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AU volleyball’s Megan Crush yearns for another championship banner in Bender

By Catherine Green · Monday, Nov. 12, 2018

She is humbled by her team and supportive network as team prepares for conference tournament

Jim Norton is a renaissance man of comedy

By Marc Shapiro · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018

“I don’t think I’ll ever not enjoy doing stand up.” Despite gaining fame through radio, podcasts, books, television and film, Jim Norton still thinks of himself as a stand-up comedian.

The Eagle's guide to the new and returning exhibits at the AU Museum this winter

By Morgan Bluma · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018

Many students have not yet taken advantage of the great art exhibits the AU Museum at the Katzen presents.

Sports

Women’s basketball crushes Tulsa 68-52 in season opener

By Kimberly Cataudella | November 11

Team's five freshmen were on the court during the last four minutes

Sports

AU volleyball earns first conference loss against Lehigh

By Catherine Green | November 10

Eagles lose final regular season home game, celebrate record-breaking careers

News

#TheFoodMove: Ted’s Bulletin

By Zak Bedrosian and Aylon Berger | November 9

Despite long line, Ted's is worth the wait

Dinesh D'Souza Speaks at American University

News

Dinesh D’Souza event on “fake history” draws protesters, supporters at AU

By Ayelet Sheffey | November 9

D’Souza addressed midterm election results, Kavanaugh hearings and more on Wednesday

News

The first ever “Black Restaurant Week” kicks off in DC

By Swati Guin | November 8

This week featured the launch of the first ever “DMV Black Restaurant Week,” an opportunity for D.C.

News

Bowser, incumbent city council members win re-election

By Kelsey Carolan | November 7

Mary Cheh, the AU area's longtime representative, earns 74 percent of the vote

Features

School of Education launches dual enrollment program for D.C. high schoolers

By Jessily Crispyn | November 7

Students take two college courses for AU credit

Sports

How AU women's basketball is preparing to repeat NCAA appearance

By Kimberly Cataudella and Sasha Jones | November 7

News

How AU students reacted to the 2018 midterm results Tuesday night

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | November 7

As midterm election results rolled in on Tuesday night, AU’s student-run political organizations, as well as the School of Public Affairs, hosted watch parties that attracted students from varying political and geographical backgrounds.

Features

Puerto Rican students establish university-recognized group to build community, raise money for island

By Emily Seymour | November 6

Puerto Rican Student Organization was born out of activism after Hurricanes Irma and Maria

Opinion

Satire: Big if true: AU students remember climate change exists

By Nicole Klokiw | November 6

Students are scrambling to save their world one plastic straw at a time

Opinion

Satire: “Everything is fine,” administration says, reflecting on the Hughes Hall fire

By Lauren Patetta | November 5

While campus crumbles, university officials look on the bright side

News

Two AU professors tackle issue at center of midterm elections: voter suppression

By Kelsey Carolan | November 5

Ibram X. Kendi and Allan Lichtman discuss voter I.D. laws, gerrymandering

Music

‘Pippin’ delivered on the magic it promised

By Peyton Bigora | November 5

Department of Performing Arts wraps captivating production of musical

Music

Mu Beta Psi hosts open mic night at the Dav with acoustic music

By Peyton Bigora | November 5

AU students showcase musical talents at the campus coffee shop

News

Butina’s lawyers given go-ahead to subpoena for student records

By Brianna Crummy | November 5

New subpoena expected to be issued in mid-November

Music

Hippo Campus releases a rush of dopamine at the 9:30 Club

By Julia Wunning-Zimmer | November 5

Starry, white light mingled with crooning, crisp vocals to create an ethereal mood in the dimly lit 9:30 Club.

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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