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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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Music

Movin' Out: A playlist for students leaving home for the first time

By Zoe Bell | August 23

With move-in dates finally here, this playlist captures the bittersweetness of saying goodbye

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Music

Look at this photograph: AU student Sophie Macaluso on capturing concerts

By Olivia Kozlevcar | August 17

With concerts coming back, so are the photographers that document their work

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Music

REVIEW: Clairo begins a new musical chapter on ‘Sling’

By Jenna Schwartz | August 12

From ‘Flaming Hot Cheetos’ to her new-folk inspired tracks, Clairo is all grown-up on her second album

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News

Quick and inexpensive drinks for summertime

By Hannah Langenfeld | August 11

AU students share their favorite fun refreshments

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News

Snacks to make the most of your summer

By Melissa Howell | August 2

Find some easy snacks to keep around while enjoying your summer vacation

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News

Vegetarian for the summer or forever?

By Sia Chokshi | July 26

Easy and delicious vegetarian dishes to make this summer

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Music

With the DC music scene reopening, here are four concerts to get you back to live music

By Jenna Schwartz | July 13

Late July and August concerts you can look forward to this summer

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News

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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News

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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News

Fitness activities perfect for the summer weather

By Sarah Flakus | June 29

Finding the motivation to get up and work out is always hard, especially when all you want to do is sit around and soak up the sun and 80 degree weather. We’ve compiled a list of great fitness activities to keep you moving this summer, all designed for you to enjoy the outdoors and tailor each workout ...

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News

Comfort Foods: Chicken biryani is a traditional South Indian dish that can be made in one pot

By Subhi Pandiarajan | June 24

Life staff writer Subhi Pandiarajan develops a new love for chicken biryani as she ventures off into her first year of college

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Music

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

By Sara Winick | June 23

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

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News

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

By Weslan Hansen | May 14

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

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News

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

By Annmarie Melsheimer | May 12

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

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News

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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