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Wrestling pins down Brown in convincing fashion

By Jack Stashower · Friday, Feb. 14, 2025

Eagles win 25-13 over Bears on Feb. 9

Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute brings third pair of pandas from China to D.C.

By Kadie Fishman · Friday, Feb. 14, 2025

Visitors face long lines to see Qing Bao and Bao Li

BREAKING: AU now classified as R1 research institution

By Gabrielle McNamee · Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025

Alger says new status will boost AU’s reputation, create more research opportunities

News

An unexpected career path

By Jack Crittenden | February 13

How The Eagle shaped my life

Sports

How Lizzie de Guzman led the Philippines to lacrosse glory

By Federica Turina Dellamaggiore | February 13

AU alumna leads debut Philippines team to a Bronze Medal

Arts

A perfect playlist for those winter blues

By Emma Taylor | February 13

Songs to keep you warm and cozy

Features

AU food pantry supports growing student needs amid rising food insecurity

By Cecily Spence | February 13

Over 1,500 last semester visited the pantry, which is dependent on donations

Silver Screen

Vietnam: The War That Changed America docuseries debuts on Apple TV+

By Clair Sapilewski | February 13

Museum of American History hosts screening and panel with creators and veterans

Silver Screen

Scenes that Stick: Parasite’s halfway point is still hauntingly perfect

By Sophia McCann | February 12

Taking a closer look at the 92nd Academy Awards Best Picture winner

Lifestyle

Trendy or Timeless: Wide-legged pants

By Alexandra Valdez | February 12

How these pants have withstood the test of time

Sports

Lacrosse loses season opener at Georgetown

By Ben Cunningham | February 12

Hoyas prove to be too much to handle for the Eagles

News

Longtime Kogod professor gifts largest individual donation in AU history for School of Education

By Soumya Sahay | February 11

SOE to be renamed after H. Kent Baker and his late wife Linda, in her memory

Sports

Turnover struggles led women’s basketball tough loss against Lehigh

By Jack Stashower | February 11

21 turnovers make Eagles defensive feats for naught

News

Working at The Eagle during the COVID-19 pandemic brought the memories of a lifetime

By Thomas Recchio | February 11

AU alum reflects on working during a pandemic

Campus

AU student journalist shares antarctic journey at ‘Polar Perspectives’ event

By Kyle Galvin | February 11

Gabe Castro-Root speaks to students, faculty about his experiences on the expedition

Opinion

Opinion: The inequities of college-level credit persist after high school

By Addie DiPaolo | February 11

AP classes in high school amplify socioeconomic divides in higher education and beyond

News

President Jonathan Alger delivers first report to Board of Trustees in November meeting

By Kathryn Squyres | February 11

Meeting highlights progress in campus safety review, policy updates, enrollment issues

News

How cartoons about food services turned me into an environmental journalist

By John R. Platt | February 10

An inauspicious start to my cartooning career led me down a path with less ink, more oil and hundreds of extinctions

News

When we’re finished: Lessons from The Eagle that last a lifetime

By David Aldridge | February 10

The deadlines, the debates and the camaraderie — why my years at The Eagle shaped everything that came after

Opinion

Opinion: ‘Oh, you’re an American — do you see what’s happening in your country?’

By Mari Santos | February 10

Watching America destroy its public image and institutions from across the pond

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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