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Op-ed: Beware the national debt

By Natalie De Vincenzi · Wednesday, June 28, 2017

The national debt is frightening, Natalie De Vincenzi writes

Blackballed or not, Kaepernick’s politics are no cause for punishment

By Chris Whitbeck · Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Punishment on the basis of politics sets dangerous precedent, writes Chris Whitbeck

Ward Circle Building now named Kerwin Hall

By Haley Samsel · Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Board of Trustees announced the name change last month

Opinion

America’s monopoly on enthusiasm

By Sonikka Loganathan | June 27

Sonikka Loganathan reflects on cultural differences between United States and India

Music

The White Man’s Burden: One Love Manchester concert exemplifies white savior complex

By Leanna Faulk | June 27

How these concerts play a role in promoting the white savior complex

News

School of Public Affairs curriculum to undergo major changes by fall 2017

By Sarah Katherine Dolezal | June 26

Three degree programs in SPA will respond to revamped core curriculum requirements and student demand to double major

Avocado toast with tomatoes, feta and balsamic vinegar

News

Easy and affordable avocado toast recipes

By Jenny Evans | June 26

Before writing this article, I had never had avocado toast before. Sure, I’d heard of it, and had considered making it after reading an article on Buzzfeed that had nine different recipes, but I’d always been turned off by the cost.

Interim Vice President of Campus Life Fanta Aw testifies in front of a Senate Judiciary Committee as a part of the "Free Speech 101: The Assault on the First Amendment on College Campuses” hearing Tuesday.

News

Fanta Aw testifies at Senate hearing on campus free speech

By Haley Samsel | June 22

University official says free speech ‘comes with responsibility and accountability’

Music

Album Review: “Ti Amo” by Phoenix

By Dilpreet Raju | June 21

Pop and summer coincide in the French alt group’s newest album

Interim Vice President of Campus Life Fanta Aw speaks at a University town hall on May 2, 2017 about the May 1 hate crime.

News

Fanta Aw to testify in front of Senate committee Tuesday

By Haley Samsel | June 19

University official to deliver viewpoint on campus free speech

News

Taylor Dumpson reflects on her first month in office

By Lydia Calitri | June 19

Student government president talks about hate crime and what comes next

News

2017 Emily’s List gala honors women in politics

By Riddhi Sarkar | June 18

Featured speakers stressed need for political engagement from all

The AU volleyball team enters the 2017 season with an experienced roster looking to deliver the program's 15th Patriot League championship.

Sports

How AU volleyball plans to make it back to the NCAA tournament

By Vincent Salandro | June 16

Team return many key players, look to win their fourth consecutive Patriot League championship

News

SOC professor alleges she was unfairly denied tenure

By Brianna Crummy | June 16

Carolyn Brown says provost is punishing her for activism on race and gender issues

Opinion

Lack of cyber security poses a major threat to human lives

By Mark Lu | June 16

Mark Lu argues that institutions are increasingly at risk of cyber attacks

Guest Columns

Op-ed: AU must support journalists

By Fallon Forbush | June 15

Fallon Forbush criticizes AU's decision to keep professional journalists off campus

News

Get ready for Truckeroo season

By Anusheh Khan | June 14

The next round of the food truck festival will be June 16

Music

Concert Review: Royal Blood

By Griffin Rowell | June 10

The English rockers played to a sold out 9:30 Club crowd

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Unifying our community after hate

By Jordan Barth | June 8

Jordan Barth advocates for healing within AU community

News

Preview: Capital Pride Week 2017

By Elisabeth Holmes | June 8

Celebrate LGBT identities with featured events from June 8-11

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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