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AU women’s basketball drops opener despite a late push

By Spencer Nusbaum · Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021

Eagles play first of two against Lehigh with a steady offense, faltering defense

AU spring and fall sports will return to 2021 competition

By Spencer Nusbaum · Friday, Jan. 8, 2021

All AU sports scheduled to return

AU’s men’s basketball opener postponed again due to positive COVID test in the AU program

By Alec Branch · Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021

Following two postponements to start the year, the Eagles are now scheduled to begin their season on Jan. 16 and Jan. 17 against Navy

News

Burwell calls pro-Trump mob that stormed US Capitol ‘threat to democracy’

By Abbie Veitch , Dan Papscun and Nina Heller | January 6

Mayor Bowser orders curfew following riots

News

Best Trader Joe’s pantry items to include in any dish

By Annmarie Melsheimer | January 5

These staple Trader Joe’s items are the best ingredients to spice up easy meals

Silver Screen

7 escapism films to watch over winter break

By Kelly McDonnell | January 5

Stop doom-scrolling for a little over an hour with these easy and enthralling films

Guest Columns

Opinion: LGBTQ+ discrimination and persecution in Eastern Europe requires international attention

By Jack Winstanley and Matthew Burke | January 4

Now is the inflection point for the future of global LGBTQ+ human rights

Opinion

Satire: Students speculate on what Vice President-elect Harris’ husband will wear on inauguration day

By Owen Boice | January 3

The following piece is satire and should not be misconstrued for actual reporting. Any resemblance to a student, staff or faculty member is coincidental. This year, students at American University are speculating wildly about what Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ husband Douglas Emhoff will wear ...

Sports

Men’s basketball team sets sights on Patriot League Championship, Steak n’ Egg

By Ben Morse | January 2

The team's scheduled game against Loyola was postponed

Opinion

Opinion: The pressure to be ‘politically correct’ and moral on social media is problematic

By Kayla Kelly | January 2

Swallowing our pride in the age of social media is a daunting task for many

News

Keegan Theater holds virtual productions that centralize race and transgender topics

By Thomas Recchio | January 2

Review of Keegan Theater’s productions of ‘Trans Am’ and ‘From Gumbo to Mumbo’

News

Winona LaDuke discusses biodiversity and renewable energy at AUSG Women’s Initiative event

By Jordan Young | January 2

The event was co-sponsored by the American University Office of Sustainability, the AU Women & Politics Institute, Fossil Free AU and the AU Department of Critical Race, Gender and Culture Studies

Sports

Women’s basketball season preview

By Spencer Nusbaum | December 31

Edwards and a strong backcourt could bring this team back to the conference’s elite

Sports

BREAKING: AU men’s basketball opener postponed due to positive COVID test in Loyola program

By Alec Branch | December 31

Positive test among ‘Tier 1’ individual moves the Eagles’ first games to Jan. 9 and 10 against Lehigh

Sports

Court grants request for HR employee to testify in AU Athletics race discrimination case

By Spencer Nusbaum | December 30

David Nakhid is suing the University after it denied him the men’s soccer head coaching position; court denies request for more details about the University’s affirmative action plan

Sports

How volunteer assistant coaches in AU’s athletic department approach their positions

By Cameron Fisher | December 30

Often serving as a connection between coaches and athletes, the volunteer assistant coaches of AU athletic programs assist in building success and cultivating relationships

News

Life staff writers share the art that encouraged them in 2020

By The Eagle Life Staff | December 28

As this hectic year comes to an end, The Eagle’s Life staffers reflect on what helped them smile, grow and learn despite challenges and changes to entertainment

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU plans to return to pre-pandemic housing and class operations for fall 2021

By Dan Papscun | December 21

In email to early decision students, University announces next steps

News

AU files campus plan with D.C. Zoning Commission. Community critics say plan still needs work.

By Skye Witley | December 21

Nearby residents blame a lack of specificity and transparency in the plan-making process.

Features

Former AU postdoctoral fellow urges Indigenous recognition beyond Native American Heritage Month

By Sophia Solano | December 21

Elizabeth Rule is the director of Indigenous policy center at GWU

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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