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People stand near the Tenleytown Metro stop in 2014.

How to get around Washington, D.C.

By Kate Magill · Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014

Check out some of the most widely used forms of transportation to navigate D.C.

East Campus construction is underway

By Jordan-Marie Smith · Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014

The former Nebraska parking lot is fenced off and developing an underground garage to be part of the new East Campus.

Repercussions vary in D.C. with marijuana decriminalization

By Samantha Hogan · Monday, Aug. 18, 2014

AU will make no changes to its drug policies despite slightly relaxed D.C. laws

AU’s Tenley Campus is being renovated and expanded to house the Washington School of Law.

News

Tenley construction has minor delays, still to open August 2015

By Samantha Hogan | August 18

Permitting, construction and logistical challenges cause remodeling hiccups at Tenley Campus.

News

Eagle alum promoted to new position at Washington Post

By Jacquie Lee | August 18

Cailtin Moore to become new digital editor for pop culture team.

News

Back in the District: Seven days of fun

By Ana Srikanth | August 17

One more week without classes – what could be better? As tempting as it’ll be to stay in bed and watch Netflix all week, save that activity for when the weather gets colder.

Lifestyle

D.C. 101: A newcomer's guide to the city

By Ana Srikanth | August 17

Just arrived for four years of fun in the nation’s capital? Here are 10 things you need to know before you venture into the city.

Lifestyle

5 reasons D.C. is the coolest city in America

By Jordan-Marie Smith | August 17

D.C. was recently named the coolest city in America by Forbes, beating New York City and Los Angeles.

News

Campuswide memo outlines new sexual assault prevention measures

By Lindsay Sandoval | August 15

AU overhauls student education program in wake of alleged sexual misconduct by disbanded fraternity

News

Movie Review: “The Expendables 3”

By Leo Versel | August 14

Antonio Banderas steals the show from the rest of the macho cast.

The AU-owned property at 4825 Glenbrook Road pictured in 2011, before it was demolished in 2012.

News

Cleanup at Spring Valley extended to 2017

By Samantha Hogan | August 14

Army Corps of Engineers extends deadline to return 4825 Glenbrook Road back to AU

News

Fall Movie Preview: Drama in space, comedy in Korea and more

By Tam Sackman | August 14

From indies to dramas to a comedy that has North Korea enraged, here are 10 movies worth a watch coming out this fall.

A construction sign at the former entrance to the Nebraska Avenue parking lot.

News

Changes coming to parking permits at AU

By Kate Magill | August 14

The administration will maximize more limited campus parking spaces.

Music

Karmin, JoJo to perform Welcome Week concert in Bender Arena

By Mark Lieberman | August 12

AU Student Union Board is bringing the pop duo and former teen sensation to Bender Arena on Aug. 23.

Current Political Communication students surround former SOC professor Dotty Lynch.

News

SOC Professor Dotty Lynch passes away

By Jordan-Marie Smith | August 12

The influential executive in residence leaves behind a legacy steeped in politics.

News

Tenleytown Safeway scheduled to close in 10 months

By Jordan-Marie Smith | August 11

The Whole Foods alternative is slated to close its doors in 10 months

News

New Student Activities director to begin this fall

By Emily Clapp | August 6

Northwestern’s Dominic Greene joins AU as director of student activities for the fall 2014 school year.

Opinion

Iraq War deception tactics being used again

By John Foti | August 5

Columnist John Foti discusses the tactics being used in the Iraq conflict.

News

AU PhD candidate receives Fulbright-National Geographic Fellowship

By Tori Dalcourt | August 5

Erin Moriarty Harrelson will study the emerging culture of deaf Cambodians.

News

The M&M Report: “Boyhood” and “Orange is the New Black”

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | August 3

Mark Lieberman and Devin Mitchell discuss Richard Linklater’s 12-year cinematic experiment and Netflix’s prison series.

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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