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Living the Dream: Professor Susan Shepler

By Adena Maier · Tuesday, March 17, 2015

SIS professor Susan Shepler’s Peace Corps experience in Sierra Leone changed her career trajectory.

Concert Review: Sweater Beats’ hometown show is a banger dance party

By Andrea Diaz · Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Antonio Cuna, better known as Sweater Beats, played an hour and a half set for his beloved DMV at U Street Music Hall on March 4.

The Eagles watch to see who they will play in the NCAA tournament.

Women’s Basketball headed to Iowa City for the NCAA tournament

By Shannon Scovel · Monday, March 16, 2015

The Eagles claim a No. 14 seed and prepare to play Iowa University in the first round of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship.

Music

Run the Jewels and Biz Markie closing out SUB school year

By Mark Lieberman | March 16

The critically acclaimed rapper duo will perform in the Tavern on March 27.

News

Movie Review: "The Mind of Mark DeFriest"

By Katarzyna Strycharz | March 16

A notorious escape artist or misunderstood prisoner?

Opinion

Op-Ed: Boys will be boys

By Emily Dalgo | March 16

Emily Dalgo on everyday microaggressions

The Eagles hold up a "We're Dancing" sign after beating Lehigh University in the Patriot League Championship.

Sports

Womens’ Basketball wins first Patriot League Championship in school history

By Shannon Scovel | March 14

The Eagles advance to the NCAA tournament for the first time after defeating Lehigh 65-50.

News

Theater Review: “Shear Madness” at the Kennedy Center

By Adena Maier | March 13

Even after over 27 years worth of performances, the Kennedy Center’s production of “Shear Madness” still manages to be fresh and entertaining.

Sports

AU men’s and women’s basketball teams set out to make history at Patriot League Championship games

By Shannon Scovel | March 11

For the first time since the 2003-04 season, the AU men’s and women’s basketball teams will play in the championship game of the Patriot League Tournament in the same year.

Darius "Pee-Wee" Gardner during game vs Bucknell Feb. 28

Sports

Men’s Basketball late rally falls short, lose 65-63 in PL final

By Jennifer Reyes | March 11

The Eagles fall short of history, lose 65-63 to the Lafayette Leopards in the Patriot League Tournament final.

Lifestyle

The Gym Rat Diaries: A relaxing afternoon with Lil Omm Yoga

By Arielle Weg | March 10

Tenley’s own Little Omm Yoga studio is a great deal with a better location.

Sports

Women’s Basketball advances to Patriot League Championship game

By Vincent Salandro | March 9

AU has the chance to qualify for first ever NCAA Tournament after 60-53 win over the Navy Mids

Jesse Reed during Feb. 28 game vs. Bucknell

Sports

Men’s Basketball advance to Patriot League Championship final

By Jennifer Reyes | March 8

The Eagles upset No. 2 seed Colgate, 73-62, to earn second straight PL Championship final appearance.

Sports

Women’s Basketball use huge second half to cruise into the Patriot League Semifinals

By Vincent Salandro | March 6

A balanced team effort leads AU to dismantle the Lafayette University Leopards 79-56 in the Patriot League Quarterfinals

News

Tuition to increase by 3 percent in 2016, 3.5 in 2017

By Jordan-Marie Smith | March 6

The tuition increase for fiscal year 2016 was less than the University Budget Committee's recommendation.

Sports

Women’s Patriot League Tournament Preview

By Vincent Salandro | March 6

AU enters the Patriot League Tournament with the top seed tonight, face Lafayette Leopards.

Lifestyle

Melt Shop: A taste test in four parts

By Jordan-Marie Smith , Freddy Rodriguez , Aly Seidel and Bryan Park | March 6

With hungry eyes and empty stomachs, four Eagle editors review the new grilled cheese shop on 19th and L.

Lifestyle

Dumbarton Oaks: Hidden in plain sight

By Katie Burke | March 6

Follow the footsteps of diplomats and royalty for free in Georgetown.

Opinion

Staff Ed: Tuition is an important, complex issue that deserves more nuanced discussion

March 6

The focus of any discussion on tuition hikes should be on the students affected by them.

Lifestyle

The Weekend Scene: March 6-8

By Jordan-Marie Smith | March 6

If you’re in down for spring break, take the chance to get out of the AU bubble with these events.

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