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Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album is anything but ‘SOUR’

By Sara Winick · Wednesday, June 23, 2021

From pop-punk tracks to heartfelt ballads, Rodrigo shows off her musical talent and versatility in a debut album made for the ages

Club Feature: The AU community garden provides a space for students to connect with the environment

By Weslan Hansen · Friday, May 14, 2021

The AU community garden is relatively new club with a blossoming membership that has greatly grown throughout the pandemic, rooted in finding community through nature

Student-run brand dedicated to sustainability encourages people to “do good with your bones”

By Annmarie Melsheimer · Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Junior MC Clark created &bonez to promote empathy with positive messages and hand-printed designs

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On-campus residents and staff share dining experiences during the Mid-Semester Residential Experience

By Kelly McDonnell and Sara Winick | May 11

Through an eventful school year and mini-semester on campus, residents and staff alike had mixed reactions to AU’s food and dining services

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AHealthyU Couch to 5K runners finish week eight of virtual training

By Zoe Bell | May 10

AU faculty and staff members lace up for the final race in another semester of running

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Kogod alumna’s new platform showcases new artists and designers

By Grace George | May 10

The Fletcher Collective is looking to work with new brands and work art festivals and other events

Music

AU alumna continues to work as an audio engineer in quarantine

By Thomas Recchio | April 23

Svetlana Karapetyan is finding opportunities to share her love of music and educate others despite the pandemic

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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

Music

ATEC alum discusses recent success while producing music for RuPaul’s Drag Race

By Rachel Sturm | April 21

Freddy Scott, Class of 2008, reflects on the progression of the art form

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D.C. businesses enroll in app to reduce food waste and reach new customers

By Gabby Allen | April 20

Too Good To Go offers sustainable eats at a low cost

Music

A road trip playlist for a summer of better days

By Olivia Kozlevcar and Siena Maxwell | April 19

Coming off of a tough year, this playlist celebrates the good that’s yet to come

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Bullfrog Bagels food truck ‘hops’ into Tenleytown

By Eliza DuBose | April 17

Bullfrog Bagels brings its delicious, community-centered bagels close to campus

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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

Music

AU’s record label, Second District Records, will release a brand new EP on April 9

By Pablo Soto | April 8

Three years after their last EP release, Second District Records will release an EP full of quarantine-inspired music made by AU student-artists

Silver Screen

Scenes that Stick: The persistence of humanity in ‘Paths of Glory’

By Spenser Hoover | April 7

Kubrick flouts convention with masterful control of emotion and narrative

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AU Club Feature: Climate and Conservation Policy Club holds virtual meetings and activities

By Annmarie Melsheimer | April 7

Co-presidents discuss why they founded club, collaborations with advocates and nonprofits, goals looking forward

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Rounding up YouTube’s best at-home workout videos

By Weslan Hansen | April 6

We’ve compiled a list of short and easy at home video workouts that don’t require any equipment

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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