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Basketball 2-19-2017

Eagles fade late, lose to Holy Cross 69-54

By Matt Holt · Monday, Feb. 20, 2017

The AU men’s basketball team battled against the defending Patriot League champions the Holy Cross Crusaders but eventually came up short, losing 69-54. Bender Arena was mostly full for senior day, in which all of the team’s graduating players were honored before the game.

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Working it out with Solidcore

By Anusheh Khan · Monday, Feb. 20, 2017

There’s no playing around when it comes to Solidcore. The gym offers an intense 50-minute class that will make you feel muscles you didn’t even know you had. The studio offers a full-body workout session on a resistance based machine that works your slow and fast-twitch muscle fibers, eventually leading to a toner and leaner body.

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Former White House media staffers discuss their experiences

By Jonathan Bergman | February 17

Former Obama administration staffers Amanda Lucidon, Adam Garber and Kodiak Starr spoke about their presidential media roles during a panel discussion titled “Personalizing the Presidency: Digital Media & the Obama White House” on Wednesday night. The event moderator, SOC professor Amy Eisman, started the panel with a photo by Lucidon of former first lady Michelle Obama with her daughters Sasha and Malia Obama at the Great Wall of China.

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Life After Hours: Feb. 17-19

By Emily Martin | February 17

It’s impossible to be bored in the District this weekend with everything from film festivals and performances to historical celebrations and a restaurant week.

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Looking into snow day protocols

By Luke Huddon | February 16

Sometimes even an inch of snow can send the District into a frenzy. American University experienced several snow days over the past few years, and despite having none so far this year, AU relies on strict protocol and an extensive plan in preparation of winter flurries. When students hear about the potential for snow, their first thoughts may be whether or not they have a day off from school.

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Op-ed: Sweatshops are good

By Bobby Zitzmann | February 15

If you can, take off one of your shoes. Go ahead; I’ll wait. Check to see where it was made. Chances are, your shoes, like most clothing we wear, were manufactured in a developing country in Asia or Latin America.

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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