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From accommodation to inclusion: Students with physical disabilities say they’re overlooked outside the classroom

By Brianna Crummy and Nazli Togrul · Friday, Dec. 8, 2017

University required to provide accessible programs, not environments

Gravitational wave detection: An out-of-this-world discovery

By Lydia Calitri · Friday, Dec. 8, 2017

Gregory Harry hopes to change the way humans perceive the universe with his research on gravitational waves, and his recent research may have done just that.

Guests can visit exhibits throughout Georgetown during the GLOW event.

Life After Hours: Dec. 8-10

By Lara Jakiel · Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017

Erase your pre-finals jitters with fun and festive events around D.C.

Features

Faces of activism: The immigrant’s daughter

By Ambar Pardilla | December 7

Wendy Bonilla carries her culture into her activism

Opinion

In support of the woman sexually assaulted by man posing as Uber driver

By The Eagle Editorial Board | December 7

We applaud the University’s quick communication about the crime

Opinion

AU doesn’t give students adequate opportunities to explore different areas of study

By Samantha McAllister | December 7

The “liberal arts experience” draws students to colleges and universities across the country.

"Shakespeare is a White Supremacist" opens Thursday.

News

Preview: Rude Mechanicals’ ‘Shakespeare Is A White Supremacist’ takes original, racial twist on the Bard

By Daniella Ignacio | December 7

Devised piece tackles issues of race, active allyship

Senior guard Emily Kinneston, photographed in a Patriot League game against Boston University on March 6.

Sports

Women’s basketball wins their second home game of the season

By Kimberly Cataudella | December 6

The women’s basketball team won 78-72 in an overtime face-off against Youngstown State Saturday in Bender Arena.

News

Entrepreneur Daymond John speaks at first American Dreams Academy Summit

By Misbah Farooqi | December 5

John relayed his experiences and advice to student entrepreneurs

Opinion

How ‘Stranger Things’ is making scientific curiosity cool

By Olivia Richter | December 4

The show encourages viewers to seek knowledge

News

Investigation shows Burwell’s chief of staff pick interfered in University of California audit

By Haley Samsel | December 1

Burwell stands behind choice to hire Seth Grossman, who starts Monday

News

Letter from the managing editor of Life

By Emily Martin | December 1

Time and time again, I’ve run into the issue of what to cover in “Off Campus,” a subsection of Life.

News

Life After Hours: Dec. 1-3

By LARA JAKIEL/ THE EAGLE | November 30

It’s officially December and there’s still a week left until finals, so now is the time to get in the holiday spirit and start daydreaming of winter break.

News

Duomuzi delivers emotional truth in powerful adaptation of ‘Antony and Cleopatra’

By Daniella Ignacio | November 30

Katzen Studio Theatre was the last stop in their 2017 tour

Guest Columns

American University’s healthy food options remain limited

By Kimberly Rothberg | November 30

There aren’t enough choices for grab-and-go healthy food

News

How to stay productive with finals looming

By Meghan Howie | November 29

As the semester is winding down, days are getting shorter and we’re all exhausted from three months of work.

News

The Eagle’s guide to winter embassy and international events

By Erin Patton | November 27

If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to immerse yourself in a culture without traveling abroad, going to an event at a D.C.

News

Trevor Pugh confirmed as speaker of the Senate

By Misbah Farooqi | November 27

Pugh looking forward to working with diverse Senate body

News

Civil rights icon John Lewis addresses students at summit

By Ben Foster | November 22

Lewis encouraged students to get into “good” trouble through protesting

African Student Organization Hosts Renaissance Pageant 2017

News

African Students Organization hosts Renaissance Pageant

By Cordilia James | November 21

The night before the African Students’ Organization Renaissance Pageant, sophomore Amanda Nyang’oro was anxious.

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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