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Life After Hours: Feb. 23-25

By Liz Holmes · Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018

Founder’s Week is from Feb. 24 to March 3, and there is plenty to do to celebrate. Check out some events happening both on campus and off to get in the spirit of celebration for AU’s 125th Founder’s Day.

Dr. Afsaruddin/ Feminist Interpretations story

Visiting professor encourages students to view Quran and Islam through egalitarian lens

By Emaan Khan · Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018

Asma Afsaruddin, a professor at Indiana University-Bloomington, spoke to students Feb. 14 about gender roles in the Quran.

If Public Safety wants to stop intruders, they should look to video tape

By Chris Whitbeck · Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018

American University has a bit of a trespassing problem. Three times in the last 12 months alone, outsiders have strolled onto campus at odd hours of the night and have committed either a hateful or bias-related act.

Guest Columns

Letter to the editor: American University should change the Founder's Day Ball venue

By Dan Sayers | February 21

Professor Dan Sayers, whose work is represented at NMAAHC, writes why venue is inappropriate

SG presidential candidate Yamillet Payano talks to The Eagle

Opinion

The Eagle endorses Yamillet Payano for student government president

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 21

During this special election, Payano is the strongest option for a smooth transition

News

Presidential candidate John Delaney visits AU

By Sophie Austin | February 20

American Agora and AU Dems hosted the first candidate to announce plans to run for president in 2020

News

School of Professional & Extended Studies dean to step down

By Vincent Salandro | February 19

Carola Weil served as inaugural dean of program

Sports

Women’s lacrosse loses season opener 13-6

By Fatima Albannai | February 19

Emma Vinall leads with hat trick against Richmond

SOC Professor Chris Palmer is hosting the 13th annual SOC Spring Film Series, starting on Feb. 13

News

2018 SOC Film Series aims to inspire students

By Grace George | February 19

Event to cater to environmentalists, documentary lovers

Redshirt senior heavyweight Brett Dempsey locks up in his final match at Bender Arena.

Sports

Wrestling closes out regular season with victory

By Vincent Salandro | February 19

Seniors Eckhart, Kasunic and Dempsey victories on senior night for Eagles

Sports

Women’s basketball makes history with 16th consecutive win

By Kimberly Cataudella | February 19

Carl becomes 17th player in program history to record 500 rebounds

News

D.C. Chinatown’s Biggest Celebration of the Lunar New Year

By Simin Ma | February 18

A Chinese New Year Parade will be held to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Chinatown on Sunday, Feb.

News

Life After Hours: Feb. 16-18

By Liz Holmes | February 16

With Valentine’s Day magic still in the air, check out these events for fun ways to spend time with those you care about. Frederick Douglass’ BiCentennial The National Park Service is celebrating abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s 200th birthday by hosting a Bicentennial Birthday Weekend.

Opinion

PD-Ayy or PD-Nay? Public displays of affection differ along cultural lines

By Sonikka Loganathan | February 14

Recognizing what is culturally different for your partner is essential to a healthy relationship

News

Women’s Initiative welcomes Tarana Burke, founder of #MeToo movement, to campus

By Misbah Farooqi | February 14

Women’s Initiative awarded Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, the Women’s Initiative’s Excellence in Activism award Saturday.

Opinion

Staff editorial: Congratulations to the women’s basketball team

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 14

We need to celebrate and embrace our women’s sports team

Features

‘Go Wonk Yourself’: Two freshmen launch podcast on bipartisan politics

By Alec Schemmel | February 14

Pair hopes to engage listeners across the political spectrum

News

Women’s Initiative Breaking Ground Monologues running this weekend

By Anna Donohue | February 14

Performances to showcase students’ experiences with identity and their bodies

News

Traevena Byrd to become VP and general counsel in Burwell’s cabinet

By Emaan Khan | February 14

Byrd will assume her position April 9

Opinion

Satire: AU launches sweethearts campaign celebrating the love between alumni and their college debt

By Lauren Patetta | February 14

If I had gone to my local state college, I never would have found this kind of commitment

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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