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Legal News

Resistance and the civic responsibility that comes with it

By Julia Gagnon · Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017

Just a few months ago, I sat on Capitol Hill and answered phones. I listened to mothers and fathers plead and bargain with me.

AU Hall of Fame induction highlights three storied athletic careers

By Shannon Scovel · Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017

Inductees share memories of their AU student-athlete experience during 2017 recognition dinner

Burwell faces many challenges, but we are optimistic for her future

By The Eagle Editorial Board · Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017

The Eagle is happy to welcome AU’s new president Sylvia Mathews Burwell to our campus community.

Guest Columns

Letter to the editor: Response to Jan. 31 op-ed

By Daniel Kryger | February 7

I have a few questions regarding next steps for those that agree with last week’s op-ed calling refugee resettlement in the U.S.

Sports

Binghampton takes down AU wrestling in EIWA home dual

By Shannon Scovel | February 7

Midway through 285-pound junior Brett Dempsey’s wrestling match against Binghamton sophomore Connor Calkins, Sunday’s team dual looked to be close.

News

Kogod’s canceled case competition forces students to enter elsewhere

By Lydia Calitri | February 7

The school will instead launch its “Business of Diversity” series on Feb. 9

News

AU alum advocates for paid internships

By Anna Donohue | February 7

Pay Our Interns campaign aims to make a difference for interns in D.C.

Music

Concert Preview: Parquet Courts

By Griffin Rowell | February 6

Brooklyn indie-rock band Parquet Courts will wrap up its string of winter dates with a performance at the 9:30 Club, supporting its critically acclaimed 2016 effort “Human Performance.” Frontman Adam Savage’s self-proclaimed “New York heritage” style of music combines elements of early-90s punk and indie rock, garage rock and experimental rock with self-aware, cerebral and thoughtful lyrics.

News

The Phillips Collection celebrates romance with “Love is Love is Love” event

By Adena Maier | February 6

The Phillips Collection celebrated romance and friendship with its “Love is Love is Love” event on Feb.

Sports

Men’s basketball loses fifth straight, falls to Lehigh 70-55

By Matt Holt | February 6

The AU Eagles lost their fifth straight game on Saturday to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 70-55, despite a strong first half showing.

News

‘Hardball with Chris Matthews’ comes to AU

By Anna Donohue | February 6

“Hardball with Chris Matthews” taped live at the Greenberg Theatre in Tenleytown on Thursday night as part of the “Hardball College Tour,” a series that travels to different colleges across the country to discuss politics with students and politicians alike.

News

Preview: Founder’s Week 2017

By Emily Brand | February 6

Founder’s Week is here once again at AU. The annual events celebrate the University’s founding, which was approved by President Benjamin Harrison on Feb.

News

Life After Hours: Feb. 3-5

By Emily Martin | February 3

Although some metro stations will be closed this weekend, you can still venture further into the District for lots of fun.

News

“Newtown” screening sparks gun control discussion

By Brianna Crummy | February 3

Standing before a room full of students, faculty and community members on Jan. 31, Democratic Sen.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: “There is no place else to go”: why it’s more humanitarian to welcome refugees with open arms

By Bill Kakenmaster and Adam Goldstein | February 3

The Washington Post’s article series “Refuge” highlights the terrible reality facing millions of Syrian refugees, a reality made worse by unequivocally false narratives about refugees.

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Humanity is about more than data

By Jake Ephros | February 2

In his recent opinion piece, Austin Cirillo provocatively claimed that the acceptance of Syrian refugees into the United States is inhumane.

Guest Columns

Op-ed: The benefits of submetering and learning how energy is used

By Ruby Tavernier | February 2

In its ongoing efforts to help control increasing energy costs while reducing environmental impacts, American University’s Energy & Engineering team (E&E) incorporates submetering to its practices.

Opinion

Staff editorial: Maintaining our accountability in turbulent times

By The Eagle Editorial Board | February 2

The past few weeks have been filled with turbulence, transition and uncertainty. Nonetheless, the main theme has been “experience,” particularly that of D.C.

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Regarding publication of the op-ed "Admitting Syrian refugees is inhumane"

By Emily Myers | February 2

Emily Myers responds to op-ed about Syrian refugee admittance

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Let’s get realistic with nuclear power

By Bobby Zitzmann | February 2

Too often, environmentalists’ fervent calls for clean energy are matched only by their rejection of it

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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