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Q&A: Elliphant, on tour with Charli XCX

By Danielle Bourn · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

The Swedish singer/rapper’s cites the B-52s and Frank Zappa among her influences.

Concert Review: Charli XCX at 9:30 Club is quintessential pop

By Danielle Bourn · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

Well known for singing hooks for Icona Pop and Iggy Azalea, Charli XCX is coming into her own pop stardom with songs like “Boom Clap.”

The Weekend Scene: Oct. 3-5

By Ana Srikanth · Friday, Oct. 3, 2014

A guide to what’s going on in D.C. this weekend.

Music

Preview: Foxygen to grace 9:30 Club with “Star Power”

By Trent Burns | October 3

The psychedelic duo has been performing together since high school.

DF-05860_R -- As her marriage flounders, Amy (Rosamund Pike) expresses her thoughts in a diary.

News

Movie Review: "Gone Girl"

By Leo Versel | October 3

David Fincher’s latest film brings Gillian Flynn’s novel to dark, dazzling life.

The Nationals’ mascot Teddy Roosevelt and Clawed Z Eagle outside of the Tenleytown metro station.

Opinion

Staff Ed: AU needs to find better ways to spend marketing money

October 2

Partnership with Nationals hurts school’s image rather than helps.

News

Preview: Rude Mechanicals commit "Seven Deadly Sins" for fall variety show

By Luke Hoheisel | October 2

AU’s theatre troupe presents its annual variety show this weekend in the SIS Founders Room.

News

Students can now hire advisors for student conduct cases

By Lindsay Sandoval | October 2

AU implements changes to Student Conduct Code as part of sexual assault prevention efforts.

News

Q&A: Nick Prueher, Curator of Found Footage Festival

By Devin Gannon | October 2

Prueher is one half of the comedy duo that curates the videos for the annual festival.

Music

Review: Chromeo (literally) lights up the 9:30 Club stage

By Jane Morice | October 2

The Canadian duo mixed up their set with songs old and new, catering to the entire audience

Lifestyle

The Gym Rat Diaries: Zumba adventures at MINT DC

By Arielle Weg | October 2

A free trial of Zumba at one of D.C.’s most upscale gyms.

Sports

AU Volleyball notches a 3-0 victory against University of Maryland Eastern Shore

By Shannon Scovel | October 1

The Eagles record their seventh consecutive win through superior serving efforts.

Lifestyle

Preview: Bentzen Ball Comedy Festival boasts top talent

By Leo Versel | October 1

The third edition of the Bentzen Ball Comedy Festival will be serving up laughs from Oct. 1-5.

News

Student Government to advocate for greater mental health awareness

By Alexandra Morrison | October 1

The Student Government Undergraduate Senate voted unanimously Sept. 28 to pass a new initiative that advocates for a larger focus on mental health issues and services available to students on campus.

Photo: AU students line up for the People’s Climate March in New York City on Sept. 21.

News

AU students journey to NYC for People’s Climate March

By Alejandro Alvarez | October 1

Students join over 300,000 people in attending one of the largest climate change marches in history

Lifestyle

Talkin’ Tunes with Professor Jessica Uscinski

By Lauren Hain | October 1

Physics professor Jessica Uscinski discusses her love for music, specifically The Avett Brothers.

Lifestyle

UnWired: Dealing with Apple, the overbearing mother of tech companies

By Sophia Barnes | September 30

Has the tech company’s helicopter parenting stopped with the smartwatch?

News

SG, students focus on transparency need in budget process

By Zoe Morgan | September 30

Students and SG members identified financial aid and the endowment as two areas that need to be more public.

Music

Snarky Puppy charm Fillmore with high-energy funk and special guests

By Coby Eiss | September 29

The instrumental fusion group from Brooklyn, New York brought special guests and wowed the crowd.

Sports

AU and WMATA partner to provide late night service after Nationals games

By Jennifer Reyes and Vincent Salandro | September 29

AU and Metro announced a new partnership outside of the Tenleytown Metro Station with the help of Clawed Z Eagle and National’s mascot, Teddy Roosevelt.

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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