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Staff Editorial: The University’s early decision program puts low-income students and students of color at a disadvantage

By The Eagle Editorial Board · Monday, Jan. 27, 2020

Center for American Progress survey raises questions about impact of early decision

She’s the First marches into 2020

By Anna Tavon · Monday, Jan. 27, 2020

Activist organization She’s the First attends their first Women’s March as a University club

Everybody loves Rayman, except AU men’s basketball

By Jon Kolodny · Monday, Jan. 27, 2020

Despite hot start from Gasperini, AU falters against Rayman and Colgate

Sports

Nelson’s late FT’s lift AU over Loyola in thriller

By Jon Kolodny | January 24

Eagles now have an opportunity to move into tie for first place

Basketball

AU dominates late to beat Loyola Maryland

By Spencer Nusbaum | January 24

Eagles overcome early struggles with key buckets from unlikely scoring options

News

Founders Day Ball to be held at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

By Kelsey Cartelli and Nina Heller | January 22

Event on Feb. 29 will offer 2,500 tickets

Basketball

Another strong showing from the men’s basketball bench

By Alec Branch | January 22

AU bench combines for 20 in victory over Holy Cross

Sports

Column: Men’s basketball will steal your heart, but break it at the free throw line

By Lee Clarke | January 22

Eagles lead Patriot League in turnover margin, but struggle from the stripe

Sports

Men’s basketball leads Holy Cross start to finish

By Jon Kolodny | January 20

Eagles take care of business, look forward to Loyola

Sports

AU hosts “Rally in the Alley” tailgate

By Spencer Nusbaum | January 20

Students and alumni come out to support community before men’s basketball game

News

Lech Wałęsa speaks at AU’s School of International Service

By Kelsey Cartelli | January 19

Former Polish president speaks with AU students on the future of globalization

News

Photography major now available to AU students

By Kelsey Cartelli | January 19

Joint program between SOC and CAS holds new opportunities

Stock Photo of Mary Graydon Center and the Flagpoles

News

Former AU vice president for development and alumni relations arrested for sex crimes

By Kelsey Carolan | January 17

Thomas Minar worked for the University from 2008 to 2015

Basketball

Connor Nelson’s buzzer-beater knocks off Bucknell

By Jon Kolodny | January 17

Men’s basketball looks to build upon the 1-point win

Soccer

Women’s soccer announces new head coach

By Spencer Nusbaum | January 15

Marsha Harper to become first African American head coach at AU since 2004

News

University announces full scholarship program for 10 D.C. students

By Brianna Crummy | December 18

Initiative aims to engage community, offer opportunities to local students

News

Former SIS assistant professor sues AU for age discrimination

By Abbie Veitch and Sophie Austin | December 18

Lori Handrahan is suing after filing a complaint in May

Features

SOC alum makes the trek up Mount Everest to film documentaries

By Isabella Goodman | December 16

Sam Sheline joined the expedition as an assistant producer for National Geographic

News

Theater students ponder the universe in capstone performance “Eight Minutes”

By Clare Mulroy | December 14

Performances tackle climate change, humanity, space and more

News

Enchant Christmas D.C. brings the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze to Nationals Park

By Miranda Baumann | December 13

Enchant dazzles guests with festive strolls through sparkling scenes

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.

Solutions by The State News