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The Scene’s album review brew

By David Kahen-Kashi , Sydney Gore , Jane Morice , Brianna Williams , Trent Burns and Alejandro Alvarez · Monday, Sept. 16, 2013

The Scene writers review some of this week’s newest album releases

Mission Improv-able members Devan Joseph, Jeff Friedman and Aoife Dowd.

Mission Improv-able starts year with big laughs, low membership

By Mark Lieberman · Monday, Sept. 16, 2013

Mission Improv-able’s 5-member comedy troupe roused a crowd during one of their first shows last week.

Take 5

By Mark Lieberman · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

The top five things happening in entertainment news from who will host SNL to Rowling’s new book.

News

The history of poetry in the D.C. area

By Daniela Berson | September 14

An unusual tribute to the D.C. poetry scene appeared in Dupont Circle two weeks ago, in the broken window pane of Kramerbooks on Connecticut Avenue.

Music

Pianist describes hardship, inspiration before AU performance

By Ana Srikanth | September 13

The Eagle profiles pianist Yuliya Gorenman in lieu of her continuing series of piano concerts “The Gorenman Project: Schumann Edition.”

News

Movie Review: Insidious Chapter 2

By David Kahen-Kashi | September 12

Grade: B

Music

Q&A: Yellowcard

By Tam Sackman | September 12

The Eagle catches up with Sean Mackin on “Ocean Avenue” and the future of Yellowcard

Eagle Contributing Writer Annie Regan and WVAU Music Director Cameron Meindl with Mauro Remiddi of Porcelain Raft

News

Q&A: Porcelain Raft

By Annie Regan | September 11

The Eagle catches up with Mauro Remiddi of Porcelain Raft before their show at the Rock & Roll Hotel.

Music

10 shows to look forward to this fall

By Sydney Gore | September 11

The Eagle shares 10 local shows that nobody should miss this fall.

Music

D.C. gets down on Friday night with Elle Varner

By Brianna Williams | September 11

Elle Varner playes a set full of surprises at Howard Theatre last Friday night.

News

Movie Review: Follow the Leader

By David Kahen-Kashi | September 10

Jonathan Goodman Levitt’s “Follow the Leader” is a refreshingly, absorbing documentary that portrays the political process at ground level where the inspiration is sparked.

News

Q&A: Jonathan Goodman Levitt

By David Kahen-Kashi | September 10

The Eagle talks with documentary filmmaker Jonathan Goodman Levitt about his new film “Follow the Leader.”

News

Porcelain Raft stimulates small crowd at Rock & Roll Hotel

By Annie Regan | September 9

Despite a low turnout, Porcelain Raft gave attendees at the Rock & Roll Hotel their full money’s worth

Actors perform in the Department of Performing Arts’ production of “Wecycling” last year.

News

AU’s Department of Performing Arts to explore science this season

By Mark Lieberman | September 9

Department of Performing Arts kick off news season with a twist: science.

The Griffin’s Vice President Mariel Stratford, President Brendan Williams-Childs and Treasurer Caitlin Friess pose with a sign of The Griffin after its general interest meeting on Sept. 4.

News

AU’s first sci-fi/fantasy magazine rebrands as The Griffin

By Peter Seremetis | September 9

AU’s sci-fi/fantasy magazine, The Griffin, revamps their brand to reach more students.

Music

AlunaGeorge brought their sweet, U.K. heat to U Street

By Sydney Gore | September 5

U.K. duo AlunaGeorge brought the heat to a sold-out show at U Street Music Hall on Tuesday night

News

Rude Mechanicals gear up for fall season

By Mark Lieberman | September 5

AU Rude Mechanicals promise Shakespeare with a 60s twist and more for fall season

Music

Scene's 10 most anticipated fall albums

By Sydney Gore | September 5

As summer comes to a close, our summer anthems will fade to the background of your iTunes library.

News

Secondhand stores in the DMV: The best stores for all your needs

By Jane Morice | September 3

Where to find designer clothes, wacky knick-knacks and everything in-between across the District

News

AU Players gearing up for a vibrant season of change

By Mark Lieberman | September 2

With a new semester comes new shows by one of AU’s only student-run theater groups.

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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