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Spoon AU x The Eagle: The unofficial D.C. student’s guide to grocery shopping

By Maya Hettleman, Spoon University AU Editor-in-Chief · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020

How to shop your way around the district while living without a meal plan

The accessibility of sustainable fashion through upcycling

By Emily Walsh · Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020

How students can make a difference through the way they shop

Students create artwork, music, theater productions and clothing in quarantine

By Thomas Recchio · Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020

Alumni, University club members make new and repurposed art during the pandemic

Silver Screen

‘Chemical Hearts’ has a fresh approach but a played-out result

By Stephanie Mirah | August 24

The new teen love story is strong in quotable moments but weak in emotional depth

Music

Review of Taylor Swift’s ‘folklore’

By Thomas Recchio | August 21

Swift surprises fans with the release of her eighth album

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News

‘Another Broken Promise’: Food insecurity in DC

By Kelly McDonnell | August 18

Food activists explain the challenges and inequalities facing D.C.’s food insecure residents

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News

The coronavirus pandemic shook the art world

By Annabel Rustum | August 12

AU Museum’s closure has made exhibitions virtual and has made artists rethink conversations about art

Silver Screen

Scenes that Stick: Friendship and falling out in ‘Frances Ha’

By Grace George | August 9

The film reminds viewers how hard it is to break up with friends

Coronavirus

Fitness centers reopen during Phase Two of ReOpen DC

By Thomas Recchio | August 7

Near AU, virtual and in-person fitness classes are available

News

SOC student nominated for Newcomer Short Award in New York Lift-Off Film Festival

By Stephanie Mirah | July 30

Giorgio Citarella II’s “Willie’s Way,” is up to win a monetary prize

Music

‘To keep rhythm, to keep momentum, to keep movement’

By Stephanie Mirah | July 30

Music has a centuries-long relationship with Black resistance movements

News

AU’s Artist Studio Series: Preparators

By Thomas Recchio | July 29

Art exhibit at Katzen Arts Center highlights local artists’ interpretations of music and their personal lives

News

D.C. local Mary Blackford plans to bring fresh food and opportunity to residents

By Grace George | July 27

Blackford will open a food market to combat food insecurity and employ local vendors

Music

How the music industry is taking action to support the Black community

By Thomas Recchio | July 20

From AU to the Grammy Awards, the music industry is changing

News

Black-owned businesses to support during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

By Annabel Rustum | July 20

A brief guide to Black-owned businesses in the District in light of the Black Lives Matter movement

Music

Black Music Month: Review of June’s hits

By Angelica Everson | July 18

A list of songs released in June to listen to in honor of Black Music Month

News

Local artists use their work as a form of protest

By Cecilia Markley | July 14

Four D.C. artists demonstrate the different forms that protest art can take

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Learn about anti-racism and support the Black community with these 10 movies and series

By Delilah Harvey | July 13

Educating ourselves is essential to continue strengthening the commitment to social change

News

Blocks close throughout the DMV area to encourage outdoor dining

By Kelly McDonnell | July 11

“Streateries” in Adams Morgan and Bethesda are supporting restaurants and bringing residents out of their homes

News

The (Com)Post: Sustainable BIPOC-owned businesses for everyday purchases

By Delilah Harvey | July 11

Buy from BIPOC and small businesses following Blackout Day

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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