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Oh Hellos rock 9:30 Club with new and old sounds

Band kicked off U.S. tour in D.C.

Appreciating African culture through fashion in 'Black Panther'

Weeks after hitting theaters, audiences’ love for Director Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” is still going strong: the film has made over $520 million domestically, making the list of top 10 highest-grossing films in the United States of all time. The film received praise for its positive representation of race, gender and culture.

Students reflect on the 2018 Founder’s Day Ball

Event celebrates 125th anniversary of AU’s founding at National Museum of African American History and Culture

Creative writing graduate aims to publish novel by crowdfunding

Claire Handscombe, a 2015 graduate from the MFA Creative Writing Program, is crowdfunding her first novel with London-based publisher Unbound. Handscombe’s novel, “Unscripted,” is a realistic fiction book following the relationship between Libby, an aspiring British novelist, and Thom Cassidy, an actor whom Libby is fixated upon. Handscombe began writing as a child while growing up in Belgium.

Life After Hours: March 2-4

Happy Women’s History Month! Whether you’re looking for something to do before the Founder’s Day Ball or are just trying to wait out the high winds, check out these fun activities in and around the District that highlight some of the amazing women of the past and present.

7 ways to stick with your New Year's food and fitness goals

"Happy New Years everyone! Research shows that 80% of people give up on their New Year’s resolution by the 2nd week of February!”, posted life and business coach Tony Robbins on his Instagram the second day into the new year.

Hirshhorn opens new exhibit on art, commodity in 1980s

Artwork comments on social injustices from the past and present

AE Phight Night raises fun(ds)

A successful night of lip syncing for charity

Eight events to celebrate Black History Month before February ends

Black History Month originated from a week-long celebration in February known as “Negro History Week.” It was established by historian Carter G.

Life After Hours: Feb. 23-25

Founder’s Week is from Feb. 24 to March 3, and there is plenty to do to celebrate. Check out some events happening both on campus and off to get in the spirit of celebration for AU’s 125th Founder’s Day.

2018 SOC Film Series aims to inspire students

Event to cater to environmentalists, documentary lovers

D.C. Chinatown’s Biggest Celebration of the Lunar New Year

A Chinese New Year Parade will be held to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Chinatown on Sunday, Feb.

Life After Hours: Feb. 16-18

With Valentine’s Day magic still in the air, check out these events for fun ways to spend time with those you care about. Frederick Douglass’ BiCentennial The National Park Service is celebrating abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s 200th birthday by hosting a Bicentennial Birthday Weekend.

Women’s Initiative Breaking Ground Monologues running this weekend

Performances to showcase students’ experiences with identity and their bodies

Love Stories

Five great restaurants for Valentine’s Day

Celebrate the holiday with a date or friends 

Ten ways to spend Valentine’s Day in the District

Ideas and deals to make you fall in love all over again