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Double eagle Bronté Burleigh-Jones joins Burwell’s cabinet as chief financial officer

By Jake Schlanger · Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021

Her predecessor, Doug Kudravetz, departed Monday

District of Cinema Episode 5: The Team on Tearjerkers

By Olivia Kozlevcar , Tristan Au and Spenser Hoover · Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021

Tristan, Spenser and Olivia share the movies that make them sob uncontrollably.

Three AU wellness clubs that can bring back the sense of community on campus we’ve all been missing

By Audrey Barnett · Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021

Clubs with fun activities if you’re already feeling burnout from school and are looking to keep yourself active and healthy

News

‘Accept this challenge’: American University staff demand fair wages and safe working conditions in a labor protest on campus

By Mina Allen | October 6

Protest was organized by union representing staff, adjunct faculty, graduate students

Sports

Smith’s goal lifts women’s soccer to victory against Army in highly-anticipated battle

By Sara Campbell | October 6

The Eagles defeat the Black Knights for the first time in 12 years

Columns

Column: Mystic’s injury-plagued season prevents team from returning to title contention

By Annie Erickson | October 5

Despite the success of newcomer Tina Charles, injuries and absences led to a disappointing season

Sports

Competition runs in the Zouantcha brothers’ veins

By Lee Clarke | October 5

Men’s soccer’s latest set of siblings hope to bring home another championship

Features

AU research team compiled initial data on Afghan refugee crisis

By Michele Wong | October 5

While the Afghan crisis remains relevant, SIS professor says many other crises require the attention of the AU community

Sports

Lorenzo Donadio is unfazed, unafraid and undeterred: he just wants to play basketball

By Ben Morse | October 4

The sophomore guard from Italy looks to soar in his second season as an Eagle

News

AU to lead $15 million research network on wasted food

By Mary Kett | October 4

Five-year project is largest research grant in the University's history and first research network on wasted food in the country

News

Protesters mobilize for DC Women's March

By Ellie White | October 4

Thousands march nationwide to defend reproductive rights, abortion access

News

New DC law requires all riders to lock scooters and dockless bikes after use

By Zoe Bell | October 1

Effective today, riders must lock scooters to bike rack, signpost or bike/scooter corral

News

Project Pengyou welcomes new and returning students during its first in-person event since the pandemic

By Mina Allen | October 1

Members said they were excited to see high engagement among over games of Jenga and cultural exchange

Sports

AU falls to Colgate in three hard-fought periods

By Andrew Powers | October 1

Eagles stay competitive in first Patriot League matchup of the season

Sports

Josh Alexander becomes latest AU athlete to sign NIL deal

By Alex Walulik | October 1

Alexander partnered with Six Star Pro Nutrition as college sports begins new era

Features

AU partners with the First Ladies Association for Research and Education to study US first ladies

By Kate Corliss | September 30

Organization launched in June with the support of the School of Public Affairs

Sports

The Eagles notch their second win of the season over Lehigh

By Lee Clarke | September 30

Two quick goals and outstanding goalie play lead AU over the Mountain Hawks

News

AU students lead DC youth climate strike

By Abigail Pritchard , Jenna Schwartz and Gabe Castro-Root | September 30

AU’s Sunrise Movement collaborates with other organizations to protest inaction in Congress

Podcast

District of Cinema Episode 4: The Deal with Documentaries

By Olivia Kozlevcar , Tristan Au and Spenser Hoover | September 29

Tristan, Spenser and Olivia share their opinions on documentaries

News

Active Minds seeks to support AU community with mental health dialogue and resources

By Jake Schlanger | September 29

As students return to campus, club leaders hope to build upon existing mental health services

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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