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AU students engage in journalism and politics in new experiential learning course Battleground Virginia

By Jake Schlanger · Friday, Nov. 19, 2021

The course provided students a front-seat in the Virginia gubernatorial election

AU volleyball beats Loyola in the first round of the Patriot League Tournament

By Marco Gacina · Friday, Nov. 19, 2021

The five-set thriller sends the Eagles to the semifinals

Noteworthy Episode 4: Capitol Boogie

By Genesis Magpayo · Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021

Host Genesis Magpayo talks with the general manager of AU’s radio station WVAU about their fall semester concert

Features

Purses for a Purpose opens their first DC chapter

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | November 18

AU sophomore brings her nonprofit to DC to help end homelessness

Music

Los Angeles band Conditioner pulls the ‘Ripcord’ with debut album

By Jenna Schwartz | November 18

Conditioner’s Riley McCluskey talks influences and deeper meanings

News

In the wake of ongoing Metro shortages, students face difficulties in commutes

By Riley Gillis | November 18

Reduced service causing frustration, added commute time

News

Centennial Hall houses its first class of freshmen after extensive summer 2021 renovations

By Kate Corliss | November 17

Remodeled suite bathrooms, lounge spaces stand out to first-year students

Podcast

District of Cinema Episode 11: Party with Pixar

By Olivia Kozlevcar , Tristan Au and Spenser Hoover | November 17

Eagle writers Sara Winick and Liah Argiropoulos join in to talk about their favorite Pixar movies and the Pixar theory

Opinion

Satire: Students forget how to take notes by hand

By Nora Sullivan | November 17

‘I haven’t written anything down in two years’

Guest Columns

Opinion: Night classes pose safety risk

By Greta Mauch | November 17

I joined AU for a specific program but taking the majority of my required classes means I commute at midnight

Coronavirus

BREAKING: DC will lift current indoor mask mandate on Nov. 22

By Nina Heller | November 16

Masks still required in certain circumstances

Sports

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

By Owen Dunn | November 16

The loss snaps AU’s 8-game winning streak

Opinion

Opinion: Having poor manners is a sign of privilege

By Emily Brignand | November 16

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

Sports

The Eagles fall in Patriot League championship

By Lee Clarke | November 16

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

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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