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Metro area puts on theatrics for fall's lineup of plays, musicals

By Hoai-Tran Bui · Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

From the unorthodox to the Shakespearean, The Scene offers you a preview of the upcoming plays at some of the area’s best theaters.

Reflecting Pool updates finished

By Elaine Clayton · Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

For the first time since 2010, the reflecting pool between the Washington and Lincoln memorials will be filled.

Spring Valley house demolition postponed

By Leigh Giangreco · Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

The Army Coprs of Engineers finalized details of the demolition of the AU-owned house at 4825 Glenbrook Rd.

Opinion

Quick Take: Is the Freshman Service Experience a good use of fees?

August 30

This year, the Freshman Service Experience, heralded as a way to give back to the Washington community, charged $115 to each freshman to take part. What is the implication of paying to volunteer?

News

Seven days of concerts to explore D.C.'s most popular music venues

By Maeve McDermott | August 30

From Swedish post-punk to boy-band R&B, explore the city with a week of live music.

News

AU recognized for green efforts

By Samantha Hogan | August 30

AU made it onto the Princeton Review's 2013 Green Honor Roll.

News

The Scene staff suggests must-see fall television

August 30

Each fall season comes brimming with a medley of new and returning TV shows. That is why the Scene is here to help viewers navigate the turbulent waters and pick the pearls of the small screen.

Sports

SEC set to dominate college football again

By Eric Saltzman | August 30

The Southeastern Conference will likely keep it's title as top in the nation this year.

News

Fraternity activities on hold due to party violations

By Rebecca Zisser | August 30

The Inter-Fraternity Council has postponed all fraternity activities except for chapter meetings until further notice.

Sports

After season-opening road trip, men's soccer to host D.C. College Cup

By Tyler Tomea | August 30

The Eagles are going for their sixth win in the 12th D.C. College Cup.

An election official counts the votes of Polk County, Iowa residents during the Republican caucus on Jan. 3.

News

Political organizations encourage student voter registration for election

By Maris Feeley | August 30

Several political organizations on campus are throwing "Vote-A-Palooza" to increase registration.

News

AU organization fights to keep children out of adult jails

By Maddi Pariser | August 30

Campaign for Youth Justice works to prevent the common practice of housing minors in jails for adults.

News

Freshmen settle in with service

By Amber Cohen | August 30

Students learn more about their new home in D.C. with service trips to neighborhoods across the city.

News

Welcome week crime drops

By Colin Campbell | August 30

24 percent less crimes were reported during welcome week compared to last year.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: New green initiatives are simply inconvenient

August 30

For the school, these changes are impressive. For the students, they are inconvenient.

News

Madeline Beard

August 29

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