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Straight from print: AU’s notable authors

By Dilpreet Raju · Friday, April 28, 2017

A wide range of topics provide AU students and staff with much to read

Bread Furst owner nominated for James Beard Award

By Arielle Weg · Thursday, April 27, 2017

The smell of yeast bread and sugar envelops you the moment you walk through the door of Bread Furst Bakery . As bakers knead fresh dough behind transparent windows and cashiers serve bowls of fresh salads to eager customers, owner Mark Furstenberg chats with the regulars about their families.

Review: AU Rude Mechanicals perform “Festival of Dionysus”

By Kimberly Rothberg · Wednesday, April 26, 2017

The Shakespearean festival was full of laughter and entertainment

News

Review: AUSG SUB's AmFest 2017

By Cordilia James | April 26

Weather pulled the plug on headliner’s performance

News

Congressional Fitness Center to open on East Campus

By Elisabeth Holmes | April 26

New fitness center will offer personal training and small group training

News

Best 2017 summer festivals in D.C.

By Jack Reilly | April 26

D.C. summers are not the best. The humidity and the feeling of being on an empty campus can be miserable.

Guest Columns

Staff editorial: No Wonk of the Year, No Space on Campus

By The Eagle Editorial Board | April 26

The Kennedy Political Union recently announced that the University will not host their flagship “Wonk of the Year” event this semester due to scheduling issues.

News

The five best outdoor workout spots in D.C.

By Katrina Breidenbach | April 26

D.C. is known for politics, networking and fast-paced life. It is a city that brings together thousands of driven individuals seeking to fulfill their ambitions.

Since President Trump's election, there have been multiple rallies throughout D.C. in support of both undocumented immigrants and those affected by the administration's travel ban.

News

Straight from print: Straddling borders

By Anagha Srikanth | April 26

New AU club aims to change public opinion of immigrants

News

Town hall focuses on redesigning student support services

By Maxim Zaino | April 26

Faculty and students gathered for a town hall in Battelle Atrium on April 6 to discuss the progress of the Reinventing the Student Experience (RiSE) Initiative.

Mastodon, a Grammy-nominated metal band, will perform at the Fillmore on May 2.

Music

Concert Preview: Mastodon

By Griffin Rowell | April 25

The heavy metal titans take the Fillmore on May 2nd

Opinion

Letter from the editor: A year well spent

By Kate Magill | April 25

Kate Magill reflects on her year as The Eagle’s editor-in-chief

News

Virginia gubernatorial candidate speaks at AU

By Anna Donohue | April 25

Tom Perriello spoke to students about strengthening the Democratic Party on April 19

Dr. Neil Kerwin sits at his desk during an interview with The Eagle in the fall of 2015.

News

Straight from print: The end of an era

By Ivy Kaplan | April 24

When President Neil Kerwin first stepped foot on AU’s campus as a student, Bender Library was nonexistent and AU was the site of multiple anti-Vietnam war protests.

SOC professors Caty Borum Chattoo and Leena Jayaswal made a documentary about the experience of being of mixed race in the U.S. titled "Mixed."

News

SOC professors make documentary on mixed race

By Jonathan Bergman | April 24

AU professors Caty Borum Chattoo and Leena Jayaswal set out across the country to create a documentary about the experience of being biracial in America to commemorate 50 years since the Supreme Court decision of Loving vs.

Music

Album Review: “Pure Comedy” by Father John Misty

By Maddi Cole | April 24

It’s been two years since we’ve heard new music from Father John Misty, the persona created by Josh Tillman in an attempt to further his creative expression.

Junior midfielder Lexi Perez carries the ball on offense in the Eagles' 12-10 loss to Holy Cross Saturday at Jacobs Field.

Sports

Women’s Lacrosse falls 12-10 on Senior Day

By Vincent Salandro | April 24

On a wet and rainy day at Jacobs Field, the AU women’s lacrosse team honored its seniors before falling to College of the Holy Cross 12-10 in their final regular season game.

News

Mayor Bowser shares budget plans with student journalists

By Lydia Calitri | April 24

Mayor Muriel Bowser discussed her upcoming budget proposal with student journalists in a roundtable on April 11 in the John A.

Features

Straight from print: AU aims to archive artifacts from Women’s March on Washington

By Brianna Crummy | April 24

Inside AU’s Archives and Special Collections lie posters from Vietnam protests, pro-choice marches, anti-Apartheid rallies and gay rights movements.

Guest Columns

Straight from print: A reflection on Black leadership

By Devontae Torriente | April 22

As my term as your student body president comes to a close, I can’t help but think about what this time has meant to me. What I found most interesting, and painful, about the year is the role my race played in everything I did.

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