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Stumped on costume ideas for Halloween? Fear not.

By Zoe Bell · Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020

Here’s a list of six easy and affordable DIY costumes you can make at home

Sense of Play: Department of Performing Arts embraces virtual learning

By Kelly McDonnell · Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

Professors and students have struggled to connect to their collaborative craft online, but there’s still a sense of community

AU community explores alternatives for a coronavirus-free Halloween

By Sarah Fahn · Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020

Trick-or-treating during the pandemic proves challenging for DC students and professors

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Review of AU’s theatrical Zoom production of ‘The Women’

By Hannah Shows | October 27

Reckoning with the contradictions of Zoom theatre

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AU theater freshmen explain what it’s like to be 18 years old through Zoom performance

By Stephanie Mirah | October 25

At the end of September, 20 freshmen discussed critical issues to their age group in a performance titled “Overture 200222020”

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How AU students are staying grounded with music this fall

By Zoe Bell | October 24

Through playing instruments, listening while studying or curating new playlists, students rely on music to adapt to this year

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5 best books for young adult readers in 2020

By Sara Winick | October 22

Whether it’s an action-packed dystopia or a contemporary romance, there’s a book out there waiting for every young adult

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AU senior filmmaker overcoming the odds of the industry through project ‘Feed the Reel’

By Hannah Shows | October 21

Ismah Khan pitched, wrote and was granted $10,000 to fund a project for film and art nonprofit Current Movements

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Five book recommendations for every fall day

By Courtesy of Eliza DuBose | October 20

From poetry collections to memoirs, there is a book to match every autumn day

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Spoon AU x The Eagle: ‘Phone eats first’ photo tips

By Maya Hettleman, Spoon University AU Editor-in-Chief | October 12

Tips for capturing any D.C. meal for your Instagram

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Six coffee recipes for every type of coffee drinker and coffee machine

By Emily Walsh | October 7

Did somebody say homemade pumpkin cream cold brew?

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Singers on AU’s campus will not be silenced by COVID-19

By Lizzy Tarallo | October 7

Musical ensembles and student-led a cappella groups are navigating the new territory of virtually creating vocal music

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‘All In: The Fight for Democracy’ shows the troubling history of voter suppression in the US

By Lizzy Tarallo | October 2

Stacey Abrams, former gubernatorial candidate in Georgia, tells her story

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AU campus coffee shops remain open amid the pandemic

By Annabel Rustum | October 2

The Dav and The Bridge are open for takeout five days a week

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AU alumna’s new podcast focuses on capitalism and well-being

By Thomas Recchio | September 30

Dawn Carpenter’s "What Does It Profit?" podcast will discuss how businesses function well-being of society

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Scenes that Stick: best friend betrayal in ‘The Social Network’

By Isabella Goodman | September 26

The scene that shows the struggle between power and friendship

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AU students open Etsy shops during COVID-19 pandemic

By Cecilia Markley | September 23

Students take advantage of time at home during pandemic to cultivate their businesses

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AU junior publishes new book of poetry

By Isabella Goodman | September 19

“Into the Orange Grove” by Grace Hasson debuted July 28

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On National Dance Day, five AU dancers reflect on what dance means to them

By Stephanie Mirah | September 19

Members of the AU Dance Team, American Bhangra Crew, AU Dance Company and AU in Motion reminisce about dancing with their teammates and friends

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Bring The Fire: antiracism and BLM resource brand created by two AU seniors

By Stephanie Mirah | September 17

Students combine their backgrounds to create widely circulated Google Doc and Instagram infographics of resources

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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