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Jennings says goodbye to directing at AU with 'Othello'

By Grace George · Thursday, March 22, 2018

For her last time directing a play at American University, Caleen Jennings picked one of her favorite plays and playwrights: William Shakespeare.

Parallel Universe exhibit at ARTECHOUSE is a surreal technological marvel

By Katya Podkovyroff Lewis and Brandon Ermer · Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The first solo exhibit for the Turkish studio Ouchhh drew massive crowds

Creative writing graduate aims to publish novel by crowdfunding

By Andrew Klabnik · Friday, March 2, 2018

Claire Handscombe, a 2015 graduate from the MFA Creative Writing Program, is crowdfunding her first novel with London-based publisher Unbound. Handscombe’s novel, “Unscripted,” is a realistic fiction book following the relationship between Libby, an aspiring British novelist, and Thom Cassidy, an actor whom Libby is fixated upon. Handscombe began writing as a child while growing up in Belgium.

Singers at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in historic Anacostia.

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Eight events to celebrate Black History Month before February ends

By Katya Podkovyroff Lewis | February 23

Black History Month originated from a week-long celebration in February known as “Negro History Week.” It was established by historian Carter G.

SOC Professor Chris Palmer is hosting the 13th annual SOC Spring Film Series, starting on Feb. 13

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2018 SOC Film Series aims to inspire students

By Grace George | February 19

Event to cater to environmentalists, documentary lovers

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Women’s Initiative Breaking Ground Monologues running this weekend

By Anna Donohue | February 14

Performances to showcase students’ experiences with identity and their bodies

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Theater professor opens 2018 Women’s Voices Festival

By Grace George | February 8

Caleen Jennings chosen to share personal work at local theater festival

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AU Photo Collective brings Distressed and Distorted photography to life

By Dilpreet Raju | January 19

Fourth Exhibition introduces depth with every image

Dele Amons performs with 94 Forever at AMFest 2016.

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Student Union Board to grow AMFest

By Georgia Sampson | December 16

The organization that entertains has more to come with AMFest in the spring

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Capital Classics film series screens holiday movies to get in the spirit

By Morgan Bluma | December 10

Take a study break and go see a film

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James Veitch transcends comedy by satirizing scam emails

By Morgan Bluma | December 8

The comedian’s uses technology in a new form of humor

"Shakespeare is a White Supremacist" opens Thursday.

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Preview: Rude Mechanicals’ ‘Shakespeare Is A White Supremacist’ takes original, racial twist on the Bard

By Daniella Ignacio | December 7

Devised piece tackles issues of race, active allyship

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Entrepreneur Daymond John speaks at first American Dreams Academy Summit

By Misbah Farooqi | December 5

John relayed his experiences and advice to student entrepreneurs

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Duomuzi delivers emotional truth in powerful adaptation of ‘Antony and Cleopatra’

By Daniella Ignacio | November 30

Katzen Studio Theatre was the last stop in their 2017 tour

African Student Organization Hosts Renaissance Pageant 2017

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African Students Organization hosts Renaissance Pageant

By Cordilia James | November 21

The night before the African Students’ Organization Renaissance Pageant, sophomore Amanda Nyang’oro was anxious.

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Jay-Z’s acclaimed ‘4:44’ tour will stop in D.C. with guest Vic Mensa

By Griffin Rowell | November 21

Legendary music mogul Jay-Z is slated to hit Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena with fellow Roc Nation label mate Vic Mensa on Nov.

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Concert Review: Brooklyn-based indie rock group Beach Fossils awaken sleepy listeners

By Julia Wunning-Zimmer | November 6

Beginning their set at 12:30 a.m., Brooklyn-based dream pop band Beach Fossils faced the challenge of performing for a crowd of droopy-eyed, impatient D.C.

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‘Little Women’ peels back layers of visceral storytelling scene-by-scene

By Emily Lytle | November 3

Department of Performing Arts shakes the dust off heart-wrenching classic

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SASA’s tenth annual Jalwa Culture and Fashion Show brings South Asia to AU

By Daniella Ignacio | October 27

Event celebrated South Asian music, dance, fashion

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Fresh Friday poetry events celebrates diverse, powerful voices on road to competition

By Becky Evans | October 27

New monthly poetry slam features poets vying for spots on the competitive team

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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