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AU community prepares for ‘Justice for J6’ rally, but event draws small crowd

By Riley Gillis and John Holdsworth · Friday, Sept. 24, 2021

Students and professors waited with apprehension the week before rally

Moments Exceptionnels: A vibrant window into everyday life

By Gabe Castro-Root · Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021

The travel photography show, delayed by the pandemic, brings viewers to intimate moments in faraway places

Satire: Student walks in other direction to avoid potentially awkward encounter with Zoom classmate

By Owen Boice · Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021

“If I had said hello, what would we have even talked about?”

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News

National Museum of African American History and Culture debuts new art exhibit

By Hannah Langenfeld | September 23

‘Reckoning: Protest. Defiance. Resilience.’ shows the power of Black artists and stories

Sports

AU Field Hockey beats Lafayette in home opener

By Liah Argiropoulos | September 23

Goalkeeper Bryn Underwood shines in career-high game

Podcast

District of Cinema Episode 3: The Wes Anderson Episode

By Olivia Kozlevcar , Tristan Au and Spenser Hoover | September 22

Tristan, Olivia and Spenser discuss the famed filmmaker Wes Anderson. Who doesn't love a good bildungsroman?

Sports

Holy Cross’ late equalizer forced women’s soccer to a 1-1 draw

By Sara Campbell | September 22

The Eagles couldn’t put away their chances to top the Crusaders in double overtime

News

AU community responds to antisemitic vandalism and statements from the administration

By Sarah Mattalian , Ben Johansen and Zoe Bell | September 22

Jewish students and organizations took to social media to criticize the University’s response

News

AU Museum reopens fall programming with new exhibitions

By Ellie White | September 22

Students are welcomed back to the museum for the fall to experience new exhibits

Sports

Oregon sweeps American in highly anticipated game

By Andrew Powers | September 21

Nationally ranked Ducks overpower Eagles in final game of their DC road trip

Music

REVIEW: Breathe out and tune in, feel Lorde’s solar power

By Jenna Schwartz | September 21

Lorde’s highly anticipated third album is mellow, floaty and still brilliantly profound

News

Former WAMU employee sues University, alleging harassing, retaliatory and unlawful actions

By Nina Heller | September 21

Lawsuit comes almost a year after initial defamation suit from Zuri Berry

Opinion

Staff Editorial: University fails to adequately address targeted act of hate, again

By The Eagle Editorial Board | September 20

Administration’s delayed, deflective response to antisemitic graffiti is unacceptable

Opinion

Opinion: AU’s Jewish community needs support

By Alexis Bernstein | September 20

The recent antisemitism on campus was disappointing, but not surprising

News

SG holds vigil honoring An’Twan Gilmore

By Ben Johansen | September 20

The candlelit ceremony honored Gilmore, a victim of police brutality

Sports

Racial discrimination lawsuit by former AU men’s soccer player dismissed in federal court

By Ben Morse | September 20

Former AU Hall of Fame Soccer player David Nakhid plans to appeal

Sports

Phoenix set AU’s late-game surge ablaze in a thriller

By Ben Morse | September 17

The Eagles ultimately couldn’t put the ball in the goal

News

Students struggle with disability accommodations amid COVID-19 protocols

By Abigail Turner | September 17

Two first-year students were initially denied accommodations in their residence halls and on-campus

Podcast

District of Cinema Episode 2: The Best and Worst CGI

By Isabella Goodman , Olivia Kozlevcar , Tristan Au and Spenser Hoover | September 17

Tristan, Olivia, Spenser and Isabella discuss their opinions on CGI, as they're all expert animators

Sports

Women’s soccer wipes away three-game winning streak with a loss to Old Dominion

By Sara Campbell | September 16

The Eagles’ return to Reeves ended in deficit after riding the victory wave for three straight away matches

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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