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Eagles field hockey falls to Iowa in the first round of the NCAA Championships

By Owen Dunn · Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021

The loss snaps AU’s 8-game winning streak

Opinion: Having poor manners is a sign of privilege

By Emily Brignand · Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021

The privilege of AU students shows in their lack of manners or respect toward staff

The Eagles fall in Patriot League championship

By Lee Clarke · Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021

A hard-fought battle goes down to the wire between the first and second seed teams

Features

After publishing opposing opinion articles on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, professor and student start friendship

By Nina Heller | November 16

‘Speaking to each other is the best way of building bridges’

News

REVIEW: ‘Rent’ at Signature Theatre blows the dust off a contemporary classic rock musical

By Mike Pesoli | November 15

Set amid a public health crisis and economic instability, ‘Rent’ offers modern audiences an opportunity to reflect on current times

Sports

Eagles out-fox Marist in the men’s basketball season opener

By Ben Morse | November 15

Overtime thriller came down to free throws

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News

Confetti cafe brings sweet treats to Tenleytown

By Elliott Parrish | November 15

AU alum-run business offers student discounts and cookie creations

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News

CBS senior White House correspondent speaks about covering presidential administrations

By Abigail Turner | November 15

Kennedy Political Union and the School of Communication host Weijia Jiang

News

‘We’ll be back!’: American University staff once again protest for improved wages and working conditions

By Mina Allen | November 12

After October negotiations, staff expressed the necessity for urgent changes

News

A college student’s guide to keeping plants in a dorm room

By Olivia Barclay | November 12

Learn about what plants are best suited for your dorm room and tips on how to care for them

News

SG launches annual yearbook initiative

By Abigail Turner | November 12

Initiative to utilize $56,000 of student money for 1,700 students

Sports

Eagles advance to Patriot League championship for the second season in a row

By Lee Clarke | November 12

A high scoring back-and-forth game ends with an Eagles victory

News

REVIEW: AU Improv’s kickoff performance fills theater with a full audience and laughter

By Kylie Bill | November 11

From reenacting the ‘Bee Movie’ to helping a pastor find true love, AU Improv creates community through comedy

Opinion

Satire: Library books disappointed no one checks them out anymore

By Owen Boice | November 11

Tensions rise as rogue books take action

Music

Lucy Dacus closes North American tour at sold-out DC show

By Zoe Kallenekos | November 11

Dacus played the last of three sold-out shows at the 9:30 Club on Oct. 29

News

American University dining partners with Grubhub

By Grace Harman | November 11

Students can now order their food ahead of time at some on-campus dining spots

News

‘Defending the AU Dream Initiative’ works toward undocumented student community-building with DACA event

By Clare Mulroy | November 11

Undocumented students advocate for greater University support

Sports

Eagles defeat Leopards in Saturday matchup

By Andrew Powers | November 10

AU holds their position among top teams in Patriot League

Podcast

District of Cinema Episode 10: Boom-Boom Blockbusters

By Olivia Kozlevcar , Tristan Au and Spenser Hoover | November 10

The crew gets Fast and Furious in this explosive new episode

News

SG postpones State of the Union gala until January

By Jake Schlanger | November 10

Inclusiveness and accessibility cited as primary reasons for postponement

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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