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A meme from rising sophomore Ryan Marson is posted in the meme group for AU students, Camp Wonkachusetts

Meme Facebook group builds community, pokes fun

By Lydia Calitri · Friday, July 21, 2017

The page, called Camp Wonkachusetts, now has more than 3,000 members

Dear DNC: Jobs, not entitlements, win votes

By Mark Lu · Thursday, July 20, 2017

A couple of months ago, I was talking to a friend about the American Health Care Act, Paul Ryan’s egregious Republican health care bill that hadn’t yet passed the House of Representatives. At one point during our conversation, she said to me something along the lines of, “Healthcare is a right, which means it must be made affordable by the government.

June shaped up to be the month of girl power

By Meghan Howie · Thursday, July 20, 2017

June is the month of new releases, and it’s shaping up to be all about girl power. From veteran singers Katy Perry and Halsey to newcomer Lorde, these women are out to teach fans about women power in the world while each maintaining their unique vibes.

News

Toast to wildlife with Brew at the Zoo

By Anusheh Khan | July 17

Support National Zoo animals at annual beer festival.

Features

For some incoming students, campus hate crimes are cause for concern

By Matt Holt | July 14

Petition started by freshman earned over 1,400 signatures

Vice President Mike Pence addressed high school students in Kerwin Hall on Wednesday.

News

Mike Pence speaks at AU, sparking objections from students

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | July 14

Vice president appeared at private event Wednesday

Music

Mitski made listening about the sadness of life, fun at her sold-out DC show.

By Griffin Rowell | July 14

The Japanese-born indie rocker played a tight, emotional set at 9:30 Club.

Music

Album Review: “LANY” by LANY

By Emily Von Urff | July 13

The alt-band’s first release brings groovy vibes and romantic nostalgia.

News

Metro increases fares, alters service on rails and buses

By Ben Foster | July 13

Late night bus service to increase, rail service to decrease

Music

Concert Preview: Gorillaz

By Griffin Rowell | July 13

The dynamic, genre blending group comes to Merriweather Post Pavilion on July 15.

News

Taco, Beer and Tequila Festival coming in July

By Anusheh Khan | July 10

Three guilty pleasures all in one event

Pictured: Jackson Browne recording “Running On Empty” at Merriweather in 1977, Willie Nelson with President Jimmy Carter on stage at Merriweather in 1980, Father John Misty opening for The Decemberists at Merriweather in 2015, and Grace Potter performing at the Merryland Festival at Merriweather in 2016. Photos courtesy of Merriweather Post Pavilion, Dave Barnhouser 13th Hour Photography and Richie Downs. Grace Potter’s Photo by Richie Downs, and Father John Misty’s Photo by Dave Barnhouser 13th Hour Photography.

Music

A look back on the Merriweather Post Pavilion’s 50-year history

By Griffin Rowell | July 10

The legendary Baltimore area concert venue will celebrate its birthday with a star-studded July 15 show.

Features

First Latinx student trustee hopes to improve connection between board and students

By Lydia Calitri | July 10

Valentina Fernández hopes to bring fresh perspective to Board of Trustees.

Sports

Summer training sets foundation for field hockey team’s 2017 season

By Kimberly Cataudella | July 10

Field hockey athletes say their workouts are more rigorous than previous summers.

News

University President Sylvia Burwell kicks off tenure with listening tour

By Ellie Hartleb | July 7

Burwell faces tricky task of balancing competing priorities of campus groups

Assistant track coach Chris Kwiatkowski, left, and head coach Matthew Centrowitz, Sr. pose with Centrowitz's memoir "Like Father, Like Son," which was published on January 19.

Sports

AU track coach and Olympian Matthew Centrowitz Sr. publishes memoir

By Shannon Scovel | July 7

Centrowitz shares stories of his running career and his son’s gold medal mile in new book

James Goldgeier will step down as dean of the School of International Service this August.

News

SIS dean to step down in August

By Emaan Khan | July 7

James Goldgeier took over in 2011

News

Summer eats: Best dishes for a Fourth of July barbecue

By Leanna Faulk | July 4

Fourth of July is here and it’s time to get excited about your next barbecue.

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival kicks off Thursday.

News

Preview: Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2017

By Lara Jakiel | July 2

Celebrate 50 years of an annual D.C. tradition at this year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

The Eagle's top contenders for songs of the summer.

Music

Turn up the heat: battle for 2017 song of the summer

By Emily Von Urff | June 29

Who will have the chart-topping, party-hopping single of the season?

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.

Solutions by The State News