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AU Professor Doug Hecox (middle) poses for a picture with flight team Unicorn Hunters at the Redbull Flugtag on Sept. 21.

Redbull Flugtag debuts in DC

By Daniela Berson · Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013

Washingtonians endured rain for D.C.’s first Redbull Flugtag, a competition of handmade aircrafts, last weekend on Sept. 21.

Starlight Girls get weird at 906H

By Haley Hawkins · Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013

Brooklyn-based band The Starlight Girls are nothing if not unusual, and D.C. got a taste of their tangy experimentalism Sept. 21.

FreeFest rocks on through the rain

By Kara Avanceña · Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013

The annual Virgin Mobile FreeFest held in the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md. drew artists and fans from all around for an enjoyable, jam-packed Saturday, Sept. 21.

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The Rewind: New Girl, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Breaking Bad

September 24

The Scene recaps this week’s best episodes on television in the weekly rewind.

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Take 5

By Mark Lieberman | September 23

Mad Men, women, children and internet warriors headline this week’s Take 5.

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The Emmy Awards: The good, the bad and the ugly

By Mark Lieberman | September 23

The Scene reviews the highlights and lowlights from this year’s Emmy Awards

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Movie Review: Battle of the Year

By Katy Hollyday | September 22

Grade: B-

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'Almost Me and Outta Here' plays at the Greenberg

By Alexa Kelly | September 20

New student showcase brings anxiety and pleasure to the stage.

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Movie Review: Thanks For Sharing

By Ean Marshall | September 20

Addiction is a disease, as Adam (Mark Ruffalo, “The Avengers”) says in the new film “Thanks for Sharing,” the dramedy debut by first time director Stuart Blumberg.

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Youth Lagoon brings the ‘Bughouse’ to the District

By Kendall Breitman | September 19

Youth Lagoon showcases a mix of old and new buzz to the 9:30 club

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Q&A: Forrest Kline of Hellogoodbye

By David Kahen-Kashi | September 19

The Eagle chats with Forrest Kline of Hellogoodbye about his new album and musical influences.

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D.C. rave culture: The new 21st Century speakeasy

By Zach Ewell | September 19

It was almost like a 21st century speakeasy, hidden and ignored by the inner circle of high society, a place where one could become intoxicated by the atmosphere and other such commodities, where the weird and strange were celebrated not ignored.

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Preview of hip-hop festival Rock The Bells

By Sydney Gore , Jane Morice , Greta Zukauskaite and Eli Fosl | September 18

Preview of Rock The Bells before it hits DC next weekend.

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Pinback excites 9:30 club crowd on Sunday night

By Clare Teeling | September 18

Review of Pinback’s show at 9:30 club on Sept. 15

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Q&A: Haifaa Al Mansour, director of ‘Wadjda’

September 18

The Eagle sits down with the first female Saudi Arabian filmmaker in an in-depth interview.

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Busboys and Poets breaks down barriers at Open Mic Night

By Chandler Coniglio | September 18

V Street’s trendiest restaurant opened the floor for discussion on racial and social barriers at the weekly Open Mic Night

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SUB brings GROUPLOVE to campus

By Jane Morice | September 17

GROUPLOVE will perform on campus with special guests The Knocks and Saints Valory on Nov. 8 at 8 p.m.

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AUDIOPHILE

By Mike Creedon , Michael Lovito , Molly Pfeffer , Jack Fitzpatrick and Cameron Meindl | September 16

DJs at WVAU share their thoughts on recent releases

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Q&A: Twin Forks

By Sydney Gore | September 16

Chris Carrabba of Twin Forks talks to The Eagle about his new band.

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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