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‘Clouds, Ice, and Bounty’: In conversation with curator Betsy Wieseman on an exhibition over two decades in the making

By Thais Carrion · Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021

The exhibit is part of the Lee and Juliet Folger Fund Collection of Seventeenth-Century Dutch and Flemish Paintings

Powerful Pages: Big Little Lies has many twists and turns that keep the reader on edge

By Sarah Flakus · Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021

Liane Moriarty touches on multiple social issues within this murder-mystery

‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ is a singularly charming communal experience

By Spenser Hoover · Monday, Nov. 1, 2021

The latest offering from American University’s Department of Performing Arts is performed to cheeky perfection

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REVIEW: A deeper look into two AU Museum art exhibits

By Olivia Barclay | October 25

‘The Art of Reimagining Scientific Discovery’ and ‘Traversing US Colonialism’ bring spectators into new perspectives

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Eight reads for celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month all year round

By Thais Carrion | October 22

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage year round by picking up a book from this list of works by Hispanic-American authors

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REVIEW: Diane Burko’s ‘Seeing Climate Change’ conveys urgency of environmental crisis

By Kylie Bill | October 11

A poetic portrait of our disappearing landscapes

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Moments Exceptionnels: A vibrant window into everyday life

By Gabe Castro-Root | September 23

The travel photography show, delayed by the pandemic, brings viewers to intimate moments in faraway places

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National Museum of African American History and Culture debuts new art exhibit

By Hannah Langenfeld | September 23

‘Reckoning: Protest. Defiance. Resilience.’ shows the power of Black artists and stories

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AU Museum reopens fall programming with new exhibitions

By Ellie White | September 22

Students are welcomed back to the museum for the fall to experience new exhibits

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Review of Jacob Lawrence’s ‘The American Struggle’

By Audrey Barnett | August 31

Lawrence’s ‘The American Struggle’ serves as an important reminder of the biases evident within storytelling

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AU Museum welcomes in-person visitors with new rotating exhibits from the Alper Initiative

By Audrey Barnett | July 8

After over a year of the AU Museum’s doors being closed, it reopens with new vigor and determination to make its presence known on campus

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Embassy of Sweden in DC hosts digital talk ‘Rethink Tomorrow’ about photography exhibit

By Hannah Langenfeld | July 1

Helene Schmitz’s photographs communicate the need for environmental awareness and climate action

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The Blackprint welcomes Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez during its “Women of Color Trailblazers” series

By Olivia Kozlevcar | April 22

The “POSE” actress talks creative journey, representation and identity

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“DANCEWORKS 2021” excites with its ingenious use of the digital interface

By Tristan Au | April 22

Mixing pre-recorded and live performances, AU dancers reflect on their experience with the virtual show

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The fight for diversity and inclusion efforts on and off the stage

By Stephanie Mirah and Clare Mulroy | April 22

The musical theatre and theatre programs work toward greater diversity and accountability

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Five book recommendations for every spring mood

By Eliza DuBose | April 14

Here are the titles that you can go lay in the sunshine with

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‘Too Much Unhappy’ is a poignant reflection of life and obstacles during the pandemic

By Annmarie Melsheimer | April 9

Outstanding Zoom production by Aaron Posner feels reminiscent of in-person theater

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The making of 'Too Much Unhappy': a hybrid theatre experience that tackles the complex emotions of the past year

By Isabella Goodman | April 3

The show combines filmed, in-person scenes with live acting on Zoom

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AU Rude Mechanicals reimagined Shakespeare’s Macbeth as an Iron-Age cult on Zoom

By Stephanie Mirah | March 31

Cast and crew discuss the limitations and successes of crafting the classic tragedy in virtual format

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Katzen Arts Center continues its Museum@Home efforts with three new spring exhibits

By Gabriella Veseli | March 31

The three exhibits can be viewed virtually

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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