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The Weekend Scene: April 17-19

By Jordan-Marie Smith · Friday, April 17, 2015

Get everything that you can out of AU before the semester is over.

Letter from the Editor: Four things I learned from being the editor-in-chief of a school newspaper

By Heather Mongilio · Friday, April 17, 2015

Editor-in-chief Heather Mongilio reflects on her time leading the paper.

Public Safety briefly detains two alleged members of EI

By Sam Bermas-Dawes · Friday, April 17, 2015

Incident on quad attracts attention from students, campus police

Lifestyle

Uniting students and athletes for the Special Olympics

By Bryan Park | April 17

An AU alum recruits students to film documentaries with local high school athletes with disabilities.

News

Board of Trustees town hall meeting addresses sexual assault and diversity

By Jordan-Marie Smith | April 17

Board members and AU community members pointed to possible solutions for fixing AU’s campus climate.

Music

Student band Accidental Ghost floats between genres

By Tanner Hackney | April 17

The AU student outfit has played shows on campus and in Baltimore.

Lifestyle

SOC by day, cabaret by night

By Jean Vozella | April 17

AU staff member and alum Don Mike Mendoza created his very own cabaret to showcase his and other artists’ talents.

News

Arts collective The Free Canvas explores DC culture

By Emily Bader | April 17

AU alum Denis Sgouros co-founds online periodical The Free Canvas.

News

AU closes investigation on former SG presidential candidate Bryan Paz

By Freddy Rodriguez | April 16

The University had ended its investigation on Bryan Paz, but the investigation’s results have not been confirmed.

Lifestyle

Living the Dream: AU Alumna and EPA Congressional Office Team Leader Carolyn Levine

By Adena Maier | April 16

AU alumna Carolyn Levine studied psychology and justice and now works with politicians as a Congressional Office team leader at the EPA.

News

SG to fund new mandatory sexual assault prevention training

By Freddy Rodriguez | April 15

All students will be required to undergo the training during Welcome Week

News

TEDx event to come on Friday

By Casey Ek | April 15

Second TEDx American University event will feature speakers with “ideas worth spreading”

News

Body Politics: Septum piercings on the rise

By Jack Stringer | April 15

In this edition of Body Politics, the popularity of septum piercings this year

News

Course reserves may be expanded at Bender Library

By Sam Bermas-Dawes | April 14

Bender library considers adding more textbooks for upperclassmen to the course reserves

News

Laura Bush accepts WONK of the Year Award

By Anagha Srikanth | April 14

Former First Lady Laura Bush was awarded the 2015 “Wonk of the Year” award in front of a crowd of students and faculty that filled Bender Arena on April 8.

"COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - FEBRUAY 19: USA Basketbal staff pose for photos at USA Basketball Headquarters on February 2, 2015 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/USAB)"

Sports

Once an Eagle, always an Eagle

By Shannon Scovel | April 14

Ohemma Nyanin carries lessons from her athletic career at AU into her new role with USA basketball.

News

The M&M Report: “Mad Men” and “While We’re Young”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | April 14

The hosts discuss the final season premiere of the acclaimed AMC drama and the latest comedy film by Noah Baumbach.

Lifestyle

Body Politics: Therapy through tattoos

By Katerina Pappas | April 14

Body Politics is The Scene’s look behind the AU student body’s tattoos, piercings and other body adornments.

News

Sex offense in residence hall prompts release of another Crime Alert

By Samantha Hogan | April 14

An AU student was sexually assaulted in an undisclosed residence hall, and no criminal complaint has been filed.

Lifestyle

Bible Museum coming to DC in 2017

By Katarzyna Strycharz | April 14

The Museum of the Bible will give an immersive and interactive look into the religious text.

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