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Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Lacrosse puts up valiant effort in loss to Army

By Ben Cunningham · Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Eagles’ losing streak extends to 5

Kelly Killion introduced as new women’s basketball head coach

By Thomas Smith · Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Killion comes to American battle-tested and ready to put in the work

Staff Editorial: American University needs to respond to the ACLU’s demands

By The Eagle Editorial Staff · Tuesday, April 15, 2025

The University cannot stay silent while members of the community are under attack

Sports

Students, faculty say sports betting poses challenges

By Charlie Wentworth and Joey Malaczewski | April 14

Survey of students shows gambling addiction within University community

Guest Columns

Guest Column: An open letter from Journalism Faculty to our students: We stand with you

By American University Journalism Division | April 12

The following public statement was unanimously approved by faculty of the Journalism Division of American University School of Communication on April 9, 2025

Opinion

Recs with Ritika: Figuring college out

By Ritika Shroff | April 11

Advice on dealing with burnout and figuring out life when it seems everyone else has it

Silver Screen

Review: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ has fun references but subpar performances

By Conor Gillingham | April 11

The creative movie that went too over-the-top in its execution

Lifestyle

Let’s taco ‘bout some dorm meals and deals!

By Sydney Schurz | April 10

Make these easy, inexpensive meals with minimal materials

News

Satire: Freshmen send warning shots by executing fire alarm prankster publicly

By Jack Leary | April 10

Tired of midnight evacuations, residents take matters into their own hands

Lifestyle

Trendy or Timeless: The Mullet

By Mina O’Dell | April 10

A look at the ‘business in the front, party in the back’ hairstyle

Local

Students rally at Department of Education amid cuts from federal government

By Kadie Fishman and Sophia Cooper | April 10

‘Money for schools and education, not for wars and deportation’

Campus

BREAKING: American University spring 2025 commencement speakers include Colman Domingo, Gloria Allred, Almar Latour

By Penelope Jennings | April 9

Elhadj As Sy, Orlando Bravo, Radha Muthiah will also address graduates

Campus

AU Hillel honors Holocaust victims in a 24-hour name reading

By Kadie Fishman | April 9

Students, administration show support for Holocaust Remembrance Week

Local

Weaving resistance and remembrance: ‘We Gather at the Edge’ at the Renwick Gallery

By Neil Lazurus | April 8

‘These quilts remind us of what we were told to forget and inspire us to imagine new worlds’

Opinion

Satire: Local satirist regrets poop article

By Jasmine Shi | April 7

Why can’t we have nice things?

Opinion

Satire: How American University can regain supremacy in collegiate athletics

By Eric Steinberg | April 7

One word: bull-riding

Opinion

Opinion: How American University can improve school spirit

By Avyay Sriperumbudur | April 7

Promoting events, merchandise and sports games can create a better sense of community

News

BREAKING: AU Police Department seeking information in fourth-degree sexual abuse

By Luna Jinks | April 4

Crime alert sent after AU community member ‘inappropriately touched’ by individual

Sports

Duane Simpkins extended as Eagles men’s basketball coach

By Penelope Jennings | April 4

Patriot League-winning coach is now under contract through 2029-2030

News

Holocaust survivor Ruth Cohen shares her story

By Cara Halford | April 4

Cohen speaks with students as part of Holocaust Remembrance Week

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