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

By Olivia Barclay · Friday, Nov. 12, 2021

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

SG launches annual yearbook initiative

By Abigail Turner · Friday, Nov. 12, 2021

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

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

By Lee Clarke · Friday, Nov. 12, 2021

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

News

Health Promotion and Advocacy Center hosts Narcan training event

By Maeve Fishel | November 10

The training included teaching the history of opioids and identifying an overdose

News

Video circulates of AU shuttle bus driver closing door on passenger’s arm

By Zoe Bell | November 10

University responds that incident is ‘under review’

Features

American University professor debuts an immersive installation at the Kennedy Center

By Phoebe Damsky | November 9

Britta Joy Peterson fused dance and design in ‘already there’

News

REVIEW: Fisher and Hutchinson’s comedy show ‘Sorry About Last Night’ is a show you’d be sorry to miss

By Kendall Thompson | November 9

A comedy show not for the faint of heart

Sports

2021-22 American University men’s basketball season preview

By Ben Morse | November 9

After a frustrating end to the 2021 season, the Eagles look to get back on track

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University announces holiday travel guidance

By Fariha Rahman and Olivia Kozlevcar | November 8

Testing before and after travel, outdoor celebrations among recommendations

Sports

2021-22 American University women’s basketball season preview

By Alex Walulik | November 8

Edwards and a returning roster could propel team back to Patriot League championship

Features

Magnolia Mead is taking the fight for climate justice to the top

By Gabe Castro-Root | November 8

The freshman activist is pushing for a sustainable future with an ever-growing coalition on her side

News

REVIEW: ‘All the Hope: Overture’ celebrates importance of community amid modern-day pessimism

By Mary Capone | November 5

The all freshman-produced show demonstrates how overcoming hardship is a team effort

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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