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Longtime Dean of Students Robert Hradsky leaves AU

By Matt Holt · Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Traci Callandrillo of the Counseling Center is serving as interim assistant VP

Op-Ed: We can fix the Metro

By Braeden Waddell · Monday, March 26, 2018

Public transportation is a misunderstood and underappreciated public good that provides several essential services that benefit low-income communities in particular.

Senate votes to hold referendum on student activity fee increase in spring election

By Maria Carrasco · Monday, March 26, 2018

At a special meeting last week, the American University Student Government (AUSG) Senate voted to hold a referendum in the SG spring elections that would ask students whether or not to increase the student activity fee by $11.50 per semester.

News

AU students join calls to end gun violence at March for Our Lives

By Maria Carrasco , Brianna Crummy , Kimberly Cataudella and Sophie Austin | March 24

As hundreds of thousands gathered outside the U.S. Capitol Saturday to call for an end to gun violence, American University student organizations protested in the March for Our Lives.

Haley Samsel, The Eagle's incoming editor-in-chief.

News

Haley Samsel named The Eagle’s 2018-2019 editor-in-chief

By Courtney Rozen | March 23

Samsel is The Eagle’s current managing editor for news

News

‘What can I do now?’: Students, alumni prepare for March for Our Lives

By Haley Samsel | March 23

Students connected to Parkland, Florida take action on gun violence

News

Life After Hours: March 23-25

By Liz Holmes | March 23

It’s now officially spring! Don’t let the snow get you down, D.C. is offering a ton of events this weekend.

News

Jennings says goodbye to directing at AU with 'Othello'

By Grace George | March 22

For her last time directing a play at American University, Caleen Jennings picked one of her favorite plays and playwrights: William Shakespeare.

Opinion

Satire: Wonk Cat officially guaranteed on-campus housing for all four years of her undergraduate degree

By Lauren Patetta | March 22

She is the only AU community member to receive this opportunity

News

Jewish activist Yavilah McCoy speaks about forging relationships through diversity

By Kimberly Cataudella | March 22

“The power of proximity” will eventually enable equity, McCoy said

News

Parallel Universe exhibit at ARTECHOUSE is a surreal technological marvel

By Katya Podkovyroff Lewis and Brandon Ermer | March 20

The first solo exhibit for the Turkish studio Ouchhh drew massive crowds

News

Fanta Aw to lead AU diversity efforts as Vice President of Campus Life and Inclusive Excellence

By Haley Samsel | March 19

Aw to hire new staff member to assist on diversity issues

Comedian Dulcé Sloan will be coming to AU on March 24 as part of SUB Madness.

Music

Dulcé Sloan of 'The Daily Show' to kick off SUB Madness

By Daniella Ignacio | March 19

Comedian to headline free event in Tavern

Music

Oh Hellos rock 9:30 Club with new and old sounds

By Grace George | March 19

Band kicked off U.S. tour in D.C.

News

Six female American University professors denied tenure, accuse provost of discrimination

By Julia Gagnon | March 19

Allegations have resulted in lawsuits, formal complaints

Guest Columns

AU is a target of hate because we’re liberal, not systematically intolerant

By Gabriel Simerson | March 19

The snowflake’s dilemma

Senior guard Emily Kinneston drives to the basket during AU’s opening round NCAA Tournament loss to UCLA.

Sports

AU falls in opening round of NCAA Tournament

By Vincent Salandro and Kimberly Cataudella | March 17

UCLA powers past Eagles despite Carl’s double-double

Senior forward Michael Harris puts up a shot through traffic in the first half of the AU women's basketball team's NCAA Tournament game against UCLA.

Sports

Halftime: AU trails by 13 against UCLA in NCAA Tournament

By Kimberly Cataudella | March 17

Lewis, Koskimies helping AU close the massive gap

The AU women's basketball celebrates moments after winning the Patriot League title last Sunday.

Sports

'Together': AU prepares to face UCLA in first round of the NCAA Tournament Saturday afternoon

By Vincent Salandro and Kimberly Cataudella | March 17

Women’s basketball plays in LA

Women's basketball head coach Megan Gebbia cuts down the net after the Eagles victory over Navy in the Patriot League championship Sunday.

Sports

How to watch women’s basketball play UCLA in the NCAA Tournament

By Fatima Albannai | March 16

Eagles take on No. 3 seed from the Pac-12 Conference

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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