The Eagle’s guide to AU’s best study spots
(09/23/17 4:30pm)
To get your work done on time, you first need a good study spot.
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The Homeless Children’s Playtime Project to host annual ‘Heroes of Play 5K’
(09/22/17 6:13pm)
The Homeless Children’s Playtime Project will host their charitable Heroes of Play 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Anacostia Park. The annual course includes a scenic run along the Anacostia River.
AU grad student places third runner-up in Miss America pageant
(09/22/17 5:50pm)
Briana Kinsey, an American University graduate student who was named Miss D.C. in June, took the Miss America stage Sept. 10 in Atlantic City, New Jersey and was named third runner-up -- fourth place -- out of 50 contestants from around the country.
Life After Hours: Sept. 22-24
(09/22/17 3:05am)
Soak up the end of September and the lingering warm weather with an all-night art event, fashion show, food festival and more.
Field Hockey wins both weekend games, including Patriot League opener
(09/20/17 11:02pm)
AU field hockey won both games this weekend, defeating Bucknell 4-0 and Drexel 4-1 Saturday and Sunday at Jacobs Field.
Paramore dances the night away at MGM National Harbor
(09/19/17 6:23pm)
"If you cry, you will dance harder," singer Hayley Williams instructed the crowd gathered at the MGM National Harbor Theater last Wednesday. Under the projected glow of retro neon lights, Paramore was just beginning their third stop of “Tour Two” in support their newest album "After Laughter," a release that balances a certain happy-sad dichotomy.
D.C. Coffee Fest kicks off Saturday
(09/19/17 6:20pm)
Coffee District’s annual D.C. Coffee Fest will start Saturday and continue celebrating the popular drink throughout the weekend. Hosted by the collaborative coffee organization, the event focuses on creativity within the D.C. coffee community.
AU opens doors to campus food pantry
(09/19/17 3:56pm)
Macaroni and cheese, cereal and canned goods.
Rain or shine, VegFest went on
(09/18/17 5:29pm)
Promises of free tote bags full of plant-based treats and coupons lured many to VegFest, a vegan food festival, well before 11 a.m. on Sept. 2. Local organizations, food vendors and nonprofits huddled under tents in the rain, sharing products for leading a healthier, plant-based diet.
AU wins two of three matches at the AU Volleyball Classic
(09/18/17 4:00pm)
AU defeated 2016 NCAA qualifiers Princeton and Howard and fell to Power 5 conference foe Iowa at the AU Volleyball Classic Friday and Saturday at Bender Arena.
Global Education Forum takes aim at hate in education and community
(09/15/17 4:59pm)
The School of Education hosted a global education forum on Sept. 7 to address issues of race and cultural dissonance in education in both K-12 and at the University level, specifically regarding hate and discrimination in the classroom. The forum featured experts in various fields including public policy, academia, government and the non-profit sector, who explored the complexities of hate crimes on campus and how to fight them.
Life After Hours: Sept. 15-17
(09/15/17 1:52pm)
We’ve already reached the end of the third week of classes, so take a well-deserved break with a scary movie, street festival, theatre party and more.
KPU, Greek organizations host AU alum Rep. Donald McEachin
(09/14/17 11:13pm)
Rep. Donald McEachin, D-Va., spoke Tuesday at AU about the state of the Democratic Party and his experiences at AU. McEachin is an AU alum and former brother of Kappa Alpha Psi. He served as student body president in 1982.
AU students protest Trump’s DACA decision
(09/14/17 4:06pm)
The scene outside the White House was angry, impassioned and resolute Saturday, as about 100 people protested President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in six months.
What's the most important issue facing the country? AU students weigh in
(09/15/17 4:00pm)
We asked AU students, who attend one of the most politically active campuses in the country, to answer the following question: What is the most important issue facing the country today?
Staff Editorial: Expulsions are a good start to an overdue solution
(09/12/17 6:34pm)
Since 2001, Epsilon Iota, a former chapter of Alpha Tau Omega, has existed at American University as something of a wicked folk tale, hidden behind a dark, unsettling shroud. Yet, the dangers of this “underground fraternity” are very, very real.
Survey: Nearly 30 percent of AU’s grad students say they’ve had an unwanted sexual experience
(09/12/17 10:00pm)
Graduate students are walking into AU having experienced unwanted sexual activity before starting their advanced degrees — and there’s a vacuum of on-campus resources available for treatment, according to a study by an AU researcher.
5 key takeaways from the Immigrant Justice Clinic’s session on DACA
(09/12/17 5:10pm)
The Washington College of Law’s Immigrant Justice Clinic (IJC) and the Office of Campus Life hosted an informational session Friday to “generate community discussion” on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). Audience members also asked questions in an anonymous Q&A session.
Malala Yousafzai named 2017 Wonk of the Year
(09/12/17 6:15pm)
The Kennedy Political Union has named Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize recipient and education activist, the 2017 Wonk of the Year. She will speak in Bender Arena on Sept. 25, beginning at 8:15 p.m., according to a KPU press release.
Women’s soccer loses 1-0 to Campbell
(09/10/17 7:44pm)
The Eagles’ strong defense kept the Campbell Camels’ score low, but a goal in the first half left AU with a 1-0 loss Friday at Reeves Field.