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Appreciating African culture through fashion in 'Black Panther'

By Cordilia James · Sunday, March 11, 2018

Weeks after hitting theaters, audiences’ love for Director Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” is still going strong: the film has made over $520 million domestically, making the list of top 10 highest-grossing films in the United States of all time. The film received praise for its positive representation of race, gender and culture.

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Creative writing graduate aims to publish novel by crowdfunding

By Andrew Klabnik · Friday, March 2, 2018

Claire Handscombe, a 2015 graduate from the MFA Creative Writing Program, is crowdfunding her first novel with London-based publisher Unbound. Handscombe’s novel, “Unscripted,” is a realistic fiction book following the relationship between Libby, an aspiring British novelist, and Thom Cassidy, an actor whom Libby is fixated upon. Handscombe began writing as a child while growing up in Belgium.

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Life After Hours: March 2-4

By Liz Holmes | March 2

Happy Women’s History Month! Whether you’re looking for something to do before the Founder’s Day Ball or are just trying to wait out the high winds, check out these fun activities in and around the District that highlight some of the amazing women of the past and present.

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Life After Hours: Feb. 23-25

By Liz Holmes | February 22

Founder’s Week is from Feb. 24 to March 3, and there is plenty to do to celebrate. Check out some events happening both on campus and off to get in the spirit of celebration for AU’s 125th Founder’s Day.

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Life After Hours: Feb. 16-18

By Liz Holmes | February 16

With Valentine’s Day magic still in the air, check out these events for fun ways to spend time with those you care about. Frederick Douglass’ BiCentennial The National Park Service is celebrating abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s 200th birthday by hosting a Bicentennial Birthday Weekend.

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Life After Hours: Feb. 9-11

By Elisabeth Holmes | February 8

Ready to enjoy the second weekend in February by celebrating some amazing people? Whether it’s athletes competing in the Olympics, exploring African American history in air and space or running to support those with neurofibromatosis, DC has plenty to offer this weekend PyeongCheng Thang On Friday, Feb.

The Prospect sports bar on U Street is one of many great places around D.C. to watch this year's Super Bowl.
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It's game time

By Cordilia James | February 4

Whether you’re rooting for the Patriots, Eagles, or even Justin Timberlake, this year’s Super Bowl is sure to be fun for everyone.

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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