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Photo illustration of AU on the Title IX list. Photo illustration by Chloe Johnson.

AU welcomes full-time Title IX Coordinator

By Theresa Maher · Friday, Feb. 26, 2016

Title IX job is no longer lumped under the role of the Dean of Students

Preview: “Mainly Mozart”

By Katerina Pappas · Friday, Feb. 26, 2016

AU chamber and symphony orchestra

AU junior guard Jalen Rhea goes up for a contested layup against Lehigh at Bender Arena on Jan. 9

Men’s basketball comes back from 14-point deficit to beat Navy 72-65

By Jennifer Reyes · Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016

The Eagles, led by Jesse Reed and Delante Jones, keep .500 season hopes

News

Voting for student metro passes opens on Monday

By Cuneyt Dil and Courtney Rozen | February 25

Students can vote for including unlimited metro passes in student activity fees

News

Marty Baron, Editor of Washington Post, speaks to students about “Spotlight”

By Matt Holt | February 25

The former editor of the Boston Globe discussed the Oscar nominated film as well as the future of investigative journalism

News

AU’s annual production of “The Vagina Monologues” asks viewers to start talking about vaginas

By Adena Maier | February 24

Directors Amanda Swanson and Becca Winchell and the cast of 27 women performed three sold-out shows

Music

Meet Chaz French

By Mary Simcock | February 24

Chaz French, a Washington D.C. lyricist, caught up with The Eagle to talk music, overcoming adversity and passion

News

TEDx comes to AU for the third year

By Ellie Hartleb | February 24

The event aims to “Transform” and engage the audience with talks by 11 speakers

News

PostSecret founder Frank Warren talks mental health at KPU event

By Lilian Moreno | February 24

Warren explained why sharing secrets can make a difference in people’s lives

News

Review: “Big Love” Answers All Questions About Love

By Emily Martin | February 23

Director Isaiah M. Wooden, cast and crew explain what it means to love

Music

The Scene’s top five songs of the week

By Jack Stringer | February 23

Assistant Music Editor brings the beat this week with his top five picks

Lifestyle

CLASE brings students and workers together through language and culture

By Arielle Weg | February 23

A buffet of plantains, rice and beans line the back table in the Kay Spiritual Life Center’s lounge as men and women dressed in AU navy button-ups and nametags fill their plates with the traditional hispanic foods.

News

AUSG Jobs Board reinstated

By Ivy Kaplan | February 22

After undergoing security reevaluations, a redesigned website and new Facebook page are ready for use

News

AU student assaulted in Chinatown

By Deanna Mudry | February 22

Christopher Marquez said four students attacked him in a McDonald's

Guest Columns

Op-Ed: Andrew Popper is the students' choice for WCL dean

By Allan Poteshman | February 22

Life often boils down to two things: connections and compassion. I am not talking about Washington-style connections, I am talking about the intangibles that are developed only by exuding compassion from your core.

AU freshman Delonte Jones goes up for a layup against Lehigh at Bender Arena on Jan. 9

Sports

Takeaways from AU’s big win at Holy Cross

By Austin Sternlicht | February 21

The AU men’s basketball team picked up its second straight win against Holy Cross Sunday afternoon, defeating the Crusaders 71-70.

News

Former AU professor passes away

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 21

Charles Bartfeld passed away on Feb. 18

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

Sports

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

By Leo Versel | February 21

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

News

New professor evaluations will begin this spring

By Riddhi Sarkar | February 21

An online system will be used instead of scantrons

Lifestyle

The Weekend Scene: Feb. 19-21

By Katerina Pappas | February 20

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

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