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Weekly Scene: Aug. 20-28

By Lara Jakiel · Friday, Aug. 19, 2016

DC Restaurant Week DC is Bon Appétit’s restaurant city of the year, so use your first weekend in the city to check out some of its most popular eateries during DC Restaurant Week.

The AU College Republicans pose with Karl Rove during his visit to AU on Feb. 16, 2016.

Op-ed: Why we abandoned Donald Trump (and why you should too)

By Tom Hebert · Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016

College Republicans' president explains club's decision to not endorse Trump

SUB announces Charli XCX as Welcome Week headliner

By Zach Ewell · Friday, Aug. 12, 2016

Closing out Welcome Week 2016, Pop musician Charli XCX will play at the Student Union Board’s first concert of the academic year on Aug.

News

#AwayFromTheNest: Andy Lalwani manages social media presence of LA record label

By Emily Martin | August 11

SOC junior takes involvement with YouTube community to the next level

AU alum Sarah McBride speaks at the Democratic National Convention on July 28.

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AU alum Sarah McBride reflects on becoming first transgender person to address national convention

By Courtney Rozen | August 9

McBride speaks to The Eagle about her transition and advocacy work since leaving AU

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Faith Rokowski to step down as student government secretary

By Courtney Rozen and Ivy Kaplan | August 8

SG President Devontae Torriente will appoint her successor in early September

News

When history has its eyes on you: Hamilton album review

By Naomi Zeigler | August 3

As several members of the original cast of Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Hamilton” move on to new projects, we reflect on what brought this musical its enduring legacy.

News

#AwayFromTheNest: Mimi Yu serves the community with the MPD

By Arielle Weg | August 1

AU students are on the go year-round, and that only intensifies as the temperature gets warmer and the spring semester ends.

News

AU alumna Sarah McBride speaks at DNC

By Zach Ewell | July 29

Former SG president is first openly transgender person to speak at a major party convention

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How to handle SafeTrack

By Theresa Maher | July 26

A breakdown of when Metro closures and delays are occurring and where

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Chick-fil-A to open Tenleytown location on August 11

By Haley Samsel | July 24

After months of construction and anticipation, Chick-fil-A will open the doors to its Tenleytown location on August 11, just days before AU students arrive for Welcome Week.

Opinion

People of Color need to unify

By Shelby Moring | July 21

I remember the saying “a square is a rectangle, but not every rectangle is a square” because it applies to conversations about People of Color.

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Search continues for AU’s next president

By DeLancey Lane | July 20

More faculty input to be accepted, but role of students in the process remains undefined

The headquarters of Capital Fringe. The annual Capital Fringe Fest runs July 7- 31.

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The Weekend Scene: July 15-17

By Emma Williams | July 15

Theater and improv dominate the capital this weekend

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#AwayFromTheNest: Autumn Clarke, Intern at the Embassy of Australia

By Ivy Kaplan | July 15

Senior’s past study abroad experience leads to current summer internship

Music

In an age when artists notoriously push back album release dates (looking at you, Frank Ocean), Dev Hynes, formerly known as Lightspeed Champion and currently as Blood Orange, has broken away from the mold.

Opinion

Serena Williams proves it: "Female power" is just power

By Julia Gagnon | July 13

Serena deserves a better label than the "best female athlete," writes Julia Gagnon

Opinion

Sharing images of Black corpses: Necessary for change or disrespectful to Black life?

By Shelby Moring | July 8

Shelby Moring discusses traumatic impact of viral videos depicting Black death

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#AwayFromTheNest: Grace Palo, Junior Reporter

By Nora Turner | July 8

WMAL internship allows student to perfect her skills in radio

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Kanye West holds “Famous” screening in Cathedral Heights

By Zach Ewell | July 4

Rapper draws over 400 people to Wisconsin Avenue

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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