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Comfort Foods: Tum Mak Hoong is a spicy green papaya salad typically eaten with family

By Zoe Bell · Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021

American University sophomore Cheyanne Cabang finds comfort in her Laotian heritage

AU students share their skin care routines and go-to products

By Zoe Bell · Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021

Here’s how to properly care for your skin this winter season with tips from students

AU Club Feature: On A Sensual Note rises to the occasion by creating virtual singing opportunities

By Adriana Doria · Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021

A cappella group overcomes COVID-19 challenges during the fall semester

Music

AU’s songs from memory

By Zoe Bell | January 17

These songs evoke childhood memories for AU students

News

Best Trader Joe’s pantry items to include in any dish

By Annmarie Melsheimer | January 5

These staple Trader Joe’s items are the best ingredients to spice up easy meals

Silver Screen

7 escapism films to watch over winter break

By Kelly McDonnell | January 5

Stop doom-scrolling for a little over an hour with these easy and enthralling films

News

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’

News

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

News

The DC student guide to your end-of-year closet cleanout

By Mary Kett | December 9

How to sustainably donate, sell or upcycle old clothes in the D.C. area

News

Say hello to sweater weather

By Emily Walsh | December 4

Five style tips for your closet to welcome in the cooler weather

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Music

Bruce Springsteen releases new material after decades out of the spotlight

By Thomas Recchio | December 3

The singer surprises fans with previously unreleased music

News

Comfort Foods: Smithfield ham is a signifier of the holidays and Southern roots

By Eliza DuBose | December 2

Life staff writer Eliza DuBose’s dad only brings his Southern cooking around during the holiday season

News

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

News

Comfort Foods: Bake and saltfish is a Guyanese dish that reminds Josh Evans of home and his grandma

By Stephanie Mirah | November 25

Student Josh Evans views bake and saltfish as a personal delicacy with family memories and cultural reminders in every bite

News

University groups to provide free Thanksgiving meals for students in the DC area

By Lizzy Tarallo | November 24

Students can receive free hot meals in MGC on Thursday

News

Five easy dinner and dessert recipes to start the holiday season

By Sara Winick | November 24

Looking for a switch from traditional appetizers and holiday meals? We’ve got you covered!

News

CDI and students secure affinity stoles for virtual graduation in December

By Clare Mulroy | November 23

CDI announces pick up and delivery logistics for December graduation affinity stoles after being unable to provide stoles for May 2020 graduates

News

AU’s Humanities Truck brings food to DC communities

By Grace George | November 23

Since the summer, two professors have been using the Humanities Truck to alleviate hunger during the pandemic

News

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

News

Noodle Kugel is a perfect Jewish dish for a cold winter’s day

By Sara Winick | November 18

There’s nothing that says “home” better than noodle kugel for Life staff writer Sara Winick

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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