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American University dining staff member died on campus Monday night

By Kyle Galvin · Tuesday, April 1, 2025

‘No suspicion of foul play or concern for community safety,’ the University wrote

Deborah Rutter offers message of hope and resilience for the arts in open forum

By Jessica Ackerman · Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Former Kennedy Center president featured in a fireside chat hosted by the Kogod School of Business and Department of Performing Arts

Jonathan Alger’s AU Presidential Election 2025

Jonathan Alger formally inaugurated as AU’s 16th president

By Owen Auston-Babcock · Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Student removed for disruption as president outlined his ‘American University dream’

Opinion

Satire: Fashion Emergency! Another man just got a black tank top!

By Jasmine Shi | April 1

AND this floozy is wearing it in public!

Sports

Irreplaceable: Lincoln Ball’s lasting impact on AU basketball

By Delaney Hoke | April 1

The graduate guard leaves behind more than stats — he leaves a standard

Arts

REVIEW: Bad Bunny’s latest album is not just a modern salsa rhythm

By Jeronimo Freydell-Cristancho | March 31

The Puerto Rican singer’s new creation is a window to explore Puerto Rico’s culture, history and reality

Silver Screen

Director Deep Dive: Remembering David Lynch

By Vaughan Noble | March 31

The master of the uncanny and bizarre left a lasting impact on cinema forever

Opinion

Satire: The case for corporate loyalty

By Domenic DiPietro | March 28

Brought to you by the Eagle

News

Faculty, staff demand AU administrators do more to protect students from Trump administration policies

By Sophie Milner-Gorvine , Maya Cederlund and Owen Auston-Babcock | March 27

‘First they came for Mahmoud, tomorrow they come for you’

Arts

The National Museum of Women in the Arts presents ‘Uncanny’

By Mina O’Dell | March 26

Museum’s latest exhibition explores the psychological phenomenon of uneasy familiarity through a feminist lens

News

Georgetown students fight to end legacy admissions in DC universities

By Neil Lazurus | March 25

“This fight is bigger than one university”

Excess water from ineffectively insulated pipes in McDowell Hall dripped onto ceiling tiles throughout the building, staining ceiling tiles.

News

Recent McDowell Hall renovations spell trouble, opportunities for inclusivity

By Rachel Novick | March 25

Some residents feeling frustrated, others validated following renovations

News

BREAKING: Matthew Eynon selected as vice president of university advancement

By Luna Jinks | March 24

Eynon joins American University from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Campus

Students stage walkout for ‘Day without Immigrants’ rally

By Kyle Galvin , Rachel Novick and Neil Lazurus | March 24

Protestors advocate for immigrant protections

Opinion

Staff Editorial: A short March Madness run doesn’t mean AU should forget about athletics

By The Eagle Editorial Staff | March 24

NCAA Tournament success often correlates to future success at other universities

Opinion

Opinion: What we can learn about gender-based violence from the Democratic Republic of Congo

By Adria Liwewe | March 24

The Congo prison break shows gender-based violence needs more attention

News

Friendship Terrace uses housing vouchers to help senior residents afford to live there

By Cara Halford | March 24

Tenleytown retirement complex opens 125 new units

News

Walker Whalen named 2025-2026 editor-in-chief of The Eagle

By Abigail Turner | March 21

Whalen is The Eagle’s current investigations and data editor

Sports

American falls short against Mount St. Mary’s in the First Four

By Matthias Jaylen Sandoval | March 21

Simpkins vows Eagles return: “We’ll be back”

Silver Screen

Weekend Watchlist: Movies featuring female directors to watch during Women’s History Month

By Dominique Dillard | March 21

Underappreciated films directed by women you might not have seen

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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