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Sabrina Schaeffer, executive director of the Independent Women's Forum, will speak at AU on Feb. 8 Photo Courtesy of the Kennedy Political Union

Director of the Independent Women’s Forum to speak at AU

By Kate Magill · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

Sabrina L. Schaeffer will speak in the MGC University Club on Feb. 8.

I don’t act like #BlackLivesMatter and I should

By Shelby Ostergaard · Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016

Have you ever played that game with friends where you try to guess what you would be doing during historical time periods?

Living the dream: AU professor David Bosco

By Charlie Veraza · Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016

The Scene sat down with Professor David Bosco to discuss what shaped him into the teacher he is today.

TO TENLEY - Students board the AU shuttle at the North side stop to Tenleytown. The shuttle drivers are currently attempting to unionize.

News

University reinstates limited red route shuttle service

By David Lim | January 22

Administration responds to student discontent over sudden end to route

News

Panhellenic sororities see high turnout during annual recruitment weekend

By Theresa Maher | January 22

Four hundred fifty students registered for recruitment

Features

Campus prepares for record-breaking blizzard

By Deanna Mudry | January 22

Public Safety and Facilities Management have been getting ready to keep the AU community safe during the storm

Lifestyle

The Weekend Scene: Jan. 22-24

By Arielle Weg | January 21

If you can make it out of your room, The Scene has great recommendations for your snowy weekend.

Basketball

Women’s basketball falters again, loses early lead against Lafayette

By Gabe Bichinho | January 21

Women's basketball still looking for first conference home win of season

News

BREAKING: Stabbing near Tenleytown AU shuttle stop

By Theresa Maher | January 20

Juvenile male stabbed at 3:27 pm

Lifestyle

Top 10 total body workout moves you can do at home

By Angie Trindade | January 19

Winter is here, but keep that body working.

Features

College of Arts and Sciences establishes Department of Health Studies

By Courtney Rozen | January 19

The focused program will give health students more opportunities and attention

Sports

Wrestling drops last five individual matches, loses 21-16 to Drexel

By Jennifer Reyes | January 17

No. 8 David Terao records fall, senior Tyler Scotton secures a double overtime win

Sports

AU wrestling drops 21-17 to Navy

By Shannon Scovel | January 17

Senior captains John Boyle and David Terao earn major decisions, but two pins in the 184 and 197-pound weight classes cost AU the win.

Emily Kinneston goes up for a layup in Saturday's 52-42 loss to Army

Sports

Women’s Basketball drops another close game in conference play

By Vincent Salandro | January 16

Offensive struggles, late drought plague Eagles in 52-42 loss to Army

Sports

AU swimming struggles to keep up with Georgetown in final home meet

By Haley Samsel | January 16

A combination of nostalgia and frustration filled Reeves Aquatic Center Friday night as the AU swim team honored six departing seniors in the season’s final home meet but ultimately struggled to make a strong showing against visiting Georgetown.

News

Students, faculty discussed ideas for new general education curriculum at a town hall Wednesday

By Ellie Hartleb | January 15

The General Education Task Force co-chairs discussed plans to recreate AU’s general education program via a new core curriculum that will emphasize capitalizing on the college experience, bringing discussions on diversity to the classroom and renewing the focus on learning outcomes at a student town hall on Jan.

News

Bill Nye to speak at AU on Feb. 9

By Kate Magill | January 15

The popular scientist will speak to students in Bender Arena

News

Hoverboards temporarily banned on campus

By Austin Sternlicht | January 15

Due to several reports of accidents and explosions, the popular Christmas toy has been banned until further notice

News

#BlackLivesMatter founder speaks at AU

By Theresa Maher | January 14

Patrisse Cullors discussed the importance of the #BlackLivesMatter movement and her experience with racial strife.

Sports

Takeaways from AU’s loss against Boston

By Austin Sternlicht | January 14

“Just more of the same.” With just five words, head basketball coach Mike Brennan accurately described AU’s 61-50 loss against Boston University last night in Bender Arena.

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