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The Eagle’s guide to Valentine’s Day albums

By Zach Ewell · Monday, Feb. 13, 2017

Valentine's Day isn’t the same now as it was in elementary school. Back then the holiday was considered a second Halloween, with its abundance of heart-shaped chocolate, lollipops and other candy.

Goldlink to perform at SUB spring concert

By Arielle Weg · Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017

Rapper Goldlink will perform at the Student Union Board spring concert in the Tavern on Feb. 25 at 8:30 p.m.

Life After Hours: Feb. 10-12

By Emily Martin · Friday, Feb. 10, 2017

If you’re not headed to the Founder’s Day Ball, there are still plenty of events to enjoy around D.C.

News

Buredo coming to Tenleytown in 2017

By Emaan Khan | February 8

The DC chain will open between Cava and Nando’s on Wisconsin Avenue

Music

Concert Preview: Parquet Courts

By Griffin Rowell | February 6

Brooklyn indie-rock band Parquet Courts will wrap up its string of winter dates with a performance at the 9:30 Club, supporting its critically acclaimed 2016 effort “Human Performance.” Frontman Adam Savage’s self-proclaimed “New York heritage” style of music combines elements of early-90s punk and indie rock, garage rock and experimental rock with self-aware, cerebral and thoughtful lyrics.

News

The Phillips Collection celebrates romance with “Love is Love is Love” event

By Adena Maier | February 6

The Phillips Collection celebrated romance and friendship with its “Love is Love is Love” event on Feb.

News

Life After Hours: Feb. 3-5

By Emily Martin | February 3

Although some metro stations will be closed this weekend, you can still venture further into the District for lots of fun.

News

Eagle's guide to eating healthy

By Mikey Lucatorto | February 1

Some tips and tricks to eating healthier during the semester, both on and off campus

News

Where to eat during D.C.’s restaurant week

By Arielle Weg | January 30

The week is finally here when the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington gives college students access to the elite dining rooms of D.C.

News

Life After Hours: Jan. 27-29

By Emily Martin | January 27

The Chinese New Year is the largest celebration in the District this weekend, but there are plenty of other musical performances to enjoy in the city, as well as a film festival.

Lifestyle

Life After Hours: Jan. 20-22

By Emily Martin | January 20

Take your mind off of the inauguration and the traffic it’s bringing this weekend with these events happening in and around D.C.

News

Kickstart the new year with these free workout and wellness classes

By Anusheh Khan | January 18

As spring semester rolls around and New Year’s resolutions are in full swing many students are looking toward developing a healthier lifestyle.

News

Letter from the Life editor

By Arielle Weg | January 17

The New Year is a time for resolutions, renovations and reinventions— so welcome to Life. For as long as we can remember at The Eagle, The Scene section has been where arts and entertainment come together to add a little culture to our campus paper.

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Straight from print: The black voice in Hollywood

By Griffin Rowell | January 10

This article originally appeared in The Eagle’s December 9 special edition. Hollywood still has a lot to learn.

News

Review: AU Players’ performance of “Hair”

By Kimberly Rothberg | January 6

Student theater group puts on moving performance depicting a troubled time

Lifestyle

Straight from print: AU strives to provide healthy meals

By Arielle Weg and Lara Jakiel | December 19

Despite efforts, many AU students are unhappy with dining options

News

Straight from print: Celebrate the holidays in DC

By Emma Williams | December 18

This article originally appeared in The Eagle's December 9 special edition.

Music

Intimate and vulnerable: Bon Iver’s “22, A Million”

By Naomi Zeigler | October 26

When indie-folk band Bon Iver arrived on the music scene in 2007 with the release of “For Emma, Forever Ago,” critics latched to the melancholic vocals.

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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