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Staff editorial: Unanswered questions remain about construction’s impact on campus life

By The Eagle Editorial Board · Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018

Better communication about projects is key to minimizing inconvenience

Juuling craze hits AU as more students use e-cigarettes on campus

By Abbie Veitch · Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018

Though university is considered “smoke-free,” students report seeing Juuls in buildings

Coming full circle

By Mohamad Hashash · Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018

Men’s basketball’s Yilret Yiljep returns to the court after a four-season medical leave

News

University sets up fund for students who face financial emergencies

By Ayelet Sheffey | December 11

Process for how students can obtain grants from the fund is still unclear

News

AU faces fourth federal investigation into potential Title IX violations

By Haley Samsel | December 10

University remains under investigation for three complaints filed in past three years

News

Students of color continue to lead calls for more identity-based spaces on campus

By Emily Lytle | December 10

Creation of HOME in Mary Graydon Center is not enough, students say

Opinion

Satire: AU announces sweeping changes to how it ignores your mental health

By Chris Whitbeck | December 10

University plans to introduce “Failbucks,” a way to help students develop a healthy “appetite for risk and failure”

Opinion

Satire: Report finds AU students most politically active, least sexually active

By Bobbie Armstrong | December 10

Why hook up when you can listen to Pod Save America instead?

News

Students say mold in freshmen dorms have caused health issues

By Abbie Veitch | December 7

Some reports show no “elevated or abnormal air quality readings

Music

Student musicians explore the stage as 'shared space’ in AU workshop

By Miranda Baumann | December 7

Ensemble’s focus on collective sound achieved an impeccably balanced performance

Features

Project on Civil Discourse works to teach community about freedom of speech through events, blog

By Isabella Goodman | December 7

Faculty, students work to facilitate more conversations on current events

Podcast

Beyond the Byline, Episode 4: Satirizing in Style

By Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | December 7

Reporters discuss construction on campus, the annual Jalwa Culture and Fashion Show and The Eagle's satire section

Sports

Strong first half boosts AU men’s basketball to victory against St. Francis

By Justin Wise | December 7

Explosive 33-point performance from Sam Iorio helped Eagles earn double-digit win

News

Tapingo offers AU students the chance to skip lines and save time

By Kelly McDonnell | December 6

App, launched at beginning of semester, allows students to order on-campus meals from phones

Guest Columns

Opinion: Vague bullying prevention efforts do more harm than good

By Carly Fabian | December 5

Ambiguous campaigns and policies hurt students by obscuring most severe and pervasive forms of bullying

News

Burwell sparks conversation on mental health at AU with Foreign Affairs essay

By Kelsey Carolan | December 4

“Generation Stress” received criticism from students, but Burwell says discussion will take AU to a "better place"

News

Pizzeria Paradiso opens fifth location in Spring Valley

By Grace George | December 4

D.C.-based pizza chain opened new location near AU’s Spring Valley building

Sports

Sa’eed Nelson has been "a monster" this season, and his performance against Wagner proves it

By Justin Wise | December 4

There’s a reason the junior played all 40 minutes without rest, said head coach Mike Brennan

News

Mitski brings the “Be The Cowboy Tour” to the DMV

By Brit Abrams | December 3

Overcoats opened for Mitski at the 9:30 Club on November 17th.

Sports

Men’s head soccer coach Todd West parts ways with AU athletics

By Kimberly Cataudella and Justin Wise | December 3

West did not have his contract renewed after 19 seasons as head coach

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