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Five Observations From AU’s Thrilling Win Against Lehigh

By Austin Sternlicht · Friday, Jan. 16, 2015

The AU men’s basketball team faced Lehigh University after coming off of two straight overtime games.

Pee Wee does it again: Senior guard hits buzzer-beater three-pointer to top Lehigh 62-59

By Matt Holt · Friday, Jan. 16, 2015

Gardner's third game-winner, along with junior guard Jesse Reed’s 27 points, give the Eagles back-to-back Patriot League wins

Boulevard Richard Lenoir, where the police officer was shot.

AU abroad students safe in Paris following terrorist attacks

By Amber Cohen · Friday, Jan. 16, 2015

All students currently abroad in Paris have been accounted for and more will arrive soon.

News

New victims' advocate sits poised to make big impact

By Samantha Hogan | January 16

Wellness Center welcomes new advocate for survivors of sexual assault to staff

Music

Concert Preview: Questlove bringing DJ magic to Howard Theatre

By Emily Bader | January 15

The Roots drummer will lead a night of genre-defying fun.

News

Former Kogod professor Donald Brenner passes away

By Aly Seidel | January 14

46-year member of Kogod faculty served as acting Dean, retired in 2003.

News

Founder's Day to be held at National Air and Space Museum

By Freddy Rodriguez | January 14

Founder's Day will be held on Feb. 21 from 8-11 p.m.

Sports

AU Basketball builds off winter play to prep for game against Lehigh

By Shannon Scovel | January 14

The Eagles spent the holidays readying themselves for competitive conference play

Sports

AU Wrestling shines in duals against VMI and Harvard

By Shannon Scovel | January 13

Junior Captain John Boyle leads the Eagles to two consecutive wins on Jan. 11

Sports

Eagles fight past Colgate University in double overtime

By Shannon Scovel | January 13

Darius “Pee Wee” Gardner’s leadership helps AU rally past the Raider 71-69.

Sports

Five observations From AU’s big win against Colgate

By Austin Sternlicht | January 13

Writer Austin Sternlicht looks at some of the players and moves that helped AU beat Colgate.

News

Kerwin talks about lawmaking on CSPAN

By Jillian O'Donohoe | January 11

AU president focuses on the ignored sides of rulemaking in part of Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute.

David Terao Jr. wrestles against his Oklahoma University opponent.

Sports

University of Oklahoma takes down AU wrestling

By Shannon Scovel | January 11

Jason Grimes, David Terao and Josh Terao earn individual victories, but the Eagles fall 30-13.

Sports

Men’s Basketball: Bucknell uses strong second half to defeat AU 57-47

By Matt Holt | January 10

The Eagles drop their Patriot League opener after shooting only 38 percent from the field

Sports

AU rallies late to earn second Patriot League victory

By Vincent Salandro | January 10

The Eagles use a late surge to defeat the Holy Cross Crusaders 74-63.

Sports

AU Women’s basketball prevails in Patriot League opener

By Vincent Salandro | January 10

Led by Jen Dumiak’s strong second half effort, AU defeated the Bucknell University Bison 60-55 in their Patriot League opener

Mary Cheney, right, with wife Heather Poe.

News

Mary Cheney, daughter of former vice president, to speak at AU

By Mark Lieberman | January 7

The businesswoman and political advisor is the Kennedy Political Union’s first speaker of 2015.

Sports

AU Women’s Basketball falls short against Wake Forest University

By Vincent Salandro | January 5

Despite another strong performance by Jen Dumiak, the Eagles dropped 77-64 to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in their final non-conference game.

News

AU launches partnership with Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting

By Cuneyt Dil | January 5

SOC to offer global reporting fellowships in new program with center.

News

The M&M Report: 2014 in review

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | December 23

The hosts look back over the year and reflect on some of their favorite movies and shows.

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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