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Environmental journalist holds a panel showcasing the importance of beavers

By Conor Gillingham · Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024

Are beavers a nuisance or necessary?

AU VegFest featured free vegan food

By Maria Tedesco · Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024

Student organized event aimed to promote plant-based eating

Review: American University Department of Performing Arts performs ‘In Pieces’

By Jessica Ackerman · Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024

The show masterfully explores themes of love and growing up

Silver Screen

Scenes that Stick: final scene of ‘Her’ shows growing need for humanity in a technology-dominated world

By Vaughan Noble | November 4

Phoenix and Johansson flourish in this nuanced take on romance

News

Third times the charm: Clairo comes to DC for third headline tour

By Emma Taylor | November 1

Clairo leaves audiences under a spell after sold-out show

News

Eagle Staff Picks: Songs for Fall 2024

By Emma Taylor , Alia Messina , Penelope Jennings , Marina Zaczkiewicz , Gabby Landis , Jessica Ackerman and Alfie Pritchard | November 1

From pop to folk to country, discover the music Eagle staff members listen to while ringing in the fall season

News

Flo Milli illuminates Bender Arena

By Evianna Hall | November 1

Iconic rapper featured in this year’s Kogod School of Business Veloric Concert

Silver Screen

Under-the-radar films for spooky season

By Sam Stashower | October 30

Chills and thrills you might not have seen yet

Silver Screen

Slasher films make a modern-day revival

By Sophia McCann | October 30

The horror subgenre filled with screaming, final girls and blood, oh, the blood!

News

AU introduces new PhD program in Biomedical and Environmental Health Sciences

By Alia Messina | October 30

Doctorate students to study how ‘hard sciences’ connect to public policy

Silver Screen

What movies to watch and where to see them this Halloween

By Keirah Chen | October 29

A scary and nostalgic list of movies and shows to get you ready for spooky season

News

Daniel Caesar hosts surprise show at DC park

By Grayden Miller | October 29

Artists share music and poetry with followers

Silver Screen

Director Deep Dive: Hayao Miyazaki’s long and decorated career cements him among the greats

By Vaughan Noble | October 28

After 45 years, Miyazaki has created an animation empire like no other

Silver Screen

Weekend Watchlist: Five nostalgic movies to relive your childhood

By Ridha Rayani | October 25

A collection of childhood favorites to rewatch or experience for the first time

News

Review: Department of Performing Arts Presents ‘As You Like It’

By Alia Messina | October 25

The musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedic play is full of love, music and laughs

News

Folger Theatre presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’

By Alia Messina | October 24

The refreshed take on Shakespeare presents relevant themes for today’s politics

Silver Screen

REVIEW: ‘Megalopolis’ is the wildest artistic endeavor to hit — or rather, bounce right off — the mainstream in recent memory

By Alfie Pritchard | October 22

Francis Ford Coppola’s 40-year-long passion project is finally here

Silver Screen

Director Deep Dive: The Philadelphian king of cameos, M. Night Shyamalan

By Alfie Pritchard | October 21

Looking back at the rocky career of one of Hollywood’s most divisive directors

Art

Genre Deep Dive: The Evolution of Art Pop

By Grayden Miller | October 17

Has the mainstream music scene adopted alternative artists?

News

Trendy or Timeless: Mary Janes

By Emma Taylor | October 16

This century-old piece will last a lifetime

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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