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WVAU wins top award at CMJ

By Jordan-Marie Smith · Friday, Nov. 14, 2014

Recent efforts to boost the student radio station’s standing lead to WVAU being named best internet-only student-run radio station.

TTOE_D04_01827_R_CROP (L to R) Felicity Jones stars as Jane Wilde and Eddie Redmayne stars as Stephen Hawking in Academy Award winner James Marsh’s THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING, a Focus Features release.

Photo Credit: Liam Daniel / Focus Features

Q&A: Anthony McCarten, screenwriter of “The Theory of Everything”

By Tam Sackman · Friday, Nov. 14, 2014

The screenwriter of “The Theory of Everything” sits down with the Eagle.

The Gym Rat Diaries: Making the most of the campus farmers Market

By Arielle Weg · Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014

Tips for making delicious meals from foods purchased on campus.

News

Washington Printmakers Gallery presents a trip through history

By Katerina Pappas | November 11

The exhibition explores international symbols throughout time.

Music

Concert Preview: Alvvays drifting to DC9 on Nov. 11

By Tam Sackman | November 10

The indie-pop quintet will be supported by opening act Absolutely Free.

News

The M&M Report: Taylor Swift’s “1989”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | November 9

Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman and guests discuss the superstar's hit new album.

Lifestyle

The Gym Rat Diaries: Experiencing SoulCycle

By Arielle Weg | November 9

Our columnist discovers the extreme cycling class.

News

Movie Review: “Interstellar”

By Ean Marshall | November 7

Christopher Nolan’s epic sci-fi drama lives up to the hype.

News

Concert Review: Capital Cities lights up 9:30 Club

By Laura Neumayer | November 7

The rising band puts on an eclectic show.

News

Review: As You Like It

By Emily Woo | November 7

Shakespeare Theatre Company’s latest sends mixed messages but succeeds overall.

News

Movie Review: “Virunga”

By Jack Stringer | November 7

Filmmaker Orlando von Einsiedel attempts to expose the injustices done upon mountain gorillas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Music

Talkin’ Tunes with Professor Declan Fahy

By Lauren Hain | November 6

Journalism professor Declan Fahy explains his “ambient” and alt-rock music taste.

Music

Q&A: GTA, opening act for Skrillex

By Lauren Korczakowski | November 5

The Eagle sat down with GTA, who opened for Skrillex on the first night of his two-night stay at Echostage.

Lifestyle

Flea and Feed: FRESHFARM Market

By Emily Blomquist | November 5

A farmer’s market devotee explores Dupont Circle's fresh food options in her latest column installment.

News

Theater Review: “Julius Caesar” proves stirring at the Folger Theatre

By Tanner Hackney | November 4

Folger Theatre does the Shakespeare classic justice.

News

AU Symphony Orchestra kicks off fall season

By Adena Maier | November 4

The orchestra’s members performed three selections at two performances last weekend.

News

The M&M Report: “Nightcrawler,” “Kill the Messenger” and “Broad City”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | November 4

Two cynical movies about journalism and one TV show about hapless young women in this week’s podcast.

Lifestyle

ON STANDS NOW: Partners in life and work

By Anagha Srikanth | November 3

Three AU faculty couples share stories of romance and companionship at work and at home.

Music

From Cupcakes to Criticism: New York Magazine’s new critic has AU connection

By Mark Lieberman | November 3

Class of 2009 graduate Lindsay Zoladz started as the magazine's full-time pop critic in August.

News

“Broad City” duo offers hilarious absurdity in Tavern

By Jordan-Marie Smith | November 3

Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer entertained a crowd of 250 on Nov. 1.

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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