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University freezing student accounts for those without boosters as of Monday

By Abigail Pritchard · Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022

Consequences for non-compliant faculty and staff remain unclear

The Eagle’s most-anticipated music releases for 2022

By Audrey Barnett · Monday, Feb. 21, 2022

New tunes we’re looking forward to this year

Circulating photo of Sylvia Burwell unmasked at fundraising event was taken outside, officials confirm

By Zoe Bell · Monday, Feb. 21, 2022

Social media post sparks student outcry

Sports

Midshipmen lock Eagles in the brig 55-46

By Ben Morse | February 21

Poor shooting and turnovers declaw American University

News

Washington College of Law invites Representative Jamie Raskin to introduce his new book

By Mina Allen | February 21

Raskin discusses trauma and democracy in the newly published book

News

REVIEW: Department of Performing Arts pays homage to Mexican feminist poet in ‘The Sins of Sor Juana’

By Hannah Langenfeld | February 21

Play examines the concepts of feminist ideology and true freedom

News

Founders Week explained: A guide to one of the University’s most notable traditions

By Abigail Turner | February 21

The celebration will look different this year because of operational and COVID-19 related changes

News

Founders director Jeremy Ward is revamping the University’s annual celebration

By Abigail Turner and Vera Tsang | February 18

Founders Week to focus on individual and AU-wide community building

Podcast

Section 202 Episode 4: The NBA Trade Deadline

By Liah Argiropoulos , Andrew Powers and Ian Gundersen | February 18

Hot takes and analyzing the chaos of this year's trade deadline

Opinion

Satire: Defective U-Pass experiencing existential crisis

By Owen Boice | February 18

The pass told The Seagle it was subject to teasing by functional U-Passes

News

After a surge of canceled performances, the Woolly Mammoth Theatre resumes production in late March

By Maria Tedesco | February 18

Inside the Woolly Mammoth Theatre’s approach to the Omicron variant

Sports

American University 70, Boston University 57: Eagles outlast Terriers for second straight win

By Alex Walulik | February 18

AU moves to 15-7 on the season and 8-4 in Patriot League play

Opinion

Opinion: Being a transfer student at AU is not for the faint of heart

By Kamryn Olds | February 17

I still grapple with complicated feelings about the overall experience of being a new student

News

Southeast Asia Student Network offers a chance for students to explore their identities

By Maya Cederlund | February 17

Curious students of all backgrounds are encouraged to join, celebrate and learn more about Southeast Asian culture

Opinion

Satire: AU men’s basketball team reflects on virtual start to season

By Nora Sullivan | February 17

‘When I saw an opportunity to pass, I lobbed the ball at my screen with total confidence’

News

The Indigenous Initiative: Carving out space for Indigenous students

By Isabella Brown | February 17

Students created the organization to represent and advocate for Indigenous students and communities

Coronavirus

Only half of spots fill for AU’s Mid-Semester Residential Experience

By Ben Johansen | February 17

Students cite financial concerns, cheaper off-campus housing in decision

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Counterfeit KN95 masks shed light on University’s lack of communication

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 16

KN95 mandate is commendable, but approach to inform student body is lacking

Podcast

District of Cinema Episode 19: Analyzing the Oscars — Part 1

By Olivia Kozlevcar , Tristan Au and Spenser Hoover | February 16

The gang dives into their 2022 Oscar predictions and opinions on the nominees

News

Arts and science students reflect on beginning the semester virtually

By Eliza DuBose , Sara Winick and Anna Woodward | February 16

Students grapple with everything from engagement in lab classes to hybrid music lessons

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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