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Jay-Z’s acclaimed ‘4:44’ tour will stop in D.C. with guest Vic Mensa

By Griffin Rowell · Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017

Legendary music mogul Jay-Z is slated to hit Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena with fellow Roc Nation label mate Vic Mensa on Nov.

Woman sexually assaulted at American University by man she thought was Uber driver

By Haley Samsel and Julia Gagnon · Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017

Assault took place outside Asbury, police say

Women’s volleyball claims 15th Patriot League championship

By Vincent Salandro · Monday, Nov. 20, 2017

When the AU volleyball team faced off against Navy a month ago at Bender Arena, the marathon match was contested in five sets over two hours.

News

Olympian Tommie Smith discusses new film about historic protest

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton | November 19

The School of Public Affairs hosted Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith and American conceptualist artist Glenn Kaino at Constitution Hall on Nov.

News

New multicultural space in MGC is now open to students

By Maria Carrasco | November 17

SG president: “It’s a space for students to feel unapologetically themselves”

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'We have a presence everywhere': Administrators address campus security

By Ben Foster | November 17

Public Safety head says police have upped ‘visibility’ on quad

The first No Lost Generation gala held to raise money and awareness for refugees. The club is hosting their second annual gala this Saturday.

News

Life After Hours: Nov. 17-19

By LARA JAKIEL/ THE EAGLE | November 16

Grab a drink at DC Cocktail Week or warm up with a dance party this weekend

News

Congressman John Lewis to speak at DMV Multicultural Greek Summit

By Maria Carrasco | November 16

Civil rights hero will address students Saturday

Guest Columns

D.C.’s homeless youth, one of the city’s unseen problems

By Steve Cammarota | November 16

Ghosts are real, and they live in the gutter of the American dream. They live on sidewalks and park benches.

Patriot League Player of the Year Aleskandra Kazala and the AU women's volleyball look to earn their 5th consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament.

Sports

Preview: Volleyball hosts Patriot League Tournament this weekend

By Vincent Salandro | November 16

The AU women’s volleyball team will hope to ride the momentum from their 16-game winning streak to a 15th Patriot League title this weekend.

News

SEOULSPICE opens new Tenleytown location

By Emily Martin | November 16

The Korean barbecue restaurant celebrated their grand opening with free food

News

Congresswoman Mia Love to speak at KPU, SPA-sponsored event

By Maria Carrasco | November 16

Love will appear as part of The Hill's Newsmaker Series

Features

Body positive group wants to start a ‘REbeLution’ at AU

By Hannah Rapoport | November 16

REbeL aims to educate students about body image, eating disorders

News

AU students partner with Covenant House for ‘Sleep Out’ event

By Ksenia Novikova | November 15

Students will sleep on the quad Thursday to raise money for homeless youth

News

Will Mascaro reinstated as CASE director by Senate

By Maria Carrasco and Misbah Farooqi | November 15

Special meeting lasted almost three hours

Opinion

To SG Senate: Will we actually get down to business?

By Mark Lu | November 15

If the Senate is going to fulfill any promises, it’s going to come from advocacy

Guest Columns

Op-ed: A reflection on Kerwin and Burwell

By Grace George | November 15

More of the same, where is the change?

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

Sports

Women’s basketball secures win at season home opener

By Kimberly Cataudella | November 15

Carl leads Eagles in points, rebounds in victory over La Salle

Students rally at Senate building for 'Clean DREAM Act'

News

AU students rally for a ‘clean DREAM act’ at Senate building

By Maria Carrasco | November 15

Protesters from across the D.C. region gathered on Nov. 9

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State of the union: Catching up with SG president Taylor Dumpson

By Laura Romero | November 14

Midway through her term, Dumpson is focused on improving campus climate

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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