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The free DC bucket list

By Melany Rochester · Thursday, April 6, 2017

Though tourists often flock to the Smithsonian museums and national monuments, D.C. is not just about the National Mall.

Life After Hours: March 31-April 2

By Emily Martin · Friday, March 31, 2017

Enjoy a festival of films, music, culture and kites

Five things to do during the Cherry Blossom Festival

By Meghna Thakkar · Thursday, March 30, 2017

Every spring, tourists flood the Tidal Basin in downtown D.C. in hopes of catching a glimpse of the city’s pride and joy: the Japanese cherry blossoms.

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AU graduate student produces podcast to tell real stories of DC

By Madeleine Cole | March 28

AU graduate student Stephanie Logan premiered her new podcast, “DC Diary,” which focuses on the real and unpublicized lives of the people of D.C., at a preview party on March 22.

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Life After Hours: March 24-26

By Michael Valenti | March 24

Enjoy being back in DC with a celebration, art, theater or movies

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Life’s spring break staycation guide

By Nazli Togrul | March 10

Whether it’s a shortage of funds, a lack of time or simply the desire to stay in D.C. that keeps you from travelling this spring break, there are plenty of things to do to make your staycation a blast.

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Life After Hours: March 10-12

By Emily Martin | March 10

Kick off spring break with a movie, exhibits, a concert, expo or festival

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Patagonia repairs students’ worn clothing

By Jack Reilly | March 10

The outdoor clothing company taught students sustainability practices and screened a documentary on climate change

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Life After Hours: March 3-5

By Emily Martin | March 3

The cherry blossoms will not peak nearly two weeks from now, so bide the time with a cultural festival, parade, music festival, art exhibit or improv show.

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Cherry Blossoms to peak March 14-17

By Emily Martin | March 1

The annual festival will begin early this year on March 15

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Exploring AU’s dating app culture

By Elisabeth Holmes | February 28

There is no doubt that apps like Tinder and Grindr have revolutionized the dating scene and easily allowed users to find who is single and ready to mingle.

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Mardi Gras in DC

By Dilpreet Raju | February 27

New Orleans is the home of Mardi Gras, but that does not mean you have to travel all the way down to Louisiana to celebrate.

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Life After Hours: Feb. 24-26

By Emily Martin | February 24

Wrap up February with a food demonstration, Oscars watch party and more

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Five DC neighborhoods for college students

By Adena Maier | February 24

To outsiders, it may seem like D.C. is simply a historic and political city with a lot of monuments and museums.

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Life After Hours: Feb. 17-19

By Emily Martin | February 17

It’s impossible to be bored in the District this weekend with everything from film festivals and performances to historical celebrations and a restaurant week.

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The Eagle’s Valentine’s Day gift guide

By Elisabeth Holmes | February 13

Struggling to find a gift for that special someone?

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Life After Hours: Feb. 10-12

By Emily Martin | February 10

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

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