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KPU to host musician and actor Lonnie “Common” Lynn

By Courtney Rozen · Friday, March 24, 2017

Common will speak in Bender Arena on April 5

Meet your 2017-2018 AUSG candidates

By Maria Carrasco and Lydia Calitri · Friday, March 24, 2017

Get to know the candidates before voting begins on March 28

AU to host four events for Environmental Film Festival

By Brianna Crummy · Thursday, March 23, 2017

The annual festival is runs until March 26

News

Title IX officer Heather Pratt to leave AU

By Brianna Crummy | March 23

Heather Pratt, AU’s Title IX officer, will leave the University this week following 15 months in her position, The Office of Campus life announced in a memo on March 20.

News

Comedian Ali Wong holds sold-out show at Warner Theater

By Adena Maier | March 23

The comedian performed new material about her life since becoming a mother

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: SG Candidates: Don’t forget the progress that has been made

By Nick Guthman | March 22

We already have a mandatory class on diversity

News

Concert Review: Los Campesinos! at the 9:30 Club

By Naomi Zeigler | March 22

After being chastised for not attending any concerts in Washington, D.C. during the three years I have spent here, I was given the opportunity to see a high school favorite, Los Campesinos!, at the famous 9:30 Club. Shortly after arriving at the venue, indie bands Infinity Crush and Crying opened to a crowded house.

Guest Columns

Op-ed: With Haley we know what we are voting for

By Sasha Gilthorpe | March 21

Former AUSG President Sasha Gilthorpe endorses Haley Lickstein for SG president

News

Speak Fresh takes on the road to national competition

By Cordilia James | March 21

When you walk into one of Speak Fresh’s poetry slams, you can usually expect to see a crowd of people snapping their fingers from their comfy seats all over the Perch or the Dav.

Sports

AU men’s basketball player Lonnie Rivera to transfer

By Vincent Salandro | March 21

Sophomore Delante Jones is also rumored to have transfer plans

Music

Concert Preview: Big Thief

By Nora Turner | March 21

A true “Masterpiece” has been found in the debut album from indie-rock band Big Thief out of Brooklyn.

Music

Concert Review: Regina Spektor

By Griffin Rowell | March 21

Seven studio albums in and New York based singer-songwriter and pianist Regina Spektor is at the top of her game.

Sports

AU wrestling looks ahead

By Shannon Scovel | March 20

The team left the NCAA championships with new goals, increased motivation

News

Five Guys comes to Tenleytown

By Dilpreet Raju | March 20

More options are arriving for AU students

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Taylor Dumpson is the student body president we need

By Devontae Torriente | March 20

AUSG President Devontae Torriente endorses Taylor Dumpson

The student leadership team and German Embassy officials. Students met with some of the foreign service officers to discuss Germany's agenda and priorities for the G20 Leaders Summit in 2017.

News

AU hosts first ever Model G20 Summit

By Lydia Calitri | March 20

The School of International Service will host the first Model G20 Summit to take place at any U.S.

AU junior Jeric Kasunic wrestles Rocco Caywood of Army in the EIWA Tournament. Kasunic defeated Caywood 4-1 on his way to a fourth place conference finish and a ticket to the NCAA tournament. Kasunic’s season ended after two losses at the national tournament, but he will return next year for another shot at a national championship.

Sports

The 2016-2017 finale

By Shannon Scovel | March 19

Teague Moore reflects on AU’s 2017 NCAA performance

AU sophomore Josh Terao holds down Johnson Mai of Columbia in the second round of the EIWA conference tournament. Terao’s second place finish at the EIWA tournament earned him a bid to the NCAA tournament where he won one match and lost two.

Sports

AU ends NCAA wrestling tournament run despite two early wins

By Shannon Scovel | March 19

Three AU wrestlers compete at the 2017 NCAA wrestling tournament but none advance beyond the round of 16

News

Preview: 25th anniversary of the DC Environmental Film Festival

By Adena Maier | March 15

D.C.’s Environmental Film Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this month.

Music

Concert Preview: Foxygen

By Nora Turner | March 14

The eclectic pop-duo supports their album “Hang” at the 9:30 Club on March 22.

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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