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Comeback not enough in Lacrosse defeat against BU

By Eric Saltzman · Saturday, March 8, 2014

The Eagles drop their first PL game of the season 12-11 to Terriers

Boil-water advisory lifted

By Zach C. Cohen and Kate Magill · Friday, March 7, 2014

Almost two days later, D.C. Water lifted the boil-water advisory for the Northwest region.

Spring Breakers: DC edition

By Tam Sackman · Friday, March 7, 2014

Staying in town for spring break? The Scene has got you covered.

News

Movie Review: The Lunchbox

By Helen Hu | March 7

Ritesh Batra’s “The Lunchbox” is a gorgeous and rich experience sprinkled with humor.

News

Survey shows majority of AU graduates are employed

By Hannah Baber | March 7

A look at the 2012 census data shows that employment rates were high.

News

Movie Review: The Bag Man

By David Kahen-Kashi | March 7

David Grovic’s debut film “The Bag Man” over estimates its own cleverness.

News

Movie Review: Stranger by the Lake

By David Kahen-Kashi | March 7

Alain Guiraudie’s “Stranger by the Lake” is a cool, moody erothic thriller about two men’s supposed infatuation with each other.

Lifestyle

Exploring AU’s tattoo subculture

By Danielle Green | March 7

Danielle Green investigates a CAS sophomore’s serotonin molecule tattoo in her latest column.

Sports

Late free throws advance women’s basketball over Lafayette

By Eric Saltzman | March 6

Alexis Dobbs broke a record and led the Eagles in scoring in the PL Quarterfinal win over the Leopards.

Opinion

Staff Ed: Student protesters should emulate Fossil Free AU

March 6

Whether they are holding up signs in Butler Pavillion or marching on the National Mall, they remain persistent, respectful and focused.

News

Kerwin’s total compensation rises above $1 million

By David Lim | March 6

AU President Neil Kerwin received a total compensation of roughly $1.3 million in part due to deferred compensation.

Students urged the AU Board of Trustees to divest by marching around campus with cardboard signs on Feb. 21.

News

Fossil Free AU line hallways in latest push for divestment

By Samantha Hogan | March 6

The group held signs as trustees traveled to a meeting to urge for removal of endowment from non-renewable energy sources.

Music

Solo DJ PunkProper debuts new mix 'HOODRICH'

By Jordan-Marie Smith | March 6

AU undergrad Chanel Verdult comes into her own with new mix.

News

SUB, WVAU brings Chance the Rapper to AU

By Kara Avanceña | March 6

Chance the Rapper headlines SUB’s first show of spring semester.

Music

Bombay Bicycle Club’s eclectic and fun new album shows maturity

By Jordan-Marie Smith | March 6

“So Long, See You Tomorrow” plays with new sounds but represents BBC’s maturity.

News

Who is Dayani Cristal?

By Zach Ewell | March 6

AU’s chapter of React to Film screens documentary about illegal immigration.

Opinion

Op/ed: TDR needs to hire a dining linebacker

By Alex Patel | March 6

As students who pay an excessive amount for meal plans, we really need an idea that is going to shake things up.

Opinion

Congress must continue to fund anti-malaria initiatives

By Isabella Merritt | March 6

Insecticide nets are just one of the cheap, easy ways to fight the disease

News

University College students design, screen film series

By Tam Sackman | March 6

Students in the Critical Approach to the Cinema University College program screen a “Murder Food Comedy” every Friday in the Mudbox.

Opinion

Quick Take: Should private businesses be allowed to turn away LGBTQ customers?

By Katlyn Hirokawa , Rathna Muralidharan and Zachary Andrews | March 6

Columnists react to Kansas House Bill 2453, which allows businesses to to refuse service to gay customers if it contradicts their religious beliefs.

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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