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Folger Theatre presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’

By Alia Messina · Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024

The refreshed take on Shakespeare presents relevant themes for today’s politics

REVIEW: ‘Megalopolis’ is the wildest artistic endeavor to hit — or rather, bounce right off — the mainstream in recent memory

By Alfie Pritchard · Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024

Francis Ford Coppola’s 40-year-long passion project is finally here

Director Deep Dive: The Philadelphian king of cameos, M. Night Shyamalan

By Alfie Pritchard · Monday, Oct. 21, 2024

Looking back at the rocky career of one of Hollywood’s most divisive directors

Art

Genre Deep Dive: The Evolution of Art Pop

By Grayden Miller | October 17

Has the mainstream music scene adopted alternative artists?

News

Trendy or Timeless: Mary Janes

By Emma Taylor | October 16

This century-old piece will last a lifetime

Arts

Genre Deep Dive: Hyperpop brings social commentary with a high-speed kick

By Alia Messina | October 16

The origins of this democratic music culture

News

Chef Jet Tila spices up AU

By Grayden Miller | October 15

Students learned recipes with influence from a variety of cultures

News

Review: ‘Overture’ tradition remains strong with the class of 2028

By Evianna Hall | October 15

DPA presented new talent at the Katzen Studio Theater

News

AU alum joins Love Is Blind DC cast

By Faith Starchia | October 11

Washington Post social media editor and SOC alum Nina Zafar on her dating show experience

News

OSGEMEOS: Endless Story premiers at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

By Sophie Milner-Gorvine | October 11

Identical twins Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo present their largest US exhibition

News

School of Communication screens ‘We Are Guardians’ documentary

By Sydney Hemmer | October 9

AU alumni directed film showcases efforts of Indigenous natives to save Amazon rainforest

News

Katzen Arts Center brings a vibrant addition to Tenleytown Main Street’s Art All Night 2024

By Jessica Ackerman | October 7

Music and visual art by the AU community added homegrown element to the night’s events

News

Katzen Art Museum displays eight new fall 2024 collections

By Alia Messina | October 4

Exhibition to host gallery talks with featured artists

Movies

Weekend Watchlist: Five films for a mystical cinematic journey

By Gamze Mercan | October 4

A collection of films that will transport you to fantastical realms

Lifestyle

Trendy or Timeless? Bow or No?

By Sydney Schurz | October 3

How to incorporate this archaic trend into modern fashion

News

Roundup: Farmers markets to visit in D.C. this fall

By Faith Starchia | October 3

Find great food and community at these must-see markets

News

The soundtracks of the summer

By Amelia Fortunato | October 1

From classic TikTok hits to new releases, here’s The Eagle’s Summer 2024 wrapped

News

Genre Deep Dive: Jersey Club is more than a TikTok trend

By Alia Messina | September 30

Jersey Club is viral, but has been growing out of New Jersey since the 1990s

News

Department of Performing Arts presents Fall 2024 music performance program

By Ridha Rayani | September 27

Seven featured music ensembles to see this semester

Silver Screen

Sequels and remakes to watch in 2024

By Conor Gillingham | September 25

With so many, which ones are worth watching?

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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