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Genre Deep Dive: Jersey Club is more than a TikTok trend

By Alia Messina · Monday, Sept. 30, 2024

Jersey Club is viral, but has been growing out of New Jersey since the 1990s

Department of Performing Arts presents Fall 2024 music performance program

By Ridha Rayani · Friday, Sept. 27, 2024

Seven featured music ensembles to see this semester

AU Department of Performing Arts presents extensive Fall 2024 performance lineup

By Jessica Ackerman · Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024

The department blends classic and original works at the Greenberg Theater and Katzen Arts Center

Arts

Kurtis Conner’s ‘Goodfellow’ World Tour Comes to D.C.

By Alia Messina | September 18

The ‘Mayor of Kurtistown’ presented a raucous evening at the Warner Theater

News

AU’s Jazz Orchestra serves up ‘Some Spring Swing’

By Kyle Galvin | May 3

The ensemble’s spring performance included special guests from Georgetown

News

Chamber Singers foster connection through music

By Sydney Hemmer | May 3

Vocal group aims to share its music locally and abroad

News

Review: Moveius Contemporary Ballet’s ‘Glacier: A Climate Change Ballet’ incorporates policy and art in graceful performance

By Jessica Ackerman | May 3

Ballet filled the National Portrait Gallery’s Kogod Courtyard with contemplative chill

Music

Taylor Swift can’t make up her mind

By Sara Winick | April 29

‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is a confusing grab bag of synth-pop whose backend outshines the main album

News

Fast Car: looking beyond the lyrics

By Edie Myhre | April 26

A glimpse into the emotional story from a psychological perspective

News

Rick Hoffman lights up campus with funny anecdotes and critical advice

By Kathryn Squyres | April 24

KPU hosted the acclaimed “Suits” actor for a discussion on April 16

News

Inside the growing hit genre from Latin America

By Ben Cunningham | April 15

Reggaeton is more than just Bad Bunny

News

Life Staff Picks: songs for spring

By Kyle Galvin , Gabby Landis , Jessica Ackerman , Sydney Hemmer , Sara Winick , Alfie Pritchard and Chelsea Perry | April 4

Jump for joy to these warm-weather favorites

News

‘Cowboy Carter’ proves that this is Beyoncé’s world, and we’re all just living in it

By Isabelle Kravis | April 4

It’s not a country album, it’s a Beyoncé album

News

April reads to welcome the warmer months

By Abigail Hatting | April 3

Five books to add to your summer reading list

News

Review: Hozier’s ‘Unheard’ EP is short but definitely sweet

By Kyle Galvin | April 1

The Irish singer-songwriter makes the most of fourteen minutes

News

AU students connect with nature through new birdwatching club

By Phillip Kulubya | March 28

Birders of American University is hosting birdwatching trips during its first semester

News

Review: ‘Running Mates’ is a refreshing take on love and politics in today's divided world

By Manuela Gonzalez | March 26

Follow two high schoolers on a journey of unlikely connection

News

Review: Ariana Grande explores post-divorce life and controversy with new album ‘eternal sunshine’

By Abigail Hatting | March 21

Her first album since 2020 showcases stellar pop and R&B

News

Stephanie Hsu comes to AU

By Gabby Landis | March 7

The award-winning actress shared insights into the power of the arts and building a better future

News

Department of Performing Arts balances satire and strife in ‘Urinetown: the Musical’

By Jessica Ackerman | March 7

The social commentary was presented vibrantly on the Greenberg stage

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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