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ON STANDS NOW: Staff Editorial: TIGI closing is opportunity for AU to expand campus offerings

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

Hopefully AU will take the opportunity of this unfortunate loss to fill a gap in its on-campus offerings, instead of just looking at the bottom line.

ON STANDS NOW: Effectiveness of smoking ban in doubt

By Kimberley Szarmach · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

A year after AU implemented its campus wide smoking ban on Aug. 15, 2013, administrators are evaluating the outcome of the new policy with many students questioning its effectiveness.

ON STANDS NOW: AU mobilizes for looming flu season

By Jillian O'Donohoe · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

As the weather starts to get colder, the AU community will be mobilized on all levels in order keep as many people as healthy as possible during the impending flu season.

News

ON STANDS NOW: Women's rugby looks ahead to bright future

By Kimberley Szarmach | November 11

On the corner of Van Ness Street and Nebraska Avenue, amid the impatient beeping of car horns and the passing baselines of pop radio songs, the AU women’s club rugby team practiced in a small, triangular expanse of grass that serves as their pitch. Rush hour’s distractions didn’t impair the focus of the team members as they transitioned from drill to drill.

News

Washington Printmakers Gallery presents a trip through history

By Katerina Pappas | November 11

The exhibition explores international symbols throughout time.

Sports

AU Volleyball takes down Navy in four sets

By Dan Roth | November 10

The Eagles notch another Patriot League victory 3-1.

Music

Concert Preview: Alvvays drifting to DC9 on Nov. 11

By Tam Sackman | November 10

The indie-pop quintet will be supported by opening act Absolutely Free.

News

The M&M Report: Taylor Swift’s “1989”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | November 9

Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman and guests discuss the superstar's hit new album.

Lifestyle

The Gym Rat Diaries: Experiencing SoulCycle

By Arielle Weg | November 9

Our columnist discovers the extreme cycling class.

Opinion

AU needs to increase number of on-campus student jobs

November 7

Hefty tuition fees shut out many potential students.

News

Movie Review: “Interstellar”

By Ean Marshall | November 7

Christopher Nolan’s epic sci-fi drama lives up to the hype.

News

Concert Review: Capital Cities lights up 9:30 Club

By Laura Neumayer | November 7

The rising band puts on an eclectic show.

News

Review: As You Like It

By Emily Woo | November 7

Shakespeare Theatre Company’s latest sends mixed messages but succeeds overall.

News

Movie Review: “Virunga”

By Jack Stringer | November 7

Filmmaker Orlando von Einsiedel attempts to expose the injustices done upon mountain gorillas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Music

Talkin’ Tunes with Professor Declan Fahy

By Lauren Hain | November 6

Journalism professor Declan Fahy explains his “ambient” and alt-rock music taste.

Music

Q&A: GTA, opening act for Skrillex

By Lauren Korczakowski | November 5

The Eagle sat down with GTA, who opened for Skrillex on the first night of his two-night stay at Echostage.

News

Flipped car stops traffic on Massachusetts Avenue

By Cuneyt Dil | November 5

A vehicle flipped before landing near the curb on Massachusetts Avenue.

Opinion

I am depressed, and that's okay.

By Steven Haderer | November 5

Depression is not feeling sad. Depression is not feeling down about a test or about something that happened at work.

Sports

AU 2014/15 Women’s Basketball Preview

By Jack Stringer | November 5

The Eagles aim to place first in the Patriot League this year.

Sports

Men’s Basketball looks to multiple players to replace Wroblicky

By Jennifer Reyes | November 5

Gardner, Schoof and Reed’s leadership shines during 2014-15 men’s basketball media day

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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