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Op-ed: Our Shared Responsibility

By Devontae Torriente · Monday, Nov. 21, 2016

Following the U.S. elections on November 8th, a protest which included a flag burning, occurred on our campus the following day.

An open letter from American University faculty members to students after the 2016 US elections

By Cathy Schneider , Aaron Boesenecker , Daniel Esser , Malini Ranganathan , Randolph Persaud and Patrick Thaddeus Jackson · Monday, Nov. 21, 2016

Dear AU Students, As you are aware, members of university communities across the country have already been targeted with physical violence and racist or otherwise hateful speech in the wake of the U.S.

Freshman outside hitter Shannon Webb goes up for a kill against Navy in the Patriot League Tournament semifinal Nov. 19.

Eagles claim 14th Patriot League title

By Vincent Salandro · Monday, Nov. 21, 2016

Kazala, Largey and Etheridge named to All-tournament team as AU defeats Colgate

News

Campus organizations help students cope with tough semester

By Emily Martin and Emaan Khan | November 21

For the last few months, AU students have attended vigils and protests in response to tragedies and tensions on campus.

News

AU employee placed on administrative leave for actions at anti-Trump protest

By Haley Samsel | November 18

Scott O’Beirne told staff he will likely lose his position after altercation with student

Music

Concert Preview: Mitski brings indie rock to Black Cat

By Alix Mammina | November 18

The singer-songwriter will perform on Nov. 18

News

Kerwin condemns flag burning on campus

By Katherine Saltzman | November 17

The University president released a statement calling last Wednesday’s protest “troubling”

First team Patriot League selection Kennedy Etheridge plays in a game in 2017.

Sports

Patriot League women’s volleyball preview

By Vincent Salandro | November 16

After claiming the Patriot League regular season title, the AU women’s volleyball team will host the Patriot League volleyball tournament semifinals and finals for the third straight season beginning Saturday, Nov.

Music

Shaun Frank brings euphoric EDM to Soundcheck

By Leo Versel | November 16

Up and coming EDM artist Shaun Frank spun an eclectic mix at D.C.

Music

Concert Review: FIDLAR at The Howard Theater

By Suah Cheong | November 16

FIDLAR, SWMRS and The Frights gave politically charged performances

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Allyship is a short fuse

By Nickolaus Mack | November 15

When I last wrote, I implored fellow African-Americans to claim their Blackness and argued that doing so was the blueprint to the temples of tomorrow, a testament to the many giants that walked before us.

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Turkey has declared war against the Kurds

By Diliman Abdulkader | November 15

“All friends, enemies, and the mountains shall know that the Turk is the master of this country.

Freshman guard Delante Jones takes on Stony Brook last year. Photo courtesy of AU Athletics.

Sports

AU freshmen players shine in opener at Maryland

By Austin Sternlicht | November 14

In his first three seasons as head coach, Mike Brennan had never started a freshman on opening night. On Friday’s 62-56 loss at 25 th ranked Maryland, he started two.

News

2Amys awarded spot on Michelin Guide’s cheap eats list

By Arielle Weg | November 14

The pizzeria was one of 19 DC restaurants named on the Bib Gourmand List

AU team captain Esteban Gomez-Rivera wrestles against Columbia's Angelo Amenta at a home match last season on Jan. 31, 2016.

Sports

Josh Terao leads Eagles to wrestling victories

By Shannon Scovel | November 14

The redshirt sophomore helped AU notch two home wins against Campbell, Clarion

Column

Who will free college actually benefit?

By Julia Gagnon | November 14

Free college was a highly contested topic in this election, inciting young voters to make their way to the polls and vote in favor of the candidate who understands the fears and struggles that accompany loans and seemingly insurmountable debt.

Guest Columns

Op-ed: The cost of liberty

By Michael Andersen | November 14

Veteran Michael Andersen discusses the recent flag-burning on campus

Senior defender Chris Fanet, pictured Sept. 9 against Gonzaga, scored the AU's lone goal in the team's loss in the Patriot League Championship to Colgate.

Sports

Men’s soccer falls to Colgate in Patriot League championship

By Vincent Salandro | November 14

Senior Chris Fanet notches lone goal for the Eagles

Sports

Men’s soccer advances to Patriot League final with double overtime win over Bucknell

By Gabe Bichinho | November 12

Senior Jake Garcia scores two late goals to give the Eagles at least one more game this season

News

Remembering Z’ane Davis-Smith

By Katherine Saltzman | November 12

Friends, faculty reflect on Z’ane’s time at AU and the talents she shared with others

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