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Op-ed: Reflections of a voluntourist: spring break in Haiti

By Brennon Thompson · Wednesday, March 29, 2017

People ask me, “How was it?” and I’m not sure they want to know my answer. I had the privilege of co-leading AU’s Alternative Break to Haiti, focusing on the success and failure of international aid.

Letter to the editor: Doing your homework: Liz Pancotti has a track record of Title IX advocacy

By Will Mascaro · Tuesday, March 28, 2017

It’s a little wonky of me, but I’m prepared to admit that I’m an avid reader of The Eagle. I check the online edition multiple times a week, am always sure to pick of a copy of the print edition and am routinely impressed by the quality of the staff’s work.

Preview: Treble in Paradise hosts “Lights, Camera, Acapalooza”

By Adena Maier · Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Treble in Paradise will host its 11th annual Acapalooza event with seven groups set to perform in the Kay Spiritual Life Center on April 1 from 8:30 p.m.

News

AU College Democrats hosts town hall for SG candidates

By Lydia Calitri | March 28

Lickstein, Fedasiuk, Pancotti and Schneider earn endorsement

Music

Concert Preview: Portugal. The Man

By Ivy Kaplan | March 28

Three years since the release of the band’s last album, Portugal. The Man is making a comeback, slowly rolling out singles from its upcoming project “Woodstock” and coming to perform at the 9:30 Club on April 1 and 2.

News

AU graduate student produces podcast to tell real stories of DC

By Madeleine Cole | March 28

AU graduate student Stephanie Logan premiered her new podcast, “DC Diary,” which focuses on the real and unpublicized lives of the people of D.C., at a preview party on March 22.

Opinion

The Eagle’s SG endorsements for the 2017-18 academic year

By The Eagle Editorial Board | March 28

President As we enter a transitional period under a new University president, it is vital that students have a strong leader who will represent their interests.

Dr. Michael James presents a lecture as a guest of the Political Theory Institute.

News

Visiting political theorist: borders undermine equality

By Maxim Zaino | March 27

Michael James presented his new lecture as a guest of the Political Theory Institute

News

AU hosts conference on cybersecurity

By Maxim Zaino | March 27

Experts gathered to answer questions regarding current state of cyber policy

News

University accepted 82.6 percent of Early Decision applicants

By Anna Donohue | March 27

Admissions notifications released for class of 2021

Opinion

Op-ed: The importance of the new Responsible Action Protocol

By Mike Brest | March 27

When I was the president of a fraternity, my biggest fear was someone getting hurt at a party. If anyone were to be assaulted, transported or even die at an event, I don’t know how I could live with myself.

Music

Album Review: Spoon

By Steve Cammarota | March 27

In “Hot Thoughts,” Spoon finds the next stage in its evolution, but doesn’t lose track of its roots in the process.

News

Jake Tapper to speak at AU

By Courtney Rozen | March 27

The CNN journalist will appear on April 4

Guest Columns

Op-ed: The Power of Sport

By Shannon Scovel | March 27

In 2001, USA Today sports journalist Christine Brennan wrote a column about her relationship with her father, Jim Brennan, in honor of his 75th birthday.

Guest Columns

Staff Editorial: Recyclemania

By The Eagle Editorial Board | March 27

AU has, for the third time, entered into Recyclemania. Recyclemania is a national contest that urges universities across the United States to reaffirm their commitment to reducing their carbon footprints through maximizing the amount of trash recycled on campus.

News

Highlights from SG presidential debate and town hall

By Maria Carrasco and Lydia Calitri | March 26

Here’s what you missed from Thursday’s events

News

Life After Hours: March 24-26

By Michael Valenti | March 24

Enjoy being back in DC with a celebration, art, theater or movies

News

KPU to host musician and actor Lonnie “Common” Lynn

By Courtney Rozen | March 24

Common will speak in Bender Arena on April 5

News

Meet your 2017-2018 AUSG candidates

By Maria Carrasco and Lydia Calitri | March 24

Get to know the candidates before voting begins on March 28

Features

AU to host four events for Environmental Film Festival

By Brianna Crummy | March 23

The annual festival is runs until March 26

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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