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Comfort Foods: Smithfield ham is a signifier of the holidays and Southern roots

By Eliza DuBose · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020

Life staff writer Eliza DuBose’s dad only brings his Southern cooking around during the holiday season

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AU receives $4.5M in donations for new athletics building, leadership academy

By Spencer Nusbaum and Jordan Young · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020

$3 million to go toward Center for Athletic Performance, $1.5 million for the AU Athletics’ Eagles Leadership Academy

AU’s SASA hosts annual Jalwa Show

By Alisha Chhangani · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020

“Zoom Machale” celebrates South Asian diaspora virtually

News

Bob Woodward discusses his reporting process, the media’s influence on politics at KPU event

By Kate Corliss | December 1

School of Communication co-sponsored the event

News

The (Com)Post: A guide to zero and low-waste gift-giving

By Mary Kett | December 1

How to choose sustainable gifts instead of Amazon this holiday season

News

BREAKING: AU announces that the U-Pass program will not run in the spring

By Daniella Ignacio and Sarah Mattalian | November 30

WMATA previously suspended the program for the fall

News

Amid rising COVID-19 case numbers, students plan for holiday travel

By Nina Heller | November 25

Holidays “something to look forward to” amid pandemic fatigue

News

Comfort Foods: Bake and saltfish is a Guyanese dish that reminds Josh Evans of home and his grandma

By Stephanie Mirah | November 25

Student Josh Evans views bake and saltfish as a personal delicacy with family memories and cultural reminders in every bite

Podcast

Beyond the Byline Episode 15: The 2020 Election

By Chloe Irwin | November 25

Interviews with members of the AU community regarding the 2020 election

Sports

AU women’s basketball announces 2021 recruiting class

By Spencer Nusbaum | November 25

Jordyn Meunier and Bailey Garbee add shooting, athleticism to Eagle’s future

News

University groups to provide free Thanksgiving meals for students in the DC area

By Lizzy Tarallo | November 24

Students can receive free hot meals in MGC on Thursday

Sports

AU men’s basketball signs two recruits to Class of 2021

By Alec Branch | November 24

Elijah Stephens and Matt Delaney sign National Letters of Intent after verbal commitments

News

Five easy dinner and dessert recipes to start the holiday season

By Sara Winick | November 24

Looking for a switch from traditional appetizers and holiday meals? We’ve got you covered!

Features

AU student launches petition calling for Yom Kippur to become a non-instructional day

By Maegan Seaman | November 24

Petition collected over 500 signatures

News

CDI and students secure affinity stoles for virtual graduation in December

By Clare Mulroy | November 23

CDI announces pick up and delivery logistics for December graduation affinity stoles after being unable to provide stoles for May 2020 graduates

News

AU’s Humanities Truck brings food to DC communities

By Grace George | November 23

Since the summer, two professors have been using the Humanities Truck to alleviate hunger during the pandemic

Opinion

Satire: Easy TDR meals you can make from home

By Aliza Schuler | November 23

For those who are just missing TDR a bit too much

Opinion

Campus plan draft raises questions about funding and priorities

By The Eagle Editorial Board | November 23

While updates are necessary, lack of transparency is an issue

News

The Eagle announces the opening of staff applications for the spring semester, as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group implements a new recruitment strategy

By Gabriel Ferris | November 21

Updates on staff recruitment and applications for spring 2021, community-building and more

News

Pro-Trump rallies draw far-right groups, counterprotesters following Biden victory

By Skye Witley | November 20

AU College Republicans and AU SPA professor react

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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