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Eagle's guide to eating healthy

By Mikey Lucatorto | February 1

Some tips and tricks to eating healthier during the semester, both on and off campus

Features

Joe Vidulich named AU’s Alumni Association president

By Mackenzie Carmen | February 1

As Joe Vidulich begins his two year term as the new president of the American University Alumni Association, promoting inclusion and strengthening the link between students and alumni are his top priorities, he said.

Guest Columns

Op-ed: The Trump refugee ban: bad for conservatism, bad for national security

By Robbie Rosamelia | January 31

On Jan. 27, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that, among other things, bans foreign nationals from seven different countries, suspends the admission of refugees for 120 days and places an indefinite halt on the admittance of Syrian refugees.

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Admitting Syrian refugees is inhumane

By Austin Cirillo | January 31

“There is nothing to fear but fear itself.” Since Jan. 20, from a leftist perspective, this statement could not be further from the truth.

Opinion

If Tom Brady was Black

By Ryan Shepard | January 30

If Tom Brady was Black... If Tom Brady was Black, I don’t believe he would’ve been drafted into the NFL.

Guest Columns

Op-ed: The right to an education

By Taylor Gilson | January 30

With the fall of Aleppo to pro-Assad forces , the international community is on the edge of its seat.

News

Students react to incoming President Burwell’s appointment

By Kate Magill | January 30

In her first address to the AU community on Thursday, incoming University president and former Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell expressed her excitement at building on AU’s progress as an institution.

Freshman forward Mark Gasperini drives to the basket against a New Hampshire defender in a non-conference game on Dec. 6.

Sports

Men’s basketball loses to Colgate in final minute

By Theresa Maher | January 30

AU unable to maintain lead late on District Day

News

Where to eat during D.C.’s restaurant week

By Arielle Weg | January 30

The week is finally here when the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington gives college students access to the elite dining rooms of D.C.

News

AU trustee resigns to join Trump administration

By Maria Carrasco | January 30

AU trustee Gary Cohn resigned from the Board of Trustees on Jan. 25 after accepting a position in President Donald Trump’s cabinet as Director of the National Economic Council, Student Government President Devontae Torriente confirmed during an Undergraduate Senate meeting on Sunday. Cohn, a graduate of AU, also left his post as the president and chief operating officer (COO) for Goldman Sachs upon acceptance of his new position.

Guest Columns

Dear Coach Brennan & AU men’s basketball…

By Alejandro Alba | January 30

Dear Coach Mike Brennan, the 1980s Princeton basketball team called— it wants its offense back.

News

AUSG holds formal attire clothing drive for Founder’s Day

By Maria Carrasco | January 28

“Clawed’s Wearhouse” is open to students this weekend

Opinion

Stop calling yourself a liberal if you aren't one

By Frank Yuwen Chen | January 27

A recent tweet by the then curator of the Twitter account @sweden really made me chuckle.

News

Life After Hours: Jan. 27-29

By Emily Martin | January 27

The Chinese New Year is the largest celebration in the District this weekend, but there are plenty of other musical performances to enjoy in the city, as well as a film festival.