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Students hold up fists at the #SolidarityWithOurSisters protest on Sept. 19.

Letter to the Editor: An open letter to students of color at American University

By Humanities Lab Working Group · Friday, Sept. 30, 2016

Faculty members write in support of the #SolidarityWithOurSisters movement

The members of the original SG 2016-2017 executive board. Rokowski, second from right, resigned from her post as secretary in August. Left to right: Devontae Torriente, Shannon McDermott, Faith Rokowski, and Sam Vervaeke.

SG Senate: Torriente and executive board “suggested/encouraged” former Secretary Rokowski to resign

By Maria Carrasco and Jonathan Bergman · Friday, Sept. 30, 2016

Student Government’s Undergraduate Senate voted on Sunday to mandate that President Devontae Torriente and the rest of the executive board, including Comptroller Shannon McDermott and Vice President Samantha Vervaeke, issue an apology for suggesting that former Secretary Faith Rokowski resign from her post.

Use comedy to create social commentary, not to bring others down

By Julia Gagnon · Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016

I recently attended a talk regarding the politics of disagreement in a campus community featuring Professor Jamie Raskin.

Music

Concert Review: Princess celebrates the music of Prince

By Elise Moore | September 28

Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum brought 80s music to the 9:30 Club on Sept. 25

Music

Concert Preview: Warpaint to perform at 9:30 Club Oct. 24

By Suah Cheong | September 28

The LA-based band will play tunes from its highly-anticipated album, “Heads Up”

Guest Columns

Op-ed: The Israeli Medical Foundation saves children's lives, they saved my baby cousin

By Yael Shamouilian | September 28

Yael Shamouilian asks us to look at Israel’s message of “human kindness”

News

Kerwin speaks on the current campus climate

By Kate Magill | September 27

University President Neil Kerwin said he wants to reassure the community of administrators’ commitment to ensuring all students feel safe and included, a week after news of racist attacks against black female students on campus first surfaced.

Guest Columns

Op-Ed: No, we shouldn't add hate crimes to the Student Conduct Code

By Jack Williams | September 27

When I heard that students of color on campus were degraded because of race, I shared the disgust of the entire AU community.

Guest Columns

How do we move forward and unite?

By Krista Chavez | September 27

Krista Chavez offers some solutions to promoting love and kindness

Music

Concert Review: Cherub at the 9:30 Club

By Hannah Reavis | September 27

The band inspired fans, along with openers Boo Seeka and Frenship, on Sept. 23

Sports

AU women’s basketball team releases schedule

By Christina Vassallo | September 27

The Eagle highlights some of women’s basketball early season opponents

News

Red Line shuttle route changes

By Alec Schemmel/THE EAGLE | September 27

The bus line now travels through main campus instead of directly to Spring Valley

Guest Columns

Op-ed: A letter to our fellow graduate students

September 27

As graduate students gain the right to unionize, many in AU’s graduate community urge others to join them in collective bargaining

News

Students and administrators gather for town hall to discuss diversity and inclusion on campus

By Katherine Saltzman | September 26

Approximately 150 people gathered as students spoke about the need for greater University action

News

Political commentators Ana Navarro and Patti Solis Doyle to speak at AU

By Ellie Hartleb | September 26

Their panel discussion will focus on women and minorities in today’s political climate

Opinion

Far away. Stay far, far, away.

By Annamarie Rienzi | September 26

Columnist Annamarie Rienzi argues that we should be reassessing the role of government in 2016

Senior midfield Natalie Marsh tracks a James Madison attacker on September 4. Marsh and the Eagles fell to Princeton 2-1 on District Day Sunday.

Sports

Eagles lose tightly contested game to Princeton 2-1

By Shannon Scovel | September 26

Junior defender Angela Virtu notches AU’s lone goal against the No. 13 Tigers

AU senior goalkeeper Lucas Belanger looks to distribute the ball in a match against Gonzaga September 9. Belanger recorded his first career shutout in the Eagles' 3-0 victory over Colgate

Sports

Men’s soccer breezes past Colgate to open Patriot League season

By Gabe Bichinho | September 26

Iraola’s two goals lead the Eagles to a 3-0 victory at the beginning of conference play

Sports

Volleyball opens Patriot League play with victory

By Vincent Salandro | September 24

Eagles overcome offensive struggles to defeat Bucknell in three sets

News

Roosevelt Institute forum stresses the need for collaborative solutions to campus issues

By Shannon Scovel | September 23

Students encouraged each other to be allies and work for change

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