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Women’s Basketball earn PL award trifecta

By Jennifer Reyes · Wednesday, March 4, 2015

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

Rally on quad kicks off fight against increased tuition

By Sam Bermas-Dawes · Tuesday, March 3, 2015

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

Search for 28 faculty members on tenure track nears completion

By Jillian O'Donohoe · Tuesday, March 3, 2015

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

Sports

Three observations from Men's Basketball season-saving win

By Austin Sternlicht | February 27

The "Return" of Elcano, overaggressive sailors, and a tale of two Marko's

News

Green Teaching program helps professors lessen carbon footprints

By Brooke Evans | February 27

In the last 7 years, 400 professors have gone green.

Lifestyle

The Weekend Scene: Feb. 27- Mar. 1

By Jordan-Marie Smith | February 27

Mosh pits, Dupont LGBTQA exhibits, WVAU’s open mic and burlesque. We’ve got you covered with what’s happening this weekend.

Music

Concert Review: The Dodos bring layered sounds to Black Cat’s intimate stage

By Jack Stringer | February 26

The Indie rock duo came to D.C. in support of their latest release “Individ.”

News

Film fraternity settles into new home, recruits first class

By Deanna Mudry | February 26

AU’s film fraternity Delta Kappa Alpha recruited its first class this semester.

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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