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Congresswoman responds to backlash from her party for views on ISIS

By Freddy Rodriguez · Friday, March 6, 2015

Hawaiian Congressional Rep. Tulsi Gabbard speaks at Kennedy Political Union event on March 2.

Game shot of junior guard Jesse Reed from Feb. 28 game vs Bucknell

Men’s Basketball upsets Lehigh in quarterfinals, win 68-62

By Jennifer Reyes · Friday, March 6, 2015

Jesse Reed scores 24 points, Marko Vasic records first career double-double in Eagles road win vs. the Mountain Hawks

Letter from the editor: We made a mistake

By Heather Mongilio · Wednesday, March 4, 2015

The Eagle wants to apologize for publishing a staff editorial with factual inaccuracies

News

AU library staff member lands moment in the spotlight during Super Bowl

By Jean Vozella | March 4

Christine Floriza from the AU library appeared briefly in an ad for NBC Washington.

News

BUL brings Korean street food to D.C.

By Ean Marshall | March 4

Owner of 18th Street’s popular Sakuramen branches into pojangmacha a few doors down.

Sports

Women’s Basketball earn PL award trifecta

By Jennifer Reyes | March 4

Jen Dumiak named Patriot League Player of the Year, Shaquilla Curtis Defense Player of the Year, and head coach Megan Gebbia Coach of the Year

News

Rally on quad kicks off fight against increased tuition

By Sam Bermas-Dawes | March 3

Fossil Free AU and Education Not Debt banded together to outwardly oppose future tuition increase to be voted on by Board of Trustees on March 6

News

Search for 28 faculty members on tenure track nears completion

By Jillian O'Donohoe | March 3

AU is on track to take on a similar amount of faculty for tenure track as in past years.

Lifestyle

Sticky Fingers Bakery puts a modern spin on classic sweets

By Lauren Staehle | March 3

Two-time “Cupcake Wars” winner Doron Petersan masters the art of vegan baking.

News

KPU to bring former Maryland governor

By Jordan-Marie Smith | March 2

Martin O'Malley will speak at AU on March 17.

Music

Concert Review: Echosmith and The Colourist stellar at 9:30 Club

By Laura Neumayer | March 2

The indie-pop/rock outfits amped up the volume and got fans moving at the renowned D.C. venue.

News

AU ranks second for Peace Corps Volunteers

By Iulia Gheorghiu | March 2

Forty-one alumni entered the international service program this year

News

School of Public Affairs considering SG bill to fund unpaid internships

By Jacquie Lee | March 2

The Dean’s Office in SPA is exploring the practicality and funding questions surrounding paying or aiding students with out of pocket expenses required when interning

Opinion

Op/Ed: AU Trustee, Gary Cohn, Betrays Our Trust

By Rebecca Wolf | March 2

How can we leave our tuition dollars and the responsibility of our endowment in the hands that profit from our debt and destruction?

Opinion

Op/Ed: A Muslim Libertarian defends freedom of expression

By Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad | March 2

AU’s Muslim Chaplain gives his thoughts on the Charlie Hebdo attacks.

Opinion

Hoping for Copenhagen

By Shelby Ostergaard | March 2

Abroad columnist Shelby Ostergaard reflects on the recent shootings in Denmark

News

Committee explains budget process at open forum

By Zoe Morgan | March 2

The University Budget Committee spoke with students about how it will determine next year’s budget

A downed tree on Massachusetts Avenue block traffic on March 1.

News

Fallen tree blocks Massachusetts Avenue

By Anagha Srikanth and Bryan Park | March 1

Two cars crashed into a fallen tree just in front of 4200 of Massachusetts Ave. around 6:15 p.m. on March 1. Police arrived on the scene after the drivers and passengers had evacuated their vehicles and blocked off a section of Massachusetts Avenue.

Sports

Women’s Basketball finish the season strong, defeat Bucknell 65-55

By Jennifer Reyes | March 1

The Eagles finish the regular season and head into the PL Tournament on an eight game win streak. Celebrate seniors Jen Dumiak, Shaquilla Curtis, Arron Zimmerman.

Sports

Men’s Basketball loses final game of regular season in heartbreaker

By Austin Sternlicht | February 28

Eagles fail in the final seconds, falling to Bucknell 71-69

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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