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At KPU event, Mary Cheney said challenges lie ahead for GOP

By Kim Szarmach · Friday, Jan. 23, 2015

The Republican Party and the public’s response to same-sex marriage and LGBT rights will play a major role in the 2016 elections, Cheney said.

Out of Northwest: Cava Mezze in Arlington

By Freddy Rodriguez · Friday, Jan. 23, 2015

Tenleytown has Cava Grill, but Arlington has so much more with Cava Mezze.

3 observations from AU’s disappointing loss at Boston University

By Austin Sternlicht · Friday, Jan. 23, 2015

After embarrassing Boston University on their own court in the Patriot League Championship game last season, AU fell at the hands of the Terriers 59-54 on Jan. 21.

Music

Concert Preview: Nick Hakim returns to his D.C. roots at U Hall

By Sydney Gore | January 23

Indie singer-songwriter Nick Hakim will stop in D.C. on his East Coast headlining tour.

News

Movie Review: “The Boy Next Door”

By Jack Stringer | January 23

Jennifer Lopez stars in this cliched, unintentionally funny “thriller.”

Music

Concert Review: G-Eazy brings the Bay to D.C.’s 9:30 Club

By Adena Maier | January 22

The sold-out show brought high-energy and shoutouts to G-Eazy’s San Francisco home.

Sports

Underdog mindset allows Women’s Basketball to blow past BU, 75-45

By Jennifer Reyes | January 22

First place Eagles increase win streak to seven with help from Emily Kinneston and Jen Dumiak

Sports

Men’s Basketball Loses rematch of last year’s Patriot League Championship to Boston University, 59-54

By Matt Holt | January 22

Down by as many as 15 points, the Eagles come up short in their comeback bid.

News

The M&M Report: “Inherent Vice” and “Selma”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | January 22

The Eagle’s pop culture podcast returns for 2015 with movie reviews, a returning guest and a special rant from Devin Mitchell.

News

Kiplinger Financial ranks AU 50th best value among private universities in annual list

By Gabe Bichinho | January 21

University rises nine spots in ranking since 2013

News

Snow blankets AU's campus

By Amber Cohen | January 21

AU students respond to snowfall on social media[View the story “AU Community Welcomes Snow” on Storify]

Music

Concert Review: DJ Questlove plays eclectic set at Howard Theatre

By Emily Bader | January 20

DJ Questlove connects to his audience in a unique set.

Subway will move into the empty space in the tunnel formerly occupied by TIGI Salon.

News

Preparations begin for new Subway, Kogod anniversary celebration

By Amber Cohen | January 20

Most construction finished over winter break, but two major projects will continue through the spring semester.

Sports

Sports on your TV Jan. 20-26

By Jennifer Reyes | January 20

Sports Editor Jennifer Reyes will make weekly recommendations on what games to catch on AU provided cable.

About 200 students marched around campus in "The Darkening," a rally in solidarity with the nationwide "Black Lives Matter" movement.

News

Large turnout expected for first AU teach-in on race relations

By Brooke Evans | January 20

Conversations on race to take place in MGC on Jan. 24

Opinion

It's time to cut PBS funding

By Zachary Andrews | January 20

School of Public Affairs junior Zachary Andrews argues that PBS should cut funding and add commercials.

Sports

AU Wrestling drops to No. 20 Old Dominion 26-15

By Shannon Scovel | January 19

Eagles battle in spirit of alumnus Brian Sulmonetti during home dual against the Monarchs.

Sports

AU Wrestling Falls 32-10 to Navy

By Jennifer Reyes | January 17

The Eagles lose seven of 10 bouts to Mids

Sports

Women’s Basketball move to a perfect 6-0 in PL

By Jennifer Reyes | January 17

The Eagles dominate the Lafayette Leopards 63-44

Sports

Pee Wee’s second straight buzzer beater downs Lafayette 78-76

By Matt Holt | January 17

Along with his buzzer beater, Gardner’s all around effort gives the Eagles their third straight Patriot League victory.

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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