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Straight from print: AU’s notable authors

By Dilpreet Raju · Friday, April 28, 2017

A wide range of topics provide AU students and staff with much to read

Bread Furst owner nominated for James Beard Award

By Arielle Weg · Thursday, April 27, 2017

The smell of yeast bread and sugar envelops you the moment you walk through the door of Bread Furst Bakery . As bakers knead fresh dough behind transparent windows and cashiers serve bowls of fresh salads to eager customers, owner Mark Furstenberg chats with the regulars about their families.

Review: AU Rude Mechanicals perform “Festival of Dionysus”

By Kimberly Rothberg · Wednesday, April 26, 2017

The Shakespearean festival was full of laughter and entertainment

News

Review: AUSG SUB's AmFest 2017

By Cordilia James | April 26

Weather pulled the plug on headliner’s performance

News

Congressional Fitness Center to open on East Campus

By Elisabeth Holmes | April 26

New fitness center will offer personal training and small group training

News

Best 2017 summer festivals in D.C.

By Jack Reilly | April 26

D.C. summers are not the best. The humidity and the feeling of being on an empty campus can be miserable.

News

The five best outdoor workout spots in D.C.

By Katrina Breidenbach | April 26

D.C. is known for politics, networking and fast-paced life. It is a city that brings together thousands of driven individuals seeking to fulfill their ambitions.

Mastodon, a Grammy-nominated metal band, will perform at the Fillmore on May 2.

Music

Concert Preview: Mastodon

By Griffin Rowell | April 25

The heavy metal titans take the Fillmore on May 2nd

SOC professors Caty Borum Chattoo and Leena Jayaswal made a documentary about the experience of being of mixed race in the U.S. titled "Mixed."

News

SOC professors make documentary on mixed race

By Jonathan Bergman | April 24

AU professors Caty Borum Chattoo and Leena Jayaswal set out across the country to create a documentary about the experience of being biracial in America to commemorate 50 years since the Supreme Court decision of Loving vs.

Music

Album Review: “Pure Comedy” by Father John Misty

By Maddi Cole | April 24

It’s been two years since we’ve heard new music from Father John Misty, the persona created by Josh Tillman in an attempt to further his creative expression.

News

Life After Hours: April 21-23

By Emily Martin | April 21

Take a break from finals by attending festivals or concerts

Courtesy of Captain Cookie and Nicholas Donner

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Discover DC’s best dessert food trucks

By Cordilia James | April 20

Ah, spring, the time of year that brings the end of Lent, which marks the time of year that brings an end to Lenten fasts and where people around the world celebrate Easter.

News

Preview: Forgotten Kingdoms

By Adena Maier | April 20

Written by AU professor Randy Baker and directed by AU professor Cara Gabriel, the play “Forgotten Kingdoms” premieres on April 21 at the Rorschach Theatre on H Street.

Music

Concert Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers

By Dilpreet Raju | April 20

The Red Hot Chili Peppers paid a visit to a sold-out Verizon Center on April 12, putting on a show celebrating a majority of the band’s discography.

News

AU Dance Company brings fresh perspectives with spring concert

By Alix Mammina | April 19

Celebrating both a rich history and a new direction, the AU Dance Company will host its annual spring dance concert on April 21 and 22.

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Five D.C. bookstores you should check out this weekend

By Caroline Rinker | April 19

In a city that practically runs on high-speed info and quick access to news, a bookstore is the perfect place for a college student to escape from deadlines and due dates.

News

Preview: National Park Week

By Elisabeth Holmes | April 18

The National Park Service and National Park Foundation are hosting National Park Week from April 15 to 23.

Music

Concert Preview: Heather Mae

By Griffin Rowell | April 18

Queer indie-pop artist and Northern Virginia native Heather Mae will perform at The Mansion on O Street on Sunday, April 23.

Music

Album Review: Mastodon

By Michael Valenti | April 17

Mastodon’s seventh album “Emperor of Sand” continues the band’s trend of moving toward a more pop-centric, radio-metal sound that their fans have been avoiding.

Music

My music diary mixtape

By Zach Ewell | April 17

My parents keep telling me that college is the best time of your life. I don't know if that's true, however it's definitely a time when one grows the most.

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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