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Men’s basketball’s Harris named First Team All-Patriot League, O’Neil wins Rookie of the Year

By Alec Branch · Thursday, March 4, 2021

Stacy Beckton Jr. makes All-Defensive Team for the second straight year

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DPA’s ‘The Pliant Girls’ showed the power and diversity of sisterhood

By Stephanie Mirah · Thursday, March 4, 2021

The enduring symbol of women all being ‘on the same boat’ is what makes playwright Meghan Brown still excited to work on her play years later, she said in a Q&A

Canceled flights and heightened fears: AU international students reflect on Capitol insurrection

By Sarah Fahn · Thursday, March 4, 2021

“Is this a sign that I shouldn't go back?”

Opinion

Opinion: Our only shot at freshman year

By Riley Lorgus | March 3

While the Mid-Semester Residential Experience is not ideal, it’s the only freshman experience we can get

Opinion

Opinion: Wellness Week needs a temperature check

By Diana Gertsenshteyn | March 3

Students and faculty express feelings of stress over a week of supposed repose

News

AU Quills and Capes student mentorship program helps students work on plays

By Thomas Recchio | March 3

The club will debut the mentorship program at New Works Festival in March

Guest Columns

Opinion: In defense of true tolerance

By Juan Pablo Villasmil “JP. Ballard” | March 2

In pursuit of truth through discomfort

News

Petition to cancel classes during Wellness Week grows in signatures

By Kelsey Carolan | March 2

Over 1,700 students signed the petition

News

AU Club Feature: Leaders, advocates, changemakers: Meet the Sunrise Movement AU Chapter

By Delilah Harvey | March 2

The national youth-led organization allows students to mobilize in their own ways

Coronavirus

AU freshmen reflect on their experiences in emergency housing

By Skye Witley | March 2

Student shares experience isolating on campus with COVID-19

Sports

Eagle's wings clipped by the Mountaineers, lose road opener

By Ben Morse | March 1

Emma Vinall scores six goals, but turnovers, Mountaineers defense and goalie play felled the soaring birds

News

Ana Navarro, GOP political strategist and TV analyst, to speak at virtual event

By Dan Papscun | March 1

KPU and SOC will co-host the CNN analyst

Sports

Wrestlers Fitzpatrick and Curry place third at EIWA Championships, Clarke out due to COVID protocols

By Owen Dunn | March 1

Eagles place 9th while Fitzpatrick and Curry head to NCAA Championships

Sports

Men’s basketball sweeps Bucknell, clinches fifth seed in PL Tournament

By Alec Branch | February 28

Eagles will face Army on the road next Saturday in the quarterfinals

Features

Today’s Trailblazers: Black student activists at AU reflect on accomplishments, goals

By Daniella Ignacio | February 28

Learn more about BlackList, Black Girls Vote and Bring The Fire

Opinion

Staff Editorial: AUSG’s AUPD community advisory board proposal remains unclear

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 28

The student body is owed concrete plans for reform

News

The Eagle recognizes Black History Month with opinion, sports and news articles

By Gabriel Ferris | February 28

The DEI group continues to work with Eagle departments to diversify this semester’s coverage

Sports

Balanced scoring effort carries men’s basketball past Bucknell

By Alec Branch | February 27

Eagles go small with Matt Rogers at center, Rogers records career-high 12 points

Features

History professors reflect on how 2020 may be remembered

By Alisha Chhangani | February 27

Experts look back on pandemic, racism reckoning and political upheaval

Sports

Analysis: Three takeaways from men’s basketball’s last three contests

By Ezekiel Cohen | February 27

Eagles show resilience and grit in each game they play but have shortcomings ahead of the tournament

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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