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(9 hours ago)
It was December 2021, and for the graduating high school Class of 2022, winter had begun with a period of anxiety: college admissions. For some of us, we were submitting last-minute applications, hoping to meet the January deadlines. Some others had submitted our applications months ago, aiming to be one of the few accepted into coveted early action and early decision spots. I fell into the latter category. Days before my senior year winter break, I awaited 7 p.m., when Columbia University would release its decision. By 7:02 p.m., I had been rejected.
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This year, The Economist released an article with an astounding statistic: around 150 million Americans listen to country music at least once a month. That’s around 45 percent of the whole country jamming out to guitar twangs and hollering vocals.
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The room listened intently as Tre’vell Anderson spoke of the history of Black transgender people in the media. Anderson is a journalist who recently published a novel: “We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film.”
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Coven @ AU encourages individuals to discover their own powerful identity in a diverse space dedicated to magical practices. This new community fosters self-discovery.
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American University’s College of Arts and Sciences gained a new linguistics minor this semester. The minor is 18 credits in total, earned through four core classes and two electives.
(12/04/23 1:00pm)
For the first time since August 2021, all nine escalators at the Tenleytown-American University Metro station are up and running.
(12/04/23 1:00pm)
The American University volleyball team (20-11) was swept by the Colgate Raiders (22-8) in the Patriot League championship game on Nov. 19. This match was played at Colgate’s Cotterell Court in Hamilton, New York. Colgate’s win in this game secured them a spot in the NCAA Championship tournament.
(12/04/23 1:00pm)
When I first came to American University in 2020, the words “fraternity” and “sorority” seemed damning. With an otherwise omnipresent anti-Greek life and abolish Greek life presence on campus, those who sought to join these organizations were often shut out by peers who were adamantly against their existence. I was one of these people until I found myself close to transferring mid-way through my sophomore year.
(12/04/23 1:00pm)
One of the most anticipated films of 2023, “Napoleon” sees famed director Ridley Scott take another stab at a historical epic. If there is one thing this film isn’t, it is epic.
(12/04/23 1:00pm)
Sports section staffers talk about culturally relevant issues of today across the sports industry.
(12/01/23 6:18pm)
Native Americans have faced injustice in the film world since movies first hit the screens; the classic cowboy-Indian trope too often cheers for colonization of America’s frontier. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, here are some of the top movies by Indigenous directors that display their authentic experiences.
(12/01/23 2:52pm)
Twenty student organizations joined together on Nov. 5 for a Multicultural Feast to celebrate diversity with conversation, performances, dancing and plenty of food.
(12/01/23 1:00pm)
Like many college basketball teams across the country, the American University women’s basketball team utilizes the NCAA transfer portal to replace departing players and add depth to the team. The portal is teeming with eligible players seeking a new home after leaving their previous programs. This was the case for AU seniors Marisa Lee and Anna LeMaster, who joined the team before the 2022-23 season as juniors. Lee transferred from the University of Hartford, and LeMaster transferred from the University of Dayton.
(12/01/23 1:00pm)
Throughout December, many find themselves with days off from work and school. To fill this free time and escape the chaos of seeing family and friends around the holiday season, The Eagle has compiled a list of cozy mystery novels for you to enjoy. Each of the novels on this list features gripping storylines and an intricate web of suspects for you to choose from.
(12/01/23 2:32pm)
From the Newsstands: This story appeared in our December 2023 print edition. You can find the digital version here.
(11/30/23 1:00pm)
The following piece is satire and should not be misconstrued for actual reporting. Any resemblance to a student, staff or faculty member is coincidental.
(11/30/23 1:00pm)
In its first semester of operation, Voters of AU is empowering students to go to the polls.
(11/30/23 1:00pm)
The American University volleyball team (20-10) defeated the Army West Point Black Knights (14-12) 3-0 in a Patriot League semi-final match on Nov. 17. The match was played at Cotterell Court at Colgate University.
(11/29/23 5:01pm)
American University men’s basketball (4-3) extended their undefeated home record to 4-0 with a 103-74 win over Hood College. This victory goes in the record books for the Eagles, as they shattered their 3-point record with fourteen players from their roster.
(11/29/23 3:30pm)
As a trans man, joining a fraternity seemed like the most masculine activity I could do in college.
