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Poetry and the past: two poets keep history alive through their work

By Donal Gannon · Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Poets Dioreann Ní Ghríofa and Leanne Howe discuss poetry and history at Folgers Library Event

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The Department of Performing Arts Class of 2021 reflects on four years of performing

By Stephanie Mirah , Clare Mulroy , Emily Walsh and Rachel Sturm · Monday, March 29, 2021

Triumphs, joys and losses from freshman year “Overture” to their final virtual show

Italian artist and Z-Burger owner create a statue honoring health care workers

By Annmarie Melsheimer · Friday, March 19, 2021

“Hero Monument” follows the two around as they thank frontline workers with burgers

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AU Club Feature: AU Improv takes advantage of social media to create community online

By Adriana Doria | March 18

Improv comedy troupe uses TikTok and other social media networks to bring members together during virtual semesters

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DPA’s ‘The Pliant Girls’ showed the power and diversity of sisterhood

By Stephanie Mirah | March 4

The enduring symbol of women all being ‘on the same boat’ is what makes playwright Meghan Brown still excited to work on her play years later, she said in a Q&A

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AU Quills and Capes student mentorship program helps students work on plays

By Thomas Recchio | March 3

The club will debut the mentorship program at New Works Festival in March

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Five book recommendations for this Valentine’s Day

By Gabriella Veseli | February 13

Including books about first love, familial love, internal love and many more!

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‘Liminal Space’ makes room for reflection

By Grace George | February 6

The new Tenleytown art exhibition features works from five artists that explore the liminality of the past year

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‘A Call for a New Federal Theatre Project’ compares theater today with the past

By Stephanie Mirah | February 2

16 AU theatre seniors perform capstone on Zoom Jan. 22-23

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Keegan Theater holds virtual productions that centralize race and transgender topics

By Thomas Recchio | January 2

Review of Keegan Theater’s productions of ‘Trans Am’ and ‘From Gumbo to Mumbo’

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Life staff writers share the art that encouraged them in 2020

By The Eagle Life Staff | December 28

As this hectic year comes to an end, The Eagle’s Life staffers reflect on what helped them smile, grow and learn despite challenges and changes to entertainment

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The (Com)Post: A guide to zero and low-waste gift-giving

By Mary Kett | December 1

How to choose sustainable gifts instead of Amazon this holiday season

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The show must go on: AU student performing arts groups go virtual

By Clare Mulroy | November 19

Students in the performing arts adapt to the coronavirus pandemic

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Two local artists paint temporary construction barricades at Dupont Circle Metro

By Hannah Shows | November 12

Initiative is a partnership with the Dupont Circle Business Improvement District and the WMATA Art in Transit program

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New language museum had its inaugural opening in D.C.

By Thomas Recchio | November 9

Planet Word opened its doors through a virtual ceremony on Oct. 22

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AU alum self-publishes a book on living an adventurous life with poor eyesight

By Stephanie Mirah | November 4

Ken Brandt’s “Positive Vision: Enjoying the Adventures and Advantages of Poor Eyesight” details his experiences as a person with challenging vision problems

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Sense of Play: Department of Performing Arts embraces virtual learning

By Kelly McDonnell | October 29

Professors and students have struggled to connect to their collaborative craft online, but there’s still a sense of community

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Review of AU’s theatrical Zoom production of ‘The Women’

By Hannah Shows | October 27

Reckoning with the contradictions of Zoom theatre

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AU theater freshmen explain what it’s like to be 18 years old through Zoom performance

By Stephanie Mirah | October 25

At the end of September, 20 freshmen discussed critical issues to their age group in a performance titled “Overture 200222020”

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How AU students are staying grounded with music this fall

By Zoe Bell | October 24

Through playing instruments, listening while studying or curating new playlists, students rely on music to adapt to this year

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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