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Straight from print: An open letter to fraternity men

By Tom Florczak · Monday, Oct. 31, 2016

On December 5, 1776, Phi Beta Kappa was founded at the College of William and Mary as the first Greek letter fraternity.

In 1969, students gathered at the McKinley building for an OASATAU rally following the University's prohibition of Dick Gregory, a black Civil Rights activist and presidential candidate, to hold an "inaugural" gala at AU.

Straight from print: A similar fight, over four decades later

By Katherine Saltzman · Monday, Oct. 31, 2016

Ma’at Sargeant and Jada Bell, roommates, leaders in the Black Student Alliance and organizers of the #SolidaritywithourSisters Rally, stood on the steps of the Mary Graydon Center in front of hundreds of students, faculty, and staff on Sept.

The presidential race in high heels

By Emily Martin · Monday, Oct. 31, 2016

Thousands of spectators gathered between P Street and S Street NW on Tuesday to witness hundreds of participants take on the 30th annual 17th Street High Heel Race. Before the race, most of the participants walked up and down the six-block stretch for a pre-race parade at 7 p.m.

News

Metro to enact new operating hours plan

By Emaan Khan | October 31

Public to vote on our new proposals in the hopes of selecting one

Features

Get to know AU’s professional fraternities

By Ivy Kaplan | October 30

AU is home to eight of these student groups

Sports

Eagles fall short in regular season finale against BU

By Vincent Salandro | October 30

Junior forward Haley Bowcutt records only goal for No. 20 AU in 2-1 loss

News

Former ambassador Susan Rice talks global LGBTQ rights at SIS event

By Riddhi Sarkar | October 29

Rice said there is work still to be done around the world

News

Noah Wills confirmed as new speaker of Undergraduate Senate

By Maria Carrasco | October 29

Wills will replace Speaker Dante Bucci

Opinion

Let’s break the glass ceiling, but NOT #WithHer

By Annamarie Rienzi | October 29

Columnist Annamarie Rienzi shares why she will not be voting for Secretary Clinton

Music

Preview: Grouplove at Echostage Nov. 9

By Anna Donohue | October 29

Grouplove bassist Dan Gleason discusses what to expect at the concert

News

Following the campaign in the classroom

By Brian O'Connor | October 29

Two classes at AU cover the election

News

The Weekend Scene: Oct. 28-30

By Lara Jakiel | October 28

Halloween may fall on a Monday this year, but there are plenty of exciting, spooky activities taking place for you to celebrate the holiday all weekend long.

News

Mission: Improv-able masters conscious comedy

By Emily Martin | October 27

AU’s improv troupe discusses the clash between PC culture and comedy

News

Narratives of Black America: Lawrence and Lovell at the Phillips Collection

By ANTHONY HOLTEN / THE EAGLE | October 27

Two different series bring together one powerful story of African-American history

News

Review: AU's “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”

By Kimberly Rothberg | October 27

The show has its final performances this weekend at the Greenberg Theater

News

Straight from print: #NeverTrump and #NeverClinton students vote third party

By Maria Carrasco | October 26

How some AU students plan to vote alternatively to the major candidates

Sports

Straight from print: Getting athletes’ heads in the game

By Vincent Salandro | October 26

AU mental performance coach Brian Levenson works to assist athletes and educate the public about his field

Opinion

A closer look at your edgy aesthetic

By Julia Gagnon | October 26

My oversized flannel is among my most prized possessions. It’s comfortable, matches my style and comes with the bragging rights of costing only $4.

Opinion

Safety at AU: Why AU needs a safety escort service

By Sameer Chintamani | October 26

Students should feel safe getting to, from and around their campus.

News

Women’s Initiative aims to increase diversity and inclusion

By Maria Carrasco | October 26

Organization hopes to create space for everyone this school year.

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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