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Incoming freshmen total nearly 10,000 hours of service during Welcome Week

By Xana Pena and Alaina Kallas · Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015

Freshman Service Experience draws approximately 500 students for two-day volunteer program.

Students celebrate AU Night at Nationals Park

By Jennifer Reyes · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015

The Nationals fell to the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Friday, but the event brought AU spirit to the field

University of Florida takes down AU Volleyball 3-1

By Jennifer Reyes · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015

Despite a record number of fans in Bender Arena on Sunday afternoon, the Eagles fell 3-1 against the No.

News

AU community honors life of Kevin Sutherland at memorial service

By Katherine Saltzman | August 31

Friends and family remembered Sutherland as devoted to creating positive change in his community.

Music

Concert Review: The White Panda performs at SUB Welcome Week show in Tavern

By Zach Ewell | August 31

Chicago based EDM duo performed in AU’s Tavern on August 29.

News

Sexual assault prevention program ‘Empower AU’ piloted during Welcome Week

By Jillian O'Donohoe | August 31

Incoming students were required by AU to attend Wellness Center program.

Letters

Letter from the Editor: Let’s make history

By Shannon Scovel | August 31

Editor-in-Chief Shannon Scovel looks forward to great moments and great opportunities this school year.

News

Comedian Jessica Williams to speak in Sept. 10 KPU event

By Anagha Srikanth | August 30

Williams was previously a correspondent on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.”

News

D.C’s international LGBTQ film festival debuts tonight

By Danielle Bourn | August 28

This weekend, Reel Affirmation will bring 35 LGBT foreign films to the District.

Sports

2015 AU volleyball season preview

By Jackson W. Pincus | August 28

Defending Patriot League champions gear up for a 'tough' year.

News

After AU: Alumna Anne Caprara, head of Priorities USA Action

By Deanna Mudry | August 26

Caprara talks about what it takes to make it in the world of political campaigns and why she’s backing Hillary Clinton

Photo Credit: AU Athletics Marketing and Blue CrewRight to left: Jake Stone ('17), Jack Fitzpatrick ('16), Haley Diamond ('17) and Martin Valderruten Perea ('17).

Sports

AU Blue Crew develops new promotional brand for 2015 athletic season

By Shannon Scovel | August 26

District Days replace Phil Bender Days for AU Athletics.

News

WCL dean to step down in 2016 after 21 years

By Cuneyt Dil | August 25

Grossman oversaw a period of both growth and tumult at the law school.

Sports

Gold Standard: AU field hockey coach leads U.S. women's national team to victory

By Vincent Salandro | August 24

Coach Steve Jennings helped the team capture a gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games in July.

Soccer

Patriots topple AU women’s soccer 3-0

By Shannon Scovel | August 24

A young Eagles team suffers a loss in season home opener to George Mason University.

Lifestyle

Try Burger, Tap & Shake’s mouth-watering menu items

By Freddy Rodriguez | August 24

BTS has wonderful options for all people: beef connoisseurs, vegans, alcohol lovers, etc.

News

Honors program replaces Julian Bond’s class

By Chloe Johnson | August 18

The new colloquium will be called “History of the Civil Rights Movement.”

News

AU Alumnus Matt Shlonsky killed in shooting in Shaw

By Chloe Johnson | August 16

The killing is part of a surge of gun crimes this summer in the District.

News

AU professor and civil rights activist Julian Bond dies at 75

By Chloe Johnson | August 16

Bond was former head of NAACP, scheduled to teach a class on civil rights movement this fall.

News

Movie Review: “Montage of Heck”

By Danielle Bourn | August 12

Director Brett Morgan’s newest masterpiece pulls together personal movies, photos and audio montages to chronicle Kurt Cobain’s life.

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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