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Tennis gives smashing performance at Black Cat

By Jordan-Marie Smith · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

Tennis gave a strong show Sept. 25 at the Black Cat, with an equally groovy and tight opening performance from Pure Bathing Culture.

Photo: AU students line up for the People’s Climate March in New York City on Sept. 21.

AU students journey to NYC for People’s Climate March

By Alejandro Alvarez · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

Students join over 300,000 people in attending one of the largest climate change marches in history

Talkin’ Tunes with Professor Jessica Uscinski

By Lauren Hain · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

Physics professor Jessica Uscinski discusses her love for music, specifically The Avett Brothers.

Lifestyle

UnWired: Dealing with Apple, the overbearing mother of tech companies

By Sophia Barnes | September 30

Has the tech company’s helicopter parenting stopped with the smartwatch?

News

SG, students focus on transparency need in budget process

By Zoe Morgan | September 30

Students and SG members identified financial aid and the endowment as two areas that need to be more public.

Music

Snarky Puppy charm Fillmore with high-energy funk and special guests

By Coby Eiss | September 29

The instrumental fusion group from Brooklyn, New York brought special guests and wowed the crowd.

Sports

AU and WMATA partner to provide late night service after Nationals games

By Jennifer Reyes and Vincent Salandro | September 29

AU and Metro announced a new partnership outside of the Tenleytown Metro Station with the help of Clawed Z Eagle and National’s mascot, Teddy Roosevelt.

Music

BANKS delivers vulnerable fashion, powerful vocals at 9:30 Club

By Andrea Diaz | September 29

Her new album “Goddess” drove ticket sales for the sold-out show.

Music

Electro-funk duo Chromeo to bring “Fancy Footwork” and more to 9:30 Club

By Jane Morice | September 29

The chart-topping artists to play two sold-out DC shows Sept. 29 and 30

News

The Talon might fold after financial instability

By Jordan-Marie Smith | September 29

AU’s student-run yearbook faces one last year in its contract

News

The M&M Report: “Madam Secretary,” “The Skeleton Twins” and more

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | September 29

Plus: a review of ABC’s new comedy “Black-ish” and Mark offers words of frustration about the “True Detective” casting announcements.

Sports

No. 14 Men’s Soccer drops Patriot League opener 2-1

By Matthew Holt | September 28

The No. 14 Eagles ended their six-game winning streak on Saturday night against Lehigh University.

News

Movie Review: “Two Night Stand”

By Ean Marshall | September 28

Max Nichols’ “Two Night Stand” asks the right questions but doesn’t necessarily answer them.

News

Car accident in Ward Circle sends one to the hospital

By Cuneyt Dil | September 27

Metropolitan Police Department and Park Police responded to a single vehicle accident on Ward Circle around 1:35 a.m.

Students with AU End Deathtraps protest outside of President Neil Kerwin’s office on Sept. 5.

Opinion

Staff Ed: AU End Deathtraps are perfect model of what student activists can accomplish

September 26

The administration should expect to continue to be held accountable by its students in the future.

Photo: A “wind farm” in Wyoming. Wind power is one the various forms of renewable energy cropping up around the country.

Opinion

The American Dream is Green. Ish.

By Shelby Ostergaard | September 26

Shelby Ostergaard questions AU’s commitment to sustainability.

Lifestyle

The Weekend Scene: Sept. 26-28

By Ana Srikanth | September 26

Classes are picking up, and your weekend workload is probably growing as you read this, but a little procrastination can be healthy at times.

Sports

Men’s Soccer held to 1-1 draw against Hartford University

By Vincent Salandro | September 25

AU earns a tie after double overtime in a thrilling, physical match

Lifestyle

10 tips for getting the most bang for your EagleBucks

By Ana Srikanth | September 24

Ten tips for making your EagleBucks last throughout the semester.

Music

MØ & HOLYCHILD set off alt-pop antics at 9:30 Club

By Sydney Gore | September 24

The Danish singer and D.C.-founded duo re-defined pop punk at their show.

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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