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Five Hollywood movies featured in the heart of the nation’s capital

Washington, D.C. is not known for its breathtaking tourist spots like Paris, nor its cool, hip atmosphere like New York City, but whenever the nation’s capital is portrayed in film, it’s often a political film revolving around the trials of a fictional president dealing with fictional issues that are umbrella statements on the flaws of our modern society. When it’s not on a fictional president, D.C. films are biopics on real historical events that involve, yes, a U.S. president. But, contrary to popular belief, there are films set in D.C. that have nothing to do with U.S. presidents that the Scene has happily provided for you.

Summer Playbook

Top 10 things you’re actually going to really do this summer — no seriously, this summer’s different! Whether you’re a graduating senior about to fulfill all of the goals in your Hopes and Dreams Journal or a wide-eyed freshman returning to your old stomping grounds and high school friends, ...

Gender gap changes classroom environment

AU’s male/female ratio isn’t only an issue for students looking for a date — many professors at AU see a difference in their classrooms because of the gender gap.

ROTC cadets benefit from AU policy changes

Now that Army ROTC cadets can use AU facilities for physical training and AUTO vans to drive to and from Georgetown University, cadets say they get more sleep and are generally happier.

AU unveils record-breaking campus solar energy plan

AU will install D.C.’s largest solar power system and the largest urban solar hot water system on the East Coast by July, as part of the University’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2020.

Look of the week: White is the new black

As spring weather begins to bloom, bright hues are everywhere in the fashion world. But let’s not lose sight of the classic color: white. This fashionista, Kogod sophomore Caryn Wallace, displays white in her ensemble from head-to-toe.

Eagle rants: April 26

More of your Eagle rants.

Police blotter: April 26

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

New course explores LGBT history

Starting this fall, students can take a new course from the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies department called WGSS-350 “History of the LGBT Movement.”

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AU celebrates Earth Week, new green projects

AU celebrated Earth Day with an inaugural Earth Week, each day commemorating a different sustainability theme.

Free speech group criticizes AU policies

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education believes AU’s sexual discrimination and harassment policy is a “blatant violation of students’ rights.”

Women’s Initiative donates $32,350 to charity

Women’s Initiative raised more than $32,350 this year for various local charities focusing on women’s issues and successfully implemented many of its programming goals, according to Director Quinn Pregliasco.

Kerwin discusses Aramark, Campus Plan at town hall

Presiding over his last town hall meeting, Board of Trustees Chairman Gary Abramson listened as students asked questions about Aramark’s relationship with AU, the Campus Plan, the General Education program, off-campus misconduct and faculty evaluations.

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Historically black sorority chapter celebrates 35th anniversary

Delta Sigma Theta’s Nu Alpha chapter celebrated its 35th anniversary with a reunion weekend for past and present sisters April 22-23.

He Is We share folksy, pop tunes at 9:30 club

Joined by a collection of indie-minded bands on their Love Is All Around Us Tour, alt-pop duo He Is We played for the first time at D.C.’s 9:30 club to a fan base that has been growing since the Tacoma, Wash., duo hit the charts.