Satire: American University to install spotted lanternfly memorial
The following piece is satire and should not be misconstrued as actual reporting. Any resemblance to a student, staff or faculty member is coincidental.
Use the fields below to perform an advanced search of The Eagle's archives. This will return articles, images, and multimedia relevant to your query.
1000 items found for your search. If no results were found please broaden your search.
The following piece is satire and should not be misconstrued as actual reporting. Any resemblance to a student, staff or faculty member is coincidental.
For many Americans, football is more than just a sport: it’s a culture. With culture comes shared beliefs, values and customs that are passed from generation to generation. Most importantly, culture often requires sacrifice. What if becoming the greatest came at the cost of your soul?
President Donald Trump’s attack on free speech extends far past the brief removal of a late-night host with millions of dollars to his name. Well-known MSNBC political commentator Chris Hayes described the move against Jimmy Kimmel as “the most straightforward attack on free speech from state actors” he has seen in his lifetime.
For one D.C. student, the beginning of his final year of high school means something different than one last football game or prom: It marks the continuation of his five-year Valentine’s Day service project.
From “Sherlock” and “Doctor Who” to “Downton Abbey,” British dramas have been a staple of entertainment in the U.S. for decades. “Downton Abbey,” with its charming accents, blend of drama and dry English humour, and elegant costume design, speaks for itself.
The American University women’s soccer team (2-10-3) lost 3-0 to the Navy Midshipmen (9-5-3) on Oct. 15. The game was played on a bright Wednesday afternoon, making stamina key for both teams battling in the hot weather.
“The Smashing Machine” marks Director Benny Safdie’s first major film award, the Silver Lion, presented at the Venice International Film Festival earlier this September. The Silver Lion is an award presented to the runner-up nominee for best directing achievements. But prior to “The Smashing Machine,” you may recognize Safdie from “Good Time” (2017) and “Uncut Gems” (2019).
Whipped cream and running usually don’t go hand in hand, but for an American University Running Club fundraiser, they were the perfect match. In exchange for funds towards the club, students could pie an executive board member.
Pitbull fans flocked to his concerts this June dressed exactly like him: bald caps, black sunglasses, pressed white shirts, with black pants and a suit jacket to match. While this is a more extreme example, concert fashion styled to match the artist has recently grown in popularity — amplified by social media. It’s not just Pitbull, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour became a living time capsule, with fans dressing up for each of her eras and Tate McRae fans dressing up in micro shorts and jerseys to match her concert style.
The American University field hockey team (9-5) triumphed in a 5-0 rout of the Towson University Tigers (6-10) on Oct. 8. Goals from junior forward Jordan Reicher, junior defender Sophie Willemse, junior midfielder Elle Ridge, freshman forward Ninthe Botman and freshman defender Lotti Süme secured the Eagles’ sixth win in a row, in a dominant display at Jacobs Field.
School of Public Affairs interim Dean Alison Jacknowitz engaged in an insightful conversation with SPA alumnus Gary Jacobs, exploring the ideas and stories behind his new book, “The Zen Lobbyist: A Mindful Approach to Transforming Healthcare,” on Oct. 13.
Down a narrow alley in D.C.’s historic Barracks Row, The Fridge stands as a free art space that, in the words of its Founder and Director Alex Goldstein, provides an outlet for marginalized voices.
The American University field hockey team (9-5) defeated the Bucknell Bison (8-6) on Oct. 17 in the penultimate home game of the team’s regular season by a final score of 3-2.
After 11 studio albums, four “Taylor’s Version” re-recordings, and three live releases, “The Life of a Showgirl” arrives less like a celebration and more like something to pick apart; it’s a record that invites more questions than praise.
The American University men’s soccer team (6-7-1) defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (7-5-3) on Oct. 11 by a score of 3-1.
D.C. residents and activists first organized “Homes Not Stadiums” in response to the proposed Robert F. Kennedy Stadium for the Washington Commanders. Once a bill approving the stadium’s construction passed, they redirected their focus to creating more affordable housing for residents across D.C.
At just 13 years old, Ethan Sonneborn made Vermont history as one of the youngest gubernatorial candidates in the country. Eight years later, he reflects on the campaign that started his political career.
Political reporter Dan Merica urged aspiring journalists and American University students not to be discouraged and remain aggressive when searching for a job at a school event on Oct. 16.
Entering the fall semester, American University’s March for Our Lives chapter officially disaffiliated from the national organization and rebranded to a new campus organization with a similar mission: Guns Down DC.
Two new staff members are starting roles in the American University Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE), according to an email from Nkenge Friday, vice president of inclusive excellence, sent on Tuesday, Oct. 21.