for college graduates and college students on Business News Daily’s and AIER’s websites.

News

From gray to green: AU wins award for SIS grounds

By Samantha Hogan | September 23

AU completes sustainability certification on School of International Service’s grounds and seeks to apply same initiative to East Campus.

News

Is hot yoga safe?

By Iulia Gheorghiu | September 23

Researchers and yoga instructors agree that despite appearances, there is little danger in the popular exercise practice.

The ceramic sheep sat outside Bender Library in fall 2012.

News

The library sheep promotes student resources

By Jared Angle | September 23

University librarian ran a promotion to raise awareness of library resources with a sheep scavenger hunt.

News

Car crashes into Tenleytown store

By Jared Angle | September 23

Container Store windows damaged after car lost control and crashed into building.

Sports

D.C. United loses 2-1 to New England Revolution

By Charles Clayton | September 23

D.C. United lost to the New England Revolution 2-1 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Sept. 21.

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.

Solutions by The State News