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Summer’s over, yet the season’s fashion trends prevail

By Carmenlucia Acosta · Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017

As the weather clings to summer, so is fashion

A$AP Ferg will perform in Bender Arena on August 26.

A$AP Ferg to play SUB x WVAU Welcome Week show

By Griffin Rowell · Friday, Aug. 11, 2017

The Harlem MC is also set to release new album ‘Stay Striving’ this month

Santana will play in Columbia, Maryland on August 15.

Famed rock group Santana to play in Maryland August 15

By Griffin Rowell · Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017

The band will continue its lengthy 2017 tour at Merriweather Post Pavilion

Music

Regina Spektor and Ben Folds performed a special one-off show together in Virginia

By Griffin Rowell | August 1

On July 26 songwriting and indie-pop geniuses, Ben Folds and Regina Spektor, treated the audience at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap.

Music

HAIM has “Something To Tell You” with elevated lyrics

By Emily Martin | July 23

The all-female trio HAIM strikes gold again with “Something To Tell You,” a pure pop album released on July 7.

Music

Mitski made listening about the sadness of life, fun at her sold-out DC show.

By Griffin Rowell | July 14

The Japanese-born indie rocker played a tight, emotional set at 9:30 Club.

Music

Album Review: “LANY” by LANY

By Emily Von Urff | July 13

The alt-band’s first release brings groovy vibes and romantic nostalgia.

Music

Concert Preview: Gorillaz

By Griffin Rowell | July 13

The dynamic, genre blending group comes to Merriweather Post Pavilion on July 15.

Pictured: Jackson Browne recording “Running On Empty” at Merriweather in 1977, Willie Nelson with President Jimmy Carter on stage at Merriweather in 1980, Father John Misty opening for The Decemberists at Merriweather in 2015, and Grace Potter performing at the Merryland Festival at Merriweather in 2016. Photos courtesy of Merriweather Post Pavilion, Dave Barnhouser 13th Hour Photography and Richie Downs. Grace Potter’s Photo by Richie Downs, and Father John Misty’s Photo by Dave Barnhouser 13th Hour Photography.

Music

A look back on the Merriweather Post Pavilion’s 50-year history

By Griffin Rowell | July 10

The legendary Baltimore area concert venue will celebrate its birthday with a star-studded July 15 show.

The Eagle's top contenders for songs of the summer.

Music

Turn up the heat: battle for 2017 song of the summer

By Emily Von Urff | June 29

Who will have the chart-topping, party-hopping single of the season?

Music

The White Man’s Burden: One Love Manchester concert exemplifies white savior complex

By Leanna Faulk | June 27

How these concerts play a role in promoting the white savior complex

Music

Album Review: “Ti Amo” by Phoenix

By Dilpreet Raju | June 21

Pop and summer coincide in the French alt group’s newest album

Pitches by Trippin' Final Spring Concert 2017

News

Pitches Be Trippin’ perform final concert “The Glo Up”

By Adena Maier | June 8

A capella group performed a set centered around the various stages of romantic relationships

Music

Unpopular opinion: I hate Lana Del Rey

By Melany Rochester | June 7

A critique of Lana Del Rey’s lyrics and singing ability

Music

Feist, the acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter, is back with her first solo album in more than six years. She will be playing dates throughout the summer, including a stop at Washington, D.C.’s Lincoln Theatre June 7 and 8.

News

Review: Mission: Improv-able final semester performance

By Cordilia James | May 31

Mission: Improv-able, AU’s improv troupe, sent off two of their seniors on April 21 in a final show filled with laughs, debates and a Swedish milkmaid. Although the event’s Facebook page promoted the show to run from 8 p.m.

News

'Fun Home' reflects struggles with family and identity

By Alix Mammina | April 29

Broadway musical opens at D.C.’s National Theatre, portraying the life of cartoonist Alison Bechdel

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2nd annual Spring Queer Arts Show hosted by AU student groups

By Adena Maier | April 28

AmLit, AU Queers & Allies, AUSG Women’s Initiative and Speak Fresh hosted the second annual Spring Queer Arts Show on April 21 as a celebration of the work of queer artists on AU’s campus.

News

Straight from print: AU’s notable authors

By Dilpreet Raju | April 28

A wide range of topics provide AU students and staff with much to read

News

Review: AU Rude Mechanicals perform “Festival of Dionysus”

By Kimberly Rothberg | April 26

The Shakespearean festival was full of laughter and entertainment

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.

Solutions by The State News