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PostSecret Project founder to speak at AU

By Kate Magill/THE EAGLE · Friday, Feb. 12, 2016

Mental health advocate Frank Warren will address students on Feb. 22

AU RecFit launches weight-loss club

By Sara Winegardner · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016

The program’s goal is to create a safe space for everyone to start living healthier lives

Spring Valley Building to house some academic programs

By Ellie Hartleb · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016

The building is set to open in fall 2016, and the red route shuttle will continue to run

News

The D.C. Record Fair enjoyed a packed house at Penn Social

By Laura Turner | February 11

The pop-up vinyl flea market did not disappoint

Sports

Women’s basketball storms past Terriers 79-33 on Play4Kay night

By Shannon Scovel | February 11

Senior Ari Booth scores a career-high 22 points to lead AU to its sixth conference win during the Bender Pink-Out.

News

Bill Nye talks climate change, space exploration at KPU event

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 10

The science guy warned that climate change will be the greatest problem facing this generation

News

Sabrina Schaeffer brings conservative feminism to AU

By Haley Samsel | February 10

Schaeffer spoke to students as part of an event co-hosted by the Network of enlightened Women and Kennedy Political Union

Music

The Scene’s Top Five Songs of the Week

By Jack Stringer | February 9

The Scene prides itself on staying up to date on the latest music from artists across all genres.

News

AU RecFit launches Student Step Challenge

By Ivy Kaplan | February 8

The program’s goal is to help students increase fitness and fight depression during the cold winter months.

News

“Big Love” to bring mayhem and laughter to Greenberg Theatre

By Emily Martin | February 8

Charles L. Mee’s “Big Love” will premiere the second weekend of February.

Sports

Men’s basketball fizzles against Lehigh, losing 72-49

By Jennifer Reyes | February 8

The Eagles sluggish performances snap their five game win streak.

News

SUB’s spring comedy show brings comedians Mike Birbiglia and Vanessa Bayer

By Elise Moore | February 8

Headliner Mike Birbiglia delivered humorous tales about arrests, religion and exercise.

Sports

Women’s basketball falls to Lehigh 61-52

By Leo Versel | February 7

In a close contest, Lehigh pushes past the Eagles with sharp shooting from beyond the arc

Lifestyle

Weekend Scene: Feb. 5-7

By Arielle Weg | February 5

Watch the Super Bowl in the city with great food, cheap drinks and good friends.

News

DarkMatter to perform at AU

By Kate Magill | February 5

The performance art duo will appear in Kay Spiritual Center on Feb. 19

News

AU renews contract with composting facility

By Riddhi Sarkar | February 4

After more than a year of sending its compostable waste to landfills, AU will begin composting again this April after renewing its contract with the Prince’s George’s County composting facility in Maryland. The facility suspended its contract with the University in November 2014 after receiving contaminated waste.

News

AU bookstore adopts textbook price match policy

By Casey Wexler | February 4

Students can get a discounted price for their books, but it isn’t an easy process

Freshman guard Delante Jones takes on Stony Brook last year. Photo courtesy of AU Athletics.

Sports

Men’s basketball upsets Bucknell, extends win streak to five

By Jennifer Reyes | February 4

After starting the Patriot League 0-6, the Eagles have improved to 5-6

Sports

Breaking down AU’s Turnaround

By Austin Sternlicht | February 3

Basketball analyst Austin Sternlicht explains the factors behind AU’s four-game hot streak

News

Eagles record first home win, top Holy Cross 58-45

By Matt Holt | February 2

Sixteen points from Jesse Reed and stingy defense help the Eagles win their fourth straight game.

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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