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Fireworks during Independence Day in downtown DC.

The Scene Goes Fourth: Independence Day weekend in D.C.

By Jane Morice , Tam Sackman and Anagha Srikanth · Thursday, July 3, 2014

A guide to the best events, concerts and more in the city for America’s 238th birthday.

Politico and School of Communication team up for journalism institute

By Jordan-Marie Smith · Monday, June 30, 2014

__The Politico Journalism Institute will begin its collaborative journalism institute with SOC in late July.

National Association of Black Journalists adding AU chapter

By Amber Cohen · Monday, June 30, 2014

National Association of Black Journalists adding AU chapter

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AU alum introduces President Obama at White House

By Jacquie Lee | June 30

Former AUSG President spoke before Obama signed financial aid executive order

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The M&M Report: World Cup 2014 and “22 Jump Street”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | June 29

Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman discuss the most popular sporting event in the world and one of the most popular movies of the year.

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North Carolina sunshine to help power AU, GWU classrooms by 2015

By Samantha Hogan | June 25

AU and GWU partner to meet more than half their power needs from three solar arrays in North Carolina

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Silver Line to begin running on July 26

By Alejandro Alvarez | June 24

The new Washington Metro Silver Line will begin running on July 26, Metro officials said.

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$32,000 worth of damage found in McDowell Hall

By Samantha Hogan | June 17

Dorm restrooms vandalized throughout the residence hall

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New Eagle Summit programming and SG task force set to tackle sexual assault on campus

By Suzanne Gaber and Samantha Hogan | June 17

AU administration continue to examine and adjust sexual assault prevention methods on-campus

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EI email leak timeline of events

By Sean Meehan | June 13

EI email leak timeline on Dipity.

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Q&A: Dean DeBlois, Director of "How to Train Your Dragon 2"

By Emily Packer | June 13

The writer and co-director of “How to Train Your Dragon 2” discusses some artistic decisions he made in the filmmaking process.

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AU updates Student Conduct Code following EI email

By David Lim | June 13

New language outlines definitions, expands Prohibited Conduct section

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Leaked emails discussing violence, sexual assault, drugs thrust AU into national spotlight

By Samantha Hogan | June 13

Emails from a non-affiliated group of students brought national attention to AU after their contents were shared by an anonymous leaker.

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Two AU students win Truman Scholarship, $30,000 each

By Aly Seidel | June 12

Mary Caroline Brazill and Eric Rodriguez join long line of Truman Scholars from AU.

Music

Reggae legends hit 9:30 Club for The Wailers' 30th anniversary concert

By Emily Packer | June 12

The Wailers, the band famous for backing world-famous reggae musician Bob Marley, took to the stage of 9:30 Club to perform their album “Legend” on May 29.

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AU ranked seventh most influential college on Twitter

By Jordan-Marie Smith | June 12

College Atlas lists AU among prestigious universities Harvard, Yale and Princeton as leader in social media

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Movie Review: The Fault in Our Stars

By Tam Sackman | June 6

Die-hard fans will be pleasantly surprised at this literal adaptation of John Green’s teen novel.

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Movie Review: Edge of Tomorrow

By Mary Wright | June 6

In the battle for superior humans vs. aliens films, director Doug Liman’s take succeeds in its mission.

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Movie Review: Words and Pictures

By Tam Sackman | June 6

Witty one-liners are not enough to make up for the lack of chemistry between Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche in Fred Schepisi’s “Words and Pictures.”

Music

An auspicious start for indie rockers NO. at 9:30 Club

By Tam Sackman | June 2

The LA-based indie rock band kicked off their tour in support of Yann Tiersen at 9:30 Club on May 28.

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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