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AU to lead $15 million research network on wasted food

By Mary Kett · Monday, Oct. 4, 2021

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

Protesters mobilize for DC Women's March

By Ellie White · Monday, Oct. 4, 2021

Thousands march nationwide to defend reproductive rights, abortion access

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

By Zoe Bell · Friday, Oct. 1, 2021

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

News

Your guide to zero waste dorm living

By Sarah Flakus | September 29

Easy ways to eliminate waste while living in a dorm room

News

On the Record: Telling stories with compassion, reporting with purpose

By Nina Heller | September 29

From our Managing Editor for News, intentions to continue transparency with ethics and decision-making

Music

REVIEW: Kanye West looks for God on ‘Donda’

By Bailey Hobbs | September 28

The rapper and producer’s 10th album is a spiritual journey with impressive highs and lows

News

Community organizer Rosa Clemente talks activism strategies, importance of studying revolutionary history

By Kate Corliss | September 28

AUSG Women’s Initiative hosts virtual event featuring the scholar-activist and former vice presidential candidate

News

University returns to pre-pandemic cleaning levels for the fall semester

By Abigail Pritchard | September 28

While high-touch surfaces remain part of University cleaning, classroom desks are personal responsibility

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Recent accommodations incidents share exacerbated inequalities during COVID-19

By The Eagle Editorial Board | September 27

Students should not have to depend on each others’ advocacy

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Music

The 2021 VMAs: A spectacular night to remember

By Sebastian Winters | September 27

Highlights and shady moments during one of pop culture’s biggest nights

Sports

American falls to Harvard in hard-fought Saturday match

By Andrew Powers | September 27

Crimson come from behind to defeat Eagles in five sets

News

AU clubs hold transgender rights panel

By Maeve Fishel | September 27

AU Dems and AU Pride co-hosted the event to discuss recent anti-trans legislation

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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