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AU senior forward Lauren Crisler drives to the basket in a game against Lafayette Jan. 20

AU women’s basketball suffer 59-50 defeat against Holy Cross

By Leo Versel · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016

Despite Lauren Crisler’s second consecutive double-double, the Eagles suffered a loss to the Crusaders Saturday afternoon

New professor evaluations will begin this spring

By Riddhi Sarkar · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016

An online system will be used instead of scantrons

The Weekend Scene: Feb. 19-21

By Katerina Pappas · Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016

Enjoy a weekend full of spoken word poetry, paintings and orgasms, all while staying on AU’s campus.

AU Freshman Jake Scanlan battles in the heavyweight match against Navy on Jan. 16

Sports

Wrestling loses 18-16 to Ohio in final home match

By Vincent Salandro | February 20

Despite victories for all four seniors, AU proved unable to defeat the Bobcats

Sports

Upperclassmen bail out Eagles from potential disastrous loss

By Austin Sternlicht | February 19

Basketball analyst Austin Sternlicht explains how AU pushed past Lafayette behind the strong play of Charlie Jones

Former White House senior advisor Karl Rove addresses AU students with talk moderator and AU adjunct professor Ron Elving.

News

Karl Rove talks 2016 politics at KPU Event

By Riddhi Sarkar | February 17

By drawing comparisons to the presidential election of 1896, the political strategist explained the way to the White House for this year’s candidates

News

Rep. John Yarmuth to speak at AU

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 17

The Kentucky congressman will appear on campus on Feb. 25

Opinion

Column: Not quite a war criminal is not quite good enough

By Bill Kakenmaster | February 16

Students should protest Karl Rove’s upcoming AU visit, writes Bill Kakenmaster.

News

SG Releases report on Diversity and Inclusion at AU

By Courtney Rozen | February 16

The report makes three recommendations to guide the University’s long-term plan for improving race relations on campus

News

Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivers keynote at unveiling of new Washington College of Law

By David Lim | February 15

The Supreme Court Justice was one of several speakers at the official opening of the school’s new Tenley campus

Lifestyle

Sip ‘n’ Swoon: V-Day movie and cocktail pairings

By Shelby Morgan | February 14

With temperatures plunging to record-breaking lows and chocolate candies filling every shelf, The Scene has put together some deliciously festive movie and cocktail pairings to make the most out of the day of love.

Photos Courtesy of Larry French/Princeton Athletics (left) and AU Athletics (right);

Sports

Making a head coach

By Jennifer Reyes | February 14

AU Men’s basketball head coach’s road to success was paved with hard work

News

Student Worker Alliance kicks off semester of advocacy

By Maria Carrasco | February 14

The group is partnering with another group, Exploited Wonk, to form a coalition to support Aramark workers

AU freshman heavyweight Jake Scanlan wrestles against Navy sophomore Nick Mabry in a dual meet on Jan. 16

Sports

Wrestling loses tight 24-16 contest to Bucknell

By Vincent Salandro | February 14

Senior Mitchell Wightman earns major decision, but Bucknell seals the win with a major decision in the heavyweight division

Music

Celebrate video games and music and the annual MAGFest convention

By Emily Clapp | February 13

The event will feature guest panels, musical performances and gaming competitions

Lifestyle

A college student’s gift guide for Valentine’s Day

By Emily Martin | February 13

Here are a few suggestions for AU students struggling to find a meaningful, yet affordable gift for their significant other!

Lifestyle

Valentine's Day in the District

By Kara David | February 13

If you’re looking for something to do on Valentine’s Day, The Scene has got you covered.

Music

The Scene’s Valentine’s Day playlist

By Alix Mammina | February 13

Celebrate February 14th with a new playlist from The Scene

Sports

Rough Waters

By Cuneyt Dil | February 13

For months, the AU club sailing team has boasted all the bells and whistles one would expect from a sports club: custom sweatshirts, stickers with their logo, and even a flag.

News

The Darkening hosts second annual teach-in

By Maria Carrasco | February 12

Workshops featured education on topics including mental health, white privilege and the non-heteronormative community.

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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