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Best plants for dorm or apartment living

By Elisabeth Holmes · Friday, April 13, 2018

Brighten up your life with these hearty greens

Catch the Nats game this Friday at Nationals Park to start the weekend off right.

Life After Hours: April 13-15

By Liz Holmes · Friday, April 13, 2018

Don’t let the fear of Jason Voorhees keep you inside all weekend! From the last few events of the Cherry Blossom Festival to (hopefully) some home-runs, there’s plenty to do in D.C.

University announces plans to research AU’s possible ties to slavery

By Sophie Austin · Thursday, April 12, 2018

Committee was formed after Eagle editor published op-ed on AU founder

News

Burwell inaugurated as president in Bender Arena

By Nazli Togrul | April 12

D.C. mayor, former AU president among guests at ceremony

News

A new era: New administrators, increased visibility and inclusion strategy mark Burwell’s first year

By Lydia Calitri | April 12

Next, she’ll craft a five-year vision for the school and fundraising campaign

Andre Ingram was a two-time First Team All-Patriot League Selection and the 2004 Patriot League Rookie of the Year. Ingram made his NBA debut Tuesday night with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sports

Alum signed to play in NBA

By Kimberly Cataudella | April 11

Andre Ingram is a former men’s basketball team captain

News

Ongoing construction outside McKinley building has end goals: new heating system, Hall of Science

By Emily Lytle | April 11

More disruptions in sidewalks and roadways are expected

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Women’s basketball is succeeding without support

By Mike Brest | April 10

American University women’s basketball team just competed in the NCAA Tournament for just the second time in school history.

Guest Columns

Op-ed: It’s time for American University to adopt an End Genocide Policy

By Angus Dutton | April 10

Handled responsibly, AU’s wealth can enact real change toward ending genocide

Features

Alumna Susan Wild runs for Pennsylvania congressional seat

By Abbie Veitch | April 10

Wild is the only female candidate seeking the Democratic nomination

News

Ford Foundation president shares views on inequality, justice at KPU event

By Julia Gagnon | April 10

Darren Walker said he is more interested in a ‘just’ America than a ‘great’ America

Guest Columns

Op-Ed: Resurrection: A Eulogy for Kenneth Clarke

By Mark Schaefer | April 10

A homily delivered by Rev. Mark Schaefer at a memorial service for freshman Kenneth Clarke

AU women's lacrosse coach Emma Wallace said BU's draw control was the "tale of the game" in her team's 19-7 loss Saturday at Jacobs Field.

Sports

Women’s lacrosse loses fifth consecutive game

By Fatima Albannai | April 9

Draw control plagues Eagles in 19-7 loss to Boston University

Music

Audio tech program provides students with hands-on experience

By Anna Donohue and Katya Podkovyroff Lewis | April 9

Students are satisfied with small class sizes, personal attention

News

MPD arrests person for hanging anti-Semitic posters near Katzen Arts Center

By Courtney Rozen and Anna Donohue | April 9

Flyers display image of Adolf Hitler, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School gun control advocate

News

Despite rain, annual Take Back the Night march and speakout draws crowd

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton | April 9

Marchers carried posters condemning sexual assault before heading to ‘speakout’

News

SIS senior works on documentary shot in Bolivia

By Morgan Bluma | April 9

“Your Street, Our Stage” features nonprofit that aids underserved youth

News

Fernández, Najafi, Gladden and Behle elected to 2018-2019 SG executive board

By Haley Samsel , Maria Carrasco and Laura Romero | April 6

1,345 students voted in election, a major drop from last year

Guest Columns

Satire: Student in committed relationship with &pizza

By Bobbie Armstrong | April 6

“I feel like I’ve found someone who really gets me”

Kenneth Clarke was a freshman in the School of International Service, pictured here.

News

American University student struck by car has died

By Courtney Rozen | April 6

Memorial service for Kenneth Clarke scheduled for Sunday

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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